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5 Days - 4 Nights
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1 people
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The Iris Dahabiya Nile Cruise with Travme Tours offers a refined and peaceful way to experience ancient Egypt from the Nile aboard a traditional sail vessel named after the Egyptian goddess of connection and guidance. With just 17 luxurious cabins and suites — including deluxe cabins, junior suites, and royal suites with private verandas — this boutique cruise delivers personalized service, spectacular panoramic views, elegant indoor and outdoor lounges, a sun deck with shaded seating and a heated pool/jacuzzi, and curated menus combining Egyptian and international cuisine. During your cruise, enjoy private guided visits to renowned temples and monuments, from Philae and Kom Ombo to Edfu, Karnak, Luxor, and the Valley of the Kings, with all excursions led by expert Egyptologist guides.
Step aboard the Iris Dahabiya Nile Cruise in Luxor and settle into your elegant cabin with panoramic views. Enjoy lunch onboard before beginning your East Bank tour with a visit to the monumental Karnak Temple, a vast complex of pylons, chapels, and sacred precincts. Continue to Luxor Temple, connected by the Avenue of Sphinxes to Karnak and adorned with towering statues and hieroglyphs. Return to the dahabiya for dinner and overnight onboard.
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, explore the West Bank, starting with the legendary Valley of the Kings, where elaborate royal tombs reflect ancient beliefs about the afterlife. Visit the striking Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, two colossal stone statues. Return to Iris Dahabiya and enjoy lunch as the cruise sails toward Edfu, passing through scenic river landscapes and the Esna Lock. Dinner and overnight onboard.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Begin your day with breakfast and a visit to Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus — one of Egypt’s most perfectly preserved temples, reached via a traditional horse-drawn carriage ride. Return to the dahabiya for lunch as you sail toward Kom Ombo. Upon arrival, explore the unique double sanctuaries of Kom Ombo Temple and visit the adjacent Crocodile Mummies Museum, showcasing mummified crocodiles and artifacts linked to cult practices. Enjoy dinner onboard as the dahabiya continues toward Aswan.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast onboard, begin your Aswan exploration with a visit to the Aswan High Dam, a modern engineering marvel controlling the Nile’s flow. Continue to the enchanting Philae Temple, set on an island and dedicated to Isis, beautifully restored and brimming with mythological reliefs. Return to Iris Dahabiya for your final dinner onboard.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy breakfast onboard before disembarking and beginning your West Bank tour of Aswan. Visit the legendary Valley of the Kings, explore the impressive Temple of Hatshepsut carved into desert cliffs at Deir el-Bahari, and view the Colossi of Memnon, two towering statues guarding ancient ruins. After the tour, you will be transferred by private air-conditioned vehicle to Aswan Airport or the railway station for your onward departure, concluding your unforgettable Iris Dahabiya Nile Cruise.
Meals Included: Breakfast