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Sail five days down the Nile aboard a traditional Dahabiya from Luxor to Aswan, stopping at Edfu, Gebel el-Silsila, Kom Ombo and Philae. Expect slow travel, shore excursions to Greco-Roman and Pharaonic sites, and comfortable full-board lodging on deck.
Sail five days down the Nile aboard a traditional Dahabiya from Luxor to Aswan, stopping at Edfu, Gebel el-Silsila, Kom Ombo and Philae. Expect slow travel, shore excursions to Greco-Roman and Pharaonic sites, and comfortable full-board lodging on deck.
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Operated by Sunrise Tours · Luxor, Luxor Governorate
A low sun catches the wooden rail as the Dahabiya slips away from Luxor — the slow, deliberate motion of an undersized schooner giving travelers time to read the river like a map. The Nile dares you to slow down: feluccas drift past, mud banks recede, and temple pylons slide into view with almost theatrical timing.
easy.
5 days.
Light fitness required — able to board small boats and walk short uneven temple steps.
Yes — this itinerary includes full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and soft drinks during the four nights on board.
The trip is rated easy — shore visits involve short walks, climbing small gangways and navigating uneven temple steps.
Travelers to Egypt require a valid passport and, for most nationalities, a visa; check embassy guidance and carry passport details as requested at booking.
The operator notes wheelchair-accessible transportation, but boat landings and temple approaches can be uneven; contact the operator to confirm accommodations for specific mobility needs.
Dahabiyas are traditional wooden sailboats used by Victorian-era travelers and local traders; this stretch of the Nile served as a transport corridor and quarry source for pharaonic monuments.
Many sites (like Philae) were moved or conserved during dam projects; travelers should avoid touching fragile stone and support operators who follow low-wake anchoring and waste-management practices.
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