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 by 8AM at the latest. 8:30 AM tour starts with a Philae temple visit and the High dam. Board Kemet for lunch and sail at 12:00 PM, Stop and visit Kom-Ombo at 4Pm. Overnight on Besheer Island.

    DAY 2: Stop at approximately 10:30 AM at El Silsila Quarry & Temple for a visit followed by the Island Village of Bassau at 12pm then sail south pass Edfu around 3:30 PM (don't stop) sail North and overnight in Adayma (directly south of Esna)

    DAY 3: Sail to Esna visit temple Khnum (8:00 AM) and cross the levy by 10:30 AM/11:00 AM. From then till about 4:00 PM we will be 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 that will depart no later than 10:30 AM. Board Kemet for lunch. Visit temple Khnum & take a city walk. Overnight Adayma.

    Day 2: Sail south, Visit Edfu Temple. Overnight on an Island.

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

    DAY 4: Breakfast & checkout. Visit Philae temple visit and the High dam. Drop off at Aswan International Airport. We recommend booking flights departing after1:30PM.


    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.

  • DAY 1: We recommend arrival at Aswan international by 8AM at the latest. 8:30 AM tour starts with a Philae temple visit and the High dam. Board Kemet for lunch and sail at 12:00 PM, Sail North to Herbiab Island.

    DAY 2: Visit Komombo Temple 9:00 AM sail North, visit El Silsila Quarry & Temple for a followed by the Island Village of Bassau at 2:00 pm then sail south overnight on Fawazah Island.

    DAY 3: Visit Edfu Temple at 9:00 AM, Sail towards ESNA Overnight at Adayma.

    DAY 4: Sail to Esna. Check out in Esna, visit temple Khnum & take a city walk (9:00 AM). Checkout & head 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.

  • 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 through the Nile and spend the night at El Hegz Village.


    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 Fares Village.


    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

  • DAY 1: Arrive Luxor Airport in the Morning (We recommend arrival flights no later than 7:30 / 8:30 AM) Start with a visit to Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon. Overnight in Luxor

    DAY 2: Visit Karnak and Luxor temples and sail south by 2pm. Overnight before Esna Levy.

    DAY 3: Sail south through the Esna levy, Visit Esna town & Temple of Khnum. Continue sailing south to Ramady for a live Music evening and overnight.

    DAY 4: Visit Island Village of Bassau at 9 am followed by El Silsila Quarry & Temple at 10:30, & Kom Ombo Temple visit by 3pm and head to Herbiab island & overnight.

    Day 5: Arrive 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.

  • DAY 1: Arrive in Aswan Airport or arrive the night before.
    Start at 9:30 Visit Philae Temple & The High Dam then Board Kemet for refreshments & Lunch and sail south at 1PM. Evening visit to Kom Ombo and overnight on an Island.

    Day 2: Breakfast followed by visit to El Selsela & a walkabout in Bassaou – a village Island. Overnight in Al Fawaza.

    Day 3: Sail South past Edfu on to Esna Visit the Temple & pass the Esna levy and overnight on Mellons Island.

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

    Day 5: Breakfast and disembark and visit Luxor and Karnak Temples and head to Luxor Airport.

    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: Arrive Luxor by 8:30 AM (we recommend arriving no later than 8:30 AM) Visit Karnak and Luxor temples& board Kemet by 2 PM. Overnight in Luxor. 

    DAY 2: Visit Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon. Overnight before Esna Levy 

    DAY 3: Sail south through the Esna levy, Visit Esna town & Temple of Khnum. Continue sailing south overnight in Fawazah. 

    DAY 4 : Visit Island Village of Bassau followed by El Silsila Quarry & Temple Sail & overnight in Bisheer. 

    DAY 5: Sail to Kom ombo and visit the temple, Sail to the Island of Herbiab Island.

    Day 6 Arrive Aswan early morning, breakfast & disembark. Visit the Philae Temple & the Great Dam and transfer to Aswan Airport for flight to Cairo (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.

  • DAY 1: Arrive in Aswan Airport, visit Philae Temple & the High Dam then board Kemet for refreshments & Lunch and sail south at 1 PM. Overnight on Herbiab Island. 

    Day 2: Breakfast followed by visit to Kom Ombo and overnight on an Besheer. 

    Day 3: Visit to El Selsela Quarry and temple & a walkabout on Bassau Island. Overnight in Fawazah. 

    Day 4: Visit the Temple of Esna and walk in the Old Ttown then board the boat and cross the Esna levy and overnight on Mellons Island. 

    Day 5: Arrive in Luxor early morning, visit West Banks’ Valley of the Kings and Queens, HatshepsutTemple, Colossi of Memnon. Overnight in Luxor. 

    Day 6: Check out. Visit Karnak & Luxor Temples and head to Airport or your next stop. 

    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: 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 (Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple). Return to the boat for lunch and start sailing. Overnight at the Esna levy.

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

    DAY 4: Visit El Silsila Quarry & Temple at 10:00 AM & then Kom-Ombo Temple visit at 2:00 PM followed by a stop at Herbiab island at 6:00 PM for a BBQ. Overnight on 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 and local community visit after lunch. Overnight South of Esna.  

    DAY 7: Visit City of Esna & Temple of Khnum at 9 AM. At 11:30 AM we sail through the Esna Levy and arrive at Mellons Island by 4:00 PM. Picnic Dinner & Entertainment. 

    Day 8: Early Hot Air Balloon optional, breakfast & 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.

  • DAY 1: Upon Arrival (we recommend early morning arrival from Cairo) 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)

    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 drive) Overnight North of Esna. 

    DAY 4: Visit Esna’s Khnum Temple & the historic Caravan Serai & walk around the old town, sail to Fawaza Island for a festive night.

    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 Bashir Island. 

    DAY 6: Visit Kom-Ombo Temple and the town of Daraw (see the camel market if it's 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: Early morning arrival to Aswan (we recommend between 8 & 9 AM, visit the Philae Temple & the Great Dam and 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 until Bassau Island, walk and local community visit after lunch. Continue sailing and overnight South of Esna.  

    DAY 3: Visit the city of Esna & Temple of Khnum at 9 AM. 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 & Quary, 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: Early morning arrival to Aswan (we recommend between 8 & 9 AM, visit the Philae Temple & the Great Dam and 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 until El Kab Tombs, visit before lunch. Continue sailing and overnight South of Esna.

    DAY 5: Visit the city of Esna & Temple of Khnum at 9 AM. At 11:30 AM we sail through the Esna Levy and arrive at Luxor before sunset. Sunset visit of 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.