El Hanem Dahabiya Boat

Egypt , Cairo

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If the title of bey may be interpreted as ‘lord’, then hanem means ‘milady’

Duration

1 Day Trip

Tour Type

Private

Transportation

Bus

Description

If the title of bey may be interpreted as ‘lord’, then hanem means ‘milady’. Though once reserved for the female members of high-ranking families, the title of hanem changed over time, acquiring a more personalized and widespread usage. Today hanem denotes a respectful affection and is used towards women one holds in esteem. Onboard El Hanem you may choose from six delightful cabins, each named for a hanem.

Facilities

06 deluxe cabins.
Open air oriental-style Jacuzzi.
Tow level spacious sundeck and stylish common lounge
Dining Room.
Jacuzzi.
Internet access.
Fire Fighting System.
Mini bar.
Smoke & heat detector.
02 life jackets in each cabin.
Escape map in each cabin.
All cabins and suites feature private.
Individual climate control.
Hair dryer.
Safety deposit box.
Plasma TV and movie Channels.

Included/Excluded

Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure
Assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions
All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
Accommodation on board 5-star cruise on full board basis
All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary sharing
Nile cruise group
Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan
English-speaking tour guide during your excursions
All service charges and taxes

International airline ticket.
All beverages.
Any personal extras.
All tips.
Any item or service not mentioned.

Tour Itinerary

DAY (01):

Welcome to Luxor, (around the clock). Vantage Travels representative will meet and assist you to finish the arrival procedures, having your luggage checked he will escort you to the Dahabiya by deluxe air-conditioned vehicle Embarkation for a relaxing week sailing the Nile After lunch, excursion to visit the magnificent temple complex of Amon-Ra at Karnak, with its vast hypostyle hall of 137 columns, followed by the imposing 28th, Dynasty Luxor Temple. Overnight moored on the Nile banks of Luxor.

DAY (02):

After breakfast you will start your journey to discover the Curse of the Pharaohs by visiting west bank of Luxor where the valley of kings – which had the royal tombs of kings during new kingdom – Hatshepsut temple – the only female ruled Egypt over 18 years – and colossi of Memnon are located. Ending your tour, you will be driven back to your Dahabiya to enjoy lunch & dinner during sailing to Edfu passing through Esna lock. Sail on the way to Esna. (noon time). Overnight nearby Esna.

DAY (03):

Today will be a leisurely day. After breakfast, commence sailing. Overnight moored beside a Nile island.

DAY (04):

Enjoy your breakfast on board, then start your journey with amazing transfer to Edfu temple (Horus Temple), Edfu temple consists of traditional elements of Egyptian Temples of the New Kingdom, together with a few Greek elements, back to your Dahabiya to enjoy lunch & dinner. Overnight moored beside a Nile island.

DAY (05):

Today you will sail on the way to Kom Ombo. Overnight moored beside a Nile island.

DAY (06):

Visit Kom Ombo to see the Ptolemaic temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus, god of the morning sun. A leisurely sailing to Aswan and moored nearby Aswan Bridge.

DAY (07): Luxor

Arriving to Aswan at the early morning, breakfast on board then enjoy visiting the high dam & unfinished Obelisk by air conditioned vehicle, then you will use another kind of transportation (Motor Boat) to visit Philae Temple back to your Dahabiya to enjoy lunch & dinner.

DAY (08): – Departure Luxor

Breakfast aboard the Dahabiya followed by disembarkation.

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