4 Nights Dahabiya from Esna to Aswan- Code DHES4N
Overview
Cruising in the Nile using Dahabiya is one of the most beautiful things to do in Egypt. Every day you will enjoy sailing on the Nile River and you will feel the oriental vibe and the atmosphere of Africa on this part of the river. You are also going to visit different towns and historic temples and enjoy the tranquillity of the river and the beautiful scenery of both banks of the River Nile.
Note: Please, Check the Rates per journey per person below.
- Accommodation in a cabin: Double occupancy (885 USD) / Single Occupancy (1310 USD) P.P
- Accommodation in a suite: Double occupancy (1050 USD) / Single Occupancy (1640 USD) P.P
- Private Dahabiya ( By request)
Highlights
- Enjoy sailing in the magical Nile River
- Stop in different towns of upper Egypt with different culture
- Watch beautiful landscapes and scenery
- Enjoy the simple life with the sound of the peace, delicious traditional food, traditional party, and much more
Included/Excluded
- Full board accommodation, breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.
- Sightseeing, entrance fees and English-speaking guide services on board.
- Transfers to and from any address in Luxor or Aswan to the Dahabiya, depending on the itinerary.
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tipping
Itinerary
Day 1: Boarding in Esna – El Kab
After starting your Dahabiya trip and visiting Esna Temple and the local markets there, you'll continue to El Kab, which is an ancient town there called Nakheb where you'll witness the tombs that reside in the mountain cliffs.
Later, you'll have dinner onboard your dahabiya ship.
Day 2: Edfu
Today, you'll sail to Edfu, where you’ll walk your feet into the god Horus Temple, which is known for its carefully crafted inscriptions & paintings of the god Horus, and well-preserved conditions that speak of ancient Egypt's daily life, religious rituals, and beliefs. From inside, imagine yourself standing in the temple’s huge hypostyle hall, along with the decorated small chapels and sanctuaries.
Day 3: Gebel el Silsila – Kom Ombo – Maniha
After breakfast, you'll visit Gebel el Silsila, where you'll the sandstone quarries and other small sanctuaries of Ramesses II, Merenptah, and Seti I.
Then, you'll continue sailing to Kom Ombo Temple, which is dedicated to the two gods Horus and Sobek and was designed to be of 2 perfect halves one for each god, and adorned with mesmerizing well-preserved paintings and craftings along with chambers and sanctuaries.
Finally, you'll dock for the night.
Day 4: Daraw – El Koubania, Aswan
As we continue sailing, we'll reach Daraw, where visit the local markets there, and from there we'll continue sailing to El Koubania Nubian village near Aswan.
Day 5: Daraw – El Koubania, Aswan
After breakfast, we'll disembark the Dahabiya ship and take you to your hotel in Aswan.