Secret of the Nile: From Louxor to Assouan in 7 days
Secret of the Nile: Travel from Louxor to Assouan on a Dahabieh
8 days between Cairo and Alexandria
Walk in the footsteps of the explorers who once sailed the Nile to uncover its temples and reveal its secrets. Enjoy 5 nights aboard a comfortable Dahabieh, accompanied by an Egyptologist eager to share the millennia-old history of the mother of all civilizations.
This tour includes
Meals as specified in the itinerary
All transportation and transfers
Expert Egyptologist guide and local assistance
Accommodation throughout the trip
Itinerary
Arrival at the airport and welcome by our representative.
Transfer to your hotel and free time to explore the city of Luxor on your own.
Dinner at your leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, start your day with a visit to the Karnak temple complex, built over a span of 2,000 years, where you will admire the magnificent hypostyle hall with its 134 columns.
Departure from Luxor to Edfu in an air-conditioned minibus , followed by a visit to the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the god Horus. Its exceptional state of preservation makes it one of the most beautiful temples in Egypt.
Boarding the boat for a 4-night cruise and lunch on board.
Begin sailing and take time to enjoy the peacefulness and stunning landscapes of the Nile.
Dinner and overnight on board.
After the breakfast, disembarkation on the island of Bassaw and visit of his village accompanied by a villager.
Bassaw is a perfect representation of an authentic Egyptian village in the south. Walk of about 1h30.
Back on the boat to sail to the sandstone quarry of Silsila, which stones have been used in the construction of various temples in the south. You will also see the temple of Horemheb, graved directly into the rock.
Back on the boat for lunch. Short navigation to the village of Fares.
Walk of 2 hours in the village of Fares, a village part of the plan launched by the Egyptian government « A generous life for all Egyptians ».
Back on board and navigation to Maniha to pass the night.
Dinner and night on board.
Morning navigation to the temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to two gods; the crocodile god Sobek and one of the many forms of Horus, Haroëris. It has a beautiful example of the calendar used by the ancient Egyptian.
Visit of the village of Daraw and its colorful market, customers and sellers come from different parts of the country to take part in the market.
Back on board and lunch.
Stop at the island of Herbiab and its pretty beach. Walk on the island and possibility to swim in a safe zone.
Dinner and night on the boat.
Dinner at leisure and overnight stay at the hotel.
Morning navigation and arrival at Assouan.
Lunch on board.
In Aswan, it’s in motorboat that we will be reaching the temple of Philae, located on an island and dedicated to the goddess Isis. This temple stands out by its unique architecture, style and location.
Stop at the souk of Aswan for some free time.
Back on boat. Dinner and night on boat.
overnight stay at the hotel.
Early departure to the site of Abu Simbel to visit the temples of Ramses II and Nefertari, facing the Lake Nasser.
Lunch included close from of Abu Simbel.
Journey back to Aswan and arrival in the afternoon.
Dinner and last night on board.
Departure from the boat in the morning to go back to Louxor.
Visit of the valley of the kings, resting place of the Egyptian kings for centuries . Our tickets give us access to 3 tombs.
Visit of the temple of Hatshepsut, of one the only queens that has ruled over Egypt. Her reign coincides with a prosperous period for the Egyptian kingdom.
Lunch included in a local restaurant.
Installation at your hotel.
Free dinner and night at the hotel.
In the afternoon, enjoy a leisurely stroll through Montazah Palace Gardens, a vast and beautifully landscaped park overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The palace itself was commissioned by Caliph Abbas II, the last ruler of the Mohamed Ali dynasty, and reflects a harmonious blend of Ottoman and Florentine architectural styles.
Journey back to Cairo.
Transfer at the airport and flight back home.
Transfer from your hotel to the airport and flight back home.