Check-in - Edfu Temple, Wadi el-Shatt & Sail to Gebel el-Silsila

Temple of Horus - Start your journey with a warm welcome and a convenient pickup from your hotel or Luxor International Airport. A private air-conditioned vehicle will transport you to Edfu City, where your traditional Egyptian felucca awaits. As you board, life takes on a slower pace—gentle sails, the rhythm of the Nile, and nights under a starry sky. A support boat accompanies you, providing modern amenities like a bathroom, shower, and dining area, while your private crew and cook ensure every moment is attended to.

Your adventure begins with a visit to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of Egypt’s most impressive and well-preserved monuments. Following this, you will explore Wadi el-Shatt, an archaeological site rich with ancient tombs and echoes of forgotten tales. By afternoon, the felucca sails south toward the majestic cliffs of Gebel el-Silsila. As the sun sets, you anchor at a tranquil island nearby, dining under the stars and drifting to sleep to the gentle flow of the river.

Gebel el-Silsila & Sail to Kom Ombo

Jabal as Silsilah - Morning light unveils the sandstone cliffs of Gebel el-Silsila, once the grand quarries that constructed Egypt’s temples. You wander among the carved remnants, where history feels alive in every stone. Back on board, the felucca sails toward Kom Ombo. The double temple, uniquely dedicated to both Sobek the crocodile god and Horus the falcon god, stands majestically by the riverbank.

Temple of Kom Ombo - Continue sailing to Kom Ombo, where the day begins with more time to explore its remarkable reliefs and sacred chambers. Then, the sails unfurl once more as you journey downstream toward Daraw. Known for its vibrant camel market, Daraw offers a lively insight into local culture and trade, where herders and merchants gather from across Egypt and Sudan. Your felucca anchors at an island near Daraw for another peaceful night beneath the open sky.

Daraw Camel Market & Sail to Aswan

Daraw Camel Market - At dawn, you venture into the heart of Daraw’s renowned camel market, where the energy is unparalleled—an authentic display of tradition and commerce. Traders in flowing galabeyas negotiate with spirited voices, camels bellow as they shift in the dust, and the entire market comes alive with colors, sounds, and a rhythm that has thrived here for centuries. It is not just a market, but a cultural performance that offers a rare glimpse into the vibrant heart of Nubian life. Later, you return to the river, where your felucca awaits, its white sails catching the morning breeze as you embark on the final, serene leg of your timeless Nile voyage.

Aswan - The felucca sails gently into Aswan, where your timeless journey concludes. As the golden sun sets over the palm-fringed banks, you will disembark with memories of the Nile’s tranquility, the temples’ grandeur, and the warm hospitality of the river. Here, at the gateway to Nubia, the stories of ancient Egypt blend seamlessly with the vibrant life of the present, leaving you with an experience to cherish long after the sails have been lowered.

Felucca Check-Out & Departure from Aswan

Aswan - Enjoy breakfast on board before checking out. After checkout, transfer to Aswan Airport or Aswan Train Station.

Optional: For those wishing to return to Luxor, a private transfer can be arranged at an additional cost, either via car or by sailing back on the felucca itself.

• Private crew on the Felucca to assist you throughout the journey
• 3 Night Felucca odyssey from Luxor to Aswan with Meals Included
• Visits to all sites in the itinerary (entrance tickets included)
• All transfers in modern A/C deluxe vehicles with licensed drivers
• Personal chef onboard to prepare three delicious meals each day
• Dedicated bathroom facilities available on the Felucca
• Motorboat offers added conveniences such as bathroom facilities and comfortable dining tables
• Stay connected with an electricity generator

• Tipping (Mandatory)
• Flight tickets are not included
• Private English-speaking tour guide
• Alcoholic beverages on Felucca, available at an additional cost

Experience the Nile as travelers have for thousands of years, not just another trip. While large vessels speed by, embrace the leisurely pace of a traditional felucca and let the river guide you.

Rest on mattresses beneath the stars, with only the sound of water and the Milky Way above. Enjoy the gentle motion of the felucca as the Nile breeze cools your skin. During the day, sail past golden cliffs, palm groves, and villages. Stop at islands to swim, walk, or ride donkeys along desert paths, where children eagerly greet visitors.

The journey includes visits to Edfu’s Temple of Horus, Gebel el Silsila, Kom Ombo, Daraw’s camel market, and Aswan. Each destination offers its own enchantment — ancient ruins carved in stone and vibrant, bustling markets.

Sunrises and sunsets are breathtaking as the sky transitions from gold to pink to violet, with the river mirroring the colors. Evenings are filled with shared meals, laughter, and the joy of being on the water.

This adventure invites you to leave behind routine and noise, experiencing Egypt in a slow and genuine way. By the end, you won’t just have seen the Nile — you’ll have truly lived it.

• Optinal: For those wishing to return to Luxor, a private transfer can be arranged at an additional cost, either via car or by sailing back on the felucca itself.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.