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Honeymoon Dahabiyas on The Nile
An 11 Day Honeymoon Wishes Tour of Egypt
The Red Sea Version


Yacht cruise on the Nile - Air fare Included Within Egypt
As well as Abu Simbel Excursion

Air-conditioned Deluxe Dahabbiya / Felucca


Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh, Honeymoon tour

A beach resort stay at Sharm El Sheikh
Then a one week dream cruise on the Nile on a Yacht / Dahabia

 


The Dahabias Photo Gallery
A
ll the Belle Epoque Dahabias and Royal Dahabiyas are available for private charter

Compare with the
former Royal Dahabiyas Dongola and Zarafa . Add Abu Simbel


 

 

 

DAY 1 - Arrive at The Red Sea resort of Sharm El-Sheikh , weekly year round on Wednesday (cB)
If you wish you may start with the cruise on Saturday then fly to Sharm el Sheikh after the cruise.
WE will meet you at Sharm El Sheikh Airport on the Red Sea. Upo
n arrival, we escort you to your comfortable hotel. Complimentary visa is issued upon arrival for the following nationalities; American, Australian, NZ, EU , Canadian , Japanese and Singaporean , your passport must be valid for at least 6 month beyond date of arrival.

Or arrive in Luxor on Saturday , start your cruise then on to Sharm El Sheikh at the end after the cruise

 

 

Honeymoon vacation in Sharm El Sheikh

 




DAY 2 - Sharm El-Sheikh , Thursday (cB)
The day is yours to enjoy this unique desert beach resort. Relax by the cerulean waters, take a camel ride at your option
, and observe in the distance the steady line of ships heading to and from the Suez Canal.
Sunset Camel Caravan or on Horse Backs :
A one hour caravan on camels, if you prefer to enjoy a one hour of horse back riding, please do let's know, but in this case the horse ride will not be into the Sahara .
The camel caravan is fully escorted & guided as well by local Bedouins through the desert and through the mountain passes of El Aat mountain , we stop at the highest point in the valley for a cup of tea with the Bedouin, take in the the evening charm of the desert & nature before we head back to your hotel.

 

 

 

DAY 3 - Sharm El Sheikh, Snorkel or Dive- Friday (cB)
The Red Sea just off "Sharm" is replete with fascinating coral and aquatic species unique to this area. You'll spend the full day today exploring these wonders as you snorkel or scuba dive (for which proof of certification is a must )

 

 

 

Honeymoon vacation in  Aswan  and  at the  Old  Cataract Hotel

 

 

 

 

Day 4 : Sharm el-Sheikh to Luxor- Saturday- Board your Yacht Felucca in Luxor (Lunch, Dinner)


In Sharm El-Sheikh transfer is included from your hotel to the airport, always in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

Domestic air fare is included , with all taxes, with possible free upgrade to business class ( subject to availability) .
Transfer is included from Luxor Airport to the Cruise , always in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Get ready for a relaxing week sailing the Nile on a luxuriously appointed Dahabbiya.

After lunch, excursion to the West Bank for visits to the burial places of the Pharaohs - the Valley of the Kings - where Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen in 1922. Continue to the adjacent Valley of the Queens, the temple of Medinet Habu and the Colossi of Memnon.

Overnight moored on the Nile banks of Luxor.

In case the cruise date that' s available is from Aswan, please add $ 150 per person to allow for the additional flight Sharm Cairo , then on from Cairo to Aswan .

 

 

Day 5 : Sunday - Luxor - On board - (Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner)
You will visit the magnificent temple complex of Amon-Ra at Karnak, with its vast hypostyle hall of 137 columns, followed by the imposing 28 th Dynasty Luxor Temple.
Overnight moored in Luxor.

 

 

 

Day 6 : Monday - Luxor - Esna - On board your Cruise (Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner)
Today will be a leisurely day. After breakfast, sail to Esna where your dahabiyya will moor overnight.

 

 

Day 7 : Tuesday - Edfu - On board your Dahabiya Cruise (Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner)
This morning you will sail to Edfu to visit the wonderfully preserved Temple of Edfu.
Overnight moored beside a Nile island.

 

 

Day 8 : Wednesday - Kom Ombo - on Board your Dahabbiya Cruise (Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner)
Today you will sail to Kom Ombo visit see the Ptolemaic temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus, god of the morning sun.
Overnight moored beside a Nile island.

 

 

Day 9 : Thursday - Aswan - on Board your Dahabiya Cruise (Breakfast ,Lunch, Dinner)
A full day sailing to Aswan where the dahabiyya moors overnight.

 

 

Day 10 : Friday - Aswan - on Board your Dahabia Cruise (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Today you will visit the Aswan High Dam (completed in 1971); the Old Dam (completed in 1902) and the ' unfinished obelisk', lying in situ since the days of the pharaohs. You will also visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, a structure rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser at the time of the High Dam's construction.

