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Dahabeya Nile sailing Cruise
2 nights hotel Luxor - 4 nights Dahabiya -1 night hotel
Aswan.
Luxor - Esna - Edfu - Fawaza Island- Djebel Silsileh –
Maniha Island - Kom Ombo - Aswan.
We've revived those elegant days, but
with modern comforts and conveniences. Dahabiya combines
the comforts of the finest Nile cruisers with the
gentler pace and intimate atmosphere of a Nile felucca
Guaranteed departures from 2 people at any time of the
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Day 1 : |
Luxor
Arrival |
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On arrival, Luxor
our representative will meet you at the airport.
Transfer and overnight in the hotel in Luxor |
 
Simply beautiful. |
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Day 2 : |
Luxor
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After you've
boarded the ship and the anchor is lifted the Dahabiya
will glide silently across the Nile. The first stop is
15km down the Nile at El-Kab. This was once a glorious
city, but is now a city of ruins and rubble and a
reasonably intact city wall. After you've had a chance
to look around, you'll return to the ship and your Nile
sailing tour will continue on to a small island for the
night.
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Simply beautiful. |
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Day 3 : |
Luxor -
Dahabiya Nile sailing tour starting in Esna |
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After you've
boarded the ship and the anchor is lifted the Dahabiya
will glide silently across the Nile. The first stop is
15km down the Nile at El-Kab. This was once a glorious
city, but is now a city of ruins and rubble and a
reasonably intact city wall. After you've had a chance
to look around, you'll return to the ship and your Nile
sailing tour will continue on to a small island for the
night.
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Simply beautiful. |
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Day 4 : |
Sailing
to Edfu - Horus Temple - Wadi el Shat |
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After breakfast
sailing Edfu the ship's crew will throw out the anchor
and you'll visit the best preserved cult temple in
Egypt. The monumental temple of Horus, built in honour
of the God with the falcon's head, is easily as
impressive as the world famous temple of Karnak in
Luxor. After visiting the temple you'll continue on to
the town of Wadi El Shat where you'll walk through the
tropical gardens and countryside. At the end of the day
you'll spend the night on the Dahabiya..
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Simply beautiful. |
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Day 5 : |
Sailing to Kom
Ombo |
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After breakfast the
Dahabiya will set sail along the Nile again. It's white
sail will snap in the wind until it's found the right
angle and the canvas catches wind. After a while the
ship will moor at the excavation site 'Gebel El Silsila'
and the temple of Pharaoh Horemheb. You can also visit
an ancient stone quarry where colossal stones were cut
out for the temple of Karnak. After lunch on board the
ship you'll sail on to one of the highlights of this
Nile sailing tour, the majestic temples of Haroeris and
Sobek at Kom Ombo. Candles will be lit and you'll have
your own candlelight dinner on an island in the middle
of the Nile... |
Simply beautiful. |
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Day 6 : |
Daraw -
Sailing to El Koubania |
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After breakfast
it's time to hoist the sails and sail towards the town
of Daraw. Stroll through the town's dusty streets that
lead to the colourful and lively souks.
The ship will dock at El Koubania so that you can get to
meet the Nubians and find out more about their way of
life. At the end of the day you'll spend the night in
the Dahabiya |
Simply beautiful. |
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Day 7 : |
Aswan |
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There's only a
short distance left to sail until the ship reaches
Aswan. Once you step back onto the shore you'll say
goodbye to the ship captain, the cook and the rest of
the crew. Transfer to the hotel in Aswan. In the
afternoon, pleasant walk by felucca around the
Elephantine Island. In the evening, light and sound show
at Philae Temple (optional). Night in the hotel in
Aswan.
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Simply beautiful. |
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Day 8 : |
Aswan
Final departure |
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Transfer to the
airport in Aswan and return flight. |
Simply beautiful. |
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Price |
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Accommodation |
Number of guests |
1st May - 30th
Sep |
1st Oct - 30th
April |
22nd Dec - 1st
Jan
1st April - 7th April |
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Amalia + 3 Stars |
2 guests |
820
Euro per person |
860
Euro per person |
960
Euro per person |
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Amalia + 4 Stars |
2 guests |
850
Euro per person |
890
Euro per person |
990
Euro per person |
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Amalia + 5 Stars |
2 guests |
880
Euro per person |
930
Euro per person |
1050
Euro per person |
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Inclusion |
Cabin 2 people, Amalia Dahabeya or similar 4 nights
Meals: Full board during the cruise.
Beverage (soft drinks, Juices and Mineral water)
during meals on Nile cruise only
Hotels in Luxor and Aswan with breakfast
Visits as mentioned above
All the transfers (private, air-conditioned
minibus, with driver) & English speaking guide
All the taxes
Entry fees for the sites
For the formalities and the safety of our guests,
we inform the Ministry of the Egyptian Tourism of
our programs.
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Exclusion |
•Entry visa of Egypt.
•Personal expenses.
•Tips. |
Notes |
•The Sailing Cruise programs
can be changed without prior notice due to navigational
circumstances, Select Egypt is not liable to these
changes. |
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