Dahabiya Reine Cléopâtre

At the meeting point, you will be welcomed and transferred to the Dahabiya Reine Cléopâtre for check-in as your 3-day Nile cruise from Aswan to Esna begins. The journey starts with a visit to a small Nile island, where you can enjoy a relaxing walk through the countryside and experience authentic rural life.

After lunch onboard or on the island, continue sailing toward Kom Ombo to visit the impressive double temple of Sobek and Haroeris, a testament to the importance the priests of the time placed on natural cycles. Conclude the day by sailing toward Gebel el-Silsila.

Overnight is onboard.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a delicious breakfast onboard as you cruise past the majestic Edfu Temple and explore the rock-cut chapels of Horemheb, Seti I, Ramses II, and Merenptah. Admire the ancient sandstone quarries of Gebel el-Silsila, which supplied stone for Egypt’s monumental constructions. Continue to Edfu, where you will explore the best-preserved temple in Egypt, the Temple of Horus.

In the evening, anchor at a small island for overnight. Dinner is served onboard or beside a cozy bonfire on the serene Nile banks.

Overnight onboard.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a hearty breakfast onboard, sail toward El Kab, the ancient city of Nekheb, one of the Nile’s oldest and most important archaeological sites. Explore the remains of temples and cliff-cut tombs before returning to the Dahabiya to continue sailing toward Esna. Spend your final night onboard.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy your last breakfast onboard the Dahabiya. After check-out, transfer to Luxor and conclude your journey with disembarkation, marking the end of services.

Meals: Breakfast

Upon arrival at Luxor Airport or train station, you will be warmly received and transferred by car to Esna for check-in on the Dahabiya Reine Cléopâtre.

Begin your journey cruising toward El-Hegez, where you can enjoy a scenic walk through a charming village. The Dahabiya will remain moored here overnight, allowing you to enjoy a peaceful dinner and a restful night.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Start your day with a delicious breakfast onboard. Visit the fascinating Kom Ombo Temple, followed by a relaxing cruise toward the necropolis of El-Kab, the ancient city of Nekheb, where you can explore temple ruins and cliff-cut tombs. Continue to Edfu, where you will discover the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus, buried under the desert for centuries. In the evening, sail to a small island near Edfu, anchor, and spend the night onboard.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Sail to the picturesque Besao Island, where you can enjoy a pleasant stroll, observing local life and traditional fishing boats. Continue to Gebel El Silsila, where the Nile narrows at its most dramatic point and visit the ancient sandstone cliffs. In the evening, anchor at a nearby island for an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Cruise to the historic El Kab Island and explore its captivating ruins. Continue toward Daraw, where you can stroll through the lively village and bustling local markets. Afterward, enjoy a tranquil sail toward the picturesque Nubian village of El-Koubania, near Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy your final breakfast onboard the Dahabiya before check-out. You may take time to explore the beautiful Nubian area before your transfer to Aswan Airport or train station, marking the end of your Nile journey.

Meals: Breakfast

Upon arrival at Luxor Airport or train station, you will be welcomed and transferred to the luxurious Dahabiya Reine Cléopâtre. Lunch and dinner will be served onboard. Depending on your arrival time, a special program can be arranged to suit your convenience.

Overnight onboard.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Start your day with breakfast onboard. Explore the magnificent Karnak Temple, featuring colossal statues, intricate reliefs, obelisks, and the Avenue of Sphinxes. Continue to Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the iconic Colossi of Memnon. Return to the Dahabiya for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, sail from Luxor toward Esna and onward to El-Kab, the ancient city of Nekheb, where you can admire temple ruins and cliff-cut tombs. Continue sailing to a small island where the Dahabiya will anchor for the night.

Overnight onboard.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy breakfast onboard while cruising toward Edfu – Wadi El Shat. Visit the remarkably well-preserved Temple of Horus, buried under the desert for centuries. Afterwards, sail to a nearby island, exploring small villages and desert landscapes.

Overnight onboard.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Start your day with breakfast as you cruise to Gebel El Silsila, where the Nile narrows dramatically between sandstone cliffs. Continue to Kom Ombo to visit the twin temple of Sobek and Haroeris. End the day at Maniha Island, where you will spend the night onboard.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, sail to Daraw, stroll through the lively village, and visit its colorful markets. Continue toward the picturesque Nubian village of El Koubania, near Aswan.

Overnight onboard.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy breakfast onboard, then visit the Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt’s most important modern constructions. Continue to Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Dinner will be served onboard. Overnight onboard.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Have your final breakfast onboard the Dahabiya before check-out and disembarkation in Aswan. Optionally, visit Abu Simbel Temples before transfer to Aswan Airport or train station. End of services.

Meals: Breakfast