5 Day Felucca Trip From Aswan To Edfu
5 Day Felucca Trip From Aswan To Edfu
5 Days Starting in Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Egypt and ending in Edfu, Adfo, Edfo, Aswan Governorate, Egypt
Visiting: Temple of Philae, Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Daraw Camel Market, Kom Ombo Temple, Gebel el-Silsila, The Temple of Horus at Edfu
Tour operator:
Tour code:
1020
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 16
Age range:
3-87
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Halal
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
Adventure Tours, River Cruise, Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Enjoy your lovely 5-day Felucca trip from Aswan down to Edfu with transfers, tours, entrance fees, and a tour guide. Enjoy 5 days felucca ride from Aswan exploring the ruins to Edfu. Explore the beautiful Temple of Philae in Aswan. Find out how the Egyptians sell and camels at the Camel Market. Visit the twin temple of Kom Ombo and the sandstone quarry of Gabal Al-Silsilah. Discover the most intact temple in Egypt, Edfu Temple.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Philae Temple, High Dam And The Unfinished Obelisk
Location: Temple of Philae, Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk
Accommodation: Felucca sailboat
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Arrival in Aswan. Meet and assist by our representative. Meet your guide to commence your tour to the High Dam, Philae Temple, and the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk.
Board your Felucca. Enjoy the Nile landscape in Aswan. Lunch and dinner on board. Stop on the banks for a peaceful night.
Day 2 : Camel Market
Location: Daraw Camel Market
Accommodation: Felucca sailboat cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast then set sail from Aswan to Daraw. Visit its famous Camel Market. Daraw has one of the largest camel markets in Egypt. Most of the camels come in caravans from Sudan’s Darfur and Kordofan along the Darb Al Arba’een (Forty Days Rd) to just north of Abu Simbel before being trucked to Daraw. It is a picturesque sight and fascinating to see the trading; sometimes there are as many as 2000 camels.
Back to your felucca cruise to set sail to Kom Ombo.
Day 3 : Kom Ombo Temple
Location: Kom Ombo Temple
Accommodation: Felucca sailboat cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast then visit the twin Temple of Horus and Sobek together with the Crocodile Museum in Kom Ombo. Kom Ombo Temple was built during the Greco-Roman period. It was built over the ruined temple of the New Kingdom. The temple began during the time of Ptolemy V and was completed by the time of Emperor Tiberius. The emperors Domitian, Caracalla, and others added to the temple. So it took about 400 years to finish.
Set sail to Gabal El-Silsilah to overnight there.
Day 4 : Gabal El-Silsilah Sandstone Quarry
Location: Gebel el-Silsila
Accommodation: Felucca sailboat cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visit the sandstone quarry of Gabal El-Silsilah to witness how the ancient Egyptian workers cut their rocks to build their massive temple around Egypt. Explore the rock-cut temple of Horemheb at the Quarry. Set Sail to Edfu to overnight there.
Day 5 : Disembarkation - Edfu Temple
Location: The Temple of Horus at Edfu
Accommodation: Felucca sailboat
Meals Included: Breakfast
Set sail to Edfu. Breakfast then take a Horse and Carriage to visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu. Disembarkation and transfer to Aswan or to Luxor.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Felucca sailboat
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Entrance Fees
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Meals – Full Board
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Fully Guided
What's Not Included
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Drinks with Meals
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Country Entry Visas
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Tipping and Gratuities
Check out our Q&As
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
Felucca sailboat.
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Company Instant Book
Yes.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Children are permitted with one adult at least.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low to medium.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes, tour guides are English speakers.
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes, coaches are air-conditioned.
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
The entry visa is not included.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, I can.
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes.
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What is the maximum group size?
16 people.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes, as shown in the price.
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What is the tipping policy?
2$ per person for the drivers per day. 3$ per person for the felucca crew per day. 7$ per person for the guide per day.
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How can I obtain my visa to Egypt?
All travelers entering Egypt must have the appropriate travel documents: a passport with at least 6 months to run and a valid visa. Many nationalities for example American, British, etc. can obtain their visas at the Egyptian airports upon arrival. You can also apply for your visa online via this Egyptian government link. https://www.visa2egypt.gov.eg/eVisa/Home
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes, airport transfers are included.
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
The minimum number is one person.
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
No, just a negative PCR test result.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
All entrance fees are included as per the itinerary.
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What currencies are required for this tour?
USD.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
All travelers to Egypt have to produce on the arrival, a Negative PCR certificate NOT older than 72 hours.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, all the operating hotels and Nile cruises in Egypt meet the local health and safety regulations. All obtained certificates of Safe to operate and work again. These certificates are given by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
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Low Deposit
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