4-Night Dahabiya Package from Esna to Aswan

From $1,499

/ Person

Duration

4 Days / 3 Nights

Min PAX

About This Tour

Embark on a luxurious 4-night dahabiya cruise from Esna to Aswan, where the romance of Nile sailing meets immersive cultural exploration. Aboard an intimate two-masted vessel, enjoy personalized service, exclusive moorings, and a gentle pace that allows for both iconic sights and hidden gems. Visit Esna’s temple and lively market, explore the rock-cut tombs of El Kab, marvel at the perfectly preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu, and discover the sandstone quarries of Gebel el-Silsila. Wander through Daraw’s camel market, stroll the gardens of a Nubian village, and dine under the stars on tranquil riverbanks.

Trip Highlights

Private-style boutique sailing with limited guests
Visit Esna Temple and its vibrant local market
Explore the temples and rock-cut tombs of El Kab
See the Temple of Horus in Edfu, Egypt’s best preserved
Discover Gebel el-Silsila’s ancient sandstone quarries
Tour Kom Ombo’s unique double temple
Visit Daraw’s camel market and a Nubian village near Aswan
Enjoy starlit dinners and peaceful island moorings

Includes

Pick-up in Luxor and drop-off in Aswan
4 nights’ accommodation onboard luxury dahabiya (full board)
All sightseeing tours with licensed Egyptologist guide
Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
All meals as specified in itinerary
All transfers in private A/C vehicles
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

Pick-up from your address in Luxor and transfer to Esna to board your elegant dahabiya. Begin with a visit to Esna Temple, dedicated to the ram-headed god Khnum, before wandering through the colorful local market.

Set sail toward El Kab, once the ancient city of Nekheb, to see the remains of its temples and the Old Kingdom rock-cut tombs carved into the cliffs. Continue to a small Nile island where the dahabiya will moor for the night. Dinner is served onboard or by the riverbank

Overnight: Onboard Dahabiye

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Sail to Edfu, passing ever-changing scenery from golden desert to lush palm groves. Visit the Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved monuments in Egypt, renowned for its towering pylons and detailed reliefs.

Continue to Wadi el Shat for a gentle walk through rural villages and farmland, meeting locals and experiencing authentic riverside life. Moor at a quiet island for dinner under the stars.

Overnight: Onboard Dahabiya

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a leisurely morning sail to Gebel el-Silsila, where rock-cut chapels and quarry remains reveal the site’s ancient importance.

Continue toward Kom Ombo to explore its symmetrical double temple, dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris. In the evening, enjoy a memorable dinner around a campfire along the riverbank.

Overnight: Onboard Dahabiya

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Sail to Daraw to visit its bustling camel market and explore the village streets. Continue to El Koubania, a Nubian village near Aswan, where orchards of mango and citrus line the Nile.

Stroll through the gardens, meet local residents, and enjoy the warm hospitality before returning for your final dinner onboard.

Overnight: Onboard Dahabiya

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, disembark in Aswan and enjoy drop-off at your chosen address. Your journey ends with cherished memories of temples, villages, and the tranquil beauty of Nile sailing.

Meals: Breakfast