Escape to the land of the pharaohs
EXCEPTIONAL CRUISE ON THE NILE IN DAHABYIA
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From €1,800
Experience 8 magical days on the Nile aboard one of our Dahabyias, a traditional boat without an engine.
Between mythical temples, authentic villages, starry evenings and local cuisine, this all-inclusive cruise offers you a peaceful and cultural immersion in the heart of ancient Egypt.
An intimate, exotic and unforgettable journey.
7 nights aboard a Dahabyia, a traditional boat that relies on the currents and wind to navigate the Nile.
No pollution and no noise, you can enjoy the tranquility and privacy offered by these traditional boats.
You will benefit from an all-inclusive package: flight, transfers, excursions.
My team and I will be delighted to welcome you and help you discover Eternal Egypt, a place you will cherish with wonderful memories.
Day 1:
Upon arrival at Luxor Airport (which translates from Arabic to English as "The Palaces"), you will be transported directly to the boarding point on the Dahabyia by air-conditioned minibus.
Your arrival on a Saturday will allow you to enjoy dinner on board and spend your first night under the marvelous starry Egyptian sky.
Day 2:
In the morning, a hearty breakfast will be served with an optional visit to the necropolis of Thebes on the west bank of the Nile, followed by a visit to the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, where many pharaohs and their wives were buried.
Visit the Valley of the Nobles and the Colossi.
We continue our navigation towards Esna while admiring the sunset over the Nile.
Day 3:
We arrive at Esna.
Breakfast followed by a visit to the Temple of Esna.
Return for lunch on board.
In the evening, arrival in Edfu.
Day 4:
Visit the temple and tomb of Edfu which you will reach by horse-drawn carriage.
The Temple of the God Horus (in Edfu is the largest temple of the last pharaohs of Egypt, the Ptolemies, whose most famous member of this family is Queen Cleopatra).
This temple, in terms of its size, comes second only to that of Karnak.
Navigation to Kom Ombo and visit of the temple of God Sobek (the crocodile god)
5th day:
We arrive in Aswan.
Visit the temple of Philae on the island of Agilks , it is one of the most beautiful sanctuaries in Egypt built by Pharaoh Nectabo I, pharaoh of the 30th dynasty.
Evening dedicated to the city of Aswan and its souk.
Day 6:
Visit to the tomb (upon request).
Return to Esna during the day, with onboard entertainment. Pharaonic costume outfits will be provided.
Day 7:
Laverdon-Lille, a village where we will meet the children of the Nile while having a breakfast offered on site, homemade pancakes made in the wood-fired oven, like in ancient Egypt, on Bettina Island.
Return navigation to Luxor to discover the beauty of the temples and visit, at nightfall, the city of Luxor.
Day 8:
Return to Luxor airport by air-conditioned minibus on Saturday.
