Dahabeya Sonesta Amirat

Dahabeya Sonesta Amirat

Cruise the Nile in style onboard Dahabeya Sonesta Amirat where you will find a combination of luxury and privacy that recalls the golden age of tourism in Egypt with updated with modern amenities for your comfort.

Schedule

8 Days Luxor/Aswan
8 Days Aswan/Luxor

Countries

1 Country
4 Cities

Type

Small Group Tour
12 Persons

Run

Saturday from Luxor
Saturday from Aswan

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What Makes This Trip

The Soul of Egypt

Aboard Dahabeya Sonesta Amirat, you will find a combination of luxury and privacy that recalls the golden age of tourism in Egypt at the beginning of the 20th century, updated with modern amenities for your comfort. Cruise the Nile in style in the way it has been done for millennia, by the power of the wind, on this beautiful river yacht and experience the hospitality of the more gracious era of tourism. Sonesta Amirat Dahabiya features 5 cabins and 2 suites, offering 7 night experience cruising between Luxor and Aswan. Joining a small group of fellow travellers, you will enjoy the Nile at a leisurely pace visiting small islands, local villages, and Pharaonic sites that are often missed by the larger Nile cruises.

Day by Day

Itinerary Journey

8 days of curated travel across iconic destinations.

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Day 1: Saturday

Embarkation in Luxor for a relaxing week sailing the Nile on a Luxuriously appointed Dahabeya. After Lunch, Excursion to visit the magnificent temple complex of Amon-Ra at Karnak, with its vast hypostyle hall of 137 c…

Embarkation in Luxor for a relaxing week sailing the Nile on a Luxuriously appointed Dahabeya. After Lunch, Excursion to visit the magnificent temple complex of Amon-Ra at Karnak, with its vast hypostyle hall of 137 columns, followed by the imposing 28th Dynasty Luxor Temple.

Overnight aboard your cruise moored on the Nile Banks of Luxor

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Day 2: Sunday

You will visit the West Bank for visits to the burial places of Pharaohs the Valley of the Kings - where Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen in 1922. Continue to the adjacent Valley of the Queens, the Tem…

You will visit the West Bank for visits to the burial places of Pharaohs the Valley of the Kings - where Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen in 1922. Continue to the adjacent Valley of the Queens, the Temple of Medinet Habu and the Colossi of Memnon

Sail on the way to Esna (noon time);

Overnight aboard your cruise near by Esna
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Day 3: Monday

Today will be a leisurely day; After Breakfast. Commence sailing. Overnight aboard your cruise moored beside a Nile Island

Today will be a leisurely day; After Breakfast. Commence sailing.

Overnight aboard your cruise moored beside a Nile Island

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Day 4: Tuesday

This morning you will sail to Edfu, Visit the wonderfully preserved Temple of Edfu. Overnight aboard your cruise moored beside a Nile Island

This morning you will sail to Edfu, Visit the wonderfully preserved Temple of Edfu.

Overnight aboard your cruise moored beside a Nile Island

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Day 5: Wednesday

Today, you will visit El Silsila (optional). Then move on to visit Kom Ombo Overnight moored beside a Nile island in Aswan

Today, you will visit El Silsila (optional). Then move on to visit Kom Ombo


Overnight moored beside a Nile island in Aswan

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Day 6: Thursday

A leisurely sailing to Aswan and moored nearby Aswan Bridge. Overnight aboard your cruise moored nearby Aswan bridge

A leisurely sailing to Aswan and moored nearby Aswan Bridge.


Overnight aboard your cruise moored nearby Aswan bridge

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Day 7: Friday

Today you will visit the Aswan High Dam (completed in 1971); the Old Dam (completed in 1902). You will also visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, a structure rescued from the rising waters of Lake Na…

Today you will visit the Aswan High Dam (completed in 1971); the Old Dam (completed in 1902). You will also visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, a structure rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser at the time of the High Dam's construction.

Overnight aboard your cruise in Aswan.

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Day 8: Saturday

Breakfast aboard the Dehabeya Disembarkation

Breakfast aboard the Dehabeya

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Your Tour Details

Cruise the Nile in style onboard Dahabeya Sonesta Amirat where you will find a combination of luxury and privacy that recalls the golden age of tourism …

Included

Everything you need, covered.

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    Pick up service & return from Aswan or Luxor to your Dahabiya Nile Cruise

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    Accommodation on first class Sonesta Dahabiya Nile Cruise for 07 nights including all taxes

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    Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included on your cruise

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    All sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary

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    Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places

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    English speaking guide during your tours

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    All service charges & taxes

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Available as custom add-ons.

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    Any extras and personal expenses

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Pro Tip

Optional add-ons and upgrades are available for this egypt program. Speak with our travel specialists to tailor your package.

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Liam

It was amazing. The staff was amazing. The food was superb. The guide was very helpful.

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John Williams

“Great Experience”

 The boat was very comfortable. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore Egypt.  

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Molly

“good experience”

good experience.

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Evans

“Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an inspiring adventure.”

WOW! The Treasures of Egypt tour was an absolutely amazing experience that left me speechless. Our guide was fantastic, the accommodations and meals were fantastic, and the Nile River cruise was unforgettable. The locals were incredibly friendly and we made great friends in our tour group. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an inspiring adventure.

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K. Louis

“ Iconic sites, enjoyed comfortable accommodations & delicious meals”

The Treasures of Egypt tour was an incredible experience that exceeded our expectations. We visited iconic sites, enjoyed comfortable accommodations, delicious meals, and a Nile River cruise. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in exploring the rich history and culture of Egypt.

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Karen

“Thank you Memphis Tours for this Family trip”

Our family recently took the Treasures of Egypt tour and it was the trip of a lifetime! We were blown away by the ancient wonders of Egypt, from the Pyramids of Giza to the temples of Luxor and Karnak. Our guide was fantastic and made the experience even more fascinating for all of us. THANK YOU MEMPHIS TOURS!

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Jess

“Exceeded our expectations ”

The whole tour was out of this world and it was so humbling. Every day was well organized we didn't experience any issues.

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Marline

“Great Tour and Amazing Guide    ”

Very detailed history got to most sites - weather was so great also our guides were great.  

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Olivia

“Safe travel”

Great guides, great countries. Never imagined that Jordan is so magical. I really really really loved it. I and my girlfriends went on this trip alone. Traveling with Memphis was very safe for us.  

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Michael Miller

“Super Great Trip”

The trip was super great. Personally, I really enjoyed Morocco. There was this place called "Café Maure" it overlooks the “Abouregrag” River, We had tea with mint there and the view was amazing.   

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