SONESTA AMIRAT DAHABIYA NILE CRUISE

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Schedule

Every Saturday from Luxor or Aswan

Duration

7 Night/ 8 days

Pickup/ Drop off

Luxor / Aswan

Ship Information

Sonesta Amirat DAHABIYA NILE CRUISE is a unique Dahabiya boat for a Nile swash voyage. Aboard you’ll find a stirring combination of the former period sailing style with ultramodern installations.

Let yourself enjoy the amazing Nile swash voyage and explore notorious Egyptian tabernacles. Cruising on a comfortable luxury boat with all you need to feel at home will make your trip simply indelible. No time for dubieties- book it right now!

Cruise Itinerary

SCHEDULE: Every Saturday from Luxor & Saturday from Aswan

 

8 Day Luxor – Aswan Dahabeya Cruise

Day 1: Saturday Start of the cruise in Luxor. After embarkation you will be served for lunch and after this have an exciting excursion to the Karnak Temple. Discover 137 columns and ancient statues at the museum complex and be ready for our next stop – 28th Dynasty Luxor Temple. Night stay in Luxor.

Day 2: Sunday Next day of the cruise will surprise you with an authentic atmosphere of Valley of Kings, place where in 1922 was found tomb of Tutankhamun. Visit mysterious Valley of the Queens, ancient Medinet Habu and of course, worldwide famous Colossi of Memnon. After that we continue our journey to Ensa, where will stay till the next day.

Day 3: Monday Today we will have relaxing day with calm sailing down the river Nile. Enjoy your time with tasty food and beautiful sceneries around.

Day 4: Tuesday Cruise to Edfu, where we will visit magnificent Edfu Temple. Our overnight place will be located beside Nile Island.

Day 5: Wednesday This day of our cruise we will spend for a way to Kom Ombo. Our overnight place will be located beside Nile Island.

Day 6: Thursday Today you have a possibility to visit Kom Ombo Temple. It’s dedicated to crocodile god Sobek and falcon-headed god of morning sun – Horus. After that we will sail to Aswan and stay in its surroundings till the next day.

Day 7: Friday We continue our cruise with visiting of Aswan High Dam, which was completed in 1971 and Old Dam, made in 1902. Next comes time to explore temple of god Isis – well-known as Philae Temple.

Day 8: Saturday Breakfast & disembarkation in Aswan.

8 Day Aswan – Luxor Dahabeya Cruise

Day 1: Saturday Check in on luxury dahabeya ship in Aswan. Sailing and night stay beside Nile banks.

Day 2: Sunday We continue our cruise with visiting of Aswan High Dam, which were completed in 1971 and Old Dam, made in 1902. Next comes time to explore temple of god Isis – well-known as Philae Temple. Cruise to Kom Ombo. Night stay in Kom Ombo surroundings.

Day 3: Monday Today you have a possibility to visit Kom Ombo Temple. It’s dedicated to crocodile god Sobek and falcon-headed god of morning sun – Horus. After that we will sail to a Nile island for the overnight stay.

Day 4: Tuesday Cruise to Edfu, where we will visit magnificent Edfu Temple. Our overnight place will be located beside Nile Island.

Day 5: Wednesday Today we will have relaxing day with calm sailing to Esna. Enjoy your time with tasty food and beautiful sceneries around. Night stay beside Nile Island.

Day 6: Thursday This day of our cruise offers you an exciting excursion to Karnak Temple. Discover 137 columns and ancient statues at the museum complex and be ready for our next stop – 28th Dynasty Luxor Temple. Night stay in Luxor.

Day 7: Friday Next day of the cruise will surprise you with an authentic atmosphere of Valley of Kings, place where in 1922 was found tomb of Tutankhamun. Visit mysterious Valley of the Queens, ancient Medinet Habu and of course, worldwide famous Colossi of Memnon. Night stay in Luxor.

Day 8: Saturday Breakfast & disembarkation in Luxor.

 

Included
  • All transfers, mentioned in program.
  • Excursions & entrance fees to all the sightseeings.
  • Accommodation on Luxury Nile Dahabiya 5* by full board system.
  • Professional english speaking tour guide.
  • All charges & taxes.
Excluded
  • Personal spending.
  • Beverages.
  • Tipping for cru
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Prices upon request

Prices
Price per Person per Trip

Summer Rates Per Person (May- Sep)

Per Person in Triple Cabin
Per Person in Double Cabin
Per Single Cabin
4 Days/3 Nights
5 Days/4 Nights

Winter Rates Per Person (Oct-April)

Per Person in Triple Cabin
Per Person in Double Cabin
Per Single Cabin
4 Days/3 Nights
5 Days/4 Nights

Prices policy

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

Children policy

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

Pricing policy

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.
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star rating  Quality vs trust 100% - Daniel is a person that we can trust for the organisation and quality. He was proposing good deal. The most important, is was taking in consideration comment to make correction... read more

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May 10, 2024

star rating  2 day private Luxor trip from Hurghada  - Our 2 day private tour to Luxor was very well organized with a great balance between sightseeing and rest from the heat. Our driver Hany was very mindful and polite... read more

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May 4, 2024

star rating  Trustworthy  - EZ Tour is trustworthy. Our guides Andrew, Mina and the funny guy in Edfu and Abanoub were pleasant and we can laugh with them. ThankUVeryMuch

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February 20, 2024

star rating  A sensational and unforgettable trip to Egypt.  - Daniel from EZ Tours is probably the nicest and best tour guide in the world. My daughter and I sailed down part of the Nile in a beautiful dahabyia craft.... read more

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January 28, 2024

star rating  Great tour  - Our tour with Ahmed was an absolute delight! Navigating through the wonders of Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo, and Abu Simbel with him was an enriching experience. Ahmed's deep knowledge of... read more

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December 27, 2023

star rating  Experiencing Luxor and Aswan with Omar the last tour guide.  - Omar was our tour guide in Luxor and Aswan, he was very knowledgeable and explained everything very well. He was funny which made the experience more enjoyable. He put the... read more

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December 27, 2023

Nile River Cruises (FAQs)

In Egypt, you can have a very special experience to sail on the longest river in the world The Nile River“. To have such an exceptional tour, you need to be on board a Nile cruise keeping in mind that there are a lot of different Nile Cruises from different categories. The most recommended Nile cruise categories in Egypt are the 5 * and the 5 * High Deluxe categoriesPrices differ from one cruise to another based on the installations on each cruise and based on the time you would like to visit Egypt, to check all the Nile River Cruise possibilities with the different prices Budget, please check our best Nile Cruises suggested.

The temperature in Egypt ranges from 37c to 14c. Summer is ever hot and the winter is cool and mild but occasionally it becomes cold at night. The average low temperatures vary from9.5 °C in the wintertime to 23 °C in the summertime and average high temperatures vary from 17 °C in the wintertime to 32 °C in the summertime. The temperature is moderate each along the coasts.

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.