7 Nights-8 Days Local House and Nile Dahabiya including Tours from Luxor
A rich Luxor round-trip journey combining a local house stay, guided temple visits, Dahabiya sailing, Nile villages, Aswan, and authentic cultural immersion.
Trip Overview
Relax in a deck chair, watch the gentle Nile landscapes unfold, and observe the rhythm of Egyptian life as your traditional Egyptian sailboat glides through the water.
This journey offers much more than sightseeing. It connects you with Egypt's natural beauty, hidden villages, warm hospitality, and a stay in a local house surrounded by serene gardens.
Begin in Luxor with iconic visits to the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple, then sail from Esna to Aswan aboard a beautifully restored Dahabiya Nile cruise. Visit Edfu, Gebel El-Silsila, Kom Ombo, and Philae Temple, pause in local villages, then return to Luxor for a calm local-house ending.
Day-by-Day Experience
Sat, 13 June 2026 — Luxor & Overnight at Local House in Luxor
Arrive in Luxor, the most famous historical city in Egypt. Drive in comfort from Luxor airport or your destination in Luxor to your local house. Experience the lifestyle of local people in a typical Egyptian house, surrounded by gardens, plants, splendid views, sun rays, local people, local villages, and amazing nature. Rest, refresh, and enjoy a local typical dinner. Accommodation: Local house in Luxor. Meals: Dinner.
Sun, 14 June 2026 — Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Memnon & Overnight Local House in Luxor
Enjoy breakfast in the house. Visit the Valley of the Kings, one of the most exciting and mysterious places in Egypt with more than 60 tombs that are like palaces for the afterlife. Continue to the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut and learn about the queen who became the only female pharaoh. Visit the Memnon Statue and reveal the secret of the giant statue and its mysterious voice. Optional tours can be arranged today with your expert tour guide. Accommodation: Local house in Luxor. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Mon, 15 June 2026 — Karnak, Transfer to Esna, Sailing & Overnight Dahabiya
Enjoy breakfast, then drive to the amazing Karnak Temple, where history comes alive and where you will see one of the greatest temple complexes ever built in Egypt. After Karnak, drive to Esna and check in to your Dahabiya. Enjoy a handmade fresh lunch onboard, rest and refresh, then begin sailing with views of unique islands, fields, and gardens. After dinner, listen quietly to your expert tour guide explain the hidden culture of Egypt. Accommodation: Onboard Dahabiya. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Tue, 16 June 2026 — Edfu, Sailing, Local Village & Overnight Dahabiya
Breakfast during sailing is a great opportunity to discover the whispers of the immortal Nile. Stop by Edfu Temple, the second-largest temple in Egypt that is still in amazing condition, and learn the story of Horus defeating the evil god Set. Continue sailing and listen to the Nile secrets. Sail toward one of the local villages, a natural area with stunning views where you can discover daily life and touch Egyptian simplicity in the Nile islands. After the cultural tour, return to your Dahabiya and enjoy sailing. Accommodation: Onboard Dahabiya. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Wed, 17 June 2026 — Gebel El-Silsila, Sailing, Kom Ombo & Overnight Dahabiya
While enjoying the sundeck, reveal the secret of Gebel El-Silsila, the mother of all temples, where you can see remains of temples and tombs and learn how only a chisel and hammer could cut the giant stones. Return to your Dahabiya and enjoy a drink on the sundeck during sailing. Stop again to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, a unique temple with two identical entrances dedicated to two different gods, and learn how Egyptians avoided the danger of crocodiles. Accommodation: Onboard Dahabiya. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Thu, 18 June 2026 — Aswan, Philae Temple & Overnight Dahabiya
Arrive in Aswan, the beautiful city famous for Nubian history and a rich atmosphere. Visit the love place, the Temple of Philae, where the famous legends of love and loyalty are part of the story. Today you can arrange several optional activities with your expert tour guide. In the evening, a simple departure party will be operated by the Dahabiya staff. Accommodation: Onboard Dahabiya. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Fri, 19 June 2026 — Disembark After Breakfast, Luxor & Overnight Local House in Luxor
Disembark after breakfast and drive in comfort to Luxor. Spend the night at the local house in Luxor. Accommodation: Local house in Luxor. Meals: Breakfast and Dinner.
