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Nile Majestic Dahabiya *****

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Embarkation: Saturday
Depending on the embarkation day, the route may vary.
Itinerary:
Day 1
Arrival and embarkation
Rest of the day at leisure, including meals and overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 2
 Early morning optional hot air balloon ride.
 Breakfast followed by a visit to the West Bank: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon (1,2,3).
Return to the boat for lunch. Tea time during the cruise.
Dinner followed by entertainment and overnight stay on an island near Luxor.
Day 3
 Continue sailing to Edfu. Breakfast and lunch during the cruise.
 Visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3), then continue sailing to Ramady Island.
Dinner, followed by entertainment and overnight stay on board.
Day 4
In the morning, continue sailing from Ramady Island to Bassaw Island.
Upon arrival at Bassaw Island, enjoy a one-hour walk through green fields and discover the traditional local life.
 Subsequent breakfast on board during the cruise.
Arrival in Kom Ombo with an optional visit to the unusual double temple of Sobek and Horus (1,2,3).
 Back on board, lunch is served during the cruise to Hor Diab Island.
Upon arrival at Hor Diab Island, there is an opportunity for swimming in the Nile.
Dinner on board with entertainment and overnight stay in Aswan.
Day 5
Breakfast followed by an optional visit to the High Dam and Philae Temple (1,2,3), then a felucca ride (1,2,3) on the Nile.
 Optional visit to the Nubian village (3).
 Lunch on board.
Optional participation in the sound and light show at Philae Temple (starts at 7:00 PM).
Dinner, entertainment, and overnight stay.
Day 6
 Optional excursion to the temples of Abu Simbel with a breakfast box included (2,3).
Breakfast on board for guests not taking the Abu Simbel excursion.
 Lunch and subsequent tea time during the return journey to Esna (approx. 14 hours sailing).
Dinner followed by entertainment and overnight stay in Esna.
Day 7
 Breakfast and lunch on board, sailing from Esna to Luxor (approx. 6 hours).
 Arrival in Luxor, visit the East Bank: Karnak and Luxor Temples (1,2,3), city tour, and visit to the oriental souk.
 Optional excursion to the Luxor Museum (3).
Dinner, entertainment, and overnight stay on board.
Day 8
Breakfast on board and departure.
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The excursions listed in the itinerary are not included.
A German-speaking guide is available on board for excursions.
The numbers in parentheses after the excursions in the itinerary indicate which excursion package they are included in:
Excursion Package Classic = 1
Excursion Package Classic Plus = 2
Excursion Package Premium = 3
The excursion packages can be booked as an optional extra. Entrance fees are included in the excursion packages.
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Excursion Package Classic (bookable via code: KW, service: NILKLASS)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Temple of Hatshepsut
Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Colossi of Memnon
Temple of Edfu
Temple of Kom Ombo
High Dam in Aswan
Felucca ride
Philae Temple
-> Winter Season 2025/2026, Summer Season 2026: €305 per person
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Additional excursions to Excursion Package Classic are included in Excursion Package Classic Plus: (bookable via code: KW, service: NILKLASSP)
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.
-> Winter Season 2025/2026, Summer Season 2026: €429 per person
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Additional excursions to Excursion Package Classic Plus are included in Excursion Package Premium: (bookable via code: KW, service: NILPREMIUM)
Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
-> Winter Season 2025/2026, Summer Season 2026: €482 per person
Modern river-shaped houseboat with large windows on calm water.

Facilities

The Nile Majestic Dahabiya is a 58m long ship with two upper decks and a sun deck. All cabins offer direct Nile views.
The design combines pharaonic elegance with classic style, inspired by antiquity up to the era of King Farouk. The ship has 16 cabins spread across two decks. On board, you will find an elegant buffet restaurant, cozy retreat areas such as a reading corner, and a spacious sun deck with a pool and a comfortable bar.

Accommodation

Cabins

All cabins (K2) have a bathroom with a shower, toiletries, and a hairdryer, as well as panoramic windows.
Telephone, TV, air conditioning, mini-fridge, electronic safe, and ample storage space.
Cabins are also available for single occupancy (K1).

Meals

Soft All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served buffet style. Hot beverages and juices included.
No alcoholic beverages sold on board.

Entertainment

Live music, belly dancing, island picnics, and traditional folklore shows.

Credit card

Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Hotel features

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Destination information

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If you arrive at night (applies only to certain flights), your room may not be available until the regular check-in time the following day.
If you depart at night (also applies only to certain flights), your hotel stay may end at the regular check-out time the day before.
Therefore, please always check the booked number of nights.

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