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Queen Cleopatra Dahabiya Nile Cruise

Overview

Duration

4 days & 5 days

Tour Type

private

Group Size

1-15

Run

Daily

Dahabyia Queen Cleopatra is a replica of the original Dahabiya boats from the 19th century. Constructed in Esna by regional artisans by the blueprint of a traditional Dahabiya from the past. Three completely equipped cabins and one suite with a separate terrace. When you sail on Queen Cleopatra Dahabiya, you will have a great unforgettable experience as you will feel the beauty not just see it, Enjoy your privacy and relax on the sundeck in the morning under the sun and in the evening under the sky filled with stars In between, pause in cities and villages to see well-known historical sites along the Nile, as well as less-frequented tourist attractions.

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Philae temple
  • The High Dam
  • Kom Ombo temple
  • Edfu temple
  • Valley of the Kings
  • Karnak temple
  • Luxor temple
  • Colossi of Memnon
  • Hatshepsut temple

Itinerary

4 Nights from Esna to Aswan Every Saturday
When you sail you will have a great unforgettable experience as you will feel the beauty, off the beaten path attractions, and the view of the pure sky full of stars. Feel convinced, enjoy your privacy and relax on the sundeck in the morning under the sun and in the evening under the sky filled with stars hearing the peaceful voice of the Nile while you are reading your novel, listening to your music while having your favorite drink.
Itenirary
Day01 | Welcome to Aswan | Philae Temple|Temple of Kom Ombo |Sail to Gebel el Silsila
Upon arrival at Aswan pick you up from Hotel then met by your personal guide who will accompany you by car with air conditioning to visit

Temple of Philae
Built to honor the goddess Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped. The cult of Isis continued here until at least AD 550. The boat leaves you near the Kiosk of Nectanebo, the oldest part, and the entrance to the temple is marked by the 18m-high first pylon with reliefs of Ptolemy XII NeosDionysos smiting enemies.

-Check in Dahabyia:
-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

Next step continue to visit: Temple of Kom Ombo
Standing on a promontory at a bend in the Nile, where in ancient times sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank, is the Temple of Kom Ombo, one of the Nile Valley's most beautifully sited temples. Unique in Egypt, it is dedicated to two gods; the local crocodile god Sobek, and Haroeris (from har-wer), meaning Horus the Elder

-After this trip you will be transferred to Dahabyia to continue sailing towards Gebel el-Silsila.
-Overnight on board Dahabyia
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Itenirary
Day02 | Edfu |Gebel el-Silsila | El Fawaza
After enjoying the breakfast sailing to Edfu
-First Stop at Gebel el-Silsila
Watching from the Dahabiya the rock-cut chapels of Horemheb, Seti I, Ramses II and Merenptah and the sandstone quarries at Gebel el-Silsila.

Then sail continues to Edfu
Upon arrival to Edfu met by your personal guide who will accompany you to visit:
Second stop at Edfu
the majestic temple dedicated to Horus which is considered by most to be the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt. According to the Egyptian myths, it was the place where the falcon-headed god Horus revenge the murder of his father Osiris by killing Seth.

-Third Stop at El El Fawaza
Where the boat will moor for the night

-Overnight on board Dahabyia
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day03 | El Kab | Sail to Esna
After enjoying the breakfast sailing to El Kab
Upon arrival to El Kab met by your personal guide who will accompany you to visit:

-First Stop at El Kab
The ancient town of Nekheb, one of the oldest and most significant archaeological sites on the Nilewhere you can visit the remains of its temples and some of the tombs cut into the cliffs.

After this trip you will be transferred to Dahabyia and to sail to Esna
-Overnight on board Dahabyia
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Itenirary
Day04 | Arrive to Esna | West Bank | Valley of the Kings | Temple of Queen Hatshepsut | Collossi of Memnon|
After enjoying the breakfast check out from Dahabyia and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you by car with air conditioning to visit:

Valley of the Kings
The magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for burial, there are many kings buried in this valley. You will visit 3 tombs excluding Tomb of King Tutankhamun.

Move on to enjoy the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
It was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately from 1490 to 1469 B.C), the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt.

On the way visit: Collossi of Memnon
The two faceless Colossi of Memnon, originally representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III, rising majestically about 18m from the plain, are the first monuments tourists see when they visit the west bank. These magnificent colossi, each cut from a single block of stone and weighing 1000 tonnes, sat at the eastern entrance to the funerary temple of Amenophis III, the largest on the west bank. Egyptologists are currently excavating the temple and their discoveries can be seen behind the colossi.

-Then transfer to Luxor and drop off in any place from your choice in Luxor :Airport, Station, Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
4 Nights from Esna to Aswan Every Saturday
When you sail you will see Every day a different and amazing view Then have your breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals all on board while sailing the Nile and enjoying the beautiful landscape.
In between, stop at towns and villages to visit famous historical landmarks along the Nile and others hardly visited by tourists.
So don’t miss this chance to enjoy it
Itenirary
Day01 | Welcome to Luxor | West Bank | Valley of the Kings | Temple of Queen Hatshepsut | Collossi of Memnon| Transfer to Esna
Upon arrival at Luxor pick you up from any place from your choice in Luxor (Airport – Station – Hotel) then met by your personal guide who will accompany you by car with air conditioning to visit:

Valley of the Kings
The magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for burial, there are many kings buried in this valley. You will visit 3 tombs excluding Tomb of King Tutankhamun.

Move on to enjoy the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
It was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately from 1490 to 1469 B.C), the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt.

