Every Monday from Esna 4 nights,
Every Friday from Aswan 3 nights
Full Board
Experience sailing on traditional boats in excursions off the beaten track on Abundence Dahabiya river Nile Cruise ship. This ship has 4 double cabins and a suite for a total of 10 persons.
The rates are quoted per person, in double standard cabin, per night, for minimum three nights cruise – including private tours.
The High Dam – Temple of Philae – The Unfinished Obelisk – Temple of Kom Ombo – Temple of Horus in Edfu – Valley of the Kings – Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari – Colossi of Memnon – The Karnak Temples Complex – Temple of Luxor
DAY (1):
Welcome to Luxor, the historical city on the Nile with its impressive sights and its hospitable people. In the morning we’ll collect you from your hotel and take you for the 1-hour ride in an air-conditioned vehicle to Esna where the dahabiya is moored. But, before we set sail and start our magical journey, we’ll visit the Khnum Temple in Esna. After that you sit back, relax, and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Nile. At night we will be anchored at a quiet island.
DAY (2):
Today we will be sailing to Edfu and Wadi Shatt. In Edfu you’ll visit the Temple of Horus, the best preserved temple in Egypt. Then, we continue sailing as far as
Wadi Shatt where we’ll go for a one hour walk through plantations and villages on the fringe of the desert. We’ll meet up with the ship again in Gebel el Silsila where dinner will be served on the deck of the boat.
DAY (3):
On this day we will venture to Gebel el Silsila where you’ll see sandstone boulders that have been around since ancient times and had chapels hewn out of these rocks by rulers from pharaonic times. After that, we will head over to visit the unique temple of Haroeris and Sobek in Kom Ombo. In the evening, dinner will be served on the riverbank under the starry skies.
DAY (4):
On our last full day of sailing, we’ll visit a camel stable near Daraw, where you’ll learn about the camel trade and get the chance to meet a camel up close. Afterwards, we’ll stroll through the village with its colorful fruit and vegetable stands where you can enjoy the sights and sounds of the lively market.
DAY (5):
After a leisurely breakfast Captain Mohammed and his crew will bid you a fond farewell. From there, we’ll take you by car to your hotel in Aswan, the airport, or train station.
DAY (1):
Welcome to Aswan, the outpost of the Ancient Egyptian world and home to the unique Nubian culture. In the morning we’ll collect you from your hotel and take
you to where the dahabiya is moored. Once we set sail, we’ll head over to visit the unique double temple of Haroeris and Sobek in Kom Ombo.
DAY (2):
In the morning, we’ll head out to Gebel el Silsila where you’ll see sandstone boulders that have been around since ancient times and had chapels hewn out of these rocks by rulers from pharaonic times. Afterwards, we’ll continue the day by sailing to a small island where you can swim in the Nile or relax on deck for the rest of the day.
DAY (3):
On this day we’ll sail to Edfu where you’ll visit the Temple of Horus, the best preserved temple in Egypt. In the evening, dinner will be served on the riverbank under the starry skies. After that you sit back, relax, and enjoy the
breathtaking views of the Nile. At night we will be anchored at a quiet island, so that you can go for a walk or relax on the boat, if you’d like.
DAY (4):
After a leisurely breakfast Captain Mohammed and his crew will bid you a fond farewell. With your luggage safely in the vehicle, we’ll take you on a short walk to visit the Khnum Temple in Esna. Then, we’ll take you by car to your hotel in Luxor, the airport, or train station.
This river cruise starts in Luxor and follows the itinerary of the 5 days/4 nights cruise. But, instead of driving back to Luxor, you would remain on board and enjoy your time. On the way back, there will be no temple visits, but we’ll stop a few times to take a refreshing swim in the Nile.
