Board the Dahabiya and Discover Luxor’s Attractions

Valley of the Kings - Begin your day by visiting The Valley of the Kings, also known as the Valley of the Gates of the Kings, is a valley in Egypt where, for a period of nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC, rock-cut tombs were excavated for the pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom.

Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - Then that move forward to The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, constructed during the reign of Pharaoh Hatshepsut of the Eighteenth Dynasty, stands as an architectural masterpiece of ancient Egypt. Situated across from the city of Luxor, this temple showcases the grandeur and innovation of the period.

Colossi of Memnon - Have the chance to take pictures with The Colossi of Memnon are two enormous stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, positioned at the entrance of the now-ruined Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III, which was once the largest temple in the Theban Necropolis.

Temple of Karnak - Then move ahead to visit The temple of Karnak was known as Ipet-isu—or “most select of places”—by the ancient Egyptians. It is a city of temples built over 2,000 years and dedicated to the Theban triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. This derelict place is still capable of overshadowing many wonders of the modern world and in its day must have been awe-inspiring.

Explore Edfu Temple and Sail to Kom Ombo

Temple of Horus - The Temple of Edfu is an Egyptian temple located on the west bank of the Nile in Edfu, Upper Egypt. The city was known in the Hellenistic period in Koinē Greek: Ἀπόλλωνος πόλις and in Latin as Apollonopolis Magna, after the chief god Horus, who was identified as Apollo under the interpretatio graeca.

Discover Kom Ombo Temple and Sail to Aswan

Temple of Kom Ombo - The Temple of Kom Ombo, located in the town of Kom Ombo in the Aswan Governorate of Upper Egypt, is a unique double temple. It was built during the Ptolemaic dynasty between 180 and 47 BC, with further additions made during the Roman period.

Discover the Sights of Aswan

Aswan High Dam - The Aswan High Dam, constructed between 1960 and 1970 across the Nile River in Aswan, Egypt, is the world’s largest embankment dam. This significant structure has overshadowed the earlier Aswan Low Dam, which was completed in 1902 downstream.

Unfinished Obelisk - The unfinished obelisk, located in the northern part of the ancient stone quarries in Aswan, Egypt, is the largest known obelisk from antiquity. Reginald Engelbach conducted a detailed study of this remarkable artifact in 1922.

Temple of Philae - Philae is an island situated in the reservoir formed by the construction of the Aswan Low Dam, downstream of the modern Aswan High Dam and Lake Nasser, Egypt. Historically, Philae was positioned near the significant First Cataract of the Nile in Upper Egypt and served as a prominent site for an ancient Egyptian temple complex.

Aswan - Disembarkation

Aswan - Upon disembarking after a delightful breakfast, we will arrange your transfer to your chosen destination in Aswan, marking the conclusion of your enriching 5-day Dahabiya Nile cruise experience in Upper Egypt.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Tea, coffee, mineral water and soft drinks throughout the voyage
• Complimentary Wireless Internet Access – Fair Usage Policy
• Transfers to and from any address in Luxor to the Dahabiya, depending on the itinerary
• Sightseeing, all entrance fees and English-speaking guide services on board
• Each Saturday, Start your journey from Luxor

• Alcoholic beverages and tipping.

The Sacred Lotus Dahabiya combines the allure of 18th and 19th-century Dahabiya architecture with colonial sophistication. Its highlight is a tranquil, partially shaded sundeck, perfect for unwinding on wooden deck chairs while taking in the views. Below deck, there is an inviting salon with a modest library dedicated to Nile and Egyptian history, ideal for exchanging tales over Turkish coffee or Alexandrian wine.

• We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.