Welcome abroad in Dahabiya Queen Farida with ETB Tours Egypt. According to Queen Farida, the wife of Egypt's final monarch Farouk, the Dahabiya was given this name. As soon as you arrive, you will find high quality laid parquet floors and amazing wall panelling. Ensuring that you will have the best experience ever, Far away from the nosie of the city
In Queen Farida Dahabiya, You will be greated by a warm service. The Dahabiya is like Oasis of Peace, you will really enjoy every single minute in the trip
You will explore along the Nile River, many historical monuments. while you're at the right bank of the river, you will have the opportunity to walk through the plantation groves, enjoying fresh fruits
Dahabiya Queen Farida will make you learn and discover more about the history of the city
Dahabiya Queen Farida offers 2 Itineraries
6 Days, 5 Nights From Esna to Aswan
8 Days, 7Nights From Esna to Aswan
Embarkation Esna – El Hegz Island
Your Embarkation starts at lunchtime, when you relax in your cozy cabin. Nile Cruise will be your home for the trip ahead
After boarding, we start sailing for about 4 hours to the first destination: El Hegz Village, that is beautiful and quiet village located north of Edfu
Enjoy your delicious and well prepared lunch on board, while enjoying the beauty of the Nile along the way
‘After that, you will arrive in the late afternoon to el hegz village, where we will dock and spend our first night, It will be surrounded rhythms of rural of the Egyptian life.
Included: Lunch and Dinner
El Kab | Edfu
We will sail for about an hour to el kab early in the moring, It's one of the oldest cities of upper Egypt
After having your breakfast onboard, You will explore the tombs of el kan, which is carved into the cliffs, It offers amazing insights into the ancient egyptian life
We then will return to the dahabeya and continue our trip, sailing for about three hours to Edfu.
During arrival, we will visit the great Temple of Edfu, which is one of the best preserved temples in Egypt, that is dedicated to the falcon god Horus.
After the visit, we will sail for about an hour to El Fauaza Island, where we dock and spend an amazing second night under the stars of the Nile
Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Gebel El Silsila
After having your breakfast, we will sail from El Fauaza, it will sails for about 3 hours to the amazing village of el ramady. during arrival, We will walk through the village, offering a chance for you to explore the attractive landscape and experience the local life
After that, we will continue to Dahabeya Nile Cruise for another 3 hours, to the most famous place of Gebel El Silsila, known for its ancient sandstone quarries and rock cut chapels.
After enjoying lunch on board, we will explore Gebel El Silsila, where pharaohs used this stone for their temples.
Later, we will sail for about an hour to the village of Fares, where we dock and spend our third night surrounded by the amazing view of the Nile
Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Kom Ombo
After breakfast, we will take you to an interesting walk through the village, enjoying the peaceful weather and the natural views
After that, We will continue our trip, sailing for about 3 hours along the Nile to arrive to Kom Ombo. Enjoy your lunch on board as the river will passess by
During arrival, We will visit the temple of kom ombo, which is dedicated to both sobek, the crocodile god, and horus. The twin design of the temple and its valuable reliefs make it one of the most attractive sight along the Nile
After finishing the visit, You will relax on deck as we sail for another 2 hours to the quiet island of Harbyab. where we will dock and our fourth night under the stars
Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Aswan Dam | Philae Temple
Early in the morining, we will depart from Harbyab Island and sail for about 4hours, then arriving at Aswan, which is the south point of our Nile Cruise trip
Enjoy your delicious lunch on board , as we approach this calm city. In afternoon, start your guided sightseeing tour to explore two of the most sightseeing, including the philae temple which is dedicated to the goddess isis, and Aswan High Dam
For travelers who searching for dig deeper in the ancient attractions of Egypt. there is also an optional excursions to Abu Simbel Temple is available and can be arranged on site through your tour guide.
We will spend that last and fifth night in Aswan City, which is surrounded by the stunning views of the Nile
Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Aswan – Harbyab Island
Early in the afternoon, we will sail from Aswan to Harbyab Island, It will be an amazing trip along the Nile. Dahabiya will glide through the calm water, enjoy the natural landscapes, amazing buildfire and peaceful views of the nature surrounds you
During arrival at Harbyab Island, You will have the choice to relax and connect with natural beauty of the view, walk through the nature trails, or you can swin in the claer water of the Nile if you want
This afternoon is for have some relaxation and enjoying the quiet of the Nile. We will spend the sixth night at Harbyab Island, under a sky full of stars and the quiet sounds of the Nile.
Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Harbyab Island – Esna
We will depart from Harbyab Island early in the morning, then we sail directly to Esna. this will be the last stop in your trip
today is the day of relaxing and recharging. try to relax on the deck and enjoy the peace of the Nile. Take you time to enjoy the comfort and charm of the dahabiya Queen Farida, that is designed for calmness and reflection
Enjoy the delicious flavors of traditional egyptian foods, It's freshly prepared and served well
In the evening, We will come together for a warm farewell celebration. a moment to share unforgettable memories, laughter and say good bye, until we meet again
We spend our seventh and final night in Esna, At the end of the trip, we're so happy for seeing you, looking forward seeing you again
Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Esna
After breakfast, disembarkation.
Included: Breakfast
Embarkation Esna – El Hegz Island
Your Embarkation starts at lunchtime, when you relax in your cozy cabin. Nile Cruise will be your home for the trip ahead
After boarding, we start sailing for about 4 hours to the first destination: El Hegz Village, that is beautiful and quiet village located north of Edfu
Enjoy your delicious and well prepared lunch on board, while enjoying the beauty of the Nile along the way
‘After that, you will arrive in the late afternoon to el hegz village, where we will dock and spend our first night, It will be surrounded rhythms of rural of the Egyptian life.
Included: Lunch and Dinner
DAY 2 – Monday:
El Kab | Edfu
We will sail for about an hour to el kab early in the moring, It's one of the oldest cities of upper Egypt
After having your breakfast onboard, You will explore the tombs of el kan, which is carved into the cliffs, It offers amazing insights into the ancient egyptian life
We then will return to the dahabeya and continue our trip, sailing for about three hours to Edfu.
During arrival, we will visit the great Temple of Edfu, which is one of the best preserved temples in Egypt, that is dedicated to the falcon god Horus.
After the visit, we will sail for about an hour to El Fauaza Island, where we dock and spend an amazing second night under the stars of the Nile.
Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Gebel El Silsila
After having your breakfast, we will sail from El Fauaza, it will sails for about 3 hours to the amazing village of el ramady. during arrival, We will walk through the village, offering a chance for you to explore the attractive landscape and experience the local life
After that, we will continue to Dahabeya Nile Cruise for another 3 hours, to the most famous place of Gebel El Silsila, known for its ancient sandstone quarries and rock cut chapels.
After enjoying lunch on board, we will explore Gebel El Silsila, where pharaohs used this stone for their temples.
Later, we will sail for about an hour to the village of Fares, where we dock and spend our third night surrounded by the amazing view of the Nile
Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Kom Ombo
After breakfast, we will take you to an interesting walk through the village, enjoying the peaceful weather and the natural views
After that, We will continue our trip, sailing for about 3 hours along the Nile to arrive to Kom Ombo. Enjoy your lunch on board as the river will passess by
During arrival, We will visit the temple of kom ombo, which is dedicated to both sobek, the crocodile god, and horus. The twin design of the temple and its valuable reliefs make it one of the most attractive sight along the Nile
After finishing the visit, You will relax on deck as we sail for another 2 hours to the quiet island of Harbyab. where we will dock and our fourth night under the stars
Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Aswan Dam | Philae Temple
Early in the morining, we will depart from Harbyab Island and sail for about 4hours, then arriving at Aswan, which is the south point of our Nile Cruise trip
Enjoy your delicious lunch on board , as we approach this calm city. In afternoon, start your guided sightseeing tour to explore two of the most sightseeing, including the philae temple which is dedicated to the goddess isis, and Aswan High Dam
For travelers who searching for dig deeper in the ancient attractions of Egypt. there is also an optional excursions to Abu Simbel Temple is available and can be arranged on site through your tour guide.
We will spend that last and fifth night in Aswan City, which is surrounded by the stunning views of the Nile
Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Aswan – Harbyab Island
Early in the afternoon, we will sail from Aswan to Harbyab Island, It will be an amazing trip along the Nile. Dahabiya will glide through the calm water, enjoy the natural landscapes, amazing buildfire and peaceful views of the nature surrounds you
During arrival at Harbyab Island, You will have the choice to relax and connect with natural beauty of the view, walk through the nature trails, or you can swin in the claer water of the Nile if you want
This afternoon is for have some relaxation and enjoying the quiet of the Nile. We will spend the sixth night at Harbyab Island, under a sky full of stars and the quiet sounds of the Nile.
Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Harbyab Island – Esna
We will depart from Harbyab Island early in the morning, then we sail directly to Esna. this will be the last stop in your trip
today is the day of relaxing and recharging. try to relax on the deck and enjoy the peace of the Nile. Take you time to enjoy the comfort and charm of the dahabiya Queen Farida, that is designed for calmness and reflection
Enjoy the delicious flavors of traditional egyptian foods, It's freshly prepared and served well
In the evening, We will come together for a warm farewell celebration. a moment to share unforgettable memories, laughter and say good bye, until we meet again
We spend our seventh and final night in Esna, At the end of the trip, we're so happy for seeing you, looking forward seeing you again
Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Esna
After breakfast, disembarkation.
Included: Breakfast
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