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Gentle Breeze

Code: STDSL1121

The Gentle Breeze Dahabiya offers an exclusive and intimate experience sailing between Luxor and Aswan. This luxurious vessel combines modern elegance with the timeless charm of traditional Dahabiya boats. The Gentle Breeze accommodates up to 16 passengers in its 8 cabins, ensuring a serene and personalized journey. Guests are treated to breathtaking views of the Nile’s natural beauty while exploring hidden gems, remote villages, and iconic landmarks such as the Valley of the Kings and Kom Ombo Temple.

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Check-in & Check-out

•  Check-in time is 12:00 PM •  Check-out is 9:00 AM
You can board the ship before check-in but will not be able to check in or access your cabin until the specified check-in time.   Although you are checking out of your cabin, your luggage can stay onboard the ship until your Departure time without any extra charge.



Included

  • Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
  • Teatime
  • 8 Days/7 nights full board
  • Free Towels

Excluded

  • Tipping, beverages, extra activities, and Personal spending
  • Sightseeing Package
  • Any optional tours mentioned in the itinerary

Children Policy

♦  Children under 6 years of age travel free. Please provide their details under “special requirements” on the booking form.
♦  Children aged 6–12 years receive a 50% discount on the adult rate, based on the cabin booked.
♦  All children must share a cabin with an adult.

Itinerary

Our representative will meet and assist you at Luxor Airport, train station, or hotel to transfer you to your Dahabiya, check-in, lunch on board and after lunch enjoy an afternoon visit to the impressive Karnak Temples and Luxor Temple, transfer back to cruise dinner on board, evening entertainment at the Lounge bar area. Overnight in Luxor

Meals : Lunch/Dinner/Tea, Coffee & Soft Drinks

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5:00  to 8:00 AM Optional Hot air balloon for an incredible aerial view. Breakfast on board and visit the West Bank, the ancient necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the two Colossi of Memnon Lunch on board in the afternoon while you begin sailing south, passing by the ancient city of Nekheb (Elkab) before navigating the Esna Lock.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner/Tea, Coffee & Soft Drinks

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Sail further south to Edfu, where you'll visit the remarkably preserved Temple of Edfu which was dedicated to the falcon god Horus. In the afternoon, continue sailing to Gebel el-Silsila. 

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner/Tea, Coffee & Soft Drinks

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This morning, your Dahabiya will arrive at Gebel el-Silsila, a historically significant quarry site. Explore the rock-cut Temple of Horemheb and the ancient sandstone quarries, and in the evening, we will have a wonderful barbecue on an island, a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Afterward, enjoy a picturesque sail towards Aswan, soaking in the serene Nile scenery as you approach the city.


Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner/Tea, Coffee & Soft Drinks

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Today, arrive in Aswan, a vibrant city renowned for its beauty and Nubian culture. In the morning, visit the engineering marvel of the High Dam, the intriguing Unfinished Obelisk, and the majestically relocated Philae Temple on Agilkia Island. In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing felucca ride around Elephantine Island or explore Aswan's lively local market. Today, arrive in Aswan, a vibrant city renowned for its beauty and Nubian culture. including the magnificent Temple of Philae, and High Dam. Return to the boat for a late lunch or dinner.


Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner/Tea, Coffee & Soft Drinks

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Choose your adventure today from Aswan's fascinating optional excursions:
Optional Tour to Abu Simbel by Bus and journey early in the morning to visit the temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari, or you can opt to experience a Nubian Culture Immersion and visit the informative Nubian Museum and a vibrant Nubian Village, offering insights into their rich heritage and traditions.
Both options return you to Aswan in the late afternoon for dinner on board before sailing to Kom Ombo.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner/Tea, Coffee & Soft Drinks

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Sail to Kom Ombo, visit Temple of Kom Ombo, was dedicated to the crocodile Idol Sobek and the falcon Idol Horus
we explore the exceptional, beautiful Kom-Ombo temple of Haroeris (Horus the Elder) and Sobek (Crocodile Idol). The temple was built with two symmetric entrances, halls and sanctuaries; it is the only double temple all over of Egypt. After your visit, your Dahabiya will continue its leisurely sail North towards Luxor, enjoying the tranquility of the Nile.


Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner/Tea, Coffee & Soft Drinks

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Enjoy a final breakfast on board as your Dahabiya gracefully arrives back on the West Bank in Luxor. Disembark, concluding your extended and unforgettable Nile adventure, and transfer for your onward travel arrangements.
Optional: Dendera experience in an air-conditioned transfer to one of the best-preserved temple complexes of ancient Egypt.

Meals: Breakfast/Tea, Coffee & Soft Drinks

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♦  Important notes

• This itinerary can be changed without prior notice due to navigational restrictions.
• The Itinerary may change in sequence but not in visits. Sunrise Tour is not liable for these changes.

