Every Monday from Esna & Friday from Aswan
4/5 days 3/4 days or 7/8 days
Luxor / Aswan
Amoura Dahabiya Nile cruise
Amoura Dahabiya Nile cruise
Live a unique Dahabiya Nile Cruise experience and enjoy sailing by Dahabiya which is built in the traditional style to visit the amazing different sightseeing in Upper Egypt. Explore The Temple of Philae, which was built in honor of the goddess Isis. Visit Kom Ombo Temple. Also, enjoy sailing to Gebel Silsileh which was a very famous quarrying area throughout all of ancient Egypt.
In Aswan, discover the world-famous High Dam, the unfinished obelisk, and Temple of Isis at Philae. in Luxor, Find out the secrets of the east and west banks of Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak and Luxor temples.
3 Nights at dahabiya Nile cruise includes all meals & hot and soft drinks, door-to-door transfers from and to your destinations in Aswan and Luxor, qualified licensed drivers, an expert tour guide, and all the mentioned sites as in the itinerary, taxes, and charges all are included. See Upper Egypt with different eyes.
Day 1: We hoist the sails and start our magical journey. Our first stop is the Temple of Kom ombo, picturesquely located on a bend of the Nile. The exceptionally beautiful double, which began in the Ptolemaic dynasty, was dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris. Sobek was celebrated by the burial of countless mummified crocodiles, whose astonishingly well-preserved bodies are on display today in a museum.
In Gebel el Silsila, we discover ancient sandstone boulders and chapels hewn into the rock dating back to rulers of pharaonic times. The chain of sandstone cliffs was used as a gigantic quarry, where tons of stone was chiseled for many of the pharaonic temples we will visit on our dahabiya cruise. But this was also the location of numerous shrines and cult buildings, including the famous Great Speos of Pharaoh Horemheb and the fascinating Nile chapels from the New Kingdom, once chosen to be inundated by the Nile in the annual flooding.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
DAY 2:
On the second day of your Nile cruise on the dahabiya
Sailing to Wadi Shatt and Edfu
In the wadi of Shatter-Rigale, we take a little walk through fields, plantations, and villages and gain an impression of the life of the people in the farmlands. In Edfu, you will visit the Horus Temple which is the best-maintained temple in all of Egypt. Your dinner will be served under the starry skies on the banks of the Nile.
In Edfu you will encounter a temple dating back to the end – and, simultaneously, the culmination – of an architectural tradition spanning over 3 millennia. This pharaonic temple was dedicated to Horus, the falcon god, celebrated here in many text and image cycles. Explore the chambers and halls with us and marvel at the immensity and magnificence of these monuments.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
On 3rd day of your dahabiya Nile cruise, we will be sailing to Esna
We will visit the Khnum Temple. Despite its sleepy atmosphere, it is unjustifiably overshadowed by its more monumental cousins. Only the portico of the original temple building remains, but its 24 columns over 13 meters in height with lotus-leaf capitals are a highlight of pharaonic architecture. Let your gaze drift higher and drink in the beauty of this luxuriant stone vegetation.
Then we continue sailing and enjoy the breathtaking view of the Nile.
At the night we will moor at an island in the river.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Checkout from your Dahabiya and transfer to Luxor.
In Luxor we are going to visit
Temple of Karnak: Karnak Temple, the greatest example of worship in history, is dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu.
Luxor Temple: The Temple Of Luxor, was built by Amunhotep III in the 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramses II during the 19th Dynasty.
Valley of the Kings: the Valley Of The Kings, the magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for burial, there are many kings buried in this valley. The most known tombs are King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tut-Ankh-Amon, King Ramssess VI, King Mrenptah, and AmonhotepII.
Temple of Hatshepsut: at Deir el Bahari: the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut known as El Dir El Bahari was built by Queen Hatshepsut the daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt for about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately 1490-1469 B.C), the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt.
Colossi of Memnon: The Colossi of Memnon which is remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
Stop At: Luxor Eat typical Egyptian lunch in a local house where you can touch the real Egyptian culture and have unique photos with an Egyptian family
Final transfer to your hotel in Luxor, Train station, or Luxor Airport with unique photos and unforgettable memories.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
The itinerary is subject to modification according to navigational and security restrictions without prior notice.
