Princess Donia Dahabiya

Donia Dahabiya Nile Cruise is a deluxe small yacht that offers you unforgettable experience to discover Egypt. The boat consists of 4 cabins and 1 suite, an indoor lounge, and large sundeck where you can enjoy the scenery. Start you magical sailing trip from Luxor and visit the unbelievable collection of monuments in the historical city and then sail down the great river to the beautiful city of Aswan.  

Get on board Princess Donia Dahabiya from Luxor to discover the astonishing sightseeing in the city. Start your excursions visiting Karnak Temple which is considered the largest temple in the whole world where you will enjoy visiting the Hypostyle Hall which contains about 134 columns and enjoy visiting the Obelisks, Courts, Halls, and Pylons in the complex as it was constructed 4000 years ago. In the beginning with the 18th Dynasty and ending with the 20th, the kings abandoned Memphis and begun building their tombs in Thebes in a place called Valley of the Kings where generations of kings were entombed in impressively decorated tombs. Queen Hatshepsut Temple is one of the best well preserved tombs in the entire world. This mortuary temple is distinguished by its outstanding inscriptions including scenes of the Egyptians voyaging to a distant land, probably located in Eritrea or southeast Sudan, called “Punt.”  You will also visit Colossi of Memnon which known as the guardians of Amenhotep III fancy temple. 

Sail to Edfu on board Donia Dahabiya Nile Cruise and explore the temple of Horus which was built during the Ptolemiac era on top of an earlier temple to Horus. This Ptolemaic temple, built between 237 and 57 BC, is one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in Egypt. The temple was dedicated to Horus the falcon headed god whose eyes were the sun and the moon. Sail to Kom Ombo which was built during the Greco Roman period, was constructed on the ruins of a much older temple which was called "Ber Sobek" or the house of the god Sobek. This older temple was erected during the reigns of King Tuthmosis III and then during the ruling period of Queen Hatshepsut. Then sail to Aswan on board Princess Donia Dahabiya where you will watch the beautiful surroundings and get to visit Philae Temple which built to honor the goddess Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped. The cult of Isis continued here until at least AD 550. This complex was actually one of the last remaining places where the ancient religion survived after the arrival of Christianity in Egypt. The Temple was relocated by a multinational UNESCO team from Philae Island, to its new location on Agilkia Island to protect it from the Nile Flooding. You will also visit the High Dam the great Egyptian project that was built to protect Egypt from the annual flooding of the Nile River.

Itinerary

06 Days / 05 Nights 

Friday Esna / Aswan 

Friday: 

At the time your flight touching Luxor Land, one delegate from Flying Carpet Tours will be holding a sign with your name, He will escort you to scout Luxor sites, unleash your soul between Valley of the Kings, Next visit Hatshepsut Temple, known now with the name of El-Deir El-Bahary, proceed to visit Colossi of Memnon, Watch the glory of the two huge statues, next tour to Karnak Temple with its huge Pillars hall, finally Flying Carpet Tours delegate will escort you to to Esna by air-conditioned van, arrive Esna, embarkation to Donia Dahabiya Nile Cruise, welcome by the Dahabiya Crew, overnight in Esna, Lunch included on board, Dinner and overnight on board Donia Dahabiya Nile Cruise. 

Saturday: 

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, sail to Edfu, once you arrive Edfu visit the ravishing Temple of Horus in Edfu by horse carriage, then walk to the comprehensive bazaar to buy souvenirs for your friends and family, back to your Dahabiya Nile Cruise, Lunch is waiting for you on board, then sail to "El Fouza" Private Island, disembarkation from your Dahabiya,  dinner will be served on the brink of the Nile, overnight on board Donia Dahabiya Nile Cruise. 

Sunday: 

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, then sail to Gebel el Silsila, visit Gebel el Silsila Temple, Finally back to your Dahabiya, Lunch included on board, Dinner will be served on the brink of the Nile, or on the sundeck of your Dahabiya, it depends of the Weather, enjoy hearing to Egyptian Music to match the mood, overnight on board Donia Dahabiya Nile Cruise. 

Monday:

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, sail to Kom Ombo, arrive Kom Ombo, scout the glorious of Kom Ombo Temple, finaly back to your Dahabiya, Lunch is waiting for you on board, then sail to small island, stay beside the Island, Dinner and overnight on board Donia Dahabiya Nile Cruise.

Tuesday:

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, then sail to Aswan, visit the fabulous High Dam, Feast your eyes by watching the glory of Philae Temple, unfinished Obelisk, and Aswan Market, finally back to your Dahabiya, Lunch is waiting for you on board, enjoy fabulous Evening in Aswan, have some fun of the Egyptian nights, including Egyptian music, and Galabiya Party, Dinner and overnight on board Donia Dahabiya Nile Cruise.

Wednesday: 

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, then Flying Carpet Tours delegate will escort you to Aswan Airport or Aswan Train station for final departure. 

Including

• Meet and assist upon your arrival and departure 
• Accommodation on board Donia Dahabiya Nile Cruise including breakfast, lunch, dinner
• All Sightseeing tours mentioned at the above itinerary  
• English speaking guide on board Donia Dahabiya Nile Cruise 
• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
• All Transfers by air-conditioned Van
• All Service Charges and taxes

Excluding

• Visa to Egypt 
• Optional tours 
• Tipping

Notes:

• Prices are quoted per person per trip in U.S. American Dollars.
• Prices are not valid during Christmas, New Year or Easter Period

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