Explore the Egyptian countryside on this 8 days Nile adventure trip. The trip starts from Luxor, where you will visit the famous Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, KarnaK Temples and many other sites. Afterward you will begin a journey of a lifetime hiking through the countryside and exploring farmers' life along the river.
The Nile Adventure program has a focus on rural areas which are not connected to the travel industry. By taking people through these locations, we are enhancing the economy of private local families in rural areas.
Our NGO, Sabeel Al Neel (Nile Trail) is developing work with local communities in partnership with other NGOs in Upper Egypt.
The projects are ongoing all year round. Specifying a project is dependent on travel dates. In some locations, we can visit projects, while in others we do not have the chance to visit due to logistical or local conditions. This feature of visiting local projects is subject to availability when planning the actual travel dates.
For more information on Sabeel Al Neel, please visit the Nile Trail Website.
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Privately chartered Dahabya for your small group exclusive use.
All inclusive Dahabya cruise including 3 meals a day, soft drinks, Water, Tea & Coffee.
Accommodation in a 5 stars hotel.
Sightseeing as mentioned in itinerary.
Entrance tickets to sites mentioned in itinerary & Private Transportation.
Sightseeing will be escorted by a certified Egyptologist.
VAT is included in Price.
Air fare is not included. You must purchase your international ticket to arrive at the starting point at Luxor.
It is not part of the itinerary, however, we are reconfirming that domestic tickets, if required, are not included in this trip price.
Please purchase your medical travel insurance.
Not included. Currently 25$ per person. It does not require special documents. It can be paid obtained for most nationalities upon arrival. Payment can be in Cash (Recommended)or by card.
Tipping to guide, drivers & Dahabya crew members.
Credit card payment fee is not included.
Arrival at Luxor airport. Our Tour Leader will meet you upon arrival and help you through the luggage area.
Transfer in a private van to the Hotel.
Overnight Overnight Steigenberger Achti Luxor Resort.
Morning tour after breakfast to visit the major sites of Luxor west bank; King’s Valley, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari & Nobles tombs displaying daily life activities from thousands of years ago.
Today there is also a chance to go on an optional balloon flight over the west bank of Luxor. This tour is possible to book upon arrival or when you book this holiday.
Early evening tour to Luxor Temple located in the heart of Luxor. The temple is fully lit in the evening which gives a great perspective on ancient Egyptian art. This evening guided tour will bring out highlights you do not see well in sunlight.
At the completion of this tour, walk with your guide to a nearby cafe for a taste of local cafe culture.
Overnight Overnight Steigenberger Achti Luxor Resort.
Check out from the hotel.
Morning tour to Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex built by Ancient Egyptians. Karnak was the chief temple of worship during the Empire Era of Ancient Egypt.
Drive to Esna to join your Dahabya for 4 nights.
Visit Esna temple before boarding the Dahabya.
Lunch on board while sailing.
Dinner on board.
Overnight Dahabya.
Morning walking tour through one of the villages. This afternoon stroll will introduce you to village life in modern Egypt rural society.
Later in the morning, we start sailing, the river would seem like being on a time machine. The scenery had not changed for millennia. In this part of the river, there has not been much development and the countryside seems unchanged since Ancient times.
Afternoon visit to Edfu temple. This is the best preserved temple from Ancient Egypt. It is dedicated to the falcon god Horus.
Overnight docking on a Nile Island for quietness & serenity away from all the Cruise traffic.
Overnight Dahabya.
This morning we will have the chance to walk through another village and visit a traditional farmer’s mud house. We will have breakfast with a farmer's family this morning in their house.
Sailing towards Silsila quarries.
Visit Horemheb temple at Silsila and hike to the hilltop for a stunning view of the Nile Valley.
Afternoon visit to the town of Faris where we walk through fields and visit local craftsmen. This is not a tourist trap as you might be the only ones walking these grounds. This is one of our signature walks.
overnight Dahabya.
Before breakfast, morning visit to Kom Ombo temple, the shrine of the Nile Crocodile God. During this tour you will also get the chance to visit the Nile Crocodile museum annexed to the temple.
Back on board for breakfast while sailing to Daraw.
Another walking / riding adventure to the Camel market of Daraw, Egypt’s main domestic animal trading center. Here we see all livestock trading.
Tonight we reach our final destination, Aswan, where we dock by the Nubian village.
Overnight Dahabya.
Check out after breakfast and head to Philae temple, Unfinished Obelisk & High Dam.
lunch in a local restaurant.
Drive to the hotel for check in.
Evening tour to Aswan market street.
Dinner in a local restaurant.
Overnight hotel in Aswan
Optional tour to Abu Simbel temples. This tour departs Aswan early in the morning for the 3 hours road trip to Abu Simbel town.
The temples of Abu Simbel are great rock-cut temples that were carved out of solid rock at a site on the west bank of the Nile south of Aswan in the land of Nubia. They are among the most magnificent monuments in the world. When the temples (280 km from Aswan) were threatened by submersion in Lake Nasser, due to the construction of the High Dam, the Egyptian Government secured the support of UNESCO and launched a worldwide appeal and their removal and reconstruction was an historic event in itself.
Drive back to Aswan.
Afternoon at Leisure.
Overnight hotel at Aswan.
Transfer to Aswan airport for domestic flight to Cairo or connecting international flight.
