Name: Dahabiya Zekrayaat
Brand: Ancient Egypt Tours
SKU: 1
Price: 880
Availability: InStock

Overview

Cruise:

Zekrayaat, Arabic for memories, has the original features of a Nile boat from the 19th century: two large lateen sails, one on the bow and one at the stern. The beautiful open air upper deck with chairs and daybeds offers impressive panoramic views of the Nile, riverside villages and ancient sites. The charming cabins and suites below deck have an atmosphere of time gone by. At the front of the boat is the cosy salon with sofas, a large dining table and a small library. Dahabiya Zekrayaat is big enough to sail the Nile comfortably and small enough to drop anchor in less visited spots, picturesque and quiet, far away from the regularly crowded spots

Accommodation:

4 double cabins (ca. 13 sqm) with twin or large bed,
2 Suite (ca. 21 sqm) with large bed, private terrace

Guest Suite Facilities:

Individually Controlled Air Conditioning
Telephone.
LCD T.V with Satellite Channels.
Mini-Bar with daily complimentary mineral water and soft drinks.
Complimentary Fruit basket & Biscuits/Chocolates upon arrival.
Stationary.
Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower Gel, Soap and Bathrobes.

Cruise Facilities & Services:

Oasis Lounge and bar (Main Lounge with dance floor featuring local shows).
The Atrium Lounge and Bar (Casual Lounge).
The Chart Lounge & Library (Reading Lounge & Library).
Palm Court Restaurant (Main Restaurant).
Sahara Terrace Café.
The Sahara Terrace Sundeck.
Gift Shop.
Ship Photographer and Galabeya Kiosk.
Room service, Laundry service.
Complimentary Standard Wi-Fi.

Enjoy Dahabiya Zekrayaat

Highlights

Includes

Excludes

Temple of Khnum
Temple of Nekhbet
temple of Gebel Silsileh.
Philae temple in Aswan.
The High Dam in Aswan.
The Unfinished Obelisk.
Nile River Cruise.
Edfu Temple.
Kom Ombo Temple.

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

Any Extra meals and beverages
All personal expenses
Tipping
Any Optional tours

Itinerary

From: Esna to Aswan / 6 Days – 5 NightsThis tour runs on Mondays

Day 1 – Monday:
Esna Luxor Our Reflections Egyptologist Guide will be waiting at Luxor International Airport or Railway Station to meet and escort your for a tour to Esna which is located approx.. 33 miles south of Luxor. Here you will embark your Dahabiya. Esna is well known for the small Ancient Temple of Khnum, which sits 10 meters below street level. Your tour will begin with a short walk to the Temple and a stroll through the streets which are filled with beautiful textiles and other exotic goods.
Overnight in Esna on board your Nile boat.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2 – Tuesday:
El Kab & Edfu Aswan Commence sailing to El Kab, which is on the East bank of the Nile.El Kab was once the capital of Upper Egypt known as Alsaeid in Arabic and is still home to the Temple of Nekhbet, including a row of fascinating decorated tombs carved into the slope of the mountains. Once you have docked you will enjoy a lovely walk through a small fishermen village to visit the necropolis. In the afternoon, the boat will arrive at Edfu, where you will visit Edfu Temple which is dedicated to the god Horus. A Horse and carriage will carry you to the Temple through the busy city streets. After returning to the boat you will set sail for a beautiful island.
Overnight on board your Nile boat.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3 – Wednesday:
Sail & Swim Aswan Today is dedicated to the River so after enjoying Breakfast and an optional morning walk you will set sail. In the afternoon you will stop at an island and have the opportunity for a stroll or a swim in the Nile. As dusk begins to fall there may be a chance for you to walk into the desert along a valley lined with boulders covered in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and stone-age inscriptions. These images mark the beginning of the shortest trail through the desert to Libya. At night, the boat will tie up at the foot of the floodlit Temple of Gebel Silsileh.
Overnight on board your Nile boat.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4 – Thursday:
Gebel Silsileh Aswan Here the Nile is flowing between two mountains ranges and is at it’s narrowest. Usually you will be the only visitors at this fascinating site, as large Nile cruisers are not allowed to stop here. Once you have visited the small Temple of Horemheb and taken a walk through the sandstone quarries where the Ancient Egyptians cut stone for many of their most famous temples, you will visit a picturesque café to enjoy tea and shisha also known as a Water pipe. You will then sail to a picturesque River Bank where you will stop for lunch and swimming.
Overnight on board your Nile boat.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5 – Friday:
Kom Ombo Aswan After spending a night on the water underneath the starry skies we have a morning trip to the town and Temple of Kom Ombo. The Temple was built during the Ptolemaic period and is dedicated to the Crocodile headed God Sobek. After enjoying the temple, you will visit the new Crocodile Museum, which contains many mummified crocodiles.
Overnight on board your Nile boat.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6 – Saturday : Aswan Aswan After Breakfast on board it will be time for you to disembark your Dahabiya after which you will be transferred to Aswan Airport or Railway Station for your final departure.
Meals: Breakfast

