Sail the Nile

DAY 1

London Heathrow via Cairo to Luxor

6 nights Hadeel Dahabiya: Luxor - Aswan

Upon arrival to Luxor International Airport, you will be met by a Soliman Travel representative. Private transfer to the embarkation point for the Dahabiya for a 6 night sail on a full board basis.

Embarkation before lunch.

Visit Karnak & Luxor Temple.

Dinner & overnight onboard in Luxor.

DAY 2

Luxor, Valley of the Kings

Cross the West Bank to visit the monumental statues known as Colossi of Memnon. Continue on to the Thebes Necropolis, Valley of the Kings, and the magnificent mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari of Hatshepsut. Afternoon free at leisure.

Overnight in Luxor.

DAY 3

Sailing

All day sailing, passing through Esna Lock.

Overnight Esna.

DAY 4

El Kab & Edfu

Continue sailing the ruins of El Kab, one of Egypt's oldest cities. Continue sailing to Edfu to visit the temple of Horus.

Overnight at Fawaza island where you will enjoy an Egyptian Barbeque perfectly prepared by the onboard chef.

Day 5

Gebel El Silsila

Sailing to Gebel El Silsila where the stones for the temples in Egypt were quarried.

After the tour we continue southwards for overnight on an island just before Kom Ombo.

day 6

Kom Ombo

We start the day with a visit to the double sanctuary temple of Kom Ombo picturesquely situated directly on the river bank. 

The temple is dedicated to both Gods: the crocodile representing God Sobek as well as the Falcon representing God Haroeris.

After the visit we continue sailing towards Aswan.

DAY 7

Disembarkation after Breakfast.

Visit Philae Temple in the morning. 

Private transfer to Aswan airport for your back to London Heathrow. 

Aswan - Cairo

Cairo - Home

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