Have a nice sailing trip with Dahabiya Nile Cruises and enjoy visiting aswan to see the beautiful city and the main attraction place the Philae Temple which is dedicated to goddess of motherhood isis, you will gain the experience of riding Felucca in the Nile and scout around Elephantine island the largest island in aswan it was built on the island to establish Egypt’s southern frontier, so it was the first defense line in Upper Egypt. Elephantine Island became an important customs point and trading center, The Island contains Ancient Egyptians artifacts due to its location at the first Cataract of the Nile, which provided a natural boundary between Egypt and Nubia.
And visit the amazing historical Temple of abu simbel which contains two temples one the temple of queen Nefertari and the other temple of Ramses II. Then see the High Dam of Aswan, The Aswan dam was constructed to regulate the flow of the river, which serves the whole of Egypt Flooding of the Nile occurs annually, with almost half of the water being drained into the sea wastefully. The dam controls floods by regulating the flow of river and supplies water for irrigation throughout the year. This dam is 30.M wide and 50.M high.
Or Discover the Ancient Egyptian history by visiting Kalabsha temple and Nubian Museum. Kalabsha Temple it located close to Lake Nasser, near the western end of Aswan High Dam. The temple dates back to the roman times, especially to the time of the roman emperor Augustus, later other emperor has contributed to the construction, such as kaligula and Trjan. It was moved to this spot from its originally location 30 miles to the south after the construction of the dam.
Construction of the temple was begun at the end of the Ptolomaic Dynasty and actually completed under the rule of the Roman Emperor Augustus. The result is an interesting combination of imagery that includes Egyptian and Roman themes with images of Roman emperors and pharaohs worshipping with the Egyptian gods. The temple was dedicated to the Nubian god Mandulis.
Itinerary:
06 Days / 05 Nights
Friday Esna / Aswan
Friday:
At the time your flight touching Luxor Land, one delegate from Flying Carpet Tours will be holding a sign with your name, He will escort you to scout Luxor sites, unleash your soul between Valley of the Kings, Next visit Hatshepsut Temple, known now with the name of El-Deir El-Bahary, proceed to visit Colossi of Memnon, Watch the glory of the two huge statues, next tour to Karnak Temple with its huge Pillars hall, finally Flying Carpet Tours delegate will escort you to to Esna by air-conditioned van, arrive Esna, embarkation to Donia Dahabiya Nile Cruise, welcome by the Dahabiya Crew, overnight in Esna, Lunch included on board, Dinner and overnight on board Donia Dahabiya Nile Cruise.
Saturday:
Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, sail to Edfu, once you arrive Edfu visit the ravishing Temple of Horus in Edfu by horse carriage, then walk to the comprehensive bazaar to buy souvenirs for your friends and family, back to your Dahabiya Nile Cruise, Lunch is waiting for you on board, then sail to "El Fouza" Private Island, disembarkation from your Dahabiya, dinner will be served on the brink of the Nile, overnight on board Donia Dahabiya Nile Cruise.
Sunday:
Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, then sail to Gebel el Silsila, visit Gebel el Silsila Temple, Finally back to your Dahabiya, Lunch included on board, Dinner will be served on the brink of the Nile, or on the sundeck of your Dahabiya, it depends of the Weather, enjoy hearing to Egyptian Music to match the mood, overnight on board Donia Dahabiya Nile Cruise.
Monday:
Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, sail to Kom Ombo, arrive Kom Ombo, scout the glorious of Kom Ombo Temple, finaly back to your Dahabiya, Lunch is waiting for you on board, then sail to small island, stay beside the Island, Dinner and overnight on board Donia Dahabiya Nile Cruise.
Tuesday:
Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, then sail to Aswan, visit the fabulous High Dam, Feast your eyes by watching the glory of Philae Temple, unfinished Obelisk, and Aswan Market, finally back to your Dahabiya, Lunch is waiting for you on board, enjoy fabulous Evening in Aswan, have some fun of the Egyptian nights, including Egyptian music, and Galabiya Party, Dinner and overnight on board Donia Dahabiya Nile Cruise.
Wednesday:
Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, then Flying Carpet Tours delegate will escort you to Aswan Airport or Aswan Train station for final departure.
Including:
Meet and assist upon your arrival and departure
Accommodation on board Donia Dahabiya Nile Cruise including breakfast, lunch, dinner
All Sightseeing tours mentioned at the above itinerary
English speaking guide on board Donia Dahabiya Nile Cruise
Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
All Transfers by air-conditioned Van
All Service Charges and taxes
Excluding:
Visa to Egypt
Optional tours
Tipping
Notes:
Prices are quoted per person per trip in U.S. American Dollars.
Prices are not valid during christmas, New Year or Easter Period
