Nile Cruise by Dahabiya
Overview
Sail the Nile as it was meant to be experienced—elegantly, intimately, and unhurried. The Dahabiya is a smaller boat than the standard Nile cruise vessel and is designed to enable you to enjoy the cruise at a slower pace. These often moor at small landing jetties where the larger cruise boats cannot dock. Boarding and disembarking the dahabiya cruise is over small gangways, making it possible unsuitable for passengers who require assistance or with mobility restrictions.
Fayrouz El Nil features 6 deluxe cabins with large panoramic windows, each providing ample space, a main restaurant, lounge area and a sun deck bar. The décor is traditional in style with oriental flair but with a modern touch.
Accommodation
Each cabin features elegant wood panels and spacious tiled bathrooms, air conditioning, large panoramic windows, Minibar (at a charge), Safety box and hairdryer. The cabins are spacious and comfortable, offering the perfect place to relax after sightseeing.
Facilities
There are indoor and outdoor dining areas, a sundeck bar, lounge area, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour reception. (Please note WI Fi signal is very erratic and not always available in some parts of the Nile)
Itinerary
Day 1 Luxor
Depart the UK to Luxor. You will be met upon arrival and transferred to your chosen cruise boat (transfer time approx 30 minutes). Overnight moored in Luxor.
Day 2 Valley of the Kings
Today cross over to the West Bank of the Nile for the first excursion, The Valley of the Kings. From here visit the impressive Temple of Hatshepsut. Afterwards there is a visit to the enormous statues of the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch is served back on board the boat. Set sail upstream to Esna and pass through the Lock. Overnight in Esna.
Day 3 Edfu and Kom Ombo
Early morning visit to the Temple of Horus at Edfu. The cruise continues upstream to Kom Ombo where there is a late afternoon visit to the Ptolemic Temple dedicated to the gods Haroeris and Sobek. Afterwards still sailing upstream the boat will arrive in Aswan where you will remain for two nights.
Day 4 Aswan
Today is spent exploring the delights of Aswan. Sightseeing includes a visit to the High Dam, the Old Granite Quarries, the Unfinished Obelisk and then by boat to the Temple of Philae on Agilika Island. After lunch board a Felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailing boat for your included cruise down the Nile and around the picturesque Kitchener Island before returning for dinner.
Day 5 Abu Simbel
The morning can spent at leisure to roam Aswan some more or alternatively join the optional excursion to Abu Simbel to see the four colossal statues of Ramses II which for many will be the highlight of the cruise. This popular excursion is available by coach (approx £98) or by air (Price on request). Afternoon at leisure.
Day 6 Nile River
Today we enjoy a quieter day sailing downstream along the Nile before arriving late evening in Esna. During this pleasant journey you can choose to take a dip in the pool, catch up on some reading or simply enjoy the view. Overnight on board in Esna.
Day 7 Luxor Temples
Sailing from Esna to Luxor arriving at lunch time. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Karnak - an enormous complex of three temples dedicated to the Theban Gods. Afterwards explore the magnificent Temple of Luxor which was once connected to the Karnak Temple by an avenue of Sphinxes.In the evening there is an optional excursion to the exhilarating Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple which can be booked locally.
Day 8 Luxor
Transfer to the airport, for your flight home or to your next destination.