After breakfast onboard your luxury Dahabiya, continue sailing along the Nile toward the ancient settlement of El Kab, enjoying the scenic riverbanks and traditional villages along the way.

El Kab Archaeological Site

Explore the historic site of El Kab, an important settlement in ancient Upper Egypt. The area preserves archaeological remains from several periods of Egyptian history, including sections of ancient mudbrick city walls, rock-cut tombs, and remnants of religious structures.

Discover how the site provides valuable insight into life in ancient Egypt, from its early history through later dynasties. Your guide will explain the significance of El Kab’s surviving monuments and its place in the development of ancient Egyptian civilization.

Edfu Temple

Continue sailing toward Edfu. Upon arrival, disembark and enjoy a traditional horse-drawn carriage ride to the Temple of Horus.

Built mainly between 237 and 57 BC

Dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god associated with kingship and divine protection, Edfu Temple is one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient temples and a remarkable example of Ptolemaic architecture.

Explore its towering entrance pylons, spacious courtyards, impressive columns, and beautifully carved reliefs depicting religious ceremonies and ancient Egyptian myths. Your Egyptologist guide will explain the temple’s importance as a major center of worship during the Ptolemaic Period.

After completing your visit, return by horse-drawn carriage to the designated boarding point and reboard your Dahabiya.

Lunch and Scenic Sailing

Around midday, enjoy lunch onboard your Dahabiya before continuing your peaceful journey along the Nile. Relax on deck and admire the beautiful riverside scenery, with its fertile fields, palm groves, and traditional villages.

Dinner Onboard

Return to the comfort of your Dahabiya and enjoy dinner onboard, followed by a relaxing evening surrounded by the tranquil atmosphere of the Nile.

Helpful Hint: Keep your camera ready throughout the day for beautiful river views and memorable photographs. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen for the archaeological visits.

After breakfast onboard your luxury Dahabiya, enjoy a scenic sail toward Gebel El Silsila, one of Ancient Egypt’s most important sandstone quarries. Its sandstone supplied building materials for many of Egypt’s monumental temples. The site also features rock-cut shrines, chapels, and inscriptions that offer valuable insights into ancient religious practices and royal activities.

Continue to the Temple of Horemheb, a historic monument associated with Pharaoh Horemheb, who ruled during the late 18th Dynasty in the 14th century BC. Explore the remains and learn about the religious significance of the monuments in this remarkable archaeological area.

Later, stop at Bashier Island, where you can enjoy the peaceful Nile scenery and experience the tranquil atmosphere of island life along the river.

Around midday, return to your Dahabiya and enjoy lunch onboard as your journey continues through the beautiful landscapes of the Nile Valley. Spend the afternoon relaxing on deck and watching traditional riverside scenes pass by.

In the evening, enjoy dinner onboard your Dahabiya.

Helpful Hint: Bring a light jacket for the evening, especially during the cooler months. Comfortable walking shoes, a hat, and sunscreen are also recommended for your shore excursions.

After breakfast onboard your luxury Dahabiya, enjoy a leisurely day sailing along one of the Nile’s most picturesque stretches. Take in the peaceful atmosphere as the river reveals a beautiful panorama of swaying palm groves, fertile farmland, traditional villages, and timeless rural scenery that reflects the enduring rhythm of life along the Nile.
Relax on the spacious sun deck, enjoy the gentle river breeze, and watch daily life unfold along the riverbanks. This unhurried day offers the perfect opportunity to disconnect from the busy sightseeing schedule, capture memorable photographs, and appreciate the natural beauty of the Nile Valley.
Around midday, enjoy lunch onboard as your Dahabiya continues sailing southward. Spend the afternoon relaxing on deck, reading, or simply admiring the changing landscapes along the river.
In the evening, enjoy dinner onboard while soaking up the tranquil atmosphere of your Nile journey.
Helpful Hint: Make the most of the relaxed sailing schedule by taking panoramic photographs from the sun deck. Early morning and late afternoon often provide especially beautiful light for capturing the Nile scenery.

