Sonesta Amirat Dahabeya Nile cruise:

Being part of the Sonesta Nile Cruises high-scale brand's portfolio of Deluxe-service Nile cruisers, facilities aboard the "Sonesta Amirat Dahabeya" are endless, including a stylish lounge, an open air oriental style Jacuzzi, a spacious and partially shaded sun deck

Sonesta Amirat Dahabeya combines comfort and beauty in a most inspiring way, promising a remarkable, rewarding cruise experience of legendary hospitality

The Sonesta Dahabeya – the Amirat was launched in February, 2009 – offers a cruise experience like no other on the Nile. It is intended to take you back in time to a gentler, more gracious era on the Nile during your 7 night cruise between Luxor and Aswan.

Daily guided excursions are offered to renowned Egyptian temples, tombs and ruins along the Nile. As a member of the Sonesta fleet of deluxe-service Nile cruisers, this small cruise boat will combine comfort and beauty in an inspiring way, offering a spectacular opportunity for an extended family or small group to discover the Nile on a private Nile cruise.

A) Luxor to Aswan itinerary - 7 nights / Dahabeya Sonesta Amirat

Day 1: Saturday Dahabeya Sonesta / Luxor
Embarkation in Luxor for a relaxing week sailing the Nile on a luxuriously appointed dahabiyya.
After lunch, excursion to visit the magnificent temple complex of Amon-Ra at Karnak, with its vast hypostyle hall of 137 columns, followed by the imposing 28 th Dynasty Luxor Temple.
Overnight moored on the Nile banks of Luxor.
 
Day 2: Sunday Dahabeya Sonesta / Luxor
You will visit the West Bank for visits to the burial places of the Pharaohs - the Valley of the Kings - where Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen in 1922. Continue to the adjacent Valley of the Queens, the temple of Medinet Habu and the Colossi of Memnon.
- Sail on the way to ESNA ( noon time )
Overnight near by ESNA.
 
Day 3: Monday Dahabeya Sonesta
Today will be a leisurely day. After breakfast, commence sailing
Overnight moored beside a Nile island.
 
Day 4: Tuesday Dahabeya Sonesta / Edfu
This morning you will sail to Edfu to visit the wonderfully preserved Temple of Edfu.
Overnight moored beside a Nile island.
 
Day 5: Wednesday Dahabeya Sonesta
Today you will sail on the way to Kom Ombo Overnight moored beside a Nile island.
 
Day 6: Thursday Dahabeya Sonesta / Kom Ombo
 visit KOM OMBO to see the Ptolemaic temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus, god of the morning sun.
A leisurely sailing to Aswan and moored near by Aswan bridge.
 
Day 7: Friday Dahabeya Sonesta / Aswan
Today you will visit the Aswan High Dam (completed in 1971); the Old Dam (completed in 1902). You will also visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, a structure rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser at the time of the High Dam's construction.

Day 8: Saturday  Dahabeya Sonesta / Disembarkation
Breakfast aboard the dahabiyya followed by disembarkation

Highlights of a Nile Cruise include the Karnak Temple, one of the largest temples in the world, the extraordinary Luxor Temple, Thebes and the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Queens, the well preserved Edfu Temple, Esna Temple and Kom Ombu Temple, the twin temples of Abu Simbel and the romantic island Temple of Isis at Philae. Deluxe Feluccas and Dahabiya on the Nile Yachts on the Nile - Cruise the same way the Pharaohs did - Private Egyptologist. Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle-Private Chauffeur
We have even included all the tips. No Hidden Charges. No Additional Tax.

Tour Guides:
All our tour guides in Cairo are knowledgeable Egyptologist with at least 5 years experience. Also they have academic qualifications to make your tour such a success.

Payment plan:
25% down payment required to secure the booking and can be done online by Credit card, Visa and Master or bank  transfer
75% balance will required in arrival in Egypt and can be paid by credit cards or cash

Booking & Confirmation:
Booking of your trip will be complete and confirmed by your tour designer as soon as we receive the 25% down payment, booking confirmation will be sent to you as soon as the deposit is paid.