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it offers a perfect blend of luxury, history, and scenic beauty. This journey provides an immersive experience into the heart of ancient Egypt, with visits to its most iconic temples and monuments.Dahabeya Amirat combines comfort and beauty in a most inspiring way, promising a remarkable, rewarding cruise experience of legendary hospitality. It’s one of the most luxurious cruises of the Nile River and is the flagship of the acclaimed Sonesta fleet Collection. Sonesta Dahabeya Amirat will take you back in time to a gentler, more gracious era in a seven-night cruise experience between Luxor and Aswan. A unique experience down the Nile by traditional small sailing vessel that was commonly used during those elegant days of the monarchy (1920s -40s) when aristocrats and sophisticated travelers loved to cruise the Nile in style.
If you are looking for a unique experience on the Nile then this is the trip for you.
Removed from the rush and crowds of typical Egyptian tours, you will find yourself traveling to Egypt’s finest destinations at your own leisurely pace, while we provide you with all the comforts and amenities that other Nile cruises can only claim to offer. Come join us on the wonderful boutique journey that awaits you.
Propelled by the gentle winds, you will discover the many archaeological treasures, magnificent deserts and breathtaking vistas Egypt has to offer. You will walk in villages and through orchards, meeting Egyptians as they go about their daily lives.
We serve only the most authentic Egyptian cuisine, made from fresh ingredients purchased each day from farmers and fishermen along the river. From freshly-caught Nile Perch to the delicious hand-made felafel, each meal is a feast to be savoured.
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Esna, located some 33 miles south of Luxor, is where you will board your dahabiya and meet the crew. A thriving merchant town, Esna is best known for the small ancient Temple of Khnum, which sits 9 meters below street level. Your trip will begin with a brief walk to the temple and a stroll through streets filled with beautiful textiles and other exotic goods.
El Kab, on the East bank of the Nile, was once the capital of Upper Egypt and is still home to the temple of Nekhbet, as well as a row of fascinating decorated tombs carved into the slope of the mountains. Upon docking, you will embark on a beautiful walk through a small fishermen village to visit the necropolis.
In the afternoon, the boat will arrive at Edfu, home to the Greco-Roman temple dedicated to the god Horus. This is among the best preserved of all Egyptian temples. Horse and carriage will take you to the temple through the busy city streets. After returning to the boat, you will set sail for a beautiful island.
This is a day devoted to the river: immediately after an optional morning walk and breakfast, you will set sail. In the afternoon, you will stop at an island for a stroll or to swim in the Nile. As dusk begins, there may be an opportunity to walk into the desert along a valley lined with boulders covered in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and stone-age inscriptions. These images mark the beginning of the shortest trail through the desert to Libya (28 days in ancient times). At night, the boat will tie up the foot of floodlit temple of Gebel Silsileh.
Here, the Nile, flowing between two mountains ranges, is at its narrowest. You will often be the only visitors at this fascinating site, as large Nile cruisers are not allowed to stop here. After visiting the small temple of Horemheb and walking through the sandstone quarries, where ancient Egyptians cut stone for many of their most famous temples, you will visit a picturesque café to enjoy tea and shisha (Cafe temporarily closed). You will then sail to a picturesque riverbank where you will stop for lunch and swimming.
After a night on the water and beneath the stars, the morning trip will take you to the town and temple of Kom Ombo. The temple was built during the Ptolemaic period on the site of an older temple and at one of the most beautiful locations, on a bend on the river. The temple was dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile-headed god. After enjoying the temple, you will visit the new Crocodile Museum, which contains many mummified crocodiles, attesting to the importance the creature played in this region in ancient times.
Awake to the beautiful sight of the desert closing in on the river at Aswan Bridge. Here your cruise comes to an end. You will leave us relaxed and refreshed in the morning.
Please note: The government now requires all dahabiyas to overnight in a dock beside the Aswan bridge. Unfortunately this location is less idyllic and peaceful than we'd like, but it is a legal requirement.
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Min - Max (Persons) | Adult Price |
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10 - 20 | €927 |
Start Date | End Date | Adult Price | Special Discount |
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01-06-2024 | 30-08-2024 | €1,020 | View Discount |
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