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Dahabiya Sailing, Aswan to Luxor

Private sailboat Aswan → Luxor 4 days · 3 nights Dahabiya sailboat

Three nights downstream on a small sailing boat, stopping at Kom Ombo, Gebel el-Silsila and Edfu, and ending in Luxor.

  • Duration4 days · 3 nights
  • RouteAswan → Luxor
  • BoatDahabiya sailboat
  • DeparturesWeekly departures, October to April
  • MealsFull board
  • TransfersYour hotel in Aswan, the airport or train station

Highlights

  • Kom Ombo Temple
  • Gebel el-Silsila
  • Temple of Horus, Edfu
  • Temple of Khnum, Esna

Dahabiya Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor: itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Aswan · Embark

    Board in Aswan for lunch and sail north. Afternoon visit to Kom Ombo Temple.

  2. Day 2

    Gebel el-Silsila

    Explore the quarries and rock shrines, then sail on to an island mooring for dinner on deck.

  3. Day 3

    Edfu

    The Temple of Horus at Edfu, then a quiet afternoon under sail.

  4. Day 4

    Esna · Luxor · Disembark

    Disembark at Esna, visit the Temple of Khnum, then drive to your hotel in Luxor.

Included

  • Private cabin with en-suite bathroom on a traditional sailing boat
  • Full board with soft drinks, tea and coffee
  • Sightseeing as listed with a private Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance fees to all the sites in the itinerary
  • Transfers from your hotel, the airport or the train station
  • All service charges and taxes

Not included

  • Flights or train to Luxor and Aswan
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Tips for the crew and guide
  • Egypt entry visa

Dahabiya Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor: questions and answers

How long is the dahabiya Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor?

4 days · 3 nights, sailing from Aswan to Luxor.

How much does the dahabiya Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor cost?

From $1,030 per person, sharing a double cabin. The final price depends on the date and cabin; we confirm it in writing before you book.

What is included?

Private cabin with en-suite bathroom on a traditional sailing boat. Full board with soft drinks, tea and coffee. Sightseeing as listed with a private Egyptologist guide. Entrance fees to all the sites in the itinerary. Transfers from your hotel, the airport or the train station. All service charges and taxes.

What is not included?

Flights or train to Luxor and Aswan. Alcoholic drinks. Tips for the crew and guide. Egypt entry visa.

Where does the cruise start?

Your hotel in Aswan, the airport or train station.

When does it depart?

Weekly departures, October to April.

What will I see?

Kom Ombo Temple, Gebel el-Silsila, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Temple of Khnum, Esna.

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