This 8-day Dahabiya Nile cruise from Luxor makes a full round journey to Aswan and back aboard a smaller sailing vessel. The route balances unhurried days on the river with Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Abu Simbel and the major monuments on both banks of Luxor.
8 Day Dahabiya Nile Cruise From Luxor With Abu Simbel
Description
Duration
8 Days, 7 Nights
Tour Type
Nile Cruises
Language
Arabic, English
Popular Features
- Abu Simbel Excursion
- Full Board
- Seven-Night Dahabiya
Highlights
Sail seven nights aboard a full-board Dahabiya. Tour Karnak and Luxor Temple. Travel overland to Abu Simbel. Explore Philae, Edfu and Kom Ombo. Complete the journey on Luxor's royal west bank.
Included
- All services, charges, and taxes
- The service of pick up and drop off
- Transfers and tours by deluxe A/C vehicles
- Admission fees to all the listed sites in the program
- Professional English, French, or Spanish-speaking tour guides
- Accommodation onboard the Dahabiya Nile cruise is based on full board
Excluded
- Tipping
- Any extras not included in the itinerary
Travel Itinerary
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Day 1 - Start Dahabiya Nile Cruise / Visit Luxor East Bank
After pickup in Luxor you visit Karnak Temple, then check in to the Dahabiya for lunch and a welcome cocktail, and head to Luxor Temple at night. Dinner is on board with the overnight in Luxor.
Day 2 - Start Sailing to Edfu
A relaxed day on board as the Dahabiya sails to Edfu, with breakfast, lunch, a tea break and dinner all served on board.
Day 3 - Discover Edfu Temple/Sail to Aswan
After breakfast you visit Edfu Temple by horse carriage, then return to the Dahabiya and sail via Kom Ombo toward Aswan. All meals are on board with the overnight in Aswan.
Day 4 - Explore Two Temples of Abu Simbel
A drive brings a visit to the two Abu Simbel Temples, followed by return to the Dahabiya, lunch, and an evening of folkloric and belly-dancing shows. The overnight is in Aswan.
Day 5 - Trip to the best Highlights in Aswan
The day tours Aswan's best, guided to the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple. All meals are on board with the overnight in Aswan.
Day 6 - Sail to Kom Ombo & Visit Kom Ombo Temple:
After breakfast the Dahabiya sails to the Kom Ombo Temple, then continues via Edfu back toward Luxor. Breakfast and lunch are on board with the overnight in Luxor.
Day 7 - Visit Luxor West Bank
Luxor's West Bank tour visits the Hatshepsut Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and the Colossi of Memnon. All meals are on board with the overnight in Luxor.
Day 8 - Disembarkation/End Nile Cruise
After breakfast you disembark the Dahabiya and transfer to your location in Luxor, ending the cruise.
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Frequently Asked Questions
All services, charges, and taxes, The service of pick up and drop off, Transfers and tours by deluxe A/C vehicles, Admission fees to all the listed sites in the program, Professional English, French, or Spanish-speaking tour guides, Accommodation onboard the Dahabiya Nile cruise is based on full board
This is a 8-day itinerary. We can tailor the length and pace to your schedule.
Yes. Every Egypt Voyages tour can be tailored — hotels, dates, activities and group size are all flexible.
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