Itinerary

THESE ITINERARIES CAN BE FURTHER CUSTOMIZED FOR CHARTER BOOKINGS.

FOR SCHEDULED TRIPS THAT CAN BE BOOKED BY THE ROOM FOLLOW THE CORRESPONDING ITINERARY

 
  • DAY 1: We recommend arrival at Aswan international airport by 8AM at the latest. 8:30 AM tour starts

    with the High Dam and the Philae temple visit. Board Kemet for lunch and sail at 1:00 PM, stop and visit

    Kom Ombo temple in the evening. Overnight on Besheer Island.

    DAY 2: Visit El Silsila Quarry & Temple in the morning, followed by a walk among the lush mango and

    banana gardens of the Island of Bassau. Enjoy a smooth sailing experience among breathtaking scenery

    for the rest of the day. Overnight between Edfu and Esna.

    DAY 3: Visit Esna town and the gorgeous Temple of Khnum in the morning, cross the levy and continue

    sailing to Mellons Island where we will stay overnight.

    DAY 4:  Arrive in Luxor early in the morning, breakfast and check out to visit either East Bank monuments

    (Luxor and Karnak Temple) or West Bank Monuments (Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi

    of Memnon) and proceed to Luxor international Airport for flight to Cairo or international destination.

    (We recommend departure flights after 3pm)

    A Picnic/BBQ and a Live music event will be optimized within the trip days either together or on

    separate timings based on availability of musicians.

  • DAY 1: Pickup Location in Luxor will be provided for a transfer to Kemet in Esna. Arrive in Esna, visit the

    temple of Khnum, walk around the old town and board Kemet for lunch. Overnight north of Edfu.

    Day 2: Sail south, visit the impressive Temple of Horus in Edfu and more next to Bassau island for a

    festive night with local musicians.

    DAY 3: Visit the Island village of Bassau, El Silsila Quarry & Komombo Temple on three stops before

    spending the night at Herbiab Island for a BBQ and picnic on the shore.

    DAY 4: Breakfast & checkout. Visit Philae temple and the High Dam. Drop off at Aswan International

    Airport. We recommend booking flights departing after 1:30PM.

    A Picnic/BBQ and a Live music event will be optimized within the trip days either together or on

    separate timings based on availability of musicians and navigation times.

  • DAY 1: We recommend arrival at Aswan international by 8:00 AM at the latest. At 8:30 AM the tour

    starts with the High Dam, followed by a visit to the gorgeous Philae Temple. Board Kemet for lunch and

    sail at 1:00 PM, arrive at Herbiab Island for a BBQ picnic dinner.

    DAY 2: Visit Kom Ombo Temple in the morning, sail North, visit El Silsila Quarry & Temple followed by

    the Island Village of Bassau after lunch, then sail North to Ramady Island for a festive night with local

    musicians.

    DAY 3: Visit Edfu Temple after breakfast, then sail towards Esna and overnight at Adayma.

    DAY 4: Sail to Esna. Check out in Esna to visit temple of Khnum followed by a city walk. Transfer to Luxor.

    A Picnic/BBQ and a Live music event will be optimized within the trip days either together or on

    separate timings based on availability of musicians and navigation times.

  • DAY 1: Arrive in Luxor, drive from airport to Esna and check in. Explore Esna with a guided walking tour,

    including a visit to the Temple of Khnum. Enjoy lunch at Okra Restaurant before returning to the boat

    and beginning the journey. Sail South and spend the night close to Edfu.

    DAY 2: After breakfast, visit the Kab tombs and take in the rich history of the site. Following lunch,

    explore the magnificent Temple of Edfu. In the evening, enjoy a festive celebration with local musicians

    on Ramady Island before spending the night there.

    DAY 3: Start the morning with a walk through Bassau Village Island after breakfast. Later, visit the

    ancient Gabal El Silsila Quarry and Temple before lunch. Continue the journey and spend the night at

    Basheer Island.

    DAY 4: After breakfast, visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, followed by an optional visit to the bustling camel

    market in Daraw on Saturdays and Tuesdays. Arrive at Herbiab Island in the afternoon for a refreshing

    swim and a BBQ picnic dinner. Spend the night at Herbiab Island.

    Day 5: Arrive in Aswan after breakfast,

    check out and visit Philae Temple and the High Dam.

    A Picnic/BBQ and a Live music event will be optimized within the trip days either together or on

    separate timings based on availability of musicians and navigation times.

