8-Day Slow Dahabiya Journey from Esna to Aswan

Duration:

8 days / 7 nights

Guide Language:

English

Group Size:

Two adults sharing a room/cabin for the reference price; vessel shared with other guests

Transport:

Dahabiya; road transfers; support tug when required

Tour Meals:

7 breakfasts, 7 lunchs, 7 dinners

Tour Type:

Nile Cruises

Spend seven nights on a slower dahabiya journey through Upper Egypt. The longer sailing plan combines major temple visits with riverbank walks, village surroundings and unhurried time aboard. Attraction admission and airline tickets are excluded. 8 days / 7 nights. Dates and final price on request.

Highlight tour

Uncover culture, cuisine, and hidden gems in every destination.

A dahabiya under tow on the Nile; illustrative vessel, not a confirmed allocation
El Kab and riverside walks
Explore El Kab where access permits, then return to the boat for lunch and river scenery.
Nile cruise ships moored at Luxor; illustrative vessels, not a confirmed boat allocation
Edfu Temple
Visit Edfu Temple and spend time in its courtyards and halls with your guide.
A dahabiya under tow on the Nile; illustrative vessel, not a confirmed allocation
River islands and villages
Enjoy a day centered on the river, with a shore walk if a suitable permitted landing is available.
Nile cruise ships moored at Luxor; illustrative vessels, not a confirmed boat allocation
Gebel el-Silsila and river scenery
Continue through the river landscape toward Gebel el-Silsila.
A dahabiya under tow on the Nile; illustrative vessel, not a confirmed allocation
English-language guiding or activity briefing, subject to confirmation
Request English-language guiding or an activity briefing; final guide and language availability are confirmed with your quotation.
Nile cruise ships moored at Luxor; illustrative vessels, not a confirmed boat allocation
Entrance tickets priced separately for clear budgeting
Attraction admission is excluded from the service price and must be budgeted separately.
A dahabiya under tow on the Nile; illustrative vessel, not a confirmed allocation
Accommodation and meals specified day by day
7 nights in dahabiya accommodation. 7 breakfasts, 7 lunchs, 7 dinners.

Itinerary

1

Day 1: Luxor transfer to Esna; board the dahabiya

Meet in Luxor and drive to Esna for embarkation. Settle into your cabin and begin the river journey when navigation permits. This route does not include Luxor temple visits; add them separately before departure.

Overnight: Dahabiya, Esna area. Meals included: Lunch, Dinner.

2

Day 2: El Kab and riverside walks

Explore El Kab where access permits, then return to the boat for lunch and river scenery. Walking routes are agreed locally and avoid entering private land without permission.

Overnight: Dahabiya, El Kab area. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

3

Day 3: Edfu Temple

Visit Edfu Temple and spend time in its courtyards and halls with your guide. Return to the dahabiya for a quieter afternoon. Admission is extra.

Overnight: Dahabiya, Edfu area. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

4

Day 4: River islands and villages

Enjoy a day centered on the river, with a shore walk if a suitable permitted landing is available. Residents’ homes and workshops are visited only by agreement.

Overnight: Dahabiya, river mooring. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

5

Day 5: Gebel el-Silsila and river scenery

Continue through the river landscape toward Gebel el-Silsila. Shore access depends on navigation and current permissions; the final visit program is confirmed for the selected boat.

Overnight: Dahabiya, Silsila area. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

6

Day 6: Kom Ombo; sail toward Aswan

Visit Kom Ombo Temple, then spend time on deck as the dahabiya moves south. A support tug may be used when wind conditions require it; uninterrupted sailing under canvas is not promised.

Overnight: Dahabiya, Aswan area. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

7

Day 7: Approach Aswan

Spend your final full day cruising toward Aswan, with time to enjoy the river scenery. A specific village stop is not guaranteed and is agreed with the captain.

Overnight: Dahabiya, Aswan area. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

8

Day 8: Disembark near Aswan

After breakfast, disembark at the confirmed landing place and transfer to central Aswan or its airport or station. Philae and Abu Simbel are not included in this sailing itinerary.

Overnight: None — tour ends. Meals included: Breakfast.

Overview

Spend seven nights on a slower dahabiya journey through Upper Egypt. The longer sailing plan combines major temple visits with riverbank walks, village surroundings and unhurried time aboard.

This extended itinerary requires a boat offering a seven-night southbound program; exact stops are agreed before a booking is confirmed.

Tour highlights

  • El Kab and riverside walks
  • Edfu Temple
  • River islands and villages
  • Gebel el-Silsila and river scenery
  • English-language guiding or activity briefing, subject to confirmation
  • Entrance tickets priced separately for clear budgeting
  • Accommodation and meals specified day by day

Price and booking

Indicative price: USD 1,599 per adult, based on two adults sharing a double/twin room or cabin. Your final quotation depends on dates, availability, pickup location and confirmed services. This is an inquiry price, not a guaranteed live booking rate.

