4 Day Princess Farida Luxury Dahabiya Nile Cruise

Aswan, Luxor
From
$1790
Per Person
  • Duration 4 days
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Country Egypt
  • Runs Every Friday

Tour Details

Discover the beauty of the Nile with the Princess Farida Luxury Dahabiya Nile Cruise by Aten Tours. This 4-day journey from Aswan to Luxor combines elegant accommodation, personal service and guided visits to ancient Egyptian landmarks. This Egypt Nile cruise offers a more intimate way to sail between historic destinations while enjoying the peaceful scenery of the Nile.

Your luxury small boat Nile cruise with Princess Farida includes visits to the Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Gebel El Selsela, and Edfu Temple, followed by the highlights of Luxor, including Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut Temple. With comfortable suites, onboard dining, relaxing sun-deck facilities, and sightseeing led by a professional Egyptologist, this Dahabyia Nile cruise combines cultural discovery with a comfortable four-day sailing experience.

Itinerary

Day1

Aswan Sightseeing, Philae Temple & Kom Ombo

Begin your Princess Farida Luxury Dahabiya Nile Cruise in Aswan, where your guide and driver will meet you at your hotel or Aswan Airport. An early-morning arrival before 9:00 AM is recommended to allow enough time for sightseeing.

Visit the Aswan High Dam an impressive engineering project overlooking Lake Nasser and the Nile River. Continue to Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, and enjoy a boat ride to Agilkia Island to explore this remarkable ancient temple complex.

After your Aswan sightseeing tour transfer to the dahabiya for embarkation and check-in. Begin sailing toward Kom Ombo and visit Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder. Its twin sanctuaries and symmetrical design make it one of the distinctive temples along the Nile.

Return to the dahabiya to enjoy onboard dining and the peaceful atmosphere of your luxury small boat Nile cruise with Princess Farida.

Meals: Lunch, afternoon tea and cake, dinner

Overnight: El Beshier, a small Nile island

Day2

Gebel El Selsela & Edfu Temple

Enjoy the views as your Princess Farida Dahabiya Nile Cruise continues along the Nile toward Gebel El Selsela, an ancient sandstone quarry that provided building materials for many Egyptian temples. You’ll explore the historic quarry area, including its rock-cut caves and ancient shrines.

Continue sailing toward Edfu with palm groves, traditional villages and green riverbanks passing by. When you arrive, take a traditional horse-drawn carriage through the town to Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples in ancient Egypt. Dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god, it has impressive gateways, columned halls and detailed inscriptions.After your visit return to the dahabiya to relax on the sun deck or in the lounge while enjoying the tranquil Nile scenery.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and cake, dinner

Overnight: A small village along the Nile

Day3

Sail to Luxor, Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple

Continue your Princess Farida Luxury Dahabiya Nile Cruise toward Luxor, with breakfast on board and views of everyday Nile Valley life along the riverbanks. The route includes crossing the Esna Lock before you reach Luxor.

Once you arrive, meet your Egyptologist guide and explore the East Bank’s best-known ancient monuments. Start at Karnak Temple Complex, a huge collection of temples, monumental columns and sacred structures built over centuries by successive pharaohs. Then head to Luxor Temple known for its grand entrance, impressive statues and its link to ancient Egyptian royal ceremonies.

After the visits return to the dahabiya and enjoy the evening on board.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and cake, dinner

Overnight: Luxor West Bank

Day4

Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Departure

After breakfast disembark from the Princess Farida Dahabiya and meet your guide and driver for a tour of Luxor West Bank.

Start at the Valley of the Kings, the ancient burial ground of many New Kingdom pharaohs, known for its decorated tombs and long history. Then continue to Hatshepsut Temple at Deir el-Bahari, the striking mortuary temple built against the limestone cliffs.

Next, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, the two huge statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood on Luxor’s West Bank for thousands of years.
When the sightseeing is finished, return to the mainland by boat and transfer by private vehicle to Luxor Airport or your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Why Choose This Itinerary?

You get luxury dahabiya sailing, comfortable accommodation, and guided visits to Upper Egypt’s most iconic ancient sites in one memorable four-day journey.

Inclusions/Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Private pickup from Aswan Airport or hotel.
  • Air-conditioned transportation for sightseeing and transfers as specified in the itinerary.
  • Accommodation aboard Princess Farida Luxury Dahabiya.
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary.
  • Afternoon tea and cake on the cruise.
  • Guided visits to the listed historical sites with a professional Egyptologist.
  • Boat transfer to Philae Temple.
  • Horse-drawn carriage ride to Edfu Temple.
  • Transfer to Luxor Airport or hotel after the tour.
Exclusions
  • International and domestic flights.
  • Egypt entry visa.
  • Entrance fees to sightseeing attractions, unless specified otherwise.
  • Personal expenses and shopping.
  • Tips for guides, drivers, and cruise staff.
  • Any services not mentioned in the inclusions.

Notes

  • The cruise departs from Aswan every Friday.
  • Early arrival in Aswan is recommended on the first day to allow time for sightseeing.
  • Please confirm your pickup location and transfer details before departure.
  • The itinerary may be subject to change depending on sailing conditions and operational arrangements.

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Inclusions depend on the selected package. Check the booking details for confirmation of accommodation, meals, guided tours, transportation, and entrance fees.

Facilities include luxury suites, royal suites with private terraces, a lounge, dining room, bar, sun beds, private sun-deck pergolas, and an open-air gym.

The itinerary includes Aswan, Kom Ombo, Gebel El Selsela, Edfu, and Luxor, with visits to iconic temples and archaeological sites along the Nile.

It combines intimate small-group sailing, comfortable suites, personalized service, and visits to Upper Egypt's most famous historical sites.

The 4-day Princess Farida Dahabiya Nile Cruise departs from Aswan every Friday.

Travelers can enjoy a 4-day Nile sailing experience from Aswan to Luxor, with luxury suites, onboard dining, personalized service, and guided visits to ancient Egyptian temples and landmarks.

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