4-Night Dahabiya Package from Aswan to Esna

From $1,299

/ Person

Duration

4 Days / 3 Nights

Min PAX

About This Tour

Sail the Nile in boutique style on a 3-night dahabiya cruise from Aswan to Esna, where ancient wonders meet the slow, romantic rhythm of the river. This Egypt dahabiya cruise offers the exclusivity of small-group travel, mooring at places unreachable by larger vessels and combining famous temples with hidden gems. Explore Kom Ombo’s unique double sanctuary, the rock-cut chapels of Gebel el-Silsila, the grand Temple of Horus at Edfu, and the ancient necropolis of El Kab. Along the way, enjoy freshly prepared meals on the sundeck, evenings around a campfire, and intimate encounters with Egypt’s timeless landscapes.

Trip Highlights

Personalized luxury sailing aboard a traditional dahabiya
Visit Kom Ombo Temple, uniquely dedicated to two gods
Explore the ancient sandstone quarries of Gebel el-Silsila
Discover the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of Egypt’s best preserved
Dine under the stars on a remote Nile island
Visit the rock-cut tombs and temples of El Kab
Peaceful sailing past villages, farms, and river wildlife

Includes

3 nights’ accommodation onboard luxury dahabiya (full board)
All sightseeing tours with licensed Egyptologist guide
Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
All transfers in private A/C vehicles
All meals as specified in itinerary
English-speaking guide throughout
All taxes and service charges included

Excludes

International airfare
Egypt entry visa
Drinks and personal expenses
Tipping for crew and guide

Itinerary

Your journey begins with a morning pick-up from your chosen address in Aswan by a World Travel Path representative. Board your dahabiya and meet the friendly crew who will make you feel at home. As the sails are raised, glide toward a small Nile island for a gentle countryside walk among palm groves and cultivated fields.

Back onboard, enjoy a freshly prepared lunch on the sundeck before arriving at Kom Ombo Temple, the only double temple in Egypt. Dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haroeris, the falcon-headed god, its symmetrical design includes twin sanctuaries and parallel passageways.

In the afternoon, continue to Gebel el-Silsila, where towering sandstone cliffs hide ancient quarries and rock-cut chapels. Moor nearby for your first peaceful night on the Nile.

Overnight: Onboard Dahabiya (near Gebel el-Silsila)

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, explore the remains of temples and monuments carved directly into the sandstone cliffs of Gebel el-Silsila. As life along the river awakens—fishermen casting nets, farmers tending their fields—settle into a tranquil sail toward Edfu.

Here, visit the Temple of Horus, a remarkably preserved Ptolemaic masterpiece often called a “library in stone” for the abundance of hieroglyphic texts that cover its walls. As the sun sets, your dahabiya moors at a secluded Nile island where dinner is served around a campfire under a brilliant canopy of stars—a night to remember.

Overnight: Onboard Dahabiya (Nile Island)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Sail north to El Kab, once the ancient city of Nekheb, home to temples, fortifications, and tombs dating back to the Old Kingdom. Explore tombs carved into the cliffs, adorned with vivid paintings depicting daily life and ceremonial scenes, as well as the ruins of temples dedicated to local deities.

Return onboard for a leisurely afternoon sail to Esna, passing serene riverbanks lined with palm groves, small villages, and flocks of migratory birds. Enjoy your final dinner onboard, savoring the stillness of the river at night.

Overnight: Onboard Dahabiya (Esna)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, disembark in Esna. A comfortable private transfer takes you to any address in Luxor (approximately one hour’s drive), arriving around 11 am. Your intimate dahabiya journey ends with memories of temples, villages, and serene Nile sunsets.

Meals: Breakfast