08 Days Luxor and Aswan 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

Launched to redefine luxury on the Nile, the Sonesta Amirat Dahabiya offers an intimate cruise experience that takes you back in time to a gentler, more gracious era. This elegant vessel is designed for those seeking a private, sophisticated sanctuary, making it the premier choice for discerning travelers. As part of the world-renowned Sonesta fleet, the Amirat combines expert deluxe service with the quiet, inspiring beauty of traditional wind-powered sailing. With only seven accommodations on board—each featuring panoramic windows and full-size bathtubs—your 8-day journey becomes a bespoke masterpiece of relaxation and discovery.

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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: All transfers in 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 embarkation on the Sonesta Amirat in Luxor. After a gourmet welcome lunch, join your Egyptologist to explore the Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious site in the ancient world, followed by the imposing Luxor Temple. Enjoy your first evening on the Nile with a refined dinner on board.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

Overnight: Moored on the Nile Banks of Luxor.

 

This morning, visit the legendary Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, and the grand Medinet Habu Temple. Conclude your West Bank tour at the towering Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, return to the Amirat and begin sailing toward Esna, enjoying the tranquil river views from the sun deck.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Overnight: Moored near Esna.

 

Today is dedicated to total relaxation and the true Dahabiya experience. After a leisurely breakfast, commence sailing through the beautiful Upper Egyptian countryside. Spend the day enjoying the open-air oriental Jacuzzi or relaxing in the stylish lounge as the landscape glides by.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Overnight: Moored beside a Nile Island.

 

The Dahabiya sails toward Edfu this morning. Visit the wonderfully preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, widely considered the most complete ancient temple in Egypt. After your tour, return to the ship for lunch and continue your peaceful journey south.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Overnight: Moored beside a Nile Island.

 

Enjoy another day of leisurely sailing. This is the perfect time to enjoy the personalized service of the Sonesta crew or catch up on reading in a private pergola on the sun deck. We continue our approach toward the dual temple of Kom Ombo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Overnight: Moored beside a Nile Island.

 

Visit the symmetrical Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to both the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus. After exploring the temple and its Crocodile Museum, enjoy a final long stretch of sailing toward Aswan, eventually mooring in the scenic shadow of the Aswan bridge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Overnight: Moored nearby Aswan Bridge.

 

Discover the landmarks of Aswan today. Visit the Old Dam and the High Dam, then take a scenic motorboat ride to the magical Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Spend your final evening enjoying a farewell dinner on board under the stars.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Overnight: Moored in Aswan.

 

Savor your final breakfast on board the Sonesta Amirat. Reflect on your week-long odyssey before disembarkation. Deluxe Tours Egypt will provide a private transfer to Aswan 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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