M/s Sonesta Dahabeya
The Sonesta Dahabiya combines comfort and beauty in a most
inspiring way, promising a remarkable and rewarding cruise
experience of legendary hospitality.
The Sonesta Dahabiya will take you back in time to a gentler, more
gracious era. Offering a unique experience down the Nile by
traditional small sailing vessel that was commonly used during those
elegant days of the monarchy (1920s-40s).
BOAT DETAILS: The Dahabiya has 6 deluxe cabins and 2 suites
(with private terrace). All cabins and suites are air-conditioned
and feature private direct dial telephones, mini bar, hairdryer,
safety deposit box and marine satellite TV. Facilities include a
restaurant, stylish lounge, spacious and partially shaded sun deck
and an open-air jacuzzi.
7-NIGHT CRUISE DEPARTING LUXOR
DAY 1 SATURDAY LUXOR
Embark before lunch. Afternoon visit to the West Bank to
see 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: Luxor. (l,d)
DAY 2 SUNDAY LUXOR
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: Luxor. (b,l,d)
DAY 3 MONDAY ESNA
Today is a leisurely day. After breakfast, commence sailing
to Esna. Overnight: Esna. (b,l,d)
DAY 4 TUESDAY EDFU
Morning sail to Edfu to visit the preserved Temple of Edfu.
Overnight: Edfu. (b,l,d)
DAY 5 WEDNESDAY KOM OMBO
Sail to Kom Ombo, visit the Ptolemaic temple dedicated
to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus,
god of the morning sun. Overnight: Kom Ombo. (b,l,d)
DAY 6 THURSDAY ASWAN
A leisurely day sailing to Aswan. Overnight: Aswan. (b,l,d)
DAY 7 FRIDAY ASWAN
Visit the Aswan High Dam and the Philae Temple.
Overnight: Aswan. (b,l,d)
DAY 8 SATURDAY DISEMBARK
After breakfast, disembark.
Sailing Dates
2010
08 & 22 May
05 & 19 June
03, 17 & 31 July
14 & 28 August
11 & 25 September
09 & 23 October
06 & 20 November
04 & 18 December
7-NIGHT CRUISE DEPARTING ASWAN
DAY 1 SATURDAY ASWAN
Embark before lunch. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Aswan. (l,d)
DAY 2 SUNDAY ASWAN
Visit the Aswan High Dam and the Philae Temple.
Overnight: Aswan. (b,l,d)
DAY 3 MONDAY KOM OMBO
Sail to Kom Ombo, visit the Ptolemaic temple dedicated
to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus,
god of the morning sun. Overnight: Kom Ombo. (b,l,d)
DAY 4 TUESDAY EDFU
Morning sail to Edfu to visit the preserved Temple of Edfu.
Overnight: Edfu. (b,l,d)
DAY 5 WEDNESDAY ESNA
Today is a leisurely day. After breakfast, commence sailing
to Esna. Overnight: Esna. (b,l,d)
DAY 6 THURSDAY LUXOR
Visit 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. Sail to Luxor
for overnight. (b,l,d)
DAY 7 FRIDAY LUXOR
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: Luxor. (b,l,d)
DAY 8 SATURDAY DISEMBARK
After breakfast, disembark.
Sailing Dates
2010
01, 15 &29 May
12 & 26 June
10 & 24 July
07 & 21 August
04 & 18 September
02, 16 & 30 October
13 & 27 November
11 & 25 December
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