06 Days esna and aswan nile river cruise - Assouan Dahabiya Nile Cruise (Every Monday)

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6 Days

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Tour Type

Group Tour

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Every Monday

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Overview

Step aboard the Assouan Dahabiya, the vessel that launched the legendary Nour El Nil fleet. As the most intimate and "cozy" ship in the collection, Assouan offers a sleek, immaculately designed sanctuary for those who value privacy and personal service. With only 8 total cabins, this voyage feels like a private yacht charter, delivering incomparable levels of comfort, gourmet cuisine, and unhurried exploration. This journey is curated to avoid the crowded tourist paths, docking at exclusive riverbank locations and hidden treasures that larger vessels simply cannot access.

 

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  • Accommodation: 05 nights on board the 5-star Assouan Dahabiya (Full Board).
  • Meet & Greet: Elite service by Deluxe Tours Egypt staff at all arrival/departure points.
  • Private Transfers: All transfers in modern, air-conditioned deluxe vehicles.
  • Expert Guide: Highly knowledgeable English-speaking Egyptologist for all guided excursions.
  • Entrance Fees: Full coverage of all historical sites mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Taxes & Charges: Inclusive of all service charges and government taxes.
  • Complimentary Transfers: Free pickup & drop-off from the Airport, Train Station, or any East Bank hotel in Luxor/Aswan.
  • Gratuities: Tipping for the Dahabiya crew, guide, and driver.
  • Personal Expenses: Laundry, phone calls, and boutique purchases.
  • Optional Tours: Activities such as the Abu Simbel excursion or Hot Air Balloon.
  • West Bank Pickups: Transfers from West Bank hotels are arranged at a designated point on the East Bank.

Itineraries

Upon your arrival at Luxor Airport or Train Station, you will be met by your Deluxe Tours Egypt manager and transferred to the merchant town of Esna. Your journey begins with a guided tour of the Temple of Khnum, a unique site sitting 9 meters below the modern street level. Enjoy a brief walk through the local market, famous for its exotic textiles and vibrant goods, before embarking on the Assouan for a welcome lunch and your first night on the river.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

Overnight: Moored in Esna.

 

As you sleep, we gently sail to El Kab, the ancient capital of Upper Egypt. Visit the Temple of Nekhbet and the mountain-carved tombs after a stroll through a traditional fishing village. In the afternoon, we arrive in Edfu. A traditional horse and carriage will whisk you through the city to the Temple of Horus, the most intact and perfectly preserved temple in Egypt. We conclude the day by sailing to a secluded, beautiful island.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Overnight: Beside a Nile Island.

 

Today is devoted to the magic of the Nile. After an optional morning walk and breakfast, set sail for a peaceful afternoon. We will stop at an island for a stroll or a refreshing swim in the Nile. At dusk, explore a desert valley lined with boulders featuring ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs—the beginning of the historic trail to Libya. Spend the night at the foot of the magnificent, floodlit Gebel Silsileh.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Overnight: At the foot of Gebel Silsileh.

 

Discover Gebel Silsileh, where the Nile is at its narrowest point. Enjoy the rare privilege of being the only visitors at this site, exploring the Temple of Horemheb and the ancient sandstone quarries where the stones for Egypt's greatest temples were cut. Enjoy tea and shisha at a local riverside café before sailing to a picturesque riverbank for lunch and another opportunity for swimming.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Overnight: Beside a Picturesque Riverbank.

 

After a night beneath the stars, sail to the town of Kom Ombo. Visit the unique double temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus. Located on a dramatic bend in the river, the temple offers breathtaking views. After your tour, visit the Crocodile Museum to see ancient mummified specimens. Enjoy your final farewell dinner on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Overnight: Near Aswan.

 

Savor your final breakfast on board the Assouan while reflecting on your journey. Following breakfast, Deluxe Tours Egypt will provide a private transfer to Aswan Airport or the Train Station for your final departure.

Meals: Breakfast.

Overnight: End of Journey.

 

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Price quotes are in US dollars per person per trip all the Year Except over Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter holidays.

0 to 1,99 years: FREE 2 Years Old and below 6 years: 25% of adult price 6 Years up to 11.99 years: 50% of adult price 12 and Up: Calculate as an adult price.

Notes:

Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents (Maximum 2 Child sharing parent's room some hotels Maximum 1 child sharing parents’ room) If your tour includes airfare, additional charges for your children may apply. According to Booking Policy.

We are offering the minimum down payment of just 10% to secure your spaces on the tour including hotel room, cruise cabin, domestic flight ticket, and other travel services. The remaining balance can be paid up to four days prior to your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination to your Representative.

In case you cancel your trip, the following of charges will be applied: From the date of booking until 61 days before your arrival date, 7% of the tour package price will be charged. Between 60 and 21 days before your arrival date, 20% of the entire tour Package price will be charged. Between 20 and 7 days before your arrival date, 40% of the package tour price will be charged. Between 6 and 1 days before your arrival date, 75% of the tour package price will be applied.

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