Jasmine Dahabiya Nile Cruise

The Jasmine Dahabiya is a traditional-style Nile vessel offering intimate small-group cruises between Luxor and Aswan. Guests travel on a full-board basis and disembark daily for guided visits to the major archaeological sites along the river. Onboard facilities include a main dining room, lounge and sun deck, WiFi, pool and complimentary reception and guest services.

Highlights

• Philae Temple and High Dam (Aswan)
• Kom Ombo Temple
• Edfu Temple
• Esna lock crossing
• Temples of Luxor & Karnak (East Bank)
• Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon (West Bank)
• Optional early morning visit to Abu Simbel
• Scenic stops at river islands including Al Ramady and El Sheikh Fadl

Itinerary

Day Day 1 (4-Day / Aswan→Luxor) – Wednesday — Embarkation and Aswan sightseeing

Embark in Aswan and enjoy lunch on board. Visit Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam, followed by free time at the Aswan market. Overnight on board in Aswan.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 2 (4-Day) – Thursday — Kom Ombo and Al Ramady Island

Breakfast on board. Optional early morning excursion to Abu Simbel is available (not included). After lunch, sail to Kom Ombo and visit the temple there. Continue sailing to Al Ramady Island for dinner and overnight alongside the island.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 3 (4-Day) – Friday — Esna lock and Luxor (East Bank)

Early sail to Esna with breakfast on board. Cross Esna lock and continue sailing. By bus from Esna visit Luxor's East Bank sites including Karnak and Luxor Temples. Sail to Luxor and overnight on the West Bank.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 4 (4-Day) – Saturday — West Bank and disembarkation

After breakfast visit Luxor's West Bank: the Valley of the Kings, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Disembarkation in Luxor at the conclusion of the program.

Meals: Breakfast

Day Day 1 (5-Day / Luxor→Aswan) – Saturday — Embarkation and Luxor (East Bank)

Embark in Luxor. Lunch on board then visit the temples of Luxor and Karnak on the East Bank. Dinner and overnight on the West Bank at Luxor.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 2 (5-Day) – Sunday — West Bank and sail to Esna

Breakfast on board and a morning visit to Luxor's West Bank (Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple and Colossi of Memnon). Lunch on board, then sail to Esna with tea on the sun deck. Dinner on board and overnight alongside an island.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 3 (5-Day) – Monday — Cross Esna lock and visit Edfu

Breakfast while crossing Esna lock. Sail to Edfu with lunch on board, then visit the Temple of Edfu. Continue to Al Ramady Island for dinner and overnight alongside the island.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 4 (5-Day) – Tuesday — Sail to Aswan via El Sheikh Fadl Island

Early morning sail toward Aswan with breakfast on board. Call at El Sheikh Fadl Island for lunch during sailing, then enjoy tea and dinner on the island. Return to the boat and overnight on board in Aswan area.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 5 (5-Day) – Wednesday — Aswan sightseeing and disembarkation

Arrive in Aswan early morning. After breakfast on board, visit Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam. Disembarkation in Aswan at the end of the program.

Meals: Breakfast

Included

• Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure
• Assistance during your stay and excursions
• All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
• Accommodation on board 5 star Dahabiya on a full board basis
• All Nile cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
• Entrance fees to sights between Luxor and Aswan as listed
• Egyptologist guide during excursions
• All service charges and taxes
• Complimentary pickup & drop off in Luxor or Aswan (East Bank locations only)

Not included

• Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
• Tipping