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Sonesta Amirat Dahabiya
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EgyptPrice
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The Sonesta Amirat Dahabiya offers a comfortable, characterful way to sail the Nile between Aswan and Luxor. This traditional sailing boat carries a small group of guests, so your dahabiya Nile cruise stays relaxed and personal from start to finish. Over four unhurried days you visit the temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu, glide through the Esna Lock, and moor at quiet spots along the river for swimming and sunset views. On board the Sonesta Amirat you enjoy cosy cabins, an open deck for tea and reading, and fresh Egyptian meals served by a friendly crew. It is an ideal choice for travellers who want authentic Nile sailing without the scale of a large cruise ship.
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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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4.8 (11 reviews)
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Intimate and peaceful
The dahabiya experience was calm, elegant and special. The visits to Edfu and Kom Ombo, the quieter Nile temples and Silsila and the riverbank villages were real highlights. Highly recommend a dahabiya.
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Special slow-travel experience
Our dahabiya was such an intimate way to sail the Nile. Perfect for anyone wanting a quieter Nile journey. Highly recommend a dahabiya.
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Special slow-travel experience
A peaceful, private sail away from the big cruise ships. Delicious food and beautiful sunsets from the deck. Would do it again in a heartbeat.
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