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Nile Cruise Esna → Aswan

Three Pyramids Dahabiya

Luxor to Aswan, small-group sailing

At a glance

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

A first look

Morning light pools on the Nile as the dahabiya slips past palm groves and fields. You step ashore to explore Karnak and Luxor Temples, then return to the deck for calm river sailing.

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 to SeptemberOctober to April
Solo Traveler$1,850$1,850
2-4 Pax (per person)$1,850$1,850
5-8 Pax (per person)$1,850$1,850
9-16 Pax (per person)$1,850$1,850

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

  • Wi-Fi
  • Sun Deck
  • Restaurant

The fine print

What's included – and what isn't

Included

  • Accommodation aboard Three Pyramids Dahabiya
  • Full board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Bottled water, tea, and soft drinks
  • All entrance fees for included sightseeing
  • Professional Egyptologist guide
  • All transfers to/from the Dahabiya
  • Taxes and service charges

Not included

  • International airfare
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping for crew and guide
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Optional tours not listed in the itinerary

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-422585

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