4 daysAswan
4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon
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3 or 2 or 1 Nights Mighty Nile Felucca Adventure
Length
4 days
Itinerary
4 days planned
Group
Max 12
Guides
German, English
Overview
Enjoy the Mighty Nile while riding a traditional Felucca sailboat that has been used by ancient Egyptians until now.
The boat is equipped with bathroom and Sundeck that makes it comfortable for traveling between Aswan to Edfu.
Dance like a Nubian while sitting around bonfire.
Sleep under the stars and swim in the Nile.
Chat with locals to know more about the Nubian culture and traditions.
Visit Daraw village that famous for vegetables market and the centre for selling camels that brought from Sudan. The Camel market takes place every Saturdays, Sundays and Tuesdays.
Visit the ancient sightseeing along the Nile such as Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples, Moreover, The unique sandstone quarry Gebel El-silsila.
Day by day itinerary
1Board at 10 am to enjoy the view of Nile banks while sailing on the Felucca untill Sunset towards Daraw town⌄
We will meet you at KFC Aswan at 10 am to board the Felucca sailboat and sail until Sunset. Relax on board while enjoying the view of the Nile, landscape and green plantation along the Nile banks. Enjoy fresh and delicious meals are cooked by the Crew. Lunch and dinner.
Meals: Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Sleep on the Felucca sailboat under the stars
2Visit Daraw village (Camel market Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays), then visit Kom Ombo Temple and sail untill Sunset⌄
In the morning you will sail to reach Daraw village, then you will ride a local transport to visit the vegetable market. On Saturdays, Sundays and Tuesdays there is a unique experience to visit the Camel market. Hop on Felucca for sailing for couple of hours to reach Kom Ombo Temple. The Temple is dedicated to the ancient Gods (Sobek the Crocodile and Horus the Falcon). Hop on the boat and continue sailing until Sunset.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Sleep on Felucca sailboat under the stars
3Gabel el Silsila sandstone quarry that was wildly used to cut thousands of stones used to build the magnificent Temples.⌄
In the morning set on sailing until you reach Gebel El-silsila in the afternoon. The sandstone quarry that had been used to build the giant temples in ancient Egypt. Hop on the Felucca and sail until Sunset.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Sleep on the Felucca under the stars
4Breakfast and disembark Felucca, then visit Edfu Temple on the way to Luxor. Drop off at your designated hotel in Luxor.⌄
This morning you will enjoy your breakfast and disembark the Felucca sailboat, then hop on your private transportation to visit Edfu Temple. The best preserved Temple in Egypt. Hop on the private transport to be transferred to your hotel in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast
What's included
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Tea, coffee, bathroom, Sundeck, sleeping bags, cozy blankets, mosquito net around the boat
- ✓Dinner
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Local transportation to visit Daraw, private transportation to Luxor via Edfu Temple
Not included
- ✕Gratuities
- ✕Drinks (the Crew sell drinks for reasonable prices)
- ✕Egyptologists (we can provide them upon request)
- ✕Entry tickets for sightseeing
Good to know
Starts: You can walk along Aswan kornish or catch a taxi to KFC Aswan.
Ends: Disembark the boat, then be transferred to Luxor via Edfu Temple.
Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The main goal about this experience is sailing for 5 or 6 hours daily to enjoy the view of the Nile, the villages, culture and ancient Egyptian history through out stopping at villages to chat with locals and visit Kom Ombo Temple for 1 hour, Gebel El-Silsila for 1 hour and Edfu Temple for 1 hour. It is a real life experience
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