Experience a delightful 5-days, 4-nights Dahabiya Nile cruise starting from Luxor/Esna and heading to Aswan. Set out on an unforgettable 4-night journey aboard a luxurious Dahabiya, sailing along the stunning Nile River. Enjoy a relaxed and intimate voyage as you navigate in comfort, discovering ancient temples, breathtaking landscapes, and the timeless charm of Egypt.
Egypt Best Vacations takes pride in offering exceptional Dahabiya Nile cruise packages. Your 4-night itinerary kicks off in Luxor, where you will visit the awe-inspiring tombs in the Valley of the Kings, and the extraordinary Temple dedicated to the female pharaoh Hatshepsut. You’ll also explore Karnak Temple, the largest temple complex in the world, along with the magnificent Luxor Temple. Discover the stunning Philae Temple in Aswan and the paired Horus and Sobek Temple at Kom Ombo. Delve into Egypt’s best-preserved temple, the Horus Temple located in Edfu.
Conclude your journey with a deep sense of awe as you arrive in Aswan, having traced the footsteps of pharaohs along the legendary Nile. This 5-day Dahabiya Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan blends luxury, history, and serenity into one unforgettable experience. With Egypt Best Vacations, every moment becomes a timeless memory on the river of wonders.
Please keep in mind that slight changes in the itinerary might occur due to circumstances beyond our control.
Upon landing at Luxor Airport, our guide will greet you just outside the arrivals terminal to kickstart your 5-day, 4-night Dahabiya cruise, with a Luxor West Bank tour. Experience the best of Luxor West Bank and uncover the splendid tombs of the Valley of the Kings, the burial site of New Kingdom pharaohs who attempted to conceal their tombs from tomb raiders. Your tour guide will suggest the top three tombs that are open for visiting.
Proceed to the distinctive Temple of Hatshepsut, who reigned as a pharaoh for approximately 20 years. This temple, constructed in three tiers, was later transformed into a Coptic monastery. Capture a picture of the Colossi of Memnon, remnants from the temple of Amenhotep III. Afterwards, make your way to your Dahabiya Nile cruise. Spend the night in Luxor.
Meals Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Savor your morning meal on your Dahabiya cruise, then embark on a tour of Luxor’s East Bank. Explore the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple. The Karnak Temple/Complex served as the primary sanctuary for the great god and is significantly larger than any other Egyptian monument. This vast and magnificent complex, which houses numerous individual temples, spans 1700 years of development and covers an area of 300 acres.
Next, head to the Luxor Temple. The Luxor Temple was constructed by the 18th Dynasty pharaoh Amenhotep III (1387-1349 BCE), the grandson of the military strategist Tuthmosis III, and was further expanded by the 19th Dynasty pharaoh Ramses II (1279-1213 BCE). Various other rulers, including Tutankhamun, Horemhab, and Alexander the Great, contributed to the structure with reliefs, inscriptions, and auxiliary buildings. Then transfer back to your Dahabiya Nile cruise to set sail to Edfu via the Lock of Esna.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Over Luxor
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Start your day with breakfast, then embark on a horse and carriage journey to the Temple of Horus in Edfu. This temple is the best-preserved temple in Egypt and is considered one of the most exquisite structures erected during the Greco-Roman era. The Edfu Temple is adorned with intricate reliefs and hieroglyphs on both its exterior and interior walls. Return to your Dahabiya cruise via carriage and set course for Kom Ombo. Upon arrival, disembark to explore the combined Temple of Horus and Sobek and the Crocodile Museum. Afterward, reboard your cruise and sail towards Aswan. Spend the night in Aswan.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Start your day with breakfast, then embark on your tour of Aswan. Explore the High Dam, a remarkable engineering achievement of the 20th century. Proceed to the stunning Temple of Philae. Known as the “Pearl of Egypt,” the Philae Temple or the temple of Isis on Philae Island in Aswan is among Egypt’s most exquisite temples. Philae Island was the center of the widespread cult of Isis, the goddess of Love and Magic. Conclude your journey at the Unfinished Obelisk granite quarry. Here, you’ll gain insights into how the ancient Egyptians crafted obelisks and statues of their deities and rulers. Then, return to your Dahabiya cruise to relish the last night of your four-night Dahabiya cruise schedule.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast and disembarkation. Wrap up your 5 days, 4 nights Dahabiya cruise from Luxor to Aswan with a transfer to Aswan Airport/Railway or to Aswan hotels. Feel free to inquire with your tour guide about your subsequent journey to Egypt.
Optional tour: Tour to Abu Simbel Temples
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
