Discover ancient Egypt in the most peaceful and elegant way aboard a Luxury Dahabiya Nile Cruise. Unlike large cruise ships, a Dahabiya offers a quiet, intimate journey with personalized service, scenic sailing, and access to lesser-visited Nile sites.
This cruise is ideal for couples, honeymooners, families, and travelers looking for a relaxed and authentic Nile experience.
Stop 1: Temple of Karnak
Our Reflections qualified Egyptologist Guide will meet you at your hotel, railway station, or Luxor Airport to start your Nile journey.
Visit the impressive Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious complex ever built in ancient Egypt. It was dedicated mainly to the god Amun, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu. The temple walls also preserve inscriptions related to what historians believe to be the earliest international peace treaty in recorded history.
Admission Ticket not Included
Stop 2: Luxor Temple
Proceed to visit the majestic Luxor Temple, originally built by Amenhotep III during the 18th Dynasty and later completed by Ramesses II of the 19th Dynasty. The temple was dedicated to Amun-Ra, Mut, and Khonsu, known as the Theban Triad.
Admire the statues of Ramesses II and the famous obelisk standing in front of the First Pylon.
After the visit, transfer to your Luxury Dahabiya Nile Cruise for check-in.
⏱️ Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours
🎟️ Admission Ticket not Included
Stop 1: Valley of the Kings
After breakfast, explore the legendary Valley of the Kings, burial site of the New Kingdom pharaohs, including the famous tomb of Tutankhamun. The tombs are richly decorated with scenes depicting the ancient Egyptian afterlife.
⏱️ Duration: Approximately 2 hours
🎟️ Admission Ticket not Included
Stop 2: Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Visit the spectacular Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a unique terraced temple built against the limestone cliffs. It honors Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh and reflects advanced ancient architectural design.
⏱️ Duration: Approximately 1 hour
🎟️ Admission Ticket not Included
Stop 3: Colossi of Memnon
Stop to see the impressive Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues that once guarded the entrance of a royal mortuary temple.
⏱️ Duration: 30 minutes
🎟️ Admission Ticket is free
Lunch onboard
Sail toward Esna
Cross Esna Lock
Dinner & overnight onboard
Stop 1: Temple of Horus at Edfu
Sail peacefully along the Nile before visiting the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus. Dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, this Ptolemaic temple features detailed reliefs depicting ancient rituals and mythological battles.
⏱️ Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours
🎟️ Admission Ticket not Included
Dinner & overnight near a quiet Nile island
Stop 1: Gebel El Silsila
Visit Gebel El Silsila, an important ancient sandstone quarry that supplied stone for many Egyptian temples. Explore rock-cut shrines, inscriptions, and chapels carved directly into the cliffs.
⏱️ Duration: Approximately 1 hour
🎟️ Admission Ticket not Included
Stop 2: Kom Ombo Temple
Explore the unique Kom Ombo Temple, a rare double temple dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. The temple also displays ancient medical instruments carved on its walls.
⏱️ Duration: Approximately 1 hour
🎟️ Admission Ticket not Included
Dinner & overnight onboard
Stop 1: Aswan High Dam
Visit the High Dam, a modern engineering marvel that controls the flow of the Nile and created Lake Nasser, one of the world’s largest artificial lakes.
⏱️ Duration: 30 minutes
🎟️ Admission Ticket not Included
Stop 2: Unfinished Obelisk
Discover the Unfinished Obelisk, still lying in its granite quarry, offering insight into ancient Egyptian stone-cutting techniques.
⏱️ Duration: 30 minutes
🎟️ Admission Ticket not Included
Stop 3: Philae Temple
Reach the stunning Philae Temple by motorboat. This beautifully relocated temple is dedicated to the goddess Isis and is one of the most picturesque temples in Egypt.
⏱️ Duration: Approximately 1 hour
🎟️ Admission Ticket not Included
Lunch onboard
Optional Nubian Village visit (extra cost)
Farewell dinner
Overnight onboard in Aswan
Free day to relax onboard or choose one of the following optional tours (extra cost):
Abu Simbel Temples (by road or flight)
Felucca ride around Elephantine Island
Aswan local markets & cultural walk
Lunch onboard
Farewell dinner
No Stops
Breakfast onboard
Check-out
Transfer to Aswan Airport or railway station
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