On the way visit: Collossi of Memnon
The two faceless Colossi of Memnon, originally representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III, rising majestically about 18m from the plain, are the first monuments tourists see when they visit the west bank. These magnificent colossi, each cut from a single block of stone and weighing 1000 tonnes, sat at the eastern entrance to the funerary temple of Amenophis III, the largest on the west bank. Egyptologists are currently excavating the temple and their discoveries can be seen behind the colossi.

-After this trip you will be transferred to Esna to check in Dahabyia

- Then start sailing heading to El-Hegez
Where you will enjoy a walk through a small village

-Overnight on board Dahabyia
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Itenirary
Day02 | El-Kab | Edfu
After enjoying the breakfast sailing to El-Kab
The ancient city of Nekheb, where you can see the remains of the temple and the tombs.

Then sail continues to Edfu
Upon arrival to Edfu met by your personal guide who will accompany you to visit:
Second stop at Edfu
the majestic temple dedicated to Horus which is considered by most to be the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt. According to the Egyptian myths, it was the place where the falcon-headed god Horus revenge the murder of his father Osiris by killing Seth.

-Then set sail for a small island near Edfu and the boat will stay there for the night.
- Overnight on board Dahabyia
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Itenirary
Day03 | Besao Island | Gebal El-Selsela
After enjoying the breakfast sailing to Besao island
-First stop at Besao Island
Where you will enjoy a walk through the island and see the people's life and fishing boats.

After that sailing to visit Gebal El-Selsela
-Second Stop at Gebal El-Selsela
Where the cliffs on both sides close to the narrowest point along the length of the entire Nile.

Then heading to a near island where the boat will stay for the night.
- Overnight on board Dahabyia
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 04 | Kom Ombo| Sailing to Daraw to visit the Daraw markets| Sailing to Nubian village
After enjoying the breakfast sailing to Kom Ombo
-First stop at Kom Ombo
Upon arrival to Kom Ombo met by your personal guide who will accompany you to visit:

Temple of Kom Ombo
Standing on a promontory at a bend in the Nile, where in ancient times sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank, is the Temple of Kom Ombo, one of the Nile Valley's most beautifully sited temples. Unique in Egypt, it is dedicated to two gods; the local crocodile god Sobek, and Haroeris (from har-wer), meaning Horus the Elder

-Second Stop at Daraw
Where you will walk through the village and visit the Daraw markets.

-After this trip you will be transferred to Dahabyia to continue sailing towards the Nubian village of El-Koubania, near Aswan.
-Overnight on board Dahabyia
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Itenirary
Day05 | Arrive to Aswan | Temple of Philae |High Dam
After enjoying the breakfast check out from Dahabyia and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you by car with air conditioning to visit:

Temple of Philae
Built to honor the goddess Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped. The cult of Isis continued here until at least AD 550. The boat leaves you near the Kiosk of Nectanebo, the oldest part, and the entrance to the temple is marked by the 18m-high first pylon with reliefs of Ptolemy XII NeosDionysos smiting enemies.

Next step continue to visit: Aswan High Dam
Egypt's modern example of construction on a monumental scale, the controversial Aswan High Dam, 13km south of Aswan, contains 18 times the amount of material used in the Great Pyramid of Khufu and created Lake Nasser, one of the world's largest artificial lakes.

Then transfer and drop off in any place from your choice in Aswan (Airport – Station – Hotel)
Meals: Breakfast

Included/Excluded

  • Pick up point in Luxor & Aswan from : Airport, Station, Hotel
  • Assistance of our guest relations during your stay
  • All transfers to/from Nile Cruise by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Accommodation in Dahabyia based on F.B
  • All sightseeing tours (Private Tours)
  • All Sightseeing tours as in the itinerary.
  • English speaking Egyptologist guide during your trips
  • Bottled water during the trip
  • All service charges and taxes
  • All entrance fees are included which dictated in the itinerary.
  • Drop off point in Luxor & Aswan : Airport, Station, Hotel
  • All Extra entrance fees : Tickets (Tutankhamen Tomb at Valley of the Kings, Tomb of Seti I, etc)
  • Drinks and any personal expenses.
  • Meals during the Tours
  • Tipping

Silver Accommodation Plan

MAY-SEPT

Per Person in Double Room
US$ 0001
Per Person in Single Room
US$ 0001

OCT-APRIL

Per Person in Double Room
US$ 0001
Per Person in Single Room
US$ 0001

Golden Accommodation Plan

MAY-SEPT

Per Person in Double Room
US$ 0001
Per Person in Single Room
US$ 0001

OCT-APRIL

Per Person in Double Room
US$ 0001
Per Person in Single Room
US$ 0001

FAQs

What is the difference between Dahabiya and other Nile River cruises?
First, Dahabiya is powered by the wind as it has no engines but the Nile cruise has engines, so you will avoid the noise of the engines and just enjoy convenience and tranquility, all you will hear is the water tickling the body of the boat and the sound of the breeze.
Second Nile cruise has approximately 65 cabins, but Dahabiya has only from 5 to 12 cabins, so you will also avoid the crowd and you will feel like it’s a private boat for you and your family.
Third, during Dahabiya sailing, we will see and visit islands in the river and villages along the banks, where the huge cruise ships never come to.
What's the weather like in Egypt?
The climate is hot from May to October and cool from October to May. In the summer, it is dry and hot in most parts of the country, and humid in the Nile Delta and Mediterranean coastal areas. So that sun protection is the most essential consideration for this season. Pure cotton clothes and sunhats are essential.
What time zone is Egypt in?
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
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