 

 

Day 11 : Saturday- Aswan - Disembarkation - Abu Simbel (Breakfast and lunch box )
Private guide in Abu Simbel. Private driver. Private air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast aboard the dahabiyya and check-out.
Proceed to the airport , fly to Abu Simbel. Your private Egyptologist will escort you on board the flights as well , in Abu Simbel , your private air-conditioned vehicle and private chauffeur will be waiting for you .
In the larger temple, colossal figures of Ramses are seated with the gods and attended by his queen and daughters. The smaller temple is dedicated to Queen Nefertari, who appears as Hathor, the goddess of love, joy and fertility, symbolized by the benevolent cow. We explore these fine temple by ourselves in the quiet of the morning, admiring their ancient aura and artistry, after which retire to a comfortable hotel for our lunch plus , plus we will order locally in Abu Simbel sandwiches and refreshments. After which we head for Abu Simbel Airport.
Fly back to Aswan and on to Cairo . Air fare is included in business or first class , subject to the plane configuration, tax included.
In Cairo , we 'll assist with your transfer to your hotel , or the International terminal at the airport

 

Rates are Per Person in USD

There is no triple occupancy cabins

 



Rates are PER Person in USD
Sharing in Double : $ 4450 USD
Per Person in single cabi
n: $ 6270 USD

 

 

Peak Season: Easter , Christmas and New Year ( weeks) :

Rates are PER Person in USD
Sharing in Double : $ 4840 USD
Per Person in single cabi
n: $ 6950 USD

 

 

 

Honeymoon Sharm El Sheikh, Honeymoon Egypt, Honeymoon Tour

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compare with the Royal Dahabiyas Version

 

 

 

Cancellation policy for Dahabiya Cruise :
All deposits and further payments non-refundable


Children :
Infants that are younger than 2 years :Discount : 80% .
Children that are 2 to 12 years of age : Discount : % 30

 

 

 

 

 

Rate Includes:

  • All transfers in, Sharm El Sheikh Luxor and Aswan and on transfer in Cairo as listed, always on a private basis .
  • Guided sightseeing including all entrance fees, all as per itinerary .
  • Pre set meals as listed including B = Breakfast, (or cB, Continental Breakfast), L = Lunch, D = Dinner
  • Tea/ coffle and afternoon tea while on board the Deluxe Nile Cruise
  • Domestic air in Egypt, as per itinerary with taxes, and a possible free upgrade to business class subject to availability.
  • Abu Simbel excursion as per itinerary , with a private Egyptologist and private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Deluxe hotel accommodation in Sharm El-Sheikh at : Grand Rotana, Savoy, Movenpick or similar , with breakfast daily and taxes

 

 

 

Rate Does Not Includes:


 

 

The belle Epoque air-conditioned Dahabbiyas :
El Bey
(His Lordship ) ,  El Hanem (Her Ladyship) 
Zahra
(Flower) , Nesma (Breeze)
, and the Royal Dahabiyas: Dongola and Zarafa

 

The Cabins:
Each boat has six delightfully appointed private cabins measuring 5.75 meters x 2.50 meters . The cabins (maximum occupancy two persons) have private bathrooms of 1.25 meters x 2.50 meters with a wc, wash basin, shower and hairdryer. Some cabins offer two single beds and others have a double. Each Dahabia comfortably accommodates twelve passengers sharing in doubles . Yet of course in a lot of cases we have smaller parties that prefer to charter the boat for four, five or six guests only .

The cabins are named them in keeping with the ship's theme. For example, on the Zahra ('flower') you will find the 'white lotus' cabin; on the Nesma ('breeze') you have 'the zephyr', each with tasteful, individualized embellishments.

 

 

 

 

Zarafa Deluxe Felucca
Compare with deluxe Dongola former Royal Felucca Photo Gallery

 

 

 

 

Food on board:
Our onboard chef is expert at preparing wholesome, appetizing Egyptian and international cuisines, while barbeques and picnics will be organized on the riverbanks and islands in the Nile. Your meals (starting with lunch at embarkation and ending with breakfast at disembarkation) are all inclusive, along with tea, coffee and soft drinks as well as a daily high tea. Passengers are, however, invited to bring their own alcoholic beverages - none are available onboard due to licensing restrictions - but we'll supply the ice and the mixers at no additional charge.

 

 

 

A skilled river captain is on board at all times . A guide is at your disposal to plan your itinerary and escort you through the sites you choose to visit. The crew has completely separate quarters, to ensure your privacy.

 

 

What to Pack:
Most of the year look forward to warm, even hot weather in Luxor & Aswan, morning & evenings are cooler. For Shore excursions, we suggest comfortable cotton & natural fabric lightweight clothing. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.  Lightweight comfortable & casual clothing. Swimsuits, sun hat.

 

 

 


Other Deluxe Yacht choices on the Nile

Dongola Dahabiya Nile Cruises - Photo Gallery

Deluxe ( Dahabbiya) or Felucca , used by Egypt former Royal Families

 

More Choices :


 

 

 

 

 


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