Sonesta Amirat Dahabiya Nile Cruise

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Duration

8 days

Tour Location

Luxor / Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan

Tour Schedule

Every Saturday from Luxor & Saturday from Aswan

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Overview
Itinerary
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Description

Set sail on a magical voyage aboard the Sonesta Amirat Dahabiya Nile Cruise, where timeless elegance meets the romance of the Nile. Launched in 2009, this exquisite 7-night journey between Luxor and Aswan offers an intimate escape into the heart of ancient Egypt.

With just five beautifully appointed cabins and two luxurious suites, the Sonesta Amirat Dahabiya Nile Cruise promises privacy, exclusivity, and personalized service at every moment. Bask in the sunshine on the spacious sundeck, unwind in the open-air Jacuzzi, or relax in the stylish lounge as the breathtaking Nile scenery glides by. Every detail is designed to deliver refined comfort, exceptional hospitality, and a truly unforgettable sailing experience. Ready to experience the Nile in ultimate luxury? Book your dream Cruise today and let your timeless adventure begin!

Facilities

Each cabin and suite on the Sonesta Amirat Dahabiya is equipped with panoramic windows, private direct-dial telephones, individual climate control, hairdryers, minibars, safe deposit boxes, and plasma televisions with movie channels. The suites also boast private terraces for intimate views of the Nile's enchanting landscape. The bathrooms are equipped with full-size tubs, adding an extra layer of luxury to your stay. Additional amenities include laundry service, housekeeping, and an accompanying motorboat to ensure smooth sailing even when the wind is calm.

What's Included

Included

Pick up service & return from Aswan or Luxor to your Dahabiya Nile Cruise.
Accommodation on first class Sonesta Dahabiya Nile Cruise for 07 nights including all taxes
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included on your cruise
All sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary
Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places
English speaking guide during your tours
All service charges & taxes

Excluded

Any Extra meals and beverages.
All personal expenses like laundry etc.
Tipping to Guide, Driver, etc.
Any Optional tours may require.

Itinerary

Aswan to Luxor Every Saturday

Day 1: Saturday Embarkation in Aswan

Arrive in Aswan and embark on your luxuriously appointed Dahabeya for a relaxing week sailing the Nile. Enjoy lunch onboard as you settle in. Overnight, the Dahabeya moors along the peaceful banks of the Nile in Aswan

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Sunday - Aswan Highlights & Sail to Kom Ombo

After breakfast, visit the impressive Aswan High Dam (completed in 1971) and the historic Aswan Low Dam (completed in 1902). Continue to the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and relocated to protect it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.

Around noon, begin sailing toward Kom Ombo. Overnight near Kom Ombo.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Monday - Kom Ombo Temple

Sail to Kom Ombo to visit the remarkable Temple of Kom Ombo, a unique Ptolemaic temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder, the falcon-headed god of the morning sun.

Overnight

moored beside a tranquil Nile island.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Tuesday - Edfu Temple

Sail to Edfu and visit the wonderfully preserved Temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus.

Overnight moored beside a Nile island.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Wednesday- Leisurely Sailing & Esna Lock

Enjoy a relaxing day sailing toward Esna. Cross the Esna Lock and continue your peaceful journey along the Nile. The Dahabeya will moor beside a scenic Nile island for the night.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Thursday - Karnak & Luxor Temple

Sail to Luxor and visit the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, dedicated to Amun-Ra, featuring the vast Hypostyle Hall with its 137 towering columns. Continue to the impressive Luxor Temple.

Overnight moored in Luxor.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Friday- West Bank of Luxor

Explore Luxor’s West Bank, including the legendary Valley of the Kings, where Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922.
Continue to the Valley of the Queens, Medinet Habu, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Overnight moored in Luxor.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Saturday - Disembarkation

Enjoy breakfast onboard before disembarkation.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Luxor to Aswan Every Saturday

Day 1: Saturday - Embarkation & East Bank Tour

Arrive in Luxor and embark on your Dahabeya. After lunch, visit the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex and the imposing Luxor Temple.
Overnight moored on the Nile banks in Luxor.

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Sunday - West Bank & Sail to Esna

Visit the Valley of the Kings, where Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922. Continue to the Valley of the Queens, Medinet Habu, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Sail toward Esna around noon. Overnight near Esna.