  • DAY 1: Arrive at Luxor Airport in the morning (we recommend arrival flights no later than 8:30 AM). Start

    with a visit to the legendary Karnak Temple. Check in at Kemet before lunch. Evening visit around sunset

    to the beautiful Luxor Temple. Overnight in Luxor

    DAY 2: Cross to the West Bank to see the colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Kings and the Hatshepsut

    Temple. Return to Kemet and start sailing. Overnight before the Esna Levy.

    DAY 3: Sail south through the Esna levy, visit Esna town & Temple of Khnum. Continue sailing south to

    Ramady for a festive evening with local musicians and overnight.

    DAY 4: Visit Island Village of Bassau in the morning, followed by El Silsila Quarry & Temple. Arrive at Kom

    Ombo Temple after lunch, then sail to Herbiab island for a BBQ picnic & overnight.

    Day 5: Arrive in Aswan early morning, breakfast & disembark. Visit The High Dam & The Philae Temple

    and proceed to Aswan Airport for a return flight to Cairo or international destination. (We recommend

    flights departing at 2pm or later).

    A Picnic/BBQ and a Live music event will be optimized within the trip days either together or on

    separate timings based on availability of musicians and navigation times.

  • DAY 1: We recommend arrival at Aswan international airport by 8:00 AM at the latest. At 8:30 AM the

    tour starts with the High Dam, followed by a visit to the gorgeous Philae Temple. Board Kemet for lunch

    and sail at 1:00 PM, stop and visit Kom Ombo temple in the evening. Overnight on Besheer Island.

    Day 2: Visit El Silsila Quarry & Temple in the early morning, followed by a walk among the mango and

    banana trees on the Island of Bassau. Enjoy a smooth sailing experience among breathtaking scenery for

    the rest of the day. Overnight between Edfu and Esna.

    Day 3: Visit Esna town and temple in the morning, pass the levy and continue to Mellons Island for a

    BBQ picnic dinner on the shore.

    Day 4: Visit West Banks’ Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Menmon. Return to

    Kemet to have lunch. Visit the beautiful Temple of Luxor around sunset.

    Day 5: Breakfast and disembark and visit Karnak Temple, then head to Luxor Airport/your hotel.

    A Picnic/BBQ and a Live music event will be optimized within the trip days either together or on

    separate timings based on availability of musicians and navigation times.

  • DAY 1: Arrive at Luxor Airport in the morning (we recommend arrival flights no later than 8:30 AM). Start

    with a visit to the legendary Karnak Temple. Check in at Kemet before lunch. Evening visit around sunset

    to the beautiful Luxor Temple. Overnight in Luxor

    DAY 2: Cross to the West Bank to see the colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Kings and the Hatshepsut

    Temple. Return to Kemet and start sailing. Overnight before the Esna Levy.

    DAY 3: Sail south through the Esna levy, visit Esna town & the gorgeous Temple of Khnum. Enjoy local

    Esna cuisine at Okra Restaurant before returning to the boat and beginning the journey. Sail South and

    spend the night close to Edfu.

    DAY 4: After breakfast, visit the Kab tombs and take in the rich history of the site. Following lunch,

    explore the magnificent Temple of Edfu. In the evening, enjoy a festive celebration with local musicians

    on Ramady Island before spending the night there.

    DAY 5: Visit the Island village of Bassau, El Silsila Quarry & Komombo Temple on three stops before

    spending the night at Herbiab Island for a BBQ and picnic on the shore.

    Day 6: Arrive in Aswan early morning, breakfast & disembark. Visit the Philae Temple & the Great Dam

    and transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight to Cairo (we recommend booking departing flights after

    2:00PM).

    A Picnic/BBQ and a Live music event will be optimized within the trip days either together or on

    separate timings based on availability of musicians and navigation time.

  • DAY 1: We recommend arrival at Aswan international by 8:00 AM at the latest. At 8:30 AM the tour

    starts with the High Dam, followed by a visit to the gorgeous Philae Temple. Board Kemet for lunch and

    sail at 1:00 PM, arrive at Herbiab Island for a BBQ picnic dinner.

    DAY 2: Visit Kom Ombo Temple 9:00 AM, sail North, visit El Silsila Quarry & Temple followed by the

    Island Village of Bassau after lunch, then sail North to Ramady Island for a festive night with local

    musicians.

    DAY 3: Visit Edfu Temple after breakfast, then sail towards El Kab tombs. Enjoy a walk along the Nile

    through small villages and beautiful countryside before arriving at the Kab tombs. Overnight next to

    Esna.

