5-Day Nuun and Nuut Dahabiya Cruise on Nile River
Highlights
Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan
Locations Covered
Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan
historical, sightseeing, Sailing
Private Tour
5 Days
Easy
English, French
Description
Experience unique routes and the Nile in the most exclusive and luxurious way by taking one of the two dahabiyas, Nuun and Nuut. Life aboard Nuun and Nuut Dahabiyas, two of Ashranda’s most luxurious Dahabiyas, will combine superb sightseeing, sailing, delicious traditional fare, and attentive personalized service. Enjoy unique sights not available on any cruise, such as Unfinished Obelisk, Temple of Haroeris and Sobek, Gebel El Silsila and many more.
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 Excursion
- 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: Gebel 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 Kom Ombo
- Sail to Kom Ombo and have breakfast.
- Visit Kom Ombo where you will explore the outstanding magnificent temple of Haroeris (Horus the Elder) and Sobek (Crocodile God). The temple was built with two symmetrical entrances, halls, and shrines; it is the only double temple in all of Egypt.
- Enjoy lunch onboard and depart to the city of Aswan. The rest of the day is spent sailing to the west shore of Aswan.
Overnight on board. (Lunch & dinner)
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Day 5: Disembark in Aswan
- Have breakfast on board.
- Check out and visit the temple of Philae.
- Get transferred to Aswan airport for final departure.
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
Adult | |
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1 to 4 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 4 | /person |
This is a private tour |