Your cruise ship In the style of a traditional river cruising vessel, Dahabeya Yakouta offers elegance and charm with a contemporary twist and a high degree of personal service. Lavish interiors blend ornate Arabian decor with modern comforts and the six spacious and elegant en-suite deluxe cabins ensure an exclusive and intimate ambiance for your ile cruise. Sumptuous meals can be enