Itinerary
Day 1: Luxor - Esna
Pick you up from Luxor airport, train station or your hotel start a tour to visit the West Bank the Valley of the kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Karnak Temple , then you will be transferred from Luxor to Esna for embarking your Nile Boat where you will be welcomed by the crew on board. Overnight in Esna on board your Nile boat.
Overnight: Dahabiya / Esna (L, D)
Day 2: Edfu
Whilst sleeping, we gently sail en-route to Edfu; enjoy breakfast at your leisure, visit Edfu Temple by horse carriage, one of the largest and most intact of Egypt's monuments. Two beautiful granite statues of the Falcon God Horus flank the entrance. After your visit to the temple, either ride or walk through the bazaar, this is an extensive bazaar where you can barter for souvenirs, spices and perfumes. We will then set sail for our private island "El Fouza" where we will disembark for dinner served to you on the edge of the Nile.
Overnight: Dahabiya / Edfu (B, L, D)
Day 3: Edfu - Temple of Gebel el Silsila
We set off for the relaxing journey to the temple of Gebel el Silsila, another of our less frequented destinations. You will be amazed as we tie up alongside the Speos of Hormheb. If possible dinner will be served in the grounds of the illuminated temple or on the upper deck of Boat whilst soaking up the tranquil atmosphere with music to match the mood.
Overnight: Dahabiya / Edfu (B, L, D)
Day 4: Kom Ombo / Aswan
Breakfast at your leisure, sailing to Kom Ombo Temple, visit to the Greaco Roman Temple Kom Ombo. Enjoy sailing to Aswan and listen to the sounds of the water buffalo as they wade in the shallow water while you will see the Donkeys on the banks of the Nile as they go about their day to day business and the various bird life of the river. Overnight close to the doors of Aswan city.
Overnight: Dahabiya / Aswan (B, L, D)
Day 5: Aswan
Breakfast on Board, then you will enjoy a visit to the Philae Temple, The High Dam with enjoy walking in Aswan Bazzar. Back to the boat to enjoy an amazing evening in Aswan and overnight.
Overnight: Dahabiya / Aswan (B, L, D)
Day 6: Departure
After breakfast, Disembarkation, Transfer to Aswan airport or Aswan train station or your hotel. Thank you for visiting Egypt! (B)