4 Days : Aswan / Esna Every Friday

Day 1:
Upon your arrival at Aswan airport / Train station, you will be met and assisted by your tour manager from Luxor And Aswan Tours, then you will be accompanied by your Egyptologist guide to enjoy a day tour in Aswan where you will visit Philae Temple , The High Dam with enjoy walking in Aswan Bazaar. Later you will be escorted to embark your Dahabiya Nile Boat with enjoying your Lunch on Board. Have a charming sail to Kom Ombo. Arrive to Kom Ombo

Overnight In kom Ombo
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2:
Breakfast at your leisure. Here we visit to the Greco Roman Temple at Kom Ombo. The temple building is totally symmetrical with two entrance’s two halls and two sanctuaries dedicated to the Falcon God Haroeris (Horus the Elder) and the Crocodile God Sobek. We set off for the relaxing journey to the temple of Gebel el Silsila, another of our less frequented destinations. You will be amazed as we tie up alongside the Speos of Hormheb. If possible dinner will be served in the grounds of the illuminated temple or on the upper deck whilst soaking up the tranquil atmosphere with music to match the mood.

Overnight In board
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3:
Enjoy breakfast at your leisure, visit Edfu Temple by horse carriage, one of the largest and most intact of Egypt’s monuments. Two beautiful granite statues of the Falcon God Horus flank the entrance. After your visit to the temple, either ride or walk through the bazaar, this is an extensive bazaar where you can barter for souvenirs, spices and perfumes. We will then set sail to an island where we will disembark to get dinner served in the edge of the Nile according to weather status or dinner will be served on Sun Deck. Preparing for our EGYPTIAN EVENING OF FUN, with Egyptian cuisine, Arabic Music . Dress in your bespoke Gallabeyah or belly dancing outfit. we gently sail en-route to Esna.

Overnight in Esna.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4:
Disembarkation from your Nile boat in Esna after enjoying your breakfast, then you will be be escorted to Luxor to have a Sightseeing tour to visit the Valley of the kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon and Karnak Temple. Later you will be transferred to Luxor airport or Train station for your final departure.

Meals : Breakfast

Optional Tours

Abu Simbel Temples (pick-up time at 4:00 am)
Nubian Museum
Felucca in the Nile
Nubian Village
Sound & Light Show in Philae Temple (pick-up time at 18:00)
Kitchener Island
Edfu & Kom Ombo
Kalabsha Temple & Nubian Museum
Saint Samoun

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Prices

From Esna to Aswan 5 Days – 4 Nights

Cabian Type	Price/Person
Single Cabian	1900 $
Twin Cabian	1150 $
Triple Cabian	Not Available

From Aswan to Esna 4 Days – 3 Nights

Cabian Type	Price/Person
Single Cabian	1420 $
Twin Cabian	880$
Triple Cabian	Not Available

Our Policies

Prices / Tipping

Room Type & Capacity

Children Policy

Booking Policy

Cancellations & Refunds

Force Measures

Tour Voucher

Price quotes are in USD per person per tour except for celebration. Please inquire for the prices of New Year, Christmas and Easter.

Tipping for a job well done is customary and highly expected in Egypt though it is not obligatory. Please feel welcomed but not obliged to offer a tip to your service provider

Single room can accommodate only one adult.
Double room accommodates two adults in either a double bed or double bed and can accommodate a child sharing his parents’ room.
Triple room sleeps 3 adults and can accommodate a child sharing the room.

0 – 5.99 Free of Charge
5.99 – 11.99 pay 50% of tour price
12+ pay full tour price as per adult person

Notes:

Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents (Maximum 1 OR 2 Child under 5 years old sharing parent’s room)

Children policy is not applied on all kinds of transportation (Flight, train or bus) full ticket payment is required

We are offering a considerable down payment of just 20% to secure your space on the tour including hotel room, cruise cabin, domestic flight ticket, and other travel-related services and 30% during Christmas, New Year and Easter Holidays. The remaining balance can be paid up to two days prior to your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination. Therefore, your booking will be a risk-free investment.

In case you cancel your trip, the following charges will be applied:

At any time after your booking is confirmed, Ancient Egypt Tours holds a 20% non-refundable deposit

7 days or less before departure, we will retain the 50% payment you have paid in relation to your booking.

