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Dahabiya Nile Cruise — Luxor to Aswan-5 Days · 4 Nights
Sail the timeless Nile aboard a traditional Dahabiya — temples, Nubian villages & hidden river bends that large cruise ships can’t reach.
5
6+
20
€890
Arrival & Esna — Board the Dahabiya
Drive from Luxor to Esna. Visit the Temple of Esna, restored
caravanserai and market, then board and sail to El Hegz Village.We drive about an hour from Luxor to Esna, home port of the Dahabiya.
Here we explore the Temple dedicated to the ram-headed god Khnum, excavated below street level from layers of earth.
We discover heritage craft traditions at the restored Wekalet
Al-Geddawi caravanserai and the Ottoman-era market of Al-Qissariya.
We then board the Dahabiya and enjoy lunch as we sail 4–5 hours to El Hegz Village for a cross-cultural exchange with a local family. Dinner and your first night on the Nile.
El Kab & Edfu — Tombs & Temple of Horus
Sail to El Kab to explore New Kingdom tombs, then ride to the
magnificent Temple of Horus at Edfu. Special barbeque dinner by
moonlight.
At El Kab, ancient settlements date from ~3,000 BC to Roman rule.
Explore mud-brick walls, tombs and shrines including temples to
Nekhbet and Thoth, and enter decorated New Kingdom tombs.
Sail to Edfu and visit the imposing Temple of Horus with its grand spaces and extensive hieroglyphic inscriptions. If time allows, stroll through the local market.
We sail on for an atmospheric barbeque dinner by moonlight.
Bisaw Island & El Selsela — Nile Life & Ancient Quarry
Visit Bisaw Island for a Nile fishing experience and farm walk. Sail to El Selsela ancient sandstone quarry and shrines.
At Bisaw Island, walk through a farm, meet local women and children, and join fishermen on their boats. Fish caught may feature at dinner.
Sail to El Selsela to visit shrines and the massive quarry where
sandstone was cut for temples in Thebes (Luxor). Explore the speos of Horemheb with rock shrines and inscriptions.
Kom Ombo, Daraw & Nubian Village — Farewell Dinner
Visit Kom Ombo Temple and the Crocodile Museum. Explore Daraw market and camel barn. Optional swim or kayak. Farewell dinner sailing to Aswan.
Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo — dedicated to crocodile-god Sobek and Horus — and the Crocodile Museum with its mummified crocodiles.
In El Daraw, shop Egyptian-style in the market and visit a camel barn to learn about the camel trade.
Visit a Nubian Town — one of the oldest civilisations in the Nile Valley, tracing roots to 7,000 BC.
Optional swim or kayak as we near Aswan (request kayaks 2 days prior).
By the farewell dinner you will be wishing this was not your last night on board.
Aswan — Departure
Breakfast on board and check out of the Dahabiya. Transfer to Aswan airport or station.
Optional Aswan excursions available on your departure day: Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, the High Dam, Elephantine Island, Felucca ride, Nubian Museum. Abu Simbel requires an extra full day.
€890
Per person
all meals, drinks, guide,
transfers & entry fees.
Single supplement
Private cabin · 4 nights
€680
Per person
same inclusions as double. Added on
top of base price.
Dahabiya Suite supplement
(when available)
€315
per suite
Dahabiya suite for 4 nights (subject to availability).
Includes
- All Tours on board (professional English speaking guide on board the Dahabiya). Other languages are available on request.
- Transfers
- Dahabiya accommodation in a double cabin 4 nights with all meals
- and drinks included (Shared Dahabiya).
- All Entry Fees.
Excludes
- Optional tours and activities.
- Alcohol on board (You can bring your own) .
- Gratitude.
- Any other thing not mentioned above.
Important Notes & Terms
- Private Dahabiya is available, as for a tailored quote.
- The Dress code is conservative while visiting the local villages.
- The above prices are subject to change if a high inflation rate happens as a result of government practices, pandemic or economic problems.
- In case of any complication in sailing, some changes in the itinerary might happen.
- If there are any unforeseen circumstances and the boat assigned for your tour is unable to sail, Dahabiya Nile Sailing/Real Egypt is responsible for arranging a similar boat for your tour.
Ready to book this journey?
Secure your cabin now — departures fill up months in advance.
Quick facts
Duration: 5 days · 4 nights
Route: Luxor → Aswan
Group size: Max 20 guests
Guide: English (others on request)
Meals: Full board
Best time: Oct – Apr