Sunday, September 30, 2018

Dahabiya Nile Cruises


Take a relaxing journey on board one of our Dahabiya Nile Cruises, and entertain yourself with the beauty of Egypt while sailing the majestic Nile River. Dahabiya is a small wooden ship that is distinguished by its amazing style and has the ability to sail to less accessible places. You will get to choose to start sailing from Luxor to Aswan and vice versa and discover the astonishing amount of ruins and preservation located in some of the world’s most famous cities.

A board MeritDahabiya Nile Cruise, 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.


find a combination of luxury and privacy that recalls the golden age of tourism in Egypt at the beginning of the 20th century via Sonesta Amirat Dahabeya Nile Cruise, experience luxurious life and the highest standards of hospitality. You will be able to spend whether 8 nights from Luxor or 7 nights from Aswan, updated with modern amenities for your comfort. Experience the fancy hospitality and sail the River in a classic way as the Dahabiya was used by the kings and elite who want to sail the Nile River in a style.

Discover the astonishing landmarks in the modern city of Luxor that was literally built over and around the treasures of the old capital of the New Kingdom Thebes. Unleash your inner with Amoura Dahabiya Nile Cruise, 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.

 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.

Get amazed visiting the astonishing temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo with our Judi Dahabiya Nile Cruise, Get to know more about Edfu Temple which was built during the Ptolemiac era on top of an earlier temple to Horus. Sail to Kom Ombo where you will visit the temple that was erected during the reigns of King Tuthmosis III and then during the ruling period of Queen Hatshepsut, this temple is considered one of the best well preserved temples in the world. In Aswan you will get captivated by the nature beauty of the city while visiting its magnificent sightseeing such as the High Dam which was built to protect Egypt from the Nile flooding and considered an engineering miracle when it was built in 1952. Finally you will visit Philae Temple which is considered the main attraction in the city which built to honour the goddess Isis.

One of our Dahabiya Nile Cruises

                                              Princess Donia Dahabiya
Overview:
Try unconventional Princess Donia Dahabiya, watch the sun melt into the Nile River, Feel unwind on board Princess Donia Dahabiya Nile Cruise, scout historical sites between Aswan, Esna and luxor, Be away of the life hassle and relax on board your Dahabiya, energize your power to start this amazing Journey.  
Itinerary:
Esna / Aswan
06 Days / 05 Nights

Plan Egypt Tours delegate will pick you up from Luxor Airport or Luxor Train station, start your Astonishing tour to visit Valley of the Kings which astonished all travelers, (Visit will be to Three tombs), Next Excursion to Hatshepsut Temple "El Deir El Bahari", focus on seeing the Colossi of Memnon, finally Scout Karnak Temple, at the end of your tour your guide will escort you to Esna, check into your Dahabiya, Lunch served on board, Dinner and overnight on board Princess Donia Dahabiya Nile Cruise.
Saturday: Edfu Temple / Sail to El Fouza Island
Once you wake up, get your breakfast on board, Sail to Edfu, scout the Temple of Hours in Edfu by Horse Carriage, Lunch served on board, then walk towards amazing Bazaar, next sail to El Fouza Island, disembark from your dahabiya for different dinner on the edge of the Nile River, overnight on board Princess Donia Dahabiya Nile Cruise.
Sunday: Sail to Gebel el Silsila Temple
Once you wake up, get your breakfast on board, then sail to Gebel el Silsila Temple, Lunch served on board, arrive to the Speos of Hormoheb, Dinner will be served on the ground beside Hormoheb temple, or on the upper deck of your Dahabiya with fantastic music will match the mood, overnight on board Princess Donia Dahabiya Nile Cruise.
Monday: Kom Ombo Temple
Once you wake up, get your breakfast on board, Sail to Kom Ombo, Scout Kom Ombo Temple, it has two entrance which makes it different than other temples, one entrance dedicated to "Sobek " with his crocodile head, and the second entrance dedicated to "Haroeris" with his falcon head, Kom Ombo Temple was built on the honor of two Gods, Sobek god and Haroeris, Lunch served on board, watch Donkeys on the banks of the Nile River going to their day to day business, watch different kinds of birds along the Nile river while you are sailing, Dinner and overnight on board Princess Donia Dahabiya Nile Cruise.
Tuesday: The High Dam / Philae Temple
Once you wake up, get your breakfast on board, sail to Aswan, Arrive Aswan approx. at 10:00 am., upon arrival beguile your eyes by visiting the High Dam built in 1960 to protect Egypt from the floods which was happened annually, then scout Philae temple, know more about Philae Temple as your guide will reveal the Story of this Amazing Temple, Lunch served on board, be ready tonight for the Fun including Arabic Music, Gallabeyah Party and belly dance, Dinner and overnight on board Princess Donia Dahabiya Nile Cruise.
Wednesday:  Princess Donia Dahabiya Nile Cruise / Final Departure
Once you wake up, get your breakfast on board, Disembarkation from Princess Donia Dahabiya Nile Cruise, then transfer to Aswan airport, or Aswan train station for final departure.

Included:
·         Meet & assist upon arrival at Airport or train station in Luxor or Aswan and transfer to your Dahabiya Nile Cruise
·         Accommodation on board Princess Donia Dahabiya including breakfast, lunch, dinner
·         Sightseeing tours as mentioned at the above itinerary
·         English speaking guide on board Princess Donia Dahabiya
·         Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
·         All Service Charges and taxes
·         Assist and transfer to Airport or Train Station in Luxor or Aswan upon departure.

Excluded:
·         Any Optional Tours
·         Tip




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