Dahabiya Zekrayaat

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Duration

Every Friday from Aswan & Monday from Esna

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

Deutsche, English, Español, Français, italiano, русский, العربية, 中国語, 日本語

Overview

Cruise:

Zekrayaat, Arabic for memories, has the original features of a Nile boat from the 19th century: two large lateen sails, one on the bow and one at the stern. The beautiful open air upper deck with chairs and daybeds offers impressive panoramic views of the Nile, riverside villages and ancient sites. The charming cabins and suites below deck have an atmosphere of time gone by. At the front of the boat is the cosy salon with sofas, a large dining table and a small library. Dahabiya Zekrayaat is big enough to sail the Nile comfortably and small enough to drop anchor in less visited spots, picturesque and quiet, far away from the regularly crowded spots

Accommodation:

4 double cabins (ca. 13 sqm) with twin or large bed,
2 Suite (ca. 21 sqm) with large bed, private terrace

Guest Suite Facilities:

Individually Controlled Air Conditioning
Telephone.
LCD T.V with Satellite Channels.
Mini-Bar with daily complimentary mineral water and soft drinks.
Complimentary Fruit basket & Biscuits/Chocolates upon arrival.
Stationary.
Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower Gel, Soap and Bathrobes.

Cruise Facilities & Services:

Oasis Lounge and bar (Main Lounge with dance floor featuring local shows).
The Atrium Lounge and Bar (Casual Lounge).
The Chart Lounge & Library (Reading Lounge & Library).
Palm Court Restaurant (Main Restaurant).
Sahara Terrace Café.
The Sahara Terrace Sundeck.
Gift Shop.
Ship Photographer and Galabeya Kiosk.
Room service, Laundry service.
Complimentary Standard Wi-Fi.

HIGHLIGHTS

El Kab
Edfu Temple
Gebel El Silsila
Kom Ombo Temple
Daraw Camel Market
Villages & Rural Counterysides

Itinerary

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Day 1: Boarding in Esna – El Kab – Quessia

Pick you up from any address in Luxor to Esna (60km south), where is the home port of our Nile Dahabiya Houseboat. We will be Embark on our Dahabiya for a 5-days cruise along the Nile between Esna and Aswan. Welcoming drink, start sail to El Kab, the ancient town of Nekheb, to visit the remains of its temples and some of the tombs dug into the cliffs, tour escort by our private expert Egyptologist guide, who will companied us at all sites. More sail time for a small island where the boat will moor for the night. Dinner will be served onboard the Dahabiya or on the tranquil bank of the Nile

overnight on board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Edfu – Wadi el Shat

Breakfast and start sail toward Edfu, a visit to the temple of Horus, regarded as the best-preserved of all the temples in Egypt, back to houseboatand time for Lunch, more sail forward a small island where the boat will moor for the night, later stops will take you to small villages and the desert. Dinner will be served onboard the Dahabiya or on the tranquil bank of the Nile

overnight on board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Gebel el Silsila – Kom-Ombo – Maniha

Breakfast, start Sail toward Gebel el Silsila, explore the ancient sandstone quarries and rock-cut chapels of Horemheb, Seti I, Ramesses II, and Merenptah. The journey up the Nile continues towards the double temple of Haroeris and Sobek in Kom Ombo, Lunchtime and setting sail to the island of Maniha, where the Dahabiya will moor for the evening. Dinner will be served onboard the Dahabiya or on the tranquil bank of the Nile

overnight on board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Daraw – El Koubania, Aswan

Breakfast, start sail toward Daraw village (where the biggest Camel market located), walking tour to the village and visit the markets of Daraw, once the last stop of the famous 40 Days desert road between Sudan and Egypt, back to houseboat for lunch, more sailing continues to the Nubian village of El Koubania, nearby Aswan, Farwell barbeque & grilled dinner in the island, party by local people of our Dahabiya team

overnight on board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Disembarkation in Aswan

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

Meal: Breakfast

Day 1: Boarding in Aswan – Kom Ombo – Gebel el-Silsila

Transfer from any address in Aswan to embark on the Nile Dahabiya. After a welcome by the crew, the boat sets sail towards a small island for a walk through the tranquil countryside. After lunch on the sundeck, you visit the only double temple of Egypt in Kom Ombo, dedicated to two gods, Sobek and Haroeris. The temple has double entrances, procession routes, and sanctuaries. Continue sailing to the ancient sandstone quarries at Gebel el-Silsila.

overnight on board
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Edfu – El Fawaz

After breakfast, you explore the rock temple and the remains of monuments in the old quarries. While daily life on the riverbanks gets underway and the first fishermen are at work, you can relax on the sundeck while the crew sails to Edfu. Here you see the fantastically well-preserved temple of Horus, the falcon god. The walls of the innermost part of the temple are completely covered in texts, which actually makes it a library carved in stone. The day ends at a small Nile island where you have dinner around a campfire.

overnight on board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: El-Kab – Esna

Sail to El Kab, the ancient city of Nekheb with temples and rock tombs from the Old Kingdom. Visit some of the tombs cut into the cliffs and the remains of its temples. Sailing to Esna.

overnight on board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Disembarkation in Esna

End of the Dahabiya journey in Esna after breakfast on board. Transfer to any address in Luxor (60 north of Esna).

Meal: Breakfast

Included/Excluded

Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure
Assistance of our personal during your stay and excursions
All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
Accommodation on board 5 star Dahabiya on full board basis
Tea, Coffee and Soft Drinks during Meals on board your Dahabiya
All Dahabiya excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan
Egyptologist guide during your excursions
All service charges and taxes

Personal expenses and extras at the hotels or tours
Drinks
Any other item non-mentioned above
Tips

Price Per Person

5 Days / 4 Nights

US$ 650 Single Cabin
US$ 600 Per Person in Double Cabin

4 Days / 3 Nights

US$ 550 Single Cabin
US$ 500 Per Person in Double Cabin

Children Policy

0 – 5.99 Free of Charge
6 – 11.99 pay 50% of tour price
12 – 99 Full price

Cancellation

If there’s no other option than to cancel, we’d like to make sure you’re aware of the potential fees involved. The overview below shows this tour’s cancellation fees depending on how far ahead of the departure date you cancel.

Up to 31 days before departure: You forfeit your deposit
30 days before departure: You forfeit 50% of the tour cost
7 days before departure: You forfeit 75% of the tour cost
3 days before departure: You forfeit 100% of the tour cost

from $500,00

Languages

Deutsche, English, Español, Français, italiano, русский, العربية, 中国語, 日本語

Information Contact

Email

info@ancientegypttours.com

Phone

+2010088888478