Sat, 20 June 2026 — Breakfast & Final Transfer to Your Destination in Luxor
After breakfast, drive to Luxor airport or your destination in Luxor upon request, carrying memories that will last forever. Accommodation: No accommodation included. Meals: Breakfast.
Moments from This Journey
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What's included
- 4 nights accommodation in Nile Dahabiya from Luxor to Aswan, starting with lunch on the first Dahabiya day and ending with breakfast on the last Dahabiya day.
- 3 nights at a local house in Luxor including meals.
- A/C transportation.
- Expert tour guide.
- Professional licensed drivers.
- Water and hot drinks during your stay on the Nile Dahabiya.
- Door-to-door transfers from and to your destinations in Luxor and Aswan.
- All sites mentioned in the itinerary.
- Taxes and charges.
Not included
- Entrance fees for the mentioned sites.
- Tipping is recommended.
- Anything not mentioned in the itinerary.
Before You Travel
Available room types
Single Room: 2000$ per 1 person. Single Suite: 2600$ per 1 person. Double Room: 2800$ per 2 people. Double Suite: 3400$ per 2 people. Prices are for 7 days and taxes are included.
Prices
Prices are quoted in US Dollars per room per trip, except during Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays.
Booking confirmation
Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
Flexible itinerary
This itinerary is flexible, so parts of the program can be amended upon request depending on timing, sailing conditions, and availability.
Available languages
English, Spanish, and French are available. Other languages may be arranged for an extra cost upon request.
Small group tour
This tour is not private by default. It is operated as a small-group Dahabiya experience.
Optional excursions
Optional tours such as Abu Simbel, the Nubian village, and selected Luxor activities are available upon request with your expert guide.
Wi-Fi and drinks
Wi-Fi is available onboard your Dahabiya. Alcohol onboard is available at an extra cost upon request.
Single and suite bookings
If you want your own room, book a single room. Suite bookings in the calendar apply only to Dahabiya accommodation, not to hotels, local houses, Cairo, Red Sea stays, or other land accommodation.
Child pricing
Child pricing applies to children sharing rooms with their parents, with a maximum of one child in each room.
Site entrance fees
Entrance fees for these itineraries are approximately 72 US dollars per person.
Recommended tipping
Tipping is recommended in Egypt. The suggested amount is 10 US dollars per person per night, which covers the service team.
Hot air balloon notes
Children under 6 years old are not allowed on the balloon trip. Cameras are not allowed in the balloon basket; guests may use their cellphone for photos.
Trip highlights
Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Hot Air Balloon (Optional), Karnak Temple, Temple of Edfu, Local Village, Gebel El-Silsila, Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Temple, Abu Simbel (Optional).
Dahabiya facilities
Medical services onboard, Customized tours, Professional Egyptologists, Internet service, Environmentally friendly sailing experience, 24-hour service, Sun deck, Local party onboard, Local village experience, Door-to-door transfers.
Booking Policies
Children Policy
- Up to 2 years old: free of charge.
- Age from 2 and below 5 years: 15% of adult price.
- Age from 5 up to 11 years: 50% of adult price.
- Ages 12 years and up: adult price.
Cancellation Policy
- You can cancel 5 days before the travel date and receive a full refund.
- Between 4 and 2 days before the travel date, a fee of 30% of the total price applies.
- Less than 2 days before the travel date, a fee of 50% of the total price applies.
- In case of no-show, no refund is provided.
Operational Notes
- Itinerary order may change according to sailing conditions, navigation permissions, and local operating requirements.
- Door-to-door transfers are included from and to the destinations mentioned in each trip.
- Optional tours are available upon request and may require extra cost.
- Taxes and charges are included in the package price.