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Sailing Through Time: A Journey Along the Nile From Luxor to Aswan


Sail the Nile aboard an elegant dahabeya on a six-day, five-night journey from Luxor to Aswan. This intimate experience invites you to slow down, connect deeply with Egypt’s landscapes, history, and people, and rediscover the true luxury of meaningful travel.

Highlights Include:

  • Sailing on a Traditional Dahabeya for a relaxed, authentic Nile experience.

  • Authentic Local Encounters, including a home-cooked lunch with a family and village walks untouched by tourism.

  • Immersive Cultural Moments, witnessing farmers and fishermen living by ancient rhythms.

  • Exploration of Ancient Wonders in peaceful, uncrowded settings.

  • A Journey Rooted in Connection, where every day reveals new stories along the riverbanks.

🗓️ Trip Overview

Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights Route: Luxor → Edfu → Kom Ombo → Aswan

Experience: Luxurious Nile cruise with daily guided tours of ancient Egyptian landmarks

🚩 Itinerary

Day 1 – Luxor

  • Arrive to Luxor

  • Visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple (via Avenue of Sphinxes)

  • Embark on Nile cruise, enjoy lunch, dinner, and traditional entertainment

  • Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 – West Bank of Luxor

  • Optional: Sunrise hot air balloon ride

  • Visits: Valley of the Kings (3 tombs), Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon

  • Afternoon cruise to Edfu

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 – Edfu & Kom Ombo

  • Visit: Temple of Horus in Edfu

  • Afternoon visit to Kom Ombo Temple (dedicated to Sobek & Haroeris) and Crocodile Museum

  • Evening sail to Aswan

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 – Aswan

  • Visit: Philae Temple (dedicated to goddess Isis)

  • Nubian village experience (cultural visit with local family)

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 – Aswan Departure

  • Disembark cruise and transfer to airport

  • Optional: Early morning trip to Abu Simbel (Ramses II’s temples, UNESCO site)

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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