6-Day MS Donia Dahabiya from Esna to Aswan

From the moment you arrive in Luxor for your 6- Day Esna to Aswan MS Donia Dahabiya Nile Cruise, you will know you have made the right decision when you are met at the airport or railway station by your very friendly tour manager. They will assist you in any way possible, and then they will accompany you, along with for a tour of Luxor’s most prized ancient sites.

Luxor is home to some of Egypt’s most prized historical attractions, and we want to make sure you get a chance to visit them before you board the MS Donia Dahabiya Nile Cruise in Esna. During this tour, you will visit the top 4 sites in the area: Valley of the Kings; the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut; the Colossi of Memnon, and the vast Karnak Temple.

Valley of the Kings will be the first place you visit, and it is here where you will see a multitude of ancient royal tombs, including the tomb of King Tutankhamen and the tomb of Pharaoh Ramesses II. Admission to King Tutankhamen’s tomb is sometimes possible, but it is something you need to plan for in advance because tickets cannot be purchased in advance on your behalf, and there are also restrictions on the number of people being allowed entry each day.

Next, you will visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and here you will be free to enter this remarkable rock-hewn temple. After this temple, you will make a brief stop at the Colossi of Memnon, and then you will visit the massive Karnak Temple complex before finally leaving Luxor for the short journey to Esna.

On arrival in Esna, you will board the luxurious MS Donia in preparation for your 6-Day Esna to Aswan MS Donia Dahabiya Nile Cruise. Shortly after boarding, you will be served lunch, followed by a lovely onboard dinner in the evening. Tonight will be spent on the water at Esna.

Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner

Today your deluxe river yacht will make an early departure from Esna, and you will get to enjoy a lovely breakfast on board while it is sailing silently to Edfu. Once the boat ties up at Edfu, you will disembark, and a lovely horse-drawn carriage will take you to visit Edfu Temple. This is not only one of Egypt’s largest ancient temples, but it is also of the best-preserved temples of the ancient world.

After you have had ample time to explore the temple; your horse-drawn carriage will be waiting to take you to a nearby bazaar which you can either ride through with the horse-carriage or if you prefer, you can explore the bazaar on foot. Later, you will be taken back to the MS Donia Dahabiya Nile Cruise for lunch, and the boat will then start sailing to the privately owned El Fouza Island.

On arrival, the boat will tie up for the night, and you will disembark for a delightful dinner which will be served to you on the water’s edge. This cruise is, after all, all about relaxation; tranquility, and privacy. Enjoy your dinner and spend some time on the island under the stars, or board the boat and enjoy some refreshments on the upper deck; in the lounge, or even in your cabin. Tonight you will sleep on board, while the boat is tied up alongside the island.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Today, your MS Donia Dahabiya Nile Cruise gets underway with another early start, and you will be able to enjoy a leisurely breakfast on the water while it sails silently towards the temple of Gebel el Silsila, a fascinating ancient relic, but one not often seen by most tourists. The reason for this being that the site is visited almost exclusively by passengers on Dahabiya cruises.

Next, your boat will sail towards the opposite side of the river, and it will tie up alongside Speos of Hormheb, a rock-cut chapel with 7 prominent statues, including one of Amun and one of Pharaoh Hormheb.

If the weather allows for it, you will have a lovely dinner served to you in the temple grounds. This is made even more special due to the fact that the temple is illuminated at night, so you can expect a very unique dining experience. If an onshore dinner isn’t possible, then it will be served on the boat’s upper deck, with the illuminated temple serving as a spectacular backdrop. You will be spending this night of your MS Donia Dahabiya Nile Cruise here on the water, tied up alongside this spectacular site.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Wake up on the quiet waters of the Nile and enjoy a leisurely breakfast while the MS Donia sails to Kom Ombo. Your boat will be sailing close to shallow waters that are very popular amongst the area’s slow moving water buffalo, and this can present you with some great photo taking opportunities. You can also expect to see plenty of donkeys grazing along the banks, and of course, plenty of birdlife as well.

On arrival at Kom Ombo, you will disembark, and you will be taken to visit the amazing Kom Ombo Temple. This totally symmetrical complex which has two identical entrances; two identical halls, and two identical sanctuaries, was dedicated to two gods: Haroeris the falcon god, and Sobek the crocodile god.

After Kom Ombo Temple, you will once again board your MS Donia Dahabiya Nile Cruise, and it will sail to a small island where it will tie up for the night. Enjoy a good lunch along the way, and a lovely dinner in the evening while you are surrounded by nothing other than the quite waters. Retire to your cabin early for a peaceful night’s sleep, or spend some time relaxing on the upper deck under the stars while soaking up the beautifully tranquil atmosphere.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Today you will once again wake up while your river yacht is sailing towards Aswan, and another delightful breakfast will be served along the way. Depending on weather conditions, you should arrive in Aswan at around 10h00, at which point you will disembark for some more amazing sightseeing.

First, you will visit the spectacular Philae Temple which was moved in its entirety to its current location in order to save it from being claimed by Lake Nasser following the construction of the Aswan High Dam. Next, you will be taken to explore a local souk where you will have ample time to bargain with local traders, or simply walk around taking in the atmosphere.

Finally, you will visit the ancient Unfinished Obelisk before returning to your boat with plenty of time left for you to prepare yourself for a very special Egyptian Evening of Fun which will be enjoyed by all a little bit later in the day. For this event, expect lovely Egyptian cuisine; charming Arabic music, and plenty of beautiful costumes. Tonight will be spent on board your boat, on the water at Aswan.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Sadly, today is the last day of your 6-Day Esna to Aswan MS Donia Dahabiya Nile Cruise, but before you leave, first sit down to another good onboard breakfast while you cherish all the memories you have accumulated over the past few days.

After you have finished eating, you will need to disembark for the last times, and then you will be escorted in a modern air-conditioned vehicle to Aswan Airport or Aswan Railway Station for your onward journey. Your adventure on the Nile might have ended, but we sincerely believe that it will have been one of the most unforgettable experiences of your life.

Meals Included: Breakfast