08 Days Aswan and Luxor nile river cruise - Sonesta Amirat Dahabiya Nile Cruise (Every Saturday)

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8 Days

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Tour Type

Group Tour

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Every Saturday

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Overview

Step back into a gentler, more gracious era of travel aboard the Sonesta Amirat Dahabiya. This ultra-luxury vessel, part of the world-renowned Sonesta fleet, offers an intimate 8-day experience designed for those who seek the highest level of refinement. With only 7 accommodations, featuring full-size bathtubs and an open-air Oriental-style Jacuzzi, the Amirat combines modern 5-star amenities with the tranquil beauty of traditional wind-powered sailing. Experience a comprehensive, deep-dive exploration of the Nile at a leisurely pace, docking at private riverbanks and secluded islands.

 

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  • Accommodation: 07 nights on board the ultra-luxury Sonesta Amirat (Full Board).
  • Meet & Greet: Elite service by Deluxe Tours Egypt staff at all arrival/departure points.
  • Private Transfers: Modern, air-conditioned deluxe vehicles with professional drivers.
  • Expert Guide: Highly knowledgeable English-speaking Egyptologist.
  • Sightseeing: All excursions and entrance fees as 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.
  • Beverages: Any extra meals or drinks not included in the Full Board arrangement.

Itineraries

Your elite journey begins with a warm welcome in Aswan. Upon embarkation, settle into your luxuriously appointed cabin or your Royal Suite with a private terrace. Enjoy a peaceful first day on the Nile, soaking in the atmosphere of the "Land of Gold."

Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

Overnight: Moored on the Nile Banks of Aswan.

 

This morning, explore the historical evolution of Aswan. Visit the Old Dam (1902) and the High Dam (1971), an engineering masterpiece. Continue to the romantic Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and famously rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. In the afternoon, begin your sail toward Kom Ombo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Overnight: Moored near Kom Ombo.

 

Enjoy a morning sail to visit the symmetrical Temple of Kom Ombo. This unique Ptolemaic structure is dedicated to both Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. After your tour, return to the Amirat for lunch while sailing through the lush scenery of Upper Egypt.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Overnight: Moored beside a Nile Island.

 

Witness the Nile at its most serene as you sail toward Edfu. Today, you will visit the wonderfully preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, the most complete ancient temple in the country. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy the open-air Jacuzzi or the spacious sun deck.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Overnight: Moored beside a Nile Island.

 

Today is dedicated to relaxation and the art of slow-sailing. After a leisurely breakfast, the Dahabiya commences sailing toward Esna. Watch from the deck as we pass through the Esna Lock, a fascinating highlight of the river journey.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Overnight: Moored beside a Nile Island.

 

As we sail into Luxor, prepare to be awestruck by the East Bank. Explore the Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious site in the ancient world with its massive Hypostyle Hall, followed by the imposing Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Overnight: Moored in Luxor.

 

Journey to the West Bank to visit the legendary Valley of the Kings, where Howard Carter made history in 1922. Your tour continues to the Valley of the Queens, the grand Medinet Habu Temple, and the towering Colossi of Memnon. Enjoy your final farewell dinner on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Overnight: Moored in Luxor.

 

Savor your final breakfast on board the Sonesta Amirat. Reflect on a week of timeless beauty before disembarking. Deluxe Tours Egypt will provide a private transfer to Luxor Airport or your hotel.

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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