Best for: Travelers who want fine dining on a traditional sailboat
Cruise Highlights
4 to 7 Nights Itinerary
- Day 1Board at Esna after transfer from Luxor, settle into your cabin, sail south with the current and moor on a quiet bank for the night.
- Day 2Morning sailing, stop at El Kab to see the rock-cut tombs, afternoon swimming stop and lunch on deck, moor near a sandbank.
- Day 3Visit Edfu Temple early before the larger ships arrive, sail on and stop at a riverside village and a camel market when scheduled.
- Day 4Visit the quarries at Gebel el-Silsila, a site most motorships pass by, afternoon sailing and a barbecue dinner on shore.
- Day 5Kom Ombo Temple at first light, continue sailing toward Aswan past Nubian villages.
- Day 6Arrive in Aswan, disembark after breakfast, optional Philae Temple and Abu Simbel extensions.
Cabins and Facilities
A higher-end dahabiya line with a private chef and personalized meal service.
- Restaurant
- Sun deck
- Lounge
- Reception
- Open-air deck
What is included?
- Full board meals
- Guided shore excursions
- Entrance fees to scheduled temples
- Port taxes
Not usually included
- Drinks beyond water
- Personal spending
- Tips and gratuities
- Cairo portion of the trip
Seasonal Rates
| Low season (Jun to Aug) | $1,510 |
|---|---|
| Shoulder season (Apr, May, Sep) | $1,700 |
| High season (Oct to Mar) | $1,890 |
| Easter period | $2,170 |
| Christmas and New Year | $2,460 |
Indicative per person rates in a double cabin. Final price depends on cabin category, exact dates, and group size, and is confirmed at quote stage.
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