Dahabiya a river-going sailboat was common in Egypt in the days of the monarchy (1920s-40s) when travelers loved to cruise the Nile in style. We've revived those elegant days, but with modern comforts. The Dahabiya cruise is an original and peaceful option to navigate on the river Nile and discover the most singular places of the landscape.
Dahabiya provides all the facilities of large cruise ships while offering the advantage of a more intimate setting. Dahabiyas have only 10 passengers, compared to an average of more than 120 guests on a large cruise boat.
The name comes from the Arabic word, Dahab, meaning Gold. Dahabiya, was given its name from the golden color of the original Dahabiyas, originating in the 1920s. We have now revived this luxurious mode of travel, making the boats more comfortable and adding more facilities. We hope you take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to sail down the Nile, exploring some of Egypt's ancient sites in the same manner as those nearly 100 years
Day1 Embarkation in Aswan for a relaxing week sailing the Nile on a luxuriously appointed Dahabiya. Overnight, the ship moors on the Nile banks of Aswan Day2 visit the Aswan High Dam (completed in 1971); the Old Dam (completed in 1902). You will also visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, a structure rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser at the time of the High Dam's construction. Overnight moored in Aswan. Day3 Morning sail to Kom Ombo to see the Ptolemaic temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus, Day4 sail to Edfu to visit the wonderfully preserved Temple of Edfu. Overnight moored beside an island. Day5 a leisurely day. After breakfast, commence sailing to Esna, and onwards to Luxor, where your Dahabiya moors overnight. Day6 visit the the Valley of the Kings-Valley of the Queens Medinet Habu Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Day7 visit the magnificent temples of Karnak Day7 Breakfast aboard the Dahabiya followed by disembarkation.
Where and When:
Meet up location: We pick you up at any Luxor hotels, cruise ships, flats ...etc
End location: We will drop you off at any Luxor hotels, cruise ships, flats ..etc
Pick up service & return from Aswan or Luxor to your Dahabiya Nile Cruise Accommodation on first class Luxurious Dahabiya Nile Cruise for 07 nights including all taxes Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included on your cruise All sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places English speaking guide during your tours Free cell phone during your Dahabiya Nile Cruise (charged 30 minutes local) & 03 minutes international to keep in touch with your tour operator All service charges & taxes
What's Extra:
Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
Details:
Tour #: 21981
Tour Type: City, Cultural, Youth and Family
Transportation Method: Transportation by private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
Language(s): Arabic (fluent), English (fluent), German (fluent) explanation
Maximum travelers: 10
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