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Nile Cruise Esna → Aswan

Jasmine Dahabiya

Seven-day Luxor to Aswan dahabiya cruise

At a glance

Length
8 days · 7 nights
Embarks
Sun, Thu
Board
Full Board
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02 Overview

A first look

Board in Luxor and sail south to Aswan aboard the traditional Jasmine Dahabiya. Days alternate gentle sails, village walks and visits to Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae.

The route

Esna and Aswan

  1. EsnaThe temple & the river lockEmbark
  2. AswanPhilae Temple & the High DamDisembark

Choose your direction

  • Esna → Aswan4 nightsupstream, against the current
  • Aswan → Esna3 nightsdownstream, with the current

At sea

Detailed itinerary

Based on embarkation from Esna and disembarkation in Aswan.

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Cabin pricing

Pricing & seasonal rates

Per person in USD, based on cabin sharing. Single supplements apply. Holiday surcharges apply at Christmas, New Year & Easter.

Per Person Pricing

Cabin May–SeptemberOctober–April
Solo Traveler$2,000$2,000
2-4 Pax (per person)$2,000$2,000
5-8 Pax (per person)$2,000$2,000
9-16 Pax (per person)$2,000$2,000

Children 0–5.99 years free · 6–11.99 years pay 50% · 12+ pay full adult price. Children must share a cabin with parents (max 2 per cabin).

Indicative rates only – pricing and cabins fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.

Bundled in

  • Sun Deck
  • Restaurant

The fine print

What's included – and what isn't

Included

  • Accommodation aboard Jasmine Dahabiya
  • Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • All guided tours with a licensed Egyptologist
  • Entry fees to all mentioned attractions
  • Tea, coffee, and soft drinks during meals
  • Transfers to/from Luxor or Aswan
  • Sailing permits, taxes, and service charges

Not included

  • International or domestic flights
  • Egypt entry visa
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tipping for crew and guide
  • Optional tours not listed in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses

Before you go

What to pack & wear

Children & families

Children 0–5.99 years travel free; 6–11.99 years pay 50%; 12+ pay the full adult price. Children must share a cabin with their parents (maximum one child per cabin). Two or more children require their own cabin.

Location

On the map

Esna and Aswan — where it sails in EgyptMediterranean SeaRed SeaWestern DesertEastern DesertLake NasserEsnaAswanCairoAbu SimbelN
Cairo lies north; your cruise is the gold stretch in the south. The Nile flows north, so sailing upstream means heading south.

If plans change

Cancellation

More than 30 days
Full refund less a £50 admin fee
15–30 days
50% refund
Within 14 days
No refund – date changes considered case by case

Last updated 1 July 2026 Product ID: CRU-NIL-740497

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