Gorgonia Dahabiya Nile Cruise

• Arrive in Luxor and board the luxurious Gorgonia Dahabiya.
  Enjoy a delicious lunch served on board.
• Cross to Luxor’s West Bank.
• Visit the Valley of the Kings, where the tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered in 1922.
• Visit the stunning terraced mortuary temple of Egypt's most famous female pharaoh (Temple of Hatshepsut)
• Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, the two monumental statues overlooking the West Bank.
• Return to the dahabiya and enjoy a relaxing evening on board.
• Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.

• Wake up to a complimentary breakfast buffet (served 6 AM – 8 AM)
• Begin sailing south towards Esna
• Relax on the sun deck, use the health club, or enjoy a coffee at one of the two cafés while the Nile scenery drifts by
• Arrive in Esna in the afternoon and cross to the river's opposite side
• Enjoy dinner at the onboard restaurant
• Overnight on board near the riverbank

• Breakfast on board, then sail to El Hegaz Island (approx. 5 hours sailing)
• Arrive at El Hegaz Island, a quiet island located north of Edfu.
  Lunch: Served during the sailing journey
• Continue sailing to Edfu in the afternoon
• Visit the magnificent Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved ancient temples in Egypt.
• Return to the dahabiya and continue sailing.
• Dinner and overnight on board.

• Enjoy breakfast on board.
  Sail towards Gebel El Silsila, an important ancient sandstone quarry site.
• Explore the area and learn about the stone used to build many of ancient Egypt's temples.
• Lunch will be served during sailing.
• Continue sailing to Kom Ombo (approx. 5 hours).
• Enjoy the peaceful scenery along the Nile.
• Dinner and overnight on board near Kom Ombo.

• Morning Breakfast on board.
• Visit Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed god Horus.
• Return to the dahabiya and continue sailing
• Sail south towards Aswan, passing through Daraw and Kopania (approx. 5 hours).
  Lunch will be served during sailing.
• Arrive in Aswan in the afternoon 
• Enjoy a vibrant Nubian Party on board – traditional music, dance, and cultural entertainment.
• Dinner will be served on board.
• Overnight moored in Aswan.

• Enjoy breakfast on board in the Morning
• Visit the Aswan High Dam, completed in 1971.
• Continue to the historic Old Aswan Dam, completed in 1902.
• Explore the Unfinished Obelisk, which remains in the ancient granite quarries.
• Return to the dahabiya and enjoy your lunch.
• Explore Aswan's vibrant souks, take a camel ride along the Nile, or visit a Nubian village (can be arranged with your guide on the spot).
• Alternatively, relax on the rooftop terrace or enjoy the ship's hot tub.
• Dinner and overnight on board in Aswan.

• Morning breakfast on board.
• Optional Excursion (before departure):

1. Abu Simbel: Take an early morning trip (optional) to the magnificent temples of Ramses II and Nefertari in southern Aswan.
2. Alternative: Enjoy a relaxed morning on the sun deck.

• Late Morning (approx. 14:00 hrs): Begin sailing north back towards Luxor.
• Watch villages, farmland, palm trees, and traditional Nile life pass by.
• Enjoy Lunch & Dinner which served on board.
• Evening (approx. 21:00 hrs): Arrive in Edfu and continue sailing.
• Moored in Luxor (arrival approx. 14:30 hrs).

• Enjoy your final breakfast buffet on board (6 AM – 8 AM).
• Disembark from the Gorgonia Dahabiya and transfer for your final excursion.
• Visit Karnak Temple, the vast temple complex dedicated to Amun-Ra and home to its famous Great Hypostyle Hall.
• Continue to Luxor Temple, beautifully situated on the east bank of the Nile.
• Afternoon, transfer to the airport for your homebound flight, or extend your stay with a beach holiday in Hurghada or Marsa Alam (optional).

With 12 well-appointed cabins, the Gorgonia hosts a small number of guests, typically around 22-24 people.

Yes, children are generally welcome on Dahabiya cruises. Some operators offer discounts for children sharing a cabin with parents (e.g., under 5 free, 5-11 at 50% off), but parents are responsible for their children's safety at all times.

The most comfortable weather is between October and April, with pleasant temperatures. Summer months (June-August) can be very hot, exceeding 45°C, but may offer lower prices.

Internet access is included, but be aware that Wi-Fi on the river can be slow, especially outside of major cities.

There is no doctor on board, but the crew can arrange access to medical services in towns along the Nile.

Typical policies require a 25% deposit to confirm a booking, with full payment due around 45 days before departure. Cancellations more than 90 days out are often free, with increasing fees closer to the departure date .

Check-in is generally around midday (e.g., 12:00 PM), and check-out is in the morning (e.g., 8:00 AM) on the final day of the cruise.

Yes, the chef can accommodate dietary needs (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.) with advance notice during the booking process.

Yes, there are often opportunities for a refreshing swim in the Nile at certain stops during the journey