Sai Lake Nasser Dahabiya
- 5 Days - 4 Nights
- From $1,149 per person
Description
The Sai is a small handmade dahabiya, a traditional wooden sailing boat with six cabins and room for about twelve guests. It sails the length of Lake Nasser between Abu Simbel and Aswan and spends each night moored in a quiet bay.
The temples on the way, most of them moved stone by stone when the lake filled, are visited with a private guide. Choose the 4-day sailing from Abu Simbel to Aswan or the 5-day sailing from Aswan to Abu Simbel; both are on full board and ask us for the next departure dates.
Highlights
- A handmade wooden dahabiya with six cabins and room for about twelve guests
- The temples of Abu Simbel, at the start or the end of the sailing
- Qasr Ibrim, Amada, El Derr and the Tomb of Pennout
- The temples of Wadi El Seboua, Dakka and Meharraqa
- Kalabsha and Beit El Wali, next to Aswan
- Nights moored in quiet bays of the lake
Itinerary
Option 1: 4 Days / 3 Nights – Abu Simbel to Aswan
Day 1Abu Simbel, Qasr Ibrim
Visit the temples of Abu Simbel, then board the Sai and sail out onto the lake toward Qasr Ibrim, where the boat spends the night.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Near Qasr Ibrim
Day 2Amada, El Derr, Tomb of Pennout
Visit the temples of Amada and El Derr and the Tomb of Pennout. The boat then sails through the Korosko and Wadi El Arab stretches of the lake and anchors in a quiet bay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: A quiet bay on the lake
Day 3Dakka, Wadi El Seboua, Meharraqa
Visit the temples of Dakka, Wadi El Seboua and Meharraqa, then sail toward Aswan past the Abu Steta desert and Khour El Alaki. The night is spent in another sheltered bay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: A sheltered bay on the lake
Day 4Kalabsha, Beit El Wali, Aswan
Visit the temples of Kalabsha and Beit El Wali, with time for a swim in the lake if you wish, and reach Aswan, where you disembark.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: -
Option 2: 5 Days / 4 Nights – Aswan to Abu Simbel
Day 1Aswan, Kalabsha, Beit El Wali
Board the Sai in Aswan and visit the temples of Kalabsha and Beit El Wali. The boat spends the night near Khour El Ghazal.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Near Khour El Ghazal
Day 2Wadi El Seboua, Dakka, Meharraqa
Sail through the Abu Steta area to the temples of Wadi El Seboua, Dakka and Meharraqa, then continue toward Amada and anchor on the lake for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On the lake
Day 3Amada, Tomb of Pennout, El Derr
Visit the temple of Amada, the Tomb of Pennout and the temple of El Derr, then sail toward Qasr Ibrim for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Near Qasr Ibrim
Day 4Qasr Ibrim, Abu Simbel
See Qasr Ibrim from the water and sail through the Masmas stretch to the Abu Simbel area. In the evening you can attend the optional sound and light show.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Near Abu Simbel
Day 5Abu Simbel
Visit the temples of Abu Simbel and disembark.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: -
Included/Excluded
- Meet and assistance at the airport or railway station
- Full-board accommodation on the dahabiya
- English-speaking tour guide
- Private guided visits at every site
- Entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the programme
- Bottled water during the excursions
- Private air-conditioned vehicle transfers
- Service charges and taxes
- Optional tours
- Personal expenses
- Tips
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Frequently asked questions
How long is Sai Lake Nasser Dahabiya?
The cruise lasts 5 Days - 4 Nights and sails between Aswan. Some cruises are offered in more than one length: the itinerary above lists each option.
How much does Sai Lake Nasser Dahabiya cost?
The price starts at $1,149 per person. The exact price depends on your dates and the number of travellers, so send an enquiry for a quote for your trip.
What is included in the price?
The programme lists: Meet and assistance at the airport or railway station; Full-board accommodation on the dahabiya; English-speaking tour guide; Private guided visits at every site; Entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the programme; Bottled water during the excursions; Private air-conditioned vehicle transfers; Service charges and taxes.
What is not included?
Not included: Optional tours; Personal expenses; Tips.
Is a guide included?
Yes. The programme lists: English-speaking tour guide; Private guided visits at every site.
Can I choose my dates and cabin?
Tell us the month you would like and how many of you are travelling when you enquire. We check the departures and cabins available for those dates and reply with a price.
How do I book Sai Lake Nasser Dahabiya?
Send an enquiry from the form on this page or message us on WhatsApp. It costs nothing to ask, and we reply within 24 hours with a price for your dates.
What is the cancellation policy?
Our cancellation terms are set out in the Cancellation Policy on this website. Ask us about the conditions for your dates before you book.
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