Nile Dahabiya · Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan & Abu Simbel
Eyaru Dahabiya: 7 Night Nile Cruise Luxor–Aswan & Abu Simbel
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Tour Overview
The Eyaru is an upscale dahabiya, the classic Nile sailing boat that travels slowly and carries only a small group. Its week-long trip between Luxor and Aswan stops at each of the main river temples. A visit to Abu Simbel is part of the plan in both directions.
There are two directions. One trip sails from Luxor to Aswan, and the other from Aswan to Luxor. Both start on a Saturday and last eight days and seven nights, with one site or area set for each day of the week.
Temples and sites on the route
Sailing south from Luxor, you begin with Luxor Temple and Karnak, then the Valley of the Kings and the Colossi of Memnon. The boat calls at Esna, Edfu, Gebel el-Silsila and Kom Ombo. In Aswan you see the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple, and the trip ends with Abu Simbel. Heading north from Aswan, the order is reversed. That route also adds Kitchener’s Botanical Island, a Nubian village, the Valley of the Queens and the Temple of Hatshepsut.
The fare includes meet-and-assist service, deluxe air-conditioned transfers and full board on the boat. Tea, coffee and soft drinks are available all day. Every excursion is led by an Egyptologist guide, and entry tickets to the sites between Luxor and Aswan are covered. Service charges and taxes are included, while the tipping kitty and extras are not.
The Eyaru suits travelers who want a full week on the Nile with a guide who knows the history in depth. It is a good fit for those who want Abu Simbel in the same trip. The fare is quoted on request, based on your dates and the cabin you choose. Share your travel dates with us, and we will check availability and send you a quote.
Photos: Court of Edfu Temple. Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 · Court of Offerings at Edfu Temple. Photo: Warren LeMay from Cullowhee, NC, United States / Wikimedia Commons, public domain
Tour Highlights
7 nights between Luxor and Aswan, both directions
Abu Simbel visit built into the itinerary
Egyptologist guide on every excursion
Tea, coffee and soft drinks all day
Departures every Saturday
Tour Packages
8 Days / 7 Nights — Luxor to Aswan (Saturdays)
Your Egyptologist guide takes you to Luxor Temple and then to Karnak, the largest temple complex of ancient Thebes.
Accommodation: On board
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
On the West Bank you visit the Valley of the Kings, where New Kingdom rulers were buried in rock-cut tombs. You also stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two giant statues of Amenhotep III.
Accommodation: On board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You visit Esna Temple, dedicated to the ram-headed god Khnum and known for its columned hall.
Accommodation: On board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Your guide shows you Edfu Temple, built for the falcon god Horus and one of the best preserved temples in Egypt.
Accommodation: On board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You stop at Gebel el-Silsila, an ancient sandstone quarry with shrines carved into its cliffs. Later you visit Kom Ombo Temple, shared by Sobek and Haroeris.
Accommodation: On board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In Aswan you see the Unfinished Obelisk, still lying in the granite quarry where it cracked. You then visit Philae Temple, the island sanctuary of Isis.
Accommodation: On board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You visit the two rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel, built by Ramses II and later moved to higher ground during the building of the High Dam.
Accommodation: On board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast you check out and transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
8 Days / 7 Nights — Aswan to Luxor (Saturdays)
Your Egyptologist guide takes you to the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarry, and then to Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis.
Accommodation: On board
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
You visit the temples of Abu Simbel, carved for Ramses II and his queen Nefertari. Back in Aswan you see Kitchener’s Botanical Island, planted with trees and plants from many countries.
The day ends with a visit to a Nubian village.
Accommodation: On board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You visit Kom Ombo Temple, the double temple of Sobek and Haroeris. The boat then stops at Gebel el-Silsila, an ancient quarry with rock-cut shrines.
Accommodation: On board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Your guide shows you Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus and largely complete with its roof and pylon.
Accommodation: On board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You see Esna Temple, built for the god Khnum, with its tall columns and painted ceiling.
Accommodation: On board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In Luxor you explore Karnak, the vast temple complex of Amun, and Luxor Temple on the east bank.
Accommodation: On board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On the West Bank you visit the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens. You also see the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
Accommodation: On board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast you check out and transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
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Inclusions
- Meet-and-assist service on arrival and departure
- Help from our team during your stay and excursions
- All transfers in a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
- Cabin on board the Eyaru, a 5-star dahabiya, on a full-board basis
- Tea, coffee and soft drinks available all day
- All excursions listed in the itinerary
- Entry tickets to all sites between Luxor and Aswan
- Egyptologist guide on all excursions
- Service charges and taxes
Exclusions
- Extras not listed in the itinerary
- Tipping kitty
Important Notes
👨👩👧 Delta Tours Child Policy:
- 0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge (except for flight tickets where airline rules apply).
- 2 – 5.99 years: Pay 25% of adult price (if there is a flight tickets).
- 6 – 11.99 years: Pay 50% of adult price (sharing parents’ room/cabin).
- 12 years and above: Considered an adult and pay full price.
Notes:
- Child discounts apply when sharing a room/cabin with two full-paying adults.
- If a child requires a separate room, the full adult rate applies.
- Some tours, cruises, or hotels may have different rules; in that case, the stricter policy applies.
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Eyaru Dahabiya: Frequently Asked Questions
The price is available on request. It varies with your dates, the season and the cabin you book, so send us your travel dates for a quote.
Luxor to Aswan ends with Abu Simbel, which suits flights home from Aswan. Aswan to Luxor adds Kitchener’s Island, a Nubian village, the Valley of the Queens and the Temple of Hatshepsut.
Abu Simbel is part of the itinerary in both directions, on day 7 from Luxor and on day 2 from Aswan. Ask us to confirm the Abu Simbel ticket and transfer arrangements when you request your quote.
An Egyptologist guide leads every excursion on the Eyaru itinerary.
Full board is included, and tea, coffee and soft drinks are available throughout the day.
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