We advise all clients to purchase travel insurance in the event that travel is unexpectedly interrupted due to illness. To confirm the booking, the client must pay a deposit of 20% of the total tour price.

Should the reservation be canceled, customers will be charged a fee depending on how far beyond the departure date the cancellation is made. To cancel, the Customer must notify the Tour Organizer in writing.

Full payment forfeiture in case of no show

Cancellation more than 30 days before arrival: 20% of the total tour price (deposit).
Cancellation made between 08 and 30 days before arrival: 50% of the total tour price.
Cancellation made between 04 and 07 days before arrival: 75% of the total tour price.
Cancellation made between 0 and 3 days before arrival: 100% of the total tour price

All Transportation tickets are nonrefundable and there’s also a 5% transaction fee on refunds.

Here, at Ancient Egypt Tours, we prioritize your well-being and safety above all else and for that reason, we have adapted our cancellation policy to reflect our values. We offer a very flexible cancellation policy in case the government or the airline issues a NOT TO TRAVEL warning to the designated destination. In the event of this happening, we will refund you the amount paid according to cancellation policy, unless you prefer to keep your payment available for future travel credit and travel voucher that can be used towards any of the destinations, we operate tours in. You have the flexibility to apply this amount towards new travel services booked. Reservations will be adjusted to reflect these travel credits automatically.

After your tour is confirmed, we will email final confirmation and voucher to print and bring with you. Details will include contact numbers of your tour operator and customer care and additional information for your convenience.

FAQ

1. How to issue your visa?

If you are planning to visit Egypt, there are three types of visas that you can apply for: Visa on Arrival, E-Visa, and Free Visa. To obtain a Visa on Arrival that lasts for 30 days, you must be a citizen of one of the eligible countries, have a valid passport with at least 6 months remaining, and pay $25 USD in cash at the airport border guard.

To apply for an E-Visa that also lasts for 30 days, you must have a valid passport with at least 8 months remaining, complete the online application, pay the e-visa fee, and print the e-visa to present it to the airport border guard.

If you are one of the lucky ones, you can obtain a free visa that lasts for 90 days.

Please note that the information provided here is current as of the time of writing and may be subject to change. It is always a good idea to check the latest travel advisories and visa requirements before planning your trip to Egypt. Read more about Egypt travel visa.

2. What to pack with you?

A hat to protect your head and face from the sun’s rays.

A camera to capture the beautiful sights and memories of your trip.

An umbrella to shield you from unexpected rain showers.

Comfortable shoes to keep your feet happy while exploring.

Sunblock and sunglasses to protect your skin and eyes from the sun.

Warm clothes if you’re traveling in winter, especially if you plan to visit the desert at night.

Cotton clothes if you’re traveling in summer, as they are breathable and lightweight.

Always wear comfortable shoes.

Medication for any pre-existing medical conditions or emergencies.

A valid passport that is valid for at least 6 months from the date of your arrival.

Buy a local SIM card.

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3. What is the weather during the tour?

The temperature in Egypt varies from 14°C to 37°C. During summer, the temperature is hot but sometimes it becomes cold at night. In winter, the temperature is cool and mild. The average of low temperatures vary from 9.5°C in the wintertime to 23°C in the summertime and the average high temperatures vary from 17°C in the wintertime to 32°C in the summertime. The temperature is moderate all along the coasts.

The temperature details of Egypt. According to Climates to Travel, Egypt’s climate is characterized by the scarcity of rainfall and the abundance of sunshine. In fact, in much of the country, occupied by the eastern part of the Sahara, the climate is desert. Only on the northern coast, overlooking the Mediterranean, there is a certain amount of rain in winter. As for the temperatures, they are milder on the north coast, while they gradually get warmer as you go south. Along the Red Sea coast, temperatures are higher than on the Mediterranean coast but lower than in inland areas. However, summer is very hot. The only mountainous areas, where it can get cold in winter, are located in the east, on the Sinai Peninsula.

4. Is It Safe to Travel To Egypt

You will feel safe in Egypt as the current atmosphere of the country is quite peaceful after the government took powerful measures like restructuring the entire tourist police to include all the important and tourist attractions in Egypt. Read more about is it safe to travel to Egypt.

5. What Are The Official Languages Of Egypt

Arabic is the official language and Most Egyptians, who live in the cities, speak or understand English or at least some English words or phrases. Fewer Egyptians can speak French, Italian, Spanish, and German. Professional tour guides, who work in the tourism sector, are equipped to handle visitors who cannot speak Arabic and they will speak enough English and other languages to fulfill the needs of all our clients.