8-Day Nebyt Dahabiya Cruise on Nile River from Luxor
Highlights
Luxor, Aswan, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo
Locations Covered
Luxor, Aswan, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo
historical, sightseeing, Sailing
Private Tour
8 Days
Easy
English, French
Description
Cruise the Nile in style on the Golden Lady of Nile – Nebyt Dahabiya. The Nebyt, one of Ashranda's most luxurious Dahabiyas, offers elegantly decorated cabins, a shaded solarium-level terrace with a hot tub and sun loungers. Travel between the historic cities of Luxor and Aswan. You will see unique sites not available on any cruise, such as sailing to El Batekh Island, visiting El Kab Temple and El Kab village. Discover the Nile in a very special and unique way while enjoying indescribable calmness and serenity.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Embark from Luxor
- Meet your tour guide at Luxor airport, early in the morning and begin the tour.
- Visit the temple of Karnak and the Valley of the Kings.
- Check-in at Luxor west bank before noon.
- Sail to Esna and have lunch on board. Start a fantastic and unforgettable time on the Nile crossing the Esna lock.
- Enjoy your meal.
Overnight on the island of El Hegaz. (Lunch and dinner)
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Day 2: Esna, El Kab Village, and Edfu
- Enjoy your breakfast while cruising the Nile and visit the city of El Kab.
- Explore the unknown city, discover the ancient walls, the temple and the rock-cut tombs of the new kingdom.
- Navigate to Edfu and have lunch on board.
- Visit the temple of Edfu, take a wonderful carriage ride through the village to the fantastic temple of Horus, one of the largest and best-preserved monuments in Egypt, two beautiful granite statues of the god Horus falcon flank the entrance.
- Continue your day of sailing and experience the simple life of farmers and fishermen, the picturesque and magical nature along the Nile and the verdant & fertile landscapes with fields of sugar cane, bananas and date palms.
- Drop anchor near Sheikh Rehan Island, where you will have dinner in a calm and relaxing environment.
Overnight near El Sheikh Rehan Island.
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Day 3: Gabel El Silsela
- Depart early towards Gebel Silsela and have breakfast on board.
- Continue your relaxed day of sailing.
- Go ashore to discover the ancient pharaonic quarries of Silsela with the unknown temple carved in the rock of Hormoheb. From the top of the mountain, you can enjoy a breathtaking view.
- Stay at the edge of Al Bashir Island, near Kom Ombo, for a barbecue dinner.
Overnight at the edge of Al Basher Island. (Lunch & dinner)
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Day 4: Sail to Aswan
- Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner on board as you travel to the city of Aswan.
- Devote the whole day to navigate towards the west bank of Aswan.
Overnight on board. (Full board)
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Day 5: Aswan & Philae Temple
- Have breakfast on board.
- Visit the temple of Philae.
- Continue browsing and relish a delicious dinner on board.
Overnight on the island of Heredia. (Full board)
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Day 6: Kom Ombo Excursion
- Have breakfast on board.
- Enjoy lunch while sailing to Kom Ombo.
- Visit the temple of Kom Ombo.
- Relish dinner on board.
Overnight near Edfu. (Full board)
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Day 7: Sail to Esna
- Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner while sailing.
- Navigate to Esna and cross the lock
Overnight in Luxor. (Full board)
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Day 8: Luxor - Final Departure
- Have breakfast on board
- Disembark and transfer to Luxor airport for your final departure.
Meals: Breakfast
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 4 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 4 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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