8-Day Dahabiya Nile Cruise – Luxor, Dendera & Aswan
- 8 Days
- From 1700 Per Person
- Luxor > Aswan
Descrption Of Package
Embark on an 8-day Dahabiya Nile Cruise that combines Egypt’s most iconic monuments with rare off-the-beaten-path treasures. From Luxor’s majestic temples to the hidden sanctuaries of Dendera, the royal tombs of Thebes, and the serene quarries of Gebel El Silsila, this journey reveals the timeless wonders of the Nile in elegance and tranquility.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Luxor – Embarkation
Arrival in Luxor and embarkation on your Dahabiya Nile Cruise.
Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 2: Karnak, Luxor Temple & Sail to Dendera
Breakfast on board.
Temple of Karnak – The largest religious complex ever built, with colossal statues, obelisks, and the famous Hypostyle Hall.
Luxor Temple – An elegant riverside temple linked to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes, dedicated to Amun and the rejuvenation of kingship.
Return to the Dahabiya and begin sailing toward Dendera.
Lunch on board while enjoying the stunning Nile scenery.
Dinner and overnight on board at Dendera.
Day 3: Dendera Temple & Return to Luxor
Breakfast on board.
Temple of Hathor at Dendera – A beautifully preserved temple featuring the famous ceiling zodiac and vibrant reliefs dedicated to the goddess of love, joy, and music.
Return to the Dahabiya for lunch and sail back to Luxor.
Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 4: Theban Necropolis & Sail to Esna
Breakfast on board.
Valley of the Kings – The burial site of pharaohs, filled with richly decorated tombs that tell stories of the afterlife.
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut – An architectural masterpiece nestled into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
Return to the Dahabiya for lunch and sail to Esna.
Dinner and overnight on board in Esna.
Day 5: El Kab & Edfu – Sail to El Ramadi
Early morning crossing of Esna Lock. Breakfast on board.
El Kab – Home to fascinating rock-cut tombs and ruins of temples dedicated to Nekhbet, the vulture goddess.
Temple of Horus at Edfu – The best-preserved temple in Egypt, symbolizing divine kingship and victory over chaos.
Return to the Dahabiya for lunch and sailing.
Dinner and overnight on board at El Ramadi.
Day 6: Bassaw Village & Gebel El Silsila – Sail to Beshir
Breakfast on board.
Bassaw Village – An authentic Egyptian village where you can stroll through lush fields and interact with locals.
Gebel El Silsila – Ancient sandstone quarries where stones for Egypt’s grand temples were carved, featuring chapels cut into the cliffs.
Lunch, dinner, and overnight on board at Beshir Island.
Day 7: Kom Ombo & Philae – Sail to Aswan
Breakfast on board.
Temple of Kom Ombo – A unique double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder.
Temple of Philae – A graceful island temple dedicated to Isis, relocated to save it from the waters of the Nile.
Lunch on board while sailing toward Aswan.
Dinner and overnight on board in Aswan.
Day 8: Disembarkation in Aswan
Breakfast on board.
Disembarkation from the Dahabiya for your onward journey.
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