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Sail the Nile aboard a private dahabeya on a five-day Luxor-to-Aswan route that pairs iconic temples with leisurely river travel. This all-inclusive program combines flights from Cairo, an art-historian guide, and nights on board for a curated Upper Egypt experience.
Sail the Nile aboard a private dahabeya on a five-day Luxor-to-Aswan route that pairs iconic temples with leisurely river travel. This all-inclusive program combines flights from Cairo, an art-historian guide, and nights on board for a curated Upper Egypt experience.
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Operated by Egypt Best Day Tours · Luxor, Luxor Governorate
Morning light slides across the Nile as a traditional dahabeya eases away from Luxor’s quay—sails slack, deckboards warm underfoot, and the river seems to push travelers gently toward history. On this private five-day voyage from Luxor to Aswan, the current becomes a guide, carrying passengers past village feluccas, palm-fringed banks, and temples that lean toward the water as if to listen.
moderate.
5 days.
Basic to moderate fitness—able to walk on uneven ground and climb stairs at archaeological sites
Most nationalities require a visa for Egypt—check your government’s travel site; many visitors can obtain an e-visa in advance or a visa on arrival depending on nationality.
Expect several hours of walking at temples and the Valley of the Kings with stairs and uneven ground; the dahabeya offers restful transit between shore excursions.
This package typically includes the listed internal flights, transfers, and admissions for itinerary sites—confirm specifics at booking and carry cash for optional extras.
Tipping is customary for guides, drivers, and boat crew—budget modestly per person per day and tip discreetly in local currency.
Upper Egypt’s river corridor was the cradle of ancient Egyptian statecraft; pharaonic temples lined the Nile to anchor ritual and trade between the deserts.
Tourism impacts fragile sites and river ecology—follow site rules, avoid touching reliefs, minimize plastic, and support certified local guides and conservation fees when available.
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