Sacred Lotus Dahabiya Nile Cruise

Overview

Dahabiya Sacred Lotus sail cruiser is inspired by an original Dahabiya you can book it with Dahabiya Nile Cruise of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century and is built in colonial style. The main of this type of two mast’s boat is the half-covered sun bathing area. It is the best place to be when in a wooden deck chair just watching the scenery passing by. Below there is a comfortable living room, a hall, four cabins and one suite. There is a small collection of books about the Nile and Egypt used by the owners of the salon and a couple of armchairs.

Included

  • Meet & assist by our representative at the airport, station, or hotel.
  • All transfers in a private Air-Conditioned vehicle.
  • Accommodation on board the cruise, based on full board basis.
  • All sightseeing programs as mentioned in the above itinerary.
  • Entrance fees to the mentioned sites.
  • English guide during tours.
  • All taxes & services charge

Excluded

  • Any optional tours
  • Tipping & Beverages
  • Extra not mentioned
  • Peak periods & New Year, Easter, Christmas.
  • Domestic Flights

Itinerary

Day 1:

  • Meet and assist at Aswan Airport/Train Station by ETB Tours Egypt.
  • Guided tour of Aswan: Visit Philae Temple, The High Dam, and Aswan Bazaar.
  • Embark on the Sacred Lotus Dahabeya; lunch on board.
  • Sail to Kom Ombo and overnight.

Day 2:

  • Breakfast at your leisure.
  • Visit the Greco-Roman Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Horus and Sobek.
  • Sail to Gebel el-Silsila; explore the Speos of Hormheb.
  • Dinner served on deck or near the illuminated temple grounds.

Day 3:

  • Breakfast at your leisure.
  • Visit Edfu Temple by horse carriage; explore the bazaar.
  • Dinner served on an island or the Sun Deck.
  • Enjoy an Egyptian Evening with traditional cuisine, music, and attire.
  • Sail to Esna and overnight.

Day 4:

  • Disembark after breakfast.
  • Transfer to Luxor for a sightseeing tour: Visit Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, and Karnak Temple.
  • Transfer to Luxor Airport/Train Station for departure.

Day 1:

Day 2:

  • Breakfast at your leisure.
  • Sail to Edfu; visit Edfu Temple by horse carriage.
  • Explore the local bazaar.
  • Continue sailing to Gebel el-Silsila; dinner served near the temple or on deck.

Day 3:

  • Breakfast at your leisure.
  • Sail to Kom Ombo; visit the Greco-Roman Temple.
  • Sail to Aswan, enjoying the scenic views and local wildlife.
  • Overnight near Aswan city.

Day 4:

  • Breakfast on board.
  • Visit Philae Temple, The High Dam, and Aswan Bazaar.
  • Enjoy an evening in Aswan and overnight.

Day 5:

  • Disembark after breakfast.
  • Transfer to Aswan Airport/Train Station for departure.
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