5 Night Dahabiya Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan
Sail the Nile in Style on a 5-Night Dahabiya Cruise from Luxor to Aswan
About 5 Night Dahabiya Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan
A voyage along the Nile between Luxor and Aswan reveals one of Egypt’s most atmospheric and least hurried landscapes. Unlike standard cruises, this stretch of the river unfolds through quiet sandstone cliffs, remote islands, desert valleys, and ancient quarry sites that remain largely untouched by mass tourism. The Dahabiya—an elegant
...Key Facts
- Duration Options
- 5N
- Route
- Aswan - Esna (or reverse)
- Cruise Type
- Dahabiya
- Capacity
- Up to 16 guests
- Starting From
- $3,000 per person
Sailing Schedule
Sailing Schedule
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5 Night Dahabiya Cruise From Luxor to Aswan
Departs
Friday
Route
Luxor → Aswan
Duration
6 Days / 5 Nights
Facilities & Amenities
Ship Facilities & Amenities
Additional Onboard Services
Why We Love It
- Traditional Dahabiya sailing vessel with access to exclusive mooring at Gebel el Silsila
- Esna Temple of Khnum, a Ptolemaic-Roman hypostyle hall set below street level
- El Kab, an ancient Upper Egypt capital with rarely visited rock-cut tombs
- Horse-drawn calèche ride to Edfu Temple, Egypt’s best-preserved ancient temple
- Relaxed river day with island swimming, desert walks, & ancient Libya Trail inscriptions
- Gebel el Silsila sandstone quarries were explored away from large cruise crowds
- Small rock-cut temple of Horemheb, accessible only by small vessels
- Kom Ombo Temple on a dramatic Nile bend with a visit to the Crocodile Museum
Available Itineraries
Sailing Itineraries
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Your journey begins with a private transfer from Luxor Airport or your accommodation to Esna, located south of Luxor.
Upon arrival, you board the Dahabiya and meet the crew for cabin check-in and orientation.
The experience starts with a guided visit to the Temple of Khnum in Esna, a remarkably preserved Ptolemaic-Roman structure located deep below street level and dedicated to the ram-headed creator god.
A walk through Esna’s traditional markets is followed by lunch onboard. The vessel then sails south through the Esna Lock into open Nile waters.
Dinner and an overnight stay take place at a quiet riverside anchorage.
What's Included
- Private Egyptologist guide for all shore excursions
- Private air-conditioned vehicle transfers throughout
- 5 nights full-board accommodation aboard a traditional Dahabiya
- Entrance fees to all sites listed in the itinerary
- Horse-drawn carriage transfer at Edfu
- Meals as specified throughout the cruise
- Bottled water during tours, transfers, and onboard
- All taxes and service charges
Not Included
- International flights to and from Egypt
- Entry visa to Egypt
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, phone calls, etc.)
- Optional tours or activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Drinks during meals unless specified
- Tipping for guides, crew, and drivers
- Travel insurance
Meeting & Pickup
Pickup Point
Esna
Drop-off
Aswan
Drop-off at Aswan
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5 Night Dahabiya Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan
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