Sonesta Amirat Dahabiya Nile Cruise was launched in February 2009 – offers a cruise experience like no other on the Nile. It will take you back to a gentler, more gracious era on the Nile during your 7-night cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Facilities include 5 cabins and 2 suites, an entire board, and feature private direct-dial telephones, individual climate control, hairdryers, mini-bar, safe deposit boxes, plasma televisions, and movie channels. The suites each offer a private terrace. Daily guided excursions are provided to renowned Egyptian temples, tombs, and ruins along the Nile. As a member of the Sonesta fleet of deluxe-service Nile cruisers, this small cruise boat will combine comfort and beauty in an inspiring way, offering a spectacular opportunity for an extended family or small group to discover the Nile on a private cruise. Highlights of a Nile Cruise include the Karnak Temple, one of the largest temples in the world; the extraordinary Luxor Temple, Thebes, and the Valley of the Kings. The Temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Queens, the well-preserved Edfu Temple, Esna Temple and Kom Ombo Temple, the twin temples of Abu Simbel, and the romantic island Temple of Isis at Philae.
Today you will visit the Aswan High Dam (completed in 1971); the Old Dam (completed in 1902).
You will also see the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, a structure rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser at the time of the High Dam’s construction. Sail on the way to Kom Ombo (noon time).
Overnight near Kom Ombo
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Morning sail to Kom Ombo To visit the Ptolemaic temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus, god of the morning sun.
Overnight moored beside a Nile Island.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
This morning you will sail to Edfu To visit the wonderfully preserved Temple of Edfu.
Overnight moored beside an Island
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Today will be a leisurely day; After Breakfast Commence sailing to Esna, and passing the lock, Then Dahabeya will moor beside a Nile Island
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
This morning you will sail to Luxor and visit the magnificent temple complex of Amon-Ra at Karnak, with its vast hypostyle hall of 137 columns, followed by the imposing 28th Dynasty Luxor Temple.
Overnight moored in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Excursion to the West Bank to visit the great burial places of the Pharaohs – the Valley of the Kings – where Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922.
Continue to the adjacent Valley of the Queens, Medinet Habu Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Overnight moored in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Breakfast aboard the Dahabiya. Followed by disembarkation
Meals: Breakfast
Embarkation in Luxor for a relaxing week sailing the Nile on a Luxuriously appointed Dahabiya.
After Lunch, Excursion to visit the magnificent temple complex of Amon-Ra at Karnak, with its vast hypostyle hall of 137 columns, followed by the imposing 28th Dynasty Luxor Temple.
Overnight moored on the Nile Banks of Luxor.
Meals: Lunch – Dinner
You will visit the West Bank for visits to the burial places of Pharaohs, the Valley of the Kings – where Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922.
Continue to the adjacent Valley of the Queens, the temple of Medinet Habu, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Sail on the way to Esna (noon time); Overnight near Esna
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Today will be a leisurely day, After Breakfast. Commence sailing.
Overnight moored beside a Nile Island
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
This morning you will sail to Edfu. Visit the wonderfully preserved Temple of Edfu.
Overnight moored beside a Nile Island.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Today you will sail on the way to Kom Ombo. Overnight moored beside a Nile Island
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Today you will visit the Aswan High Dam (completed in 1971); the Old Dam (completed in 1902).
You will also see the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, a structure rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser at the time of the High Dam’s construction.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Breakfast aboard the Dehabeya & Disembarkation
Meals: Breakfast
Tipping is not included in any of our packages and is entirely up to the discretion of travelers. Although it is not mandatory, it is of great importance to the people who take care of you while traveling.
Extra personal expenses on the trip may include a food tour, alcoholic beverages, tipping, visa fees, recreational expenses, and other services not listed.
Following are the items with extra costs during the trek:
