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Lumiere Luxury Dahabiya
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Experience the Nile at its most elegant aboard the Lumiere Luxury Dahabiya, a beautifully appointed sailing boat built for discerning travellers. Sailing gently between Luxor and Aswan, the Lumiere combines the romance of a classic dahabiya with luxurious cabins, refined dining and a spacious sun deck made for lingering over Nile views. Because only a small group sails at a time, your journey feels exclusive: private temple visits at Edfu and Kom Ombo, quiet island moorings, and evenings under a sky full of stars. With a dedicated crew and a private Egyptologist, the Lumiere Luxury Dahabiya is the perfect way to enjoy a slow, sophisticated luxury Nile cruise through the timeless landscapes of Egypt.
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5 Days: Luxor to Aswan
- Day 1
- Arrival at Luxor airport / station — transfer to Nile cruise, check-in & rest.
- Rich lunch buffet served on board.
- Afternoon guided tour of Karnak Temple — the greatest example of Pharaonic architecture in Egypt.
- Visit Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III & Ramses II, with unique representations of ancient Egyptian gods.
- Dinner on board & overnight.
- Day 2
- Breakfast on board.
- Valley of the Kings — 3 tombs included, dating to the 16th–11th centuries BC.
- Hatshepsut Temple — 15th-century BC temple dedicated to the sun god Amun.
- Colossi of Memnon — towering statues at the entrance of Amenhotep III's mortuary temple.
- Lunch on board
- Sailing from Luxor to Esna.
- Watch the cruise pass the Esna Lock with tour guide commentary
- Dinner & overnight.
- Day 3
- Breakfast on board
- Arrive at Temple of Edfu — best-preserved ancient Egyptian temple, built 57 BC.
- Horse-drawn carriage ride to the temple with guided commentary.
- Leisurely cruise to Kom Ombo
- Lunch with Nile views.
- Kom Ombo Temple — unique twin design honoring Sobek (crocodile god) & Horus (falcon god).
- Dinner on board
- Sailing to Aswan overnight.
- Day 4
- Breakfast on board.
- Visit the Aswan High Dam — 1960s engineering marvel that controls Nile floods.
- Cross the Nile to Philae Temple — ancient complex dedicated to Isis & Hathor.
- Return on board
- Dinner & overnight in Aswan.
- Day 5
- Breakfast on board with scenic Nile views.
- Optional excursion to Abu Simbel — one of Egypt's most iconic temples.
- Check-out
- Transfer to Aswan airport, railway station, or bus.
Included & Excluded
Included
- Pickup services.
- Entrance fees.
- Modern A/C private vehicle.
- Accommodation.
- Tour Guide.
- Taxes & Services.
- Bottled Water During Tours.
- Meals.
Excluded
- Any optional Tours.
- Tipping.
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Reviews for This Trip
4.8 (16 reviews)
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Quiet luxury on the Nile
Slow travel on the Nile at its very best. Delicious food and beautiful sunsets from the deck. An unforgettable, private way to see Egypt.
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Intimate and peaceful
A peaceful, private sail away from the big cruise ships. Just a few cabins, a lovely crew and quiet moorings. An unforgettable, private way to see Egypt.
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Quiet luxury on the Nile
Our dahabiya was such an intimate way to sail the Nile. The visits to Edfu and Kom Ombo, the quieter Nile temples and Silsila and the riverbank villages were real highlights. A magical, unhurried Nile journey.
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