Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of the Nile River with Saray El-Nile’s luxurious 4-night Dahabiya cruise. This intimate journey from Luxor to Aswan blends ancient wonders with unparalleled comfort, allowing you to discover the magic of Egypt in style.
Unwind on a Private Dahabiya:
Escape the crowds and experience the serenity of sailing aboard a traditional Dahabiya. Your luxurious Boat offers spacious cabins, a sundeck for relaxation, and attentive service from the experienced crew. Savor delicious meals prepared with fresh, local ingredients, and enjoy the breathtaking Nile scenery as you glide downstream.
Explore Ancient Treasures:
Disembark at key locations along the way to explore magnificent temples and uncover the secrets of ancient Egypt. Your itinerary includes:
Relaxation and Cultural Delights:
Beyond sightseeing, your cruise offers opportunities to unwind and immerse yourself in Egyptian culture:
Unforgettable Memories:
This 4-night Dahabiya cruise with Saray El-Nile is more than just a journey; it’s an experience.
Here’s what you can expect:
Embark in Luxor
- Meet and get assisted at Luxor Airport early morning.
- Visit Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings.
- Check-in at Luxor west bank before noon (12:00 noon).
- Sail to Esna and have lunch on board. We set sail and start a fantastic and unforgettable time on the Nile River crossing Esna Lock.
- Enjoy dinner.
Overnight at El Hegz Island.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner.
Visits: Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings.
Esna, El Kab Village, and Edfu
- Early morning enjoy our breakfast while sailing on the Nile River, and visit the city of El Kab, explore the unknown city, discover the ancient walls, the temple, and the rock-cut tombs from the new kingdom.
- Sailing to Edfu and enjoy lunch on board.
- Visit Edfu Temple, have a wonderful ride by horse carriage through the village to the fantastic Temple of Horus, one of the largest and best-preserved monuments of Egypt, two beautiful granite statues of the falcon god Horus flank the entrance.
- Continue our sailing day and experience in slowly passing by the plain life of the farmers and fishermen, the picturesque and magic nature along the Nile River and the green fertile landscapes with sugar cane fields, banana, and date palm-trees.
- Shortly before sunset, we drop anchor near Sheikh Rehan Island, where we enjoy dinner in an atmospheric surrounding.
Overnight near El Sheikh Rehan Island.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Visits: El Kab Village, Edfu Temple, Temple of Horus.
Gabal El Silsela
- Early sailing to Gebel Silsela, enjoying breakfast on board.
- Continue our relaxing sailing day.
- After lunch, we go to shore to discover the old Pharaonic quarries of Silsela with the unknown rock-cut Temple of Hormoheb. From the top of the mountain, we enjoy a breathtaking view.
- Close to Kom Ombo, we stay at the edge of Al Bashir Island for BBQ dinner.
Overnight at the edge of Al Basher Island.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Visits: Gabal El Silsela, Temple of Hormoheb, Al Basher Island.
Sail to Kom Ombo
- Sail to Kom Ombo, and after breakfast, visit Kom Ombo where we explore the exceptional beautiful temple of Haroeris (Horus the Elder) and Sobek (Crocodile God). The temple was built with two symmetric entrances, halls, and sanctuaries; it is the only double temple all over Egypt.
- Lunch on board and proceed to Aswan city.
- The rest of the day is dedicated to sailing till Aswan west bank.
Overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Visits: Kom Ombo, Temple of Haroeris and Sobek.
Day 5: Disembark in Aswan
- Breakfast on board.
- Check-out, then visit Philae Temple.
- Get transferred to Aswan Airport for final departure.
Meals: Breakfast.
Visits: Aswan, Philae Temple.
N.B.: Itineraries may be changed without prior notice due to navigational circumstances, maybe in sequences but not in visits.
Disembark in Aswan
- Breakfast on board.
- Check-out, then visit Philae Temple.
- Get transferred to Aswan Airport for final departure.
Meals: Breakfast.
Visits: Aswan, Philae Temple.
N.B.: Itineraries may be changed without prior notice due to navigational circumstances, maybe in sequences but not in visits.
Dahabeya Saraya El Nile is a subsidiary of the Saraya El Nile Group, an Egyptian company dedicated to enhancing tourism and hospitality services in Egypt and the Middle East. The group operates across various sectors, including tourism and hotel services, real estate investment, and restaurant management. Saraya El Nile Group is your primary partner in providing an exceptional travel experience.It also owns a group of companies in which it works
radwa –
enjoyable trip!
alex –
it was an unforgettable experience. The journey from Luxor to Aswan was incredibly serene and luxurious. The private Dahabiya was spacious and comfortable, with a lovely sundeck perfect for relaxation. The crew was attentive, and the meals were delicious, featuring fresh local ingredients.
sara –
The boat was comfortable, the crew was attentive, and the meals were delicious. We enjoyed visiting the temples and our guide was excellent. Evening entertainment and stargazing were fantastic. Highly recommended!