The pick-up point for this trip is the address of your choice in Luxor.

At 9 am, you’ll be met by your Djed host. Departure to Esna (50km south). Embarkation on the Dahabiya for a 5-day cruise along the Nile between Esna and Aswan. A visit to the Esna temple and a short walk through the local markets. Sail to El Kab, the ancient town of Nekheb, to visit the remains of its temples and some of the tombs cut into the cliffs. Set sail for a small island where the boat will moor for the night.

Dinner will be served on board the Dahabiya or on the tranquil banks of the Nile. First night on board.

Relax in a deck chair and watch the riverside pass by while the crew sails to Gebel El Silsila. Explore the rock-cut chapels of Seti I, Ramesses II, Merenptah and Horemheb and also remnants of the monuments in the old sandstone quarries. During lunch on the sun deck the Dahabiya sails towards Kom Ombo, where you go ashore to see the double temple of Sobek and Haroeris. Set sail for the island of Maniha, where the Dahabiya will moor for the night. Set sail for the island of Maniha, where the Dahabiya will moor for the night. This island is one of the many lovely spots for a refreshing dip in the Nile. The waters are relatively shallow and the scenery is fantastic, it is also very peaceful and quiet. Dinner will be served on a beautiful spot on the banks of the Nile, under a twinkling night sky – You’ll find no flashing disco here! Third night on board.

Sail to Daraw and take a walking tour to the village to visit the markets of Daraw, once the last stop on the famous 40-day desert road between Sudan and Egypt. Sailing continues to the Nubian village of El Koubania, near Aswan. Fourth and last night on board.

End of the Dahabiya journey in Aswan after breakfast on board. Transfer to any address in Aswan.