5 Day Esna – Aswan Dahabeya Cruise Every Monday
Day 1: Monday Our company’s representative will meet you at the Luxor International Airport and escort to your first excursion on the trip – visiting Karnak and Luxor Temples, Colossi of Memnon, Hatshepsut temple, and ancient Valley of Kings. You will make a real dive into exciting Egyptian history with a professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide. After that, you will be transferred to Esna for embarkation, relaxation, and a night’s stay on the board.
Day 2: Tuesday After delicious breakfast we’ll sail to Edfu for our next excursions. You will visit the mysterious Edfu temple by horse carriage. After an excursion to the temple we will walk or ride to the Egyptian Bazaar, where you can negotiate to get the best price for perfumes, souvenirs, or spices. Next comes our sailing to one of the beautiful Nile islands, where we will have dinner (depending on whether dinner can be served on sundeck) and prepare for the Arabian evening. Today we will have Galabeya and Belly Dance party on the board with a lot of music and fun.
Day 3: Wednesday Enjoy fresh breakfast on the board while sailing to Kom Ombo. Here we will visit Greco Roman Kom Ombo Temple and continue our journey through the valley of the Nile. Only here you can find an amazing combination of powerful rivers, colorful birds, and even donkeys on the banks around. Believe us, their memories will stay with you all your life! The place of our night stay will be located beside Aswan.
Day 4: Thursday You will start your day with an interesting excursion to High Dam, Philae Temple, and Aswan Bazaar. All the history of these places will be provided by high qualified Egyptologist guide. Evening and night we will spend in the magnificent Aswan city.
Day 5: Friday Breakfast & disembarkation. Transfer to Aswan International Airport or the train station for coming back home.
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Keeping in mind that Egypt is a conservative society, dress moderately as you wich, but of course, light cotton clothes are preferred during the summer, and a cover for your head like a hat or scarf to protect you from the sun, a jacket for the winter nights will come in handy, and something comfortable for your feet like sneakers or a flip flop.
The best and the most suitable time to have a perfect Nile cruise holiday
, you’ll find that the period from the end of October till the middle of April is the best season ever to plan your Nile cruise holiday in.
You can choose any time between the mentioned period to have your holiday
but kindly notice that Easter and Christmas seasons in Egypt are considered the peaked seasons with the highest prices In all the year, so kindly put this in mind while planning your marvelous Nile Cruise vacation in the land of Pharaohs, still, you’ll get the most inimitable affordable tour prices from our side to enjoy the beast dream holiday.
There are two types of Nile cruises in Egypt, the first one is the private Nile river cruises also known as” Dahabiya” which has about 10 cabins, and the standard, more common group, the Nile cruises which has about 150 cabins equipped with everything a traveler could desire.
The Nile cruise is basically a fully equipped sailing hotel that holds a sun deck, a full entertaining center, an inner swimming pool, lounge bar, discotheque, a marvelous restaurant, a spa, beauty center, a laundry, gift shops, and a safe deposit box, and everything you would expect from a hotel.
The Nile Cruise sails between the two enchanting cities of Luxor and Aswan or vice versa where everyone can explore the divine Karnak temples Complex, the legendary Valley of the Kings, the mesmerizing Hatshepsut temple, the unique Kom Ombo temple the majestic Philae temple, the glorious Edfu temple, the Great unfinished obelisk, and various more.
The best activity by far is being on board a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan or Vise Versa. Witness the beauty of Egypt from a hot balloon or a plane and try all the delicious Egyptian cuisines and drinks plus shopping in old Cairo. Explore the pure nature of the red sea in the magical city resorts of Egypt like Hurghada and many more by diving and snorkeling in the marine life or Hurghada. Behold the mesmerizing western desert on a safari trip under the heavenly Egyptian skies.
There are a lot of public holidays in Egypt too many to count either religious or nation, the most important festivals are the holy month of Ramadan which ends with Eid Al Fitr, Christmas, new years eve, and Easter.
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