    Day 4: Visit Esna town & the gorgeous Temple of Khnum. Enjoy local Esna cuisine at Okra Restaurant

    before returning to the boat to cross the levy and sail North.

    Day 5: Visit West Banks’ Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Menmon. Return to

    Kemet to have lunch. Visit the beautiful Temple of Luxor around sunset.

    Day 6: Breakfast and disembark and visit Karnak Temple, then head to Luxor Airport/your hotel.

    A Picnic/BBQ and a Live music event will be optimized within the trip days either together or on

    separate timings based on availability of musicians and navigation times.

  • DAY 1: Arrive at Luxor Airport in the morning, (we recommend between 7:30 & 8:30 AM). Visit Karnak

    Temple then the Luxor Museum and go to the boat for check in and lunch. Sunset visit of Luxor Temple.

    Dinner on the boat. 

    DAY 2: Early morning visit of the West Bank (Memnon Colossi, Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple).

    Return to the boat for lunch and start sailing. Overnight close to Esna.

    DAY 3: Sail south through the Esna levy. Visit Edfu Temple & continue sailing to Ramady and overnight. 

    DAY 4: Visit El Silsila Quarry & Temple in the morning, then Kom Ombo Temple before lunch, followed by

    a stop at Herbiab Island in the evening for a BBQ and picnic dinner on the shore. Overnight by the

    island. 

    Day 5: Arrive in Aswan while having breakfast, visit Philae Temple, lunch at a Nubian restaurant followed

    by sunset coffee at the Old Cataract Hotel. Return to the boat for dinner.

    Fly to Abu Simbel & visit the temple (flights not included), OR visit the Unfinished Obelisk, nature tour

    around Elephantine Island & visit the Nubian Village.

    Lunch on Board. Evening visit to the Aswan Market. 

    DAY 6: Start sailing early morning. Stop for swimming at a sandy beach. Sail North until Bassau Island,

    walk among the lush mango and banana gardens and local community visit after lunch. Overnight South

    of Esna.  

    DAY 7: Visit the city of Esna & the gorgeous Temple of Khnum in the morning. After that we sail through

    the Esna Levy and arrive at Mellons Island before sunset. Picnic Dinner & Entertainment. 

    Day 8: Early Hot Air Balloon optional, breakfast & disembark to head to Luxor International Airport for

    flight to Cairo or international destination. (We recommend departure flights after 3pm).

    Note: For all 7-night cruises 

    7-Night cruises will have 2 live music sessions with local musicians & 1 BBQ/Picnic. Your Host/Hostess

    will optimize these experiences based on your itinerary and availability of musicians. For group charter

    bookings we work with your group and further curate your journey allowing it to be exclusively you.

    Visit Karnak Temple then the Luxor Museum and go to the boat for check in and lunch. Sunset visit of

    Luxor Temple. Dinner on the boat.

  • DAY 1: Arrive at Luxor Airport in the morning, (we recommend between 7:30 & 8:30 AM).) Visit Karnak

    Temple then the Luxor Museum and go to the boat for check in and lunch. Sunset visit of Luxor Temple.

    Dinner on the boat.

    DAY 2: Visit of the West Bank (Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple), lunch at

    Marsam Guesthouse, return to the boat and dinner. Check out the Winter Palace Hotel or Al Moudira

    (optional). Local musicians on the boat after dinner.

    DAY 3: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon ride over Luxor, followed by the visit of the Tombs of the Nobles, Deir Al

    Madina and Medinet Habu. Return to the boat for lunch and start sailing. OR visit Al Moudira for lunch

    and meet the boat (45 min drive). Overnight North of Esna. 

    DAY 4: Visit Esna’s gorgeous Khnum Temple & the historic Caravan Serai & walk around the old town,

    enjoy the local cuisine of Esna at Okra Restaurant. Overnight before Edfu.

    DAY 5: Visit Edfu Temple after breakfast, sail to Bassau Island for a walkabout among the Mango and

    Banana trees before lunch. Visit El Selsela Temple and Quarry after lunch. Overnight at Bashir Island for

    a festive night with local musicians. 

    DAY 6: Visit Kom-Ombo Temple and the town of Daraw (see the camel market if its on that day), picnic

    BBQ at Herbiab Island and spend the night there.  

    DAY 7: Early morning in Aswan, fly to Abu Simbel, visit the Temple & fly back. (flights not included)

    OR

    Visit the Unfinished Obelisk, take a nature tour of Elephantine Island & visit the Nubian Village.

