Dahabiya 3 Nights Aswan to Esna
Day 1: Boarding in Aswan – Kom Ombo – Gebel el Silsila
Embarkation on the Dahabiya for a 3-day cruise along the Nile between Aswan and Esna. The first day’s sailing takes you to a small Nile island for a walk in the countryside. After lunch on board or on the island, continue sailing towards Kom Ombo to visit the double temple of Sobek and Haroeris. Then cruise towards Gebel el-Silsila. First night on board.
Day 2: Edfu – El Fawaza
After breakfast sailing to Edfu watching from the Dahabiya the rock-cut chapels of Horemheb, Seti I, Ramses II and Merenptah and the sandstone quarries at Gebel el-Silsila. The sail continues to Edfu where you can visit the temple of Horus, the best-preserved of all the temples in Egypt. Travel on to a small island where the boat will moor for the night. You will have dinner on board the Dahabiya or round a campfire on the tranquil banks of the Nile. Second night on board.
Day 3: El Kab – Esna
Cruise to El Kab, the ancient town of Nekheb, one of the oldest and most significant archaeological sites on the Nile. Visit the remains of its temples and some of the tombs cut into the cliffs. Return to the boat and set sail for Esna. Third and last night on board.
Day 4: Disembarkation in Esna
End of the Nile Dahabiya cruise journey in Esna after breakfast on board and transfer to Luxor and drop down in any place from your choice in Luxor.
