After breakfast, your Egyptologist guide will take you to explore the west bank of Luxor. In this morning you will visit the Valley of the kings, and the famous temple of Queen Hatshepsut, then you will end your morning visit by the visit of the two statues of Memnon. Then you will have lunch in one of the lovely local restaurants in Luxor, afterwards, you will go to visit the East bank of Luxor where you explore the massive karnak temples. After this day you will go back to the hotel for Overnight. Overnight in the Hotel
Day 3 : Luxor - Dahabiya Nile sailing tour starting in Esna
Day 4 : Sailing to Edfu - Horus Temple
After breakfast sail towards the town of Daraw. Enjoy a special tour around its genuine camel market Stroll through the town's dusty streets that lead to the colourful and lively souks. The ship will dock at El Koubania so that you can get to meet the Nubians and find out more about their way of life.
After breakfast the Dahabiya will set sail along the Nile again. It's white sail will snap in the wind until it's found the right angle and the canvas catches wind. After a while the ship will moor at the excavation site 'Gebel El Silsila' and the temple of Pharaoh Horemheb. You can also visit an ancient stone quarry where colossal stones were cut out for the temple of Karnak. After lunch on board the ship you'll sail on to one of the highlights of this Nile sailing tour, the majestic temples of Haroeris and Sobek at Kom Ombo.
Day 6 : Daraw - Sailing to El Koubania
After breakfast it's time to hoist the sails and sail towards the town of Daraw. Stroll through the town's dusty streets that lead to the colorful and lively souks. The ship will dock at El Koubania so that you can get to meet the Nubians and find out more about their way of life.
There's only a short distance left to sail until the ship reaches Aswan. Once you step back onto the shore you'll say goodbye to the ship captain, the cook and the rest of the crew. Transfer to the hotel in Aswan. In the afternoon, pleasant walk by felucca around the Elephantine Island. In the evening, light and sound show at Philae Temple (optional). Night in the hotel in Aswan.