After breakfast onboard your luxury Dahabiya, arrive in Aswan and meet your Egyptologist guide to begin exploring two of the city’s most important landmarks.

Aswan High Dam

Visit the Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt’s most significant modern engineering achievements. Completed in 1970, the dam controls the Nile’s annual flooding, supports irrigation, and generates hydroelectric power. It also created Lake Nasser, one of the world’s largest artificial lakes.

Philae Temple

Continue by motorboat to Agilkia Island to visit the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated primarily to Isis, the ancient Egyptian goddess of motherhood and magic. The temple complex features elegant columns, detailed reliefs, and sacred sanctuaries, with many of its surviving structures dating to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods. Following the construction of the High Dam, the temple was relocated to Agilkia Island through an international UNESCO-led campaign in the late 1970s and early 1980s to protect it from rising waters.

Around midday, return to your Dahabiya and enjoy lunch onboard. Spend the afternoon relaxing and admiring the peaceful scenery of the Nile around Aswan.

In the evening, enjoy dinner onboard your Dahabiya.

Helpful Hint: Wear a hat, apply sunscreen, and carry water during your visit, as Aswan is generally warmer than northern Egypt. Comfortable walking shoes are also recommended.

After breakfast onboard your luxury Dahabiya, sail toward the remarkable Kom Ombo Temple, one of the most distinctive temples of Ancient Egypt.

Dating primarily to the Ptolemaic Period (approximately 180–47 BC), the temple is uniquely dedicated to two deities: Sobek, the crocodile god associated with the Nile and fertility, and Horus the Elder, the falcon god. Its symmetrical design features twin entrances, halls, and sanctuaries, reflecting the worship of both gods within the same complex.

Explore the temple’s fascinating reliefs and architectural details while your Egyptologist guide explains its religious significance and the role it played in ancient Egyptian life.

After your visit, return to your Dahabiya and enjoy lunch onboard. Spend the afternoon relaxing on the sun deck as your vessel continues its peaceful journey along the Nile, passing palm-lined riverbanks, fertile fields, and traditional riverside villages.

As evening approaches, admire the changing colors of the landscape before enjoying dinner onboard your Dahabiya.

Helpful Hint: If your visit coincides with sunset, take advantage of the warm golden light for beautiful photographs of Kom Ombo Temple and the surrounding Nile scenery.

After breakfast onboard your luxury Dahabiya, enjoy a full day of peaceful sailing along the magnificent Nile River. Take advantage of the relaxed pace to unwind on the sun deck, feel the gentle river breeze, and admire the ever-changing scenery along the riverbanks.
Watch local fishermen at work, observe traditional villages, and enjoy views of lush palm groves and fertile farmland. These timeless landscapes offer a glimpse into the traditional way of life that has flourished along the Nile for thousands of years.
Around midday, savor lunch onboard as your Dahabiya continues its graceful journey along the river. Spend the afternoon relaxing on deck, capturing memorable photographs, or simply enjoying the tranquility of your surroundings.
As evening approaches, take in the spectacular colors of the Nile sunset from the upper deck. Later, gather for a special farewell dinner onboard, celebrating the unforgettable experiences and beautiful moments of your Dahabiya journey through Egypt.
Helpful Hint: Keep your camera ready for the Nile sunset, and consider taking your final photographs during the golden hour for beautiful memories of your journey.

After breakfast onboard your luxury Dahabiya, disembark and meet our representative, who will assist you with your departure arrangements. Transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor International Airport for your departure flight.
As your unforgettable Dahabiya journey comes to an end, take with you wonderful memories of Egypt’s ancient temples, timeless Nile landscapes, traditional riverside villages, and the exceptional experience of sailing aboard a traditional luxury vessel.
We wish you a safe and pleasant journey home and hope to welcome you back to Egypt for another memorable adventure.
Helpful Hint: For international flights, plan to arrive at the airport at least three hours before departure to allow sufficient time for check-in and security procedures.