Classic Dahabiya Program

Tour Duration

5 Days /4 Nights Nile Cruise program

Tour Operator

Dahabiya Nile Cruise Planners

Tour Time

Monday To Friday

DAY 1 Monday: Major Highlights: Check Out From Hotel/Esna Temple Embarkation/ Check-In Dahabiya Nile Cruise

Check-Out From Hotel After Breakfast: After you have done your breakfast, check out from your hotel to visit the Esna temple.

Visit Esna Temple: Esna Temple is one of the most unique Egyptian temples to visit. It is dedicated to God Khnum. It has many interesting inscriptions on its walls including a famous one about a lucky fisherman.

Check-In To Dahabiya Nile Cruise: Start your remarkable and memorable voyage on Dahabiya Nile Cruise. Dahabiyas are a symbol of Egypt. Egyptian royalty and celebrities have traveled on these boats since 1881. They were Mohamed Ali Pasha’s gift to Egypt. The very first of these yachts were the ‘Elbour’ built-in 1868. The original dahabiyas were long, vibrant boats that reflected traditional Egyptian culture and were used for hunting, trading, and warfare.

Sail to El Hegz Village: The El Hegz Village is situated amid a palm grove that is part of a vast area of natural reserve in Egypt. It is located in the south of Egypt, and at the foot of the highest mountain in Egypt, Mount Tahtit. The name of the village comes from its proximity to an area called El Hegz, which translated literally means “The Bay”.

After you finish this amazing tour, you will be transferred to Dahabiya Nile Cruise for dinner and night stay.

Meals Served: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2 Tuesday: Major Highlights: Visit Edfu Temple

Have Breakfast: Enjoy the breakfast amidst the tranquility of the Nile River. Thereafter, get ready for the magnificent trip to Edfu temple.

Sail to Edfu Temple: The Edfu Temple is the temple of the goddess Satet in Egypt. It is the most important temple in the city of Edfu. The temple is a large proportion of the city of Edfu. Most of the people are working for the temple and their lifestyle is closely related to it.

It is a temple complex built to honor the falcon-headed God Horus. The complex consists of a colonnade of rams, courtyards, colonnades, sanctuaries, and halls. It is open daily to the public and it attracts thousands of tourists every year.

Back to Dahabiya Nile Cruise for Lunch: After a memorable trip to Edfu temple, you must be tired. Unwind yourself on the Dahabiya Nile Cruise and have your lunch.

Relax and Have Dinner: Sail again, time to relax with dinner, and drift into dreams as you are now becoming part of the rhythms of the Nile

Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 Wednesday: Major Highlights: Visit Bisaw Island - Gebel el Silisila

Visit Bisaw Island: On your third day on Dahabiya Nile Cruise, you will be witnessing the splendors of Bisaw Island and the village. You will be enjoying a leisurely walk through a farm, meet some of the women and children and learn how the unique sun bread is baked in homes here.

 

Sail to Gebel el Silsila:  Gebel El Silsila is a historical site in Egypt that dates back to the period of the Old Kingdom of Egypt. Explore the ancient sandstone quarries and rock-cut chapels of Horemhep, Set I and Merenptah.

It is a settlement in Egypt that dates back to ancient times. Once you visit the area, you will be able to see how the people had to find the balance between their human needs and the environment.

Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 Thursday: Visit Kom Ombo Temple / Dararw

Start your day with a healthy and tasty breakfast on the Dahabiya Nile River Cruise and get ready for another exciting day full of adventures.

After Breakfast, A short walk from the Dahabiya dock, we visit the double temple of Haoeris and Sobek in Kom Ombo and Crocodile Museum.

Visit Daraw Town:  A peaceful village located north of Aswan and known for its remarkable Camel market

Farewell Dinner: After an amazing day, you will be delighted with a scrumptious farewell dinner on the Dahabiya Nile Cruise which you will love.

Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 Friday: Major Highlights: Disembarkation / Aswan Tour

After Breakfast, Check out the Dahabiya: This is your last day on the Dahabiya Nile Cruise. You will be served a finger-licking breakfast whose taste will linger with you for days. After your fantastic sail, you will check out the Dahabiya for your following journey.

Meals Served: Breakfast