Attraction entrance tickets and all flights are excluded. Dates are on request. Send your preferred dates, number of travelers, children’s ages and hotel details for an itemized quotation.

What's included

  • Dahabiya; road transfers; support tug when required for the agreed itinerary
  • English-speaking guide on scheduled sightseeing visits, or activity instructor/crew briefing for the selected experience
  • 7 nights in dahabiya accommodation; double/twin sharing, subject to allocation
  • 7 breakfasts, 7 lunchs, 7 dinners as itemized in the itinerary
  • Arrival and departure transfers specifically described in the itinerary

What's excluded

  • All attraction entrance tickets, including temples, tombs, museums, gardens and optional special-access areas
  • All domestic flights and international flights
  • Travel insurance, visas and personal expenses
  • Tips and optional activities or purchases
  • Meals and drinks not explicitly listed as included
  • Transfers outside the agreed pickup zone and independently booked onward transport
  • Single-room or single-cabin supplements; solo occupancy is quoted separately

Tour details

  • Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
  • Starts in: Luxor; ends in: Aswan
  • Service: Shared vessel; guided excursions and agreed transfers
  • Transport: Dahabiya; road transfers; support tug when required
  • Accommodation: 7 nights in dahabiya accommodation
  • Meals: 7 breakfasts, 7 lunchs, 7 dinners

Pickup and timing

Collection is arranged in Luxor at the hotel, airport or landing point explicitly stated in your itinerary. Finish in Aswan at the agreed location. Remote resorts, airport pickups and addresses outside the agreed area can cost extra. Provide the full address before accepting a quotation.

Travel and visit durations are approximate. Traffic, site access, weather and navigation can change the order of stops. Any material change to the agreed service must be discussed before confirmation.

Who this tour suits

Temple paths, hotel and vessel steps, heat and long transfers can be demanding. Accessible rooms, adapted vehicles and wheelchair access are not assumed. Tell us about mobility needs and children’s ages before the final itinerary is agreed.

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes and sun protection
  • Drinking water and personal medication
  • Identification requested for transport or admission
  • A payment method accepted by the attractions; check current ticket-purchase arrangements

Accommodation and travel planning

The proposed hotel standard is 4-star where hotel nights are listed. Standard Nile cruise nights use a proposed 5-star vessel; dahabiya and Lake Nasser accommodation are quoted separately without an invented star rating. No particular hotel, ship, cabin view or connecting room is promised until the quotation identifies it.

Do not arrange tight onward connections against estimated sailing or road arrival times. Holiday periods and special events can carry different prices; there is no automatic calendar availability or fixed seasonal discount in this draft offer.

Children and cancellation

Child eligibility, rates and room arrangements are quoted individually after ages are supplied. Cancellation, refund, deposit and change terms must be provided in writing before you confirm or pay. No free-cancellation promise is made on this page.

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Photo credits: Dahabiya on the Nile — Jdoniach, CC BY-SA 4.0. Original photograph; website resizing may apply. | Nile cruise ships in Luxor — Marc Ryckaert (MJJR), CC BY 3.0. Original photograph; website resizing may apply.

Vessel photographs are illustrative; your boat and cabin are confirmed with the quotation.

Frequently Asked Questions
  • No. All attraction tickets and all domestic and international flights are excluded. Your quotation will separate the service price from any additional ticket or optional activity costs.

  • Collection is arranged in Luxor at the hotel, airport or landing point explicitly stated in your itinerary. Finish in Aswan at the agreed location. Remote resorts, airport pickups and addresses outside the agreed area can cost extra. Provide the full address before accepting a quotation.

  • This extended itinerary requires a boat offering a seven-night southbound program; exact stops are agreed before a booking is confirmed. The proposed overnight plan is 7 nights in dahabiya accommodation.

  • Indicative price: USD 1,599 per adult, based on two adults sharing a double/twin room or cabin. Your final quotation depends on dates, availability, pickup location and confirmed services. This is an inquiry price, not a guaranteed live booking rate. Dates, suppliers and departure arrangements must be confirmed before payment.

  • Temple paths, hotel and vessel steps, heat and long transfers can be demanding. Accessible rooms, adapted vehicles and wheelchair access are not assumed. Tell us about mobility needs and children’s ages before the final itinerary is agreed. Child rates and eligibility are assessed individually; a zero child fare is not implied.

  • Use the inquiry form with reference EBT019, your dates, party size and accommodation address. Ask for a written breakdown of the full payable amount, extras, deposit, cancellation and refund terms before confirming.

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