Farouz El Nil I
Luxor - Esna - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Daraw - Aswan
6 Days
Luxury
5 Stars
Farouz El Nil I is a superior dahabeya that blends modern design with traditional Egyptian elegance, offering panoramic Nile views and a luxury sailing experience. The vessel features six deluxe cabins, each measuring 15 m² with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows, elegant wood paneling, spacious salons, and tiled bathrooms. It offers gourmet Egyptian and international cuisine, a sundeck bar, doctor on call, complimentary WiFi, and three opulent decks.
Availability
- 6 Days / 5 Nights — Luxor to Aswan — Departs Flexible dates
Highlights
- ✦Unique sailing experience along the Nile
- ✦Highly recommended for families and small groups
- ✦Six deluxe cabins
- ✦Floor-to-ceiling panoramic Nile-view windows
- ✦Gourmet Egyptian and international cuisine
- ✦Sundeck Bar with panoramic seating
- ✦Doctor on call
- ✦Complimentary WiFi
Facilities
Itinerary
Choose your preferred itinerary
Day 1
Overnight in El Hegz Island- Drive to Esna and embark on the Farouz El Nil I Dahabeya.
- Enjoy lunch on board.
- Visit Esna Temple.
- Sail to El Hegz Island for approximately 4-5 hours.
- Enjoy dinner during the sailing.
- Overnight on El Hegz Island.
Day 2
Overnight in El Fuza Island- Enjoy breakfast on the sundeck.
- Sail for approximately 5 hours to Edfu.
- Visit Edfu Temple.
- Continue sailing from Edfu to El Fuza Island for approximately 1 hour.
- Enjoy dinner and leisure time on El Fuza Island.
- Overnight on El Fuza Island.
Day 3
Overnight in Besaw Island- Enjoy breakfast.
- Sail from El Fuza for approximately 5 hours to visit El Ramady.
- Enjoy lunch and dinner while sailing from El Ramady to Besaw Island.
- Sail from El Ramady to Besaw Island for approximately 2-3 hours.
- Overnight on Besaw Island.
Day 4
Overnight in Meneha Island- Enjoy breakfast.
- Sail from Besaw for approximately 3 hours to visit the Temple of El Silsela Mountain.
- Sail from the temple to Meneha Island for approximately 4-5 hours.
- Enjoy lunch and dinner on board.
- Overnight on Meneha Island.
Day 5
Overnight in Kobania- Enjoy breakfast.
- Sail from Meneha to Kom Ombo for approximately 1.5 hours.
- Visit Kom Ombo Temple.
- Continue sailing from Kom Ombo to Daraw for approximately 1-2 hours.
- Enjoy lunch.
- Visit Daraw market (El Souk), including the animal and vegetable markets.
- Sail from Daraw to Kobania for approximately 5 hours.
- Enjoy a Nubian party and dinner.
- Overnight in Kobania.
Day 6
- Enjoy breakfast while sailing to Aswan.
- Disembark from the cruise upon arrival in Aswan.
The management is authorized to amend the itineraries for technical or navigational reasons.
Booking Policies
Rates
- Surcharges
- No surcharge guarantee
Children
- Under 6
- % off
- 6 to under 12
- % off
Payment
Good to Know
The management is authorized to amend the itineraries for technical or navigational reasons.
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