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Dahabiya Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan takes 5 days and from Aswan to Luxor takes 4 days, offered as 5 Days Dahabiya Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan and 4 Days Dahabiya Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor. You can also book Dahabiya Nile Cruise from Esna to Aswan or Dahabiya Nile Cruise from Aswan to Esna. For longer stays, choose 8 days round Dahabiya Nile cruise from Luxor to Luxor or 8 days round Dahabiya Nile cruise from Aswan to Aswan. All options include guided sightseeing, full board, private transfers, with a Luxury Dahabiya Nile Cruise available.
Sail between Luxor and Aswan on a traditional dahabiya with small-group comfort and quiet island moorings. Itineraries include Luxor’s East and West Bank highlights, Esna and the Temple of Khnum, El Kab Tombs, Edfu and the Temple of Horus, Gebel el Silsila’s sandstone quarries, Kom Ombo Temple, village visits such as Basaw and Daraw, and calm pauses at El Hagaz and Herbiab Islands. In Aswan, programs feature Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Aswan High Dam. The Philae Sound and Light Show and a sunrise balloon over Luxor can be added.
Rates below are per person and include accommodation and cruising services according to cabin type. Prices differ in summer, winter, Christmas, New Year, and Easter, with full seasonal schedules listed on each cruise page.
This 3 nights dahabiya from Aswan to Luxor itinerary starts in Aswan with visits to the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple, then sails to the Temple of Kom Ombo as part of our Dahabiya Nile Cruises. The trip continues with stops at Gebel el Silsila and Basaw Village, followed by Edfu and the Temple of Horus. The experience also includes the El Kab Tombs, a stop at El Hagaz Island, and ends at the Temple of Khnum in Esna before your transfer to Luxor.
Here is the price list:
- 900 USD per person in a double cabin.
- 1,440 USD for a single cabin.
- 1,620 USD per person in suite based on 2 guests.
See the Dahabiya page for the current seasonal rate by Dahabiya. Prices differ in summer, winter, Christmas, New Year, and Easter.
This 4 nights dahabiya from Luxor to Aswan itinerary begins with pickup from Luxor and a short transfer to Esna to visit the Temple of Khnum, as part of our Dahabiya Nile Cruises. The cruise then continues to El Hagaz Island and the El Kab Tombs, before sailing onward to Edfu to see the Temple of Horus. You will also visit the village of Basaw, the sandstone quarries of Gebel el Silsila, and the Temple of Kom Ombo. The trip includes a stop in Daraw Village and a peaceful break at Herbiab Island, before ending in Aswan with the Philae Sound and Light Show and visits to the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and finally Philae Temple.
Here is the price list:
- 1,200 USD per person in a double cabin.
- 1,920 USD for a single cabin.
- 2,160 USD per person in suite based on 2 guests.
See the Dahabiya page for the current seasonal rate by Dahabiya. Prices differ in summer, winter, Christmas, New Year, and Easter.
This 7 nights dahabiya from Aswan to Luxor itinerary begins in Aswan with Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Aswan High Dam, then sails to Kom Ombo, Daraw Village, and Herbiab Island. Continue to Gebel el Silsila and Basaw Village, visit Edfu and the Temple of Horus, the El Kab Tombs, and El Hagaz Island, and conclude at Esna’s Temple of Khnum before transferring to Luxor. Optional Luxor touring can be arranged on arrival.
Here is the price list:
- 2,160 USD per person in a double cabin.
- 3,456 USD for a single cabin.
- 3,888 USD per person in suite based on 2 guests.
See the Dahabiya page for the current seasonal rate by Dahabiya. Prices differ in summer, winter, Christmas, New Year, and Easter.
This 7 nights dahabiya from Luxor to Aswan itinerary starts with pickup in Luxor and a transfer to Esna to visit the Temple of Khnum, then sails to El Hagaz Island and the El Kab Tombs. Continue to Edfu and the Temple of Horus, Basaw Village, and Gebel el Silsila, then on to Kom Ombo and Daraw Village with a calm stop at Herbiab Island. Arrive in Aswan for guided visits to the Aswan.
Here is the price list:
- 2,160 USD per person in a double cabin.
- 3,456 USD for a single cabin.
- 3,888 USD per person in suite based on 2 guests.
See the Dahabiya page for the current seasonal rate by Dahabiya. Prices differ in summer, winter, Christmas, New Year, and Easter.
This 7 Nights dahabiya program runs at an easy pace with extended time at key sites and relaxed island moorings. The route covers Luxor East and West Bank sites, Esna and El Kab, Edfu Temple, Gebel El Silsila, Kom Ombo Temple, Aswan’s Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Aswan High Dam, with unscheduled stops for short village walks and swim breaks when the river and weather allow. Optional ballooning over Luxor and a day trip to Abu Simbel can be added.
Here is the price list:
- 2,160 USD per person in a double cabin.
- 3,456 USD for a single cabin.
- 3,888 USD per person in suite based on 2 guests.
See the Dahabiya page for the current seasonal rate by Dahabiya. Prices differ in summer, winter, Christmas, New Year, and Easter.
Choose from our curated dahabiyas, typically 6 to 12 cabins, all with full board, guided sightseeing, and private transfers. Pick by sailing dates, cabin category, deck preference, and budget. Every dahabiya offers small-group cruising, quiet moorings away from large ship docks, flexible daily timings, and opportunities for authentic local stops along the river.
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