Nour El Nil Dahabiya Nile Cruise

The day begins as your Luxury Nour El Nil dahabiya Nile cruise sails calmly toward the east bank of the Nile, where the historic site of El Kab awaits. Once the powerful capital of Upper Egypt, El Kab now holds the sacred ruins of the Temple of Nekhbet, dedicated to the vulture goddess who served as protector of pharaohs and Upper Egypt.

After immersing yourself in ancient history, your Egyptologist tour guide leads you through a small fishing village, adding a touch of reality to your day.

From there, the dahabiya continues sailing south toward Edfu. Upon arrival the traditional horse and carriage ride takes you through the town's lively streets to the Temple of Horus which stands as one of Egypt's most well-preserved temples.

Following your temple tour you return to your Nour El Nil dahabiya cruise. As the afternoon sun softens, the cruise continues to a beautiful river island, where a sense of tranquil warmth invites you to relax. Dinner is served on board, followed by an overnight mooring.

Overnight: Onboard the Nile Cruise | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

At the core of your Nour El Nil Dahabiya Cruise tour is a day dedicated to the river's throbbing embrace and the desert's magical attraction. Relax on the Nile's tranquil currents, take an optional early walk, and sail to an island paradise for a lovely stroll or a refreshing swim. As the sun goes down make your way into the desert, where ancient hieroglyphs and stone-age engravings tell bygone tales. At the doorway of Gebel Silsileh's floodlit temple, where we will spend the night, the night gives a beautiful panorama.

Overnight: Onboard the Nile Cruise | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

At Gebel el Silsila, the Nile passes between two majestic mountain ranges, forming a narrow corridor of unparalleled beauty and welcoming you to a world filled with ancient monuments. Later in the day you may continue your exploration by going to the Temple of Horemheb, which lies hidden along the Nile's banks.

After a short journey you will arrive at a beautiful riverfront site to relax and enjoy a traditional Egyptian experience with tea and shisha (waterpipe).

Continue your Dahabiya Nile River Cruise tour to a beautiful riverbank for an enjoyable lunch and a dip.

Overnight: Onboard the Nile Cruise | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

As the night embraces you on the tranquil waters beneath the stars, a new day begins on your Luxury Nile River Cruise with Nour El Nil dahabiya cruise with a gentle voyage to Kom Ombo. Unlike any other temple in Egypt, Kom Ombo is a double temple from the Ptolemaic era, dedicated to two powerful deities: Sobek, the crocodile-headed god of fertility and creation, and Horus the Elder.

After touring the temple your visit concludes at the fascinating Crocodile Museum, housed within the temple complex. The historic artifacts display includes mummified crocodiles and statues and eggs which provide an in-depth exploration of ancient Egyptian mummification processes and the Sobek religious practices.

Following your visit, you return to your Luxury Nile Cruise to continue sailing toward Aswan. Dinner is served on board.

Overnight: Onboard the Nile Cruise | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

On the final day of your luxury dahabiya cruise, enjoy a hearty breakfast and take in the scenery surrounding you one more time before departing for Aswan Airport to conclude your 6-day Nour El Nil dahabiya cruise from Esna to Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast.