5-Day Dahabiya Nile Cruise from Luxor: “Queen Tyi”
Sail privately from Luxor to Aswan aboard the elegant “Queen Tyi”, combining ancient wonders, quiet river landscapes and warm personal hospitality.
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Highlights of your journey
- Private Dahabiya experience
- Luxor’s temples and royal tombs
- Home-cooked lunch with Ahmed’s family
- Edfu Temple
- Kom Ombo Temple
- Aswan and Philae Temple
The journey
Experience Egypt personally.
Day by day
Your itinerary
Open each stage to explore the planned route and experiences.
Day 1Luxor and Embarkation+
You are welcomed in Luxor and transferred to your private Dahabiya. Explore Karnak and Luxor Temples before dinner and an overnight stay on board.
Day 2Luxor’s West Bank+
Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Deir el-Medina and the Colossi of Memnon. Enjoy a home-cooked lunch with Ahmed’s family before beginning your unhurried sail south.
Day 3Edfu and the Nile Valley+
Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, then continue sailing through the quieter landscapes and villages of the Nile Valley.
Day 4Kom Ombo and Aswan+
Explore the double temple of Kom Ombo before sailing onwards to Aswan. Enjoy your final evening on board.
Day 5Aswan and Departure+
Visit the Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple before disembarkation and your onward transfer. An optional excursion to Abu Simbel can be arranged.
Good to know
What your tour includes
Your personal proposal will confirm the exact choice of accommodation and all included services.
Included
Welcome and all private transfers
Four nights aboard the named Dahabiya
Meals on board as described in the itinerary
Private guiding by a licensed English-speaking Egyptologist
Entrance fees for all sights listed in the itinerary
Home-cooked lunch with Ahmed’s family
Drinking water during excursions
Not included
International and domestic flights
Gratuities for your guide, driver and crew
Optional excursions such as Abu Simbel or a hot-air balloon flight
Personal expenses and drinks not listed as included
Your personal host
Planned by people who call Egypt home.
Ahmed and his team tailor the journey to your wishes and remain personally available before and throughout your time in Egypt.
Ahmed EldeakEgyptologist & founder
Personal & without obligation
Could this be your journey?
Tell us when and how you would like to experience Egypt, and we will adapt this tour around you.
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