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Facilities on the Dahabiya Nile Yacht :
 
 

       

 
There are several facilities onboard and this personal cruise includes the following:
Boat has three good size comfortable and homely cabins (two twins and one double), one comprising of an en-suite include shower, toilet and wash basin and shared bathroom for other rooms. Good storage and a beautiful window view of the Nile are available to all the guests of the ship.

Your kitchen is fully stocked with food upon departure and your kitchen staff will be on hand To rustle up local Egyptian delicacies when you desire .Drinks and refreshments are also provided upon request (At extra cost per item). No need to worry about running out of supplies as the ship will be restocked when moored just sit and enjoy the food in the Bedouin styled internal dining area or up on deck

Seating areas and sun beds will be on deck throughout day and night so you can experience the magical wonders of Egypt in glorious sunshine or by moon light whilst star gazing. There is also no chance of missing out on that vital sun tan when you are relaxing on deck
 

     

Food:
(The boats accommodation is full board so Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are all on offer)

As for the chef's cooking...simple and refined, it will delight your palate. The secret? Perfectly fresh products, bought daily in the market or directly from gardeners and farmers along the way (no frozen food on board). The "menu offers exquisite, typically Egyptian dishes. Served in an abundance fresh vegetables, of course; also farm-bred chickens, wood-pigeons, ducks and fish

Afterwards, wonderful deserts, lovingly concocted by the chef.
Drinks on board? Mineral water and tea throughout the day, cups of strong Turkish coffee or Karkade, fresh fruit juice.
 

       

 
Program 05 days/04 nights of the Charter Nile Yacht " Dahabiya"
 
Please ask for quote , you can e mail us at tours@egypthighlights.com
 
Day Time Itinerary
Day1: 7:30 am A/C mini bus collection from the designated hotel and a direct transfer to Esna where the Yacht is moored. Before boarding there will be the chance to visit the temple of khnum.
1:00 pm Island stop for lunch and refreshments and also the chance to stretch your legs.
2:00 pm Departure from the island and sailing leisurely, passing by local Egyptian villages.
6:00 pm Arrival in Edfu where a river bank camp fire and evening meal can be enjoyed before retiring to the cabins onboard the boat to sleep
Day2: 7:00 am Breakfast of a Traditional Egyptian or Continental style.
8:00 am A/C mini bus transfer into Esna to visit the temple of horus
12:00 am Arrival back at the Yacht for lunch and refreshments.
1:00 pm Departure from Edfu. During sailig hours there will once again be the chance to enjoy refreshments like chai whilst sun bathing and passing by local Egyptian villages.
6:00 pm Arrival at Nag El Shibeika where a five star traditional dish can be enjoyed onboard the Yacht. Wine and dine durring this candle lit supper
Day3: 7:00 am Breakfast of a Traditional or Continental style.
8:00 am Departure from Nag El Shibeika and sailing leisurely passing by local Egyptian villages.
11:00 am Arrival at the temple of Horemheb where a 4x4 will be taken through the surrounding desert and lunch and refreshments can be enjoyed at a chosen spot.
2:30 pm Departure from the temple of Horemheb.
6:00 pm Arrival at Muneiha where are camp will be constructed and a barbeque on the Nile side can be enjoyed whilst relaxing around a roaring fire before retiring for the night.
Day4: 7:00 am Falafel and Fuul bought from the local village can be enjoyed for this morning's breakfast as the sun rises over the Nile.
8:00 am Departure from Muneiha and sailing leisurely passing by local Egyption villages.
11:00 am Arrival at Kom Ombo where an A/C mini bus will be taken to the temple
1:30 pm Back on board the Yacht where a relaxing lunch and refreshments can be enjoyed
2:30 pm Departure from Kom Ombo.
6:00 pm Arrival at El Aqaba El Kabara where the evening meal will be enjoyed on board he Yacht before retiring to cabins.
Day5: 7:00 am Breakfast of a Traditional or Continental style.
8:00 am Departure from El Aqaba El Kabara and leisurely sailing passing by local Egyption villages.
12:00 am Arrival at Aswan where there will be the chance to enjoy the sites of Elephantine Island & Kitcheners Island. The Yacht will be disembarked on the West bank where a 4x4 will be taken through the dunes before exiting and climbing onto the next form of transport. Camels will take you around the tombs of the Nobles, Monastery of St Simeon , Mausoleum of the Aga Khan before returning back to the Yacht and sailing to the East Bank. Lunch and Tea can be enjoyed onboard before saying goodbye to the Yacht and talking a slow walk through Aswan Souq towards the train station.
6:00 pm Departure from Aswan onboard 1st class train back to Luxor
9:00 pm Arrival back in Luxor where an A/C mini bus will be waiting for you to transport you back to your designated hotels.
 
 

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