Cruise on the Nile in the Heart of Eternal Egypt
Discover the wonders of Upper Egypt on an intimate cruise aboard the Dahabeya Sekhmet. Combining age-old traditions with contemporary comfort, this cruise will take you in the footsteps of the Pharaohs, between emblematic sites and moments of contemplation.
Programme :
Day 1: Paris / Lyon / Nantes - Luxor
Flight to Luxor. Welcome, transfer and boarding of the dahabeya.
Day 2: Luxor
Immerse yourself in history with a visit to the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut. Smooth sailing to Esna.
Day 3: Edfu
Discover the Temple of Horus, a treasure of ancient Egypt, in the heart of this sea of sand and history.
Day 4: Kom Ombo - Hor Diab
Stop off at the Temple of Kom Ombo, followed by a peaceful night on Hor Diab Island, surrounded by a sea of serenity.
Day 5: Aswan
Visit Elephantine Island by felucca, and be enchanted by the Sound and Light Show at Philae, a jewel on this sea of stars.
Day 6: Aswan - Esna
Optional: excursion to Abu Simbel, an engineering miracle overlooking the artificial sea of Lake Nasser. Sail to Esna.
Day 7: Esna - Luxor
Explore the Temple of Esna (optional), then admire the temples of Karnak and Luxor, standing proudly on the shores of this living sea.
Day 8: Luxor - Return
Transfer to the airport and return flight.
