Abundance Dahabiya on the Nile
    5-Star Dahabiya3 or 4 Nights

    Abundance Dahabiya

    Aswan and Esna
    Duration3 or 4 Nights
    GuestsPrivate
    From$1,575per person, double cabin

    3 or 4 Nights

    Duration

    5

    Cabins

    The Experience

    Abundance is a truly traditional sailing boat, 35 m long and 6.5 m wide, with no engine or generator on board. A small tugboat on a 40 m rope helps only when the wind drops, so the river stays quiet and the pace stays slow. Four cabins of 12 sqm have twin beds, two windows, a wardrobe and a bathroom with shower and small tub. The suite of 22 sqm adds a private balcony, windows on both sides, glass doors across the width, a refrigerator and a kettle. A shaded sun deck of 200 sqm is the heart of the boat. Meals use locally grown fresh produce, and the crew separates waste and composts organic material. The route runs between Aswan and Esna with Kom Ombo, Gebel el Silsila and Edfu along the way.
    On Board

    Cruise Facilities

    Traditional sailing boat with no engine or generator
    35 m long and 6.5 m wide
    4 cabins of 12 sqm with twin beds
    1 suite of 22 sqm with private balcony
    Shaded sun deck of 200 sqm
    Air conditioning in all cabins
    Wi-Fi in all areas
    Bathroom with shower and small tub
    Hair dryer
    Refrigerator and kettle in the suite
    Water filters in suite and salon
    Locally grown fresh food
    Tugboat when wind is calm

    Choose Your Itinerary

    Day By Day

    Your Journey Across Egypt

    Philae Temple
    1

    Aswan, Philae Temple and Sail to Kom Ombo

    Meet your Egyptologist guide in Aswan for Philae Temple, the High Dam and a walk through the bazaar. Embark, enjoy lunch on board and sail to Kom Ombo for the night.

    Lunch, Dinner
    Kom Ombo Temple
    2

    Kom Ombo and Gebel el Silsila

    Visit the symmetrical temple of Horus the Elder and Sobek at Kom Ombo. Sail to the quiet site of Gebel el Silsila and moor beside the speos of Horemheb, with dinner at the illuminated temple or on the upper deck.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Edfu Temple
    3

    Edfu Temple and Egyptian Evening

    Ride a horse carriage to the Temple of Horus at Edfu and browse the bazaar. Sail to an island for dinner on the riverbank or sun deck, followed by an Egyptian evening of local food and music. Sail toward Esna for the night.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Karnak Temple
    4

    Disembarkation in Esna and Luxor West Bank

    Disembark in Esna after breakfast and drive to Luxor for the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon and Karnak. Transfer to the Luxor airport or train station.

    Breakfast
    The Great Pyramid of Giza at dusk — iLuxury Egypt
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    Abundance Dahabiya

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    What's Included

    • Meet and assist on arrival and departure
    • Full board accommodation on board
    • All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
    • All excursions listed in the itinerary
    • Entrance fees to all sites between Luxor and Aswan
    • Egyptologist guide on excursions
    • All service charges and taxes
    • Complimentary pickup and drop off at the airport, train station or an East Bank hotel

    Not Included

    • Extras not mentioned in the itinerary
    • Tipping
    Dates & Prices

    Sail Aboard Abundance Dahabiya

    Per person. Double is sharing a cabin, single is sole use of a cabin.

    May to August
    Double$1,575
    Single$2,340
    September to April
    Double$1,750
    Single$2,600
    Good to Know

    Cruise Policies

    Children Policy

    • Children under 3 travel free of charge.
    • Children from 3 to 11 pay 50% of the adult fare.
    • From 12 years, the full adult fare applies.
    • Child rates apply when sharing a cabin with parents, one child per cabin.

    Cancellation Policy

    • 90 days or more before departure: full refund, minus the deposit.
    • 89 to 60 days before departure: 50% of the total cost is non-refundable.
    • 59 to 30 days before departure: 75% of the total cost is non-refundable.
    • 29 days or fewer, or no-show: 100% of the total cost is non-refundable.
    • All cancellations must be sent in writing to travel@iluxuryegypt.com.

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