    Lunch on board Kemet & evening Walkabout in the Aswan Market. Day visits and return to Dahabeya. 

    DAY 8: Breakfast and checkout. Visit the Philae Temple & the Great Dam and head to Aswan Airport for

    outbound flight (we recommend flights starting from 3PM).

    Note: For all 7-night cruises 

    7-Night cruises will have 2 live music sessions with local musicians & 1 BBQ/Picnic. Your Host/Hostess

    will optimize these experiences based on your itinerary and availability of musicians. For group charter

    bookings we work with your group and further curate your journey allowing it to be exclusively you.

  • DAY 1: We recommend arrival at Aswan international by 8:00 AM at the latest. Visit the Great Dam and the beautiful Philae Temple then head to the boat for check in and lunch. Sunset coffee at the Old Cataract Hotel followed by an evening visit to the Market. Dinner on the boat.

    DAY 2: Breakfast and visit Kom Ombo Temple, sail North to Bassau Island, walk and local community visit after lunch. Continue sailing and overnight South of Esna.  

    DAY 3: Visit the city of Esna & gorgeous Temple of Khnum in the morning. At 11:30 AM we sail through the Esna Levy and arrive at Luxor before sunset. Sunset visit to Luxor Temple. 

    DAY 4: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon ride over Luxor (optional), visit of the West Bank (Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple), lunch at Marsam Guesthouse, return to the boat for dinner.

    DAY 5: Early visit of Karnak Temple & Museum of Luxor, return to the boat and start sailing. Cross the Esna levy before sunset, continue sailing until the North of Edfu.

    DAY 6: Visit Edfu Temple after breakfast, sail South until El Silsila Temple & Quarry, visit after lunch. Overnight with live music at Bashir Island.

    DAY 7: Visit Daraw Camel market (if it's on that day), sail to Herbiab Island to swim and Picnic BBQ. Overnight there.

    DAY 8

    Early morning in Aswan, fly to Abu Simbel, visit the Temple & fly back. (flights not included)

    OR

    Visit the Unfinished Obelisk, take a nature tour of Elephantine Island & visit the Nubian Village. Head to Aswan Airport for outbound flight (we recommend flights starting from 3PM).

    Note: For all 7-Night cruises 

    7-Night cruises will have 2 live music sessions with local musicians & 1 BBQ/Picnic. Your Host/Hostess will optimize these experiences based on your itinerary and availability of musicians. For group charter bookings we work with your group and further curate your journey allowing it to be exclusively you.

     

  • DAY 1: We recommend arrival at Aswan international by 8:00 AM at the latest. Visit the Great Dam and the beautiful Philae Temple then head to the boat for check in and lunch. Sunset coffee at the Old Cataract Hotel followed by an evening visit to the Market. Dinner on the boat.

    DAY 2:  Early morning flight to Abu Simbel, visit the Temple & fly back. (flights not included)

    OR

    Visit the Unfinished Obelisk, take a nature tour of Elephantine Island & visit the Nubian Village. Lunch on the boat and start sailing. Arrive at Herbiab Island for a swim and Picnic BBQ.

    DAY 3: Breakfast and visit Kom Ombo Temple, sail North until El Selsela Temple & Quarry, visit before lunch. Bassau Island, walk and local community visit after lunch. Continue sailing and overnight at Ramady for a festive evening.

    DAY 4: Breakfast and visit Edfu Temple. Sail North to El Kab tombs. Enjoy a walk along the Nile through small villages and beautiful countryside before arriving at El Kab tombs. Overnight next to Esna.

    DAY 5: Visit the city of Esna & the gorgeous Temple of Khnum in the morning before sailing through the Esna Levy to arrive to Luxor before sunset. Evening visit of the legendary Luxor Temple. Dinner on the boat. 

    DAY 6: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon ride over Luxor (optional), visit of the West Bank (Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple), lunch at Marsam Guesthouse, return to the boat for dinner.

    DAY 7: Early visit of Karnak Temple & Museum of Luxor, return to the boat for lunch. Afternoon Felucca ride on the Nile.

    DAY 8:  Relaxed breakfast and checkout, disembark for visit to Al Moudira Hotel before heading to Luxor International Airport for flight to Cairo or international destination. (We recommend departure flights after 3pm).

     

    Note: For all 7-Night cruises 

    7-Night cruises will have 2 live music sessions with local musicians & 1 BBQ/Picnic. Your Host/Hostess will optimize these experiences based on your itinerary and availability of musicians. For group charter bookings we work with your group and further curate your journey allowing it to be exclusively you.