Itinerary
A step-by-step timeline of your river journey through Kom Ombo and Edfu
Pickup in Aswan
Step 1 • Van Transfer (30 Mins)Pickup directly from your location in Aswan and transfer comfortably by van to board your cruise.
Pickup location: Aswan Location
Scenic Nile Sailing to Kom Ombo
Step 2 • Boat Cruise (6.5 Hours)Relax on board as you cruise along the Nile River, enjoying panoramic views on your way from Aswan to Kom Ombo.
Activity: Nile river cruise from Aswan to Kom Ombo
Guided Tour of Kom Ombo Temple
Step 3 • Guided Sightseeing (1 Hour)Explore the unique double temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus.
Activity: Kom Ombo Temple guided tour
Sailing & Gebel El-Silsila Exploration
Step 4 • Cruise & Tour (2 Hours + 45 Mins)Depart Kom Ombo and sail for 2 hours to Gebel El-Silsila. Disembark for a 45-minute guided tour of ancient sandstone quarries and shrines.
Activity: Gebel El-Silsila tour and sailing
Scenic Boat Cruise to Edfu
Step 5 • Boat Cruise (6 Hours)Resume your journey along the Nile, relaxing on the sundeck and taking in the peaceful river landscapes on the way to Edfu.
Activity: Nile river cruise to Edfu
Guided Tour of Edfu Temple
Step 6 • Guided Sightseeing (1 Hour)Visit the magnificent Temple of Edfu, one of the largest and best-preserved ancient temples in Egypt dedicated to Horus.
Activity: Edfu Temple guided tour
Final Sailing & Arrival in Esna
Step 7 • Final Boat Cruise (3 Hours)Enjoy the final stretch of your river cruise sailing from Edfu to Esna, where your journey concludes.
Arrive back at: Esna
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3 Days
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Live Tour Guide
English, Arabic, French
Pickup Included
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What's Included & Excluded
- ✓ Full board on the cruise (from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 6)
- ✓ Hotel pickup in Luxor and drop-off in Aswan
- ✓ Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- ✓ Hot air balloon ride over Luxor
- ✓ Felucca ride on the Nile in Luxor
- ✓ Horse-drawn carriage ride to Edfu Temple
- ✓ Visit to Abu Simbel with small-group transfer
- ✓ All sightseeing tours mentioned in the itinerary
- ✕ All types of drinks, including water
- ✕ Entrance fees to temples
- ✕ Spanish-, German-, or French-speaking guide (available as an add-on)
- ✕ Tips
Highlights
Unlike large cruise ships, Dahabiya provides a calm, intimate, and eco-friendly sailing experience.
Discover the romance of the past with modern comfort onboard your Nile Dahabiya.
Relax on boutique Dahabiya sundeck—this is Egypt in the best way you can see it.
Meeting Point & Map
Aswan International Airport, or your hotel pickup as arranged after booking confirmation.
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