5-Day Private Three Pyramids Luxury Dahabiya Cruise: Luxor to Aswan
Duration
5 days
Max Group Size
12
Departure Type
Guaranteed
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
easy
Operated In
English
Age Requirement
6 - 80 Ages
About this tour
Sail southward from Luxor/Esna to Aswan on this 5-day (4-night) private boutique voyage aboard the traditional two-masted 5-star Three Pyramids Dahabiya (traditional twin-sail elegance, private panoramic cabins, and authentic Egyptian hospitality, featuring air-conditioned en-suite cabins, shaded sun deck, and private chef dining). Combining private Egyptologist-guided temple visits with exclusive Dahabiya island moorings, this journey includes 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 4 dinners (breakfast on Day 1 and lunch and dinner on Day 5 are not included).
Begin in Luxor at 08:30 on Day 1 with a guided visit to the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple, and Karnak before transferring 1 hour to Esna to board the Three Pyramids Dahabiya for lunch, afternoon sailing, and dinner moored at El Hegz Island. On Day 2, explore the ancient walled city and rock-cut tombs of El Kab and take a horse-drawn carriage to Edfu's Temple of Horus before mooring beside a quiet Nile island.
On Day 3, sail to the sandstone cliffs of Gebel El-Silsila to inspect the Speos of Horemheb and pharaonic quarries, enjoying a barbecue dinner ashore under the stars. On Day 4, visit the twin Temple of Kom Ombo and Crocodile Museum before sailing to the northern bank of Aswan, followed by your Day 5 disembarkation at 08:30, guided tour of Aswan's High Dam and Philae Island Temple, and flexible Aswan drop-off up to 17:30. Practical Note: Sightseeing involves moderate walking on stone steps; comfortable footwear and sun protection are recommended.
Route
- 1LuxorAfricaEgyptStart
- 2EsnaAfricaEgypt
- 3EdfuAfricaEgypt
- 4Gebel el-SilsilaAfricaEgypt
- 5Kom OmboAfricaEgypt
- 6AswanAfricaEgypt
- 7Philae (Temple of Isis)AfricaEgyptAswanEnd
What makes this tour special
Itinerary
08:30–13:00 – Morning Luxor Highlights & Transfer to Esna (Entrance Included): Meet your private Egyptologist at 08:30 in Luxor to visit the Valley of the Kings, the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and Karnak Temple (breakfast on Day 1 is not included), then drive 1 hour south to Esna to board the boutique Three Pyramids Dahabiya.
13:30 – Welcome Lunch & Afternoon Sailing under Canvas: Savor a freshly prepared welcome lunch on the sun deck as the Dahabiya sets sail southward to moor beside peaceful El Hegz Island for dinner onboard.
Overnight: Aboard Three Pyramids Dahabiya at El Hegz Island (Night 1 of 4) | Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
08:30–10:30 – Morning Visit to Ancient El Kab (Entrance Included): After breakfast on deck, sail to the rarely visited pharaonic site of El Kab (ancient Nekheb) to explore its mudbrick city walls and New Kingdom rock-cut noble tombs with your Egyptologist.
14:00–16:30 – Afternoon Temple of Horus at Edfu (Entrance Included): Enjoy lunch onboard while sailing to Edfu, ride a horse-drawn carriage to the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus, and moor beside a tranquil island south of Edfu for dinner.
Overnight: Aboard Three Pyramids Dahabiya at Bisaw / Fawaza Island (Night 2 of 4) | Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
09:00–11:00 – Morning Nile Island Walk & Sailing: After breakfast onboard, take a guided morning walk through a traditional riverside island village to meet local farmers and fishermen before returning onboard for lunch.
15:00–17:30 – Afternoon at Gebel El-Silsila Quarries (Entrance Included): Explore the narrowest stretch of the Nile at Gebel El-Silsila, visiting the rock-cut chapel of King Horemheb and the monumental sandstone quarries that supplied Karnak and Luxor Temples, followed by an atmospheric candlelit barbecue dinner moored by the river cliff.
Overnight: Aboard Three Pyramids Dahabiya near Gebel El-Silsila (Night 3 of 4) | Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
09:00–11:00 – Morning at Kom Ombo Temple (Entrance Included): After breakfast on deck, sail south to Kom Ombo and walk ashore with your Egyptologist to explore the symmetrical Greco-Roman Temple of Sobek and Haroeris and the Crocodile Mummy Museum.
12:30–19:30 – Afternoon Sailing to Aswan & Farewell Dinner: Enjoy lunch onboard while sailing past golden desert dunes to moor near Herdiab Island on the northern approach to Aswan for a festive Nubian farewell dinner onboard.
Overnight: Aboard Three Pyramids Dahabiya at Aswan North Mooring (Night 4 of 4) | Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
08:30–12:30 – Morning Disembarkation & Aswan Tour (Entrance Included): Savor your final breakfast aboard the Three Pyramids Dahabiya, disembark at 08:30, and join your Egyptologist to visit the Aswan High Dam and cross by private motorboat to the island Temple of Isis at Philae.
12:30–17:30 – Flexible Aswan Drop-off: Conclude with a private transfer to Aswan International Airport, Aswan Railway Station, or your Aswan hotel matched to your departure schedule (up to 17:30; lunch and dinner on Day 5 are not included).
Meals Included: Breakfast
Trip includes
Included
- 4 nights aboard the 5-star boutique Three Pyramids Dahabiya (Nights 1–4, Full Board in an en-suite Nile-view cabin/suite)
- Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide accompanying all temple and island excursions
- Private representative for pickup and drop-off in Luxor and Aswan
Guiding Method
Fully guided
English- 4 breakfasts (Days 2–5), 4 freshly prepared lunches (Days 1–4), and 4 dinners (Days 1–4) — 12 meals in total served onboard and on secluded Nile islands
- Complimentary mineral water, fresh juices, tea, and Egyptian coffee throughout the voyage
- All private air-conditioned transfers between Luxor, Esna, and Aswan, Philae Island motorboat, and Edfu horse-drawn carriage
- All entrance tickets to all temples, quarries, and archaeological sites listed in the itinerary
- All river mooring fees, Esna Lock tolls, local taxes, and service charges
Excluded
Domestic and international flights are not included (private transfers at both ends of the Dahabiya voyage in Luxor and Aswan are included).
Personal travel and medical insurance is not included.
- International and domestic flights, and Egypt entry visa fees
- Breakfast on Day 1 and lunch and dinner on Day 5
- Alcoholic beverages, optional pre-booked excursions (Abu Simbel at $195 or Luxor hot air balloon at $150), and crew/guide gratuities
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