Included

  • Entrance fees to sites
  • Qualified English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • Horse carriage use as the transport for Edfu temple.
  • Motorboat use as a ferry for Philae temple.
  • Modern Air-conditioned transportation
  • Local Market Tour
  • Embarkation and disembarkation assistance
  • Arrival and Departure transfers
  • Teatime
  • Meet and greet service

Excluded

  • Tipping, beverages, extra activities, and Personal spending
  • Other languages Egyptologist guides are available up to request at extra cost
  • Any optional tours mentioned in the itinerary

Children Policy

♦  Children 1 to under 6 years of age are free of charge.
♦  Children 6 to under 12 years of age are 50% of the adult price.
♦  Children from 12+ are full price

♦  On Board Purchases

While on board, you can conveniently pay for additional services like beverages, merchandise, gratuities, spa treatments, salon services, medical needs, and laundry. Payments can be made using credit cards, cash (in your local currency), or Egyptian pounds, ensuring a smooth and flexible experience throughout your cruise.  

Check here before booking

Our tours and cabins are subject to availability, especially during peak travel seasons. We recommend booking early to secure your preferred dates and options. Once your request is reviewed, we’ll confirm availability and send you an update as soon as possible.

 The booking price includes full board (meals) but excludes all beverages.

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Notes: Child price 50% from the adult price in double cabin, and same price for child will be apply for all cabins except Suite cabins.

Double Cabin

Cabin Occupancy

Cabin Facilities

Price P.P / Cruise

$ 1500

Full board

Rooms
Adult 12+
Child 6+ / 50%
Child 1-5 / Free
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Single Cabin

Cabin Occupancy

Cabin Facilities

Price P.P / Cruise

$ 2500

Full board

Rooms
Adult 12+
Child 6+ / 50%
Child 1-5 / Free
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Select Optional tours

Please select the extra items you wish to be included with your booking using the controls you see below.


Item NameP.PersonAdultsChildTotal
Dahabiya Sightseeing 300 0  $
Abu Simbel Temple by Bus 120 0  $
Abu Simbel Temple by Flight 360 0  $
Hot Air Balloon ( Luxor ) 60 0  $
Nubian Village ( Aswan ) 40 0  $
City tour by horse carriage 20 0  $


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We need an Egyptologist tour guide who speaks

Any other languages available with extra cost

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  Accommodation

The Gentle Breeze features 8 deluxe cabins, including 6 twin cabins and 2 queen-bed cabins, all thoughtfully designed for your comfort and elegance. Each cabin includes a minibar, a safe box, air conditioning, and panoramic windows offering uninterrupted views of the Nile. This intimate and sophisticated design ensures a peaceful retreat after a day of exploring Egypt's ancient wonders.

The entire ship is built according to the rules and regulations of the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), including all safety and insurance aspects as well as hygiene standards.

  • Air Conditioned
  • Room services
  • Free toiletries
  • Minibar
  • Doctor on calls

  Accommodation
Accommodation

Gentle Breeze offers deluxe cabins and suites, where you can taste the fine flavor of our hospitality in every detail from the handmade Egyptian cotton sheets to the natural dark wood furniture. 

  Lounge Bar
Lounge Bar

Unwind in the elegant Gentle Breeze Dahabiya Lounge Bar, where you can enjoy a refreshing cocktail, or indulge in a delicious snack. It offers a cozy atmosphere with beautiful views of the Nile.

  Sun Deck
Sun Deck

Unwind on the sundeck of Gentle Breeze Dahabiya, where you can bask in the warm sun, admire breathtaking Nile views, enjoy the jacuzzi, and relax on comfortable loungers while sipping a drink.

Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel Temples are undisputedly one of the world's most breathtaking monuments and Egypt's second most visited tourist site that dates back to the era of King Ramsses II, who built it in 1250 BC... Read more

Aswan High Dam

Aswan High Dam is one of the most important tourist attractions that cannot be missed during a visit to Aswan. It is located near the second Nile cataract near the city of Aswan... Read more

Edfu Temple

Edfu temple is the most preserved cult temple in Egypt and the second largest temple after the Karnak temple. It was built during the Ptolemaic Kingdom to be a worship house of the sky deity Horus...Read more

Kom Ombo Temple

Kom Ombo temple is one of the most unique temples in Egypt, built during the Greco-Roman Period. It is considered to be highly specialized and one of a kind as it’s a double-designed temple... Read more

Luxor Hot Air Balloon

Enjoy a breathtaking hot air balloon experience over the historic city of Luxor. It is an unparalleled opportunity to embrace the tranquility of the Nile River, and the majestic temples that define Luxor’s rich history...Read more

Luxor Temple

Luxor temple is the largest and most significant religious center in ancient Egypt and might be the testament to why Luxor has earned its nickname, “The World’s Greatest Open-Air Museum”...Read more

Nubian Villages

Of all the Aswan attractions, A Nubian village trip could be the only trip that will capture your heart in all meanings. It lies deep down south in Egypt on the West Bank of the Nile, about 3 miles south of Aswan... Read More

Philae Temple

Philae temple is one of the most fabulous temples in all of Egypt. It is one of the monuments moved by UNESCO to avoid being submerged due to Lake Nasser and the construction of the High Dam... Read more

Valley of the Kings

One of the best parts of your tour in Egypt will be marveling at the 63 impressive tombs of the pharaohs and queens of ancient Egypt in the Valley of the Kings, located on the west bank of the Nile River near Luxor... Read more





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