✨🚢 Nour El Nil ADELAIDE Cruise 🚢✨

🌅 5 Days / 4 Nights Nile Journey 🌅

🗓️ Sailing Schedule

🛶 ADELAIDE CRUISE  5 Days / 4 Nights Itinerary

🌞 Day 1 — Esna Boarding & Sunset Village Walk

🚗 09:00 – Pickup from Luxor

Enjoy a private transfer from your Luxor hotel to the charming riverside town of Esna.

🏛️ 10:00 – Visit the Temple of Khnum

Explore the fascinating Sunken Temple of Esna, located nearly 9 meters below street level.

🧵 11:00 – Boarding the Dahabiya

Walk through Esna’s colorful textile market before boarding your elegant sailing boat and meeting the crew.

🍽️ 12:00 – First Sail Begins

Enjoy a freshly prepared Egyptian lunch while the Dahabiya quietly sails toward Al Hegz Village.

🌅 17:00 – Sunset Village Walk

Take a peaceful sunset stroll through lush green fields and authentic local villages.

✨ Dinner under the stars onboard
🌙 Overnight near Al Hegz

🏺 Day 2 — El Kab Tombs & Edfu Temple

🌄 08:00 – Morning Sailing

Wake up to the tranquil rhythm of the Nile.

🦅 09:00 – Explore El Kab

Visit the ancient city of El Kab, famous for its cliffside tombs and ancient mudbrick walls.

☀️ 11:00 – Relax on Deck

Enjoy the scenery while sailing south through the heart of rural Egypt.

🐎 14:00 – Edfu by Horse Carriage

Ride through Edfu town in a traditional horse carriage to visit the magnificent:

✔ Temple of Horus

🌴 16:00 – Island Mooring

Sail to the peaceful Al Fawazah Island away from crowds and noise.

🌙 Overnight on the island

🌊 Day 3 — Slow Sailing & Swimming in the Nile

⛵ 09:00 – Relaxation Day

A full day dedicated to calm sailing, silence, and natural beauty.

🏖️ 14:00 – Swim in the Nile

Anchor near a secluded sandbank at Wadi Al Shat and enjoy swimming directly from the boat.

🏜️ 16:00 – Desert Walk & Ancient Rock Art

Trek into a nearby desert valley filled with prehistoric carvings and stone inscriptions.

🕯️ 18:00 – Candlelight Dinner

Enjoy a magical dinner beneath the cliffs of Gebel Silsileh facing illuminated ancient temples.

✨ One of the most unforgettable evenings on the Nile

🏛️ Day 4 — Gebel Silsileh & Desert Silence

⛰️ 09:00 – Ancient Sandstone Quarries

Explore the massive sandstone quarries where stones for Karnak and Luxor temples were carved.

✔ Visit the rock-cut shrine of Pharaoh Horemheb

🍵 11:00 – Traditional Mint Tea

Relax at a small riverside café with authentic Egyptian mint tea.

🍽️ 12:00 – Beachside Lunch

Enjoy a private lunch setup directly on the Nile shoreline.

🌅 15:00 – Golden Hour Sailing

Sail peacefully toward Meneha Island while enjoying tea and fresh pastries onboard.

🌌 19:00 – Desert Stargazing

Spend the evening surrounded by complete silence beneath a sky full of stars.

🐊 Day 5 — Kom Ombo & Arrival in Aswan

🚤 08:00 – Morning Sail to Kom Ombo

🏺 09:00 – Kom Ombo Temple Visit

Explore the fascinating double temple dedicated to:

✔ Sobek the Crocodile God
✔ Horus the Falcon God

🦎 Visit the Crocodile Museum

🍽️ 11:30 – Farewell Lunch

Enjoy your final beachside lunch prepared by the onboard chef.

🌄 14:30 – Entering Aswan

Sail through dramatic desert scenery as the Nile approaches beautiful Aswan.

🌙 18:00 – Final Evening Onboard

Celebrate your final night with dinner and unforgettable Nile views.

✨ Disembarkation takes place the following morning after breakfast.

✅ What’s Included

✔ 4 Nights onboard the luxury Dahabiya
✔ All meals, snacks & non-alcoholic drinks
✔ Entrance fees to all historical sites
✔ Professional Egyptologist guide
✔ Luxor hotel ➝ boat transfer
✔ Boat ➝ Aswan hotel transfer

❌ What’s Not Included

✖ Alcoholic beverages
✖ Tipping & gratuities
✖ Airport transfers (unless requested)
✖ Personal expenses
✖ Laundry & phone calls

🍷 Special Note

✨ Guests are welcome to bring their own alcoholic beverages onboard with no corkage fees.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Children Policy

Family-Friendly Luxury Sailing

👶 Ages 0 – 5 years: FREE
🧒 Ages 6 – 11 years: 50% discount
🧑 Ages 12+ years: Full adult rate

⚠️ Children are warmly welcomed, provided they maintain the peaceful atmosphere onboard.

🌟 Why Choose Nour El Nil?

Unlike large cruise ships, Nour El Nil offers an intimate and authentic Nile experience with:

✨ Traditional Dahabiya sailing
✨ Quiet Island moorings
✨ Personalized service
✨ Elegant handcrafted interiors
✨ Gourmet Egyptian cuisine
✨ Swimming in the Nile
✨ Off-the-beaten-path adventures
✨ Complete relaxation & digital detox

🚩 Route Overview

📍 Esna ➝ El Kab ➝ Edfu ➝ Gebel Silsileh ➝ Kom Ombo ➝ Aswan

⏳ Duration

5 Days / 4 Nights

⛵ Cruise Style

Luxury Traditional Dahabiya Sailing Experience