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Aswan ⇄ Dendera ⇄ Luxor
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Dendera & Abydos 7 Nights · 8 Days

Aswan ⇄ Dendera ⇄ Luxor

The extended "Long Cruise" — seven nights threading the southern temples with the exclusive pilgrimage to Abydos and Dendera, at the most generous pace.

Duration
7 Nights · 8 Days
Route
Aswan → Dendera → Luxor
Embark
Aswan
Disembark
Luxor
Pace
Extended · flexible

Route Overview

The voyage, end to end

Seven nights combining the classic southern route with the special excursion to Abydos and Dendera — the same sacred itinerary as our six-night Long Cruise, with an extra day to savour it. Sailable in either direction.

Available Routes

The same temples and experiences, with the order tailored to your arrival city. Select a direction and the day-by-day below will follow.

Highlights

  • Philae Temple
  • Kom Ombo
  • Edfu
  • Abydos
  • Dendera
  • Karnak

Day by Day

Your journey, unhurried

Showing Aswan → Dendera → Luxor

  1. Day 1

    Detailed day-by-day coming soon

    We're finalising the full daily programme for this voyage. Contact us and we'll share the complete itinerary, tailored to your dates and group.

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Good to Know

Tips for Your Trip

  • This itinerary involves significant walking at archaeological sites, often on uneven ground.
  • Comfortable shoes, sun protection, and water are essential for daily excursions.
  • The sailing schedule and overnight mooring locations are subject to change based on river and lock conditions.

Travel Notes

This itinerary provides a general framework; the order of visits on specific days may be arranged by your guide to ensure the best possible experience based on conditions.

All-Inclusive Charter

What's Included

Your charter rate is full-board — a complete luxury sailing experience, with no hidden fees.

Gourmet Dining

  • Breakfast — extensive open buffet with hot & cold selections
  • Lunch — open buffet with a live outdoor barbecue station
  • Dinner — generous open buffet
  • Daily sunset tea service on deck, with premium teas & snacks

Beverages, All Day

  • 24-hour service: bottled mineral water, fresh juices (orange, lemonade, hibiscus), soft drinks & daily smoothies
  • Specialty coffees — espresso, macchiato, American, Egyptian — and a premium tea selection
  • Complimentary local premium beer & wine

No Hidden Fees

  • All onboard meals & beverages included
  • 14% VAT (Value Added Tax) included
  • 12% service charges included

Crew gratuity is not included. It is customary for guests to contribute US $6 per person per night, handed to the dahabiya's manager and shared equally among the crew.

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journey

7 nights on the Nile, entirely private and tailored to your group. Tell us your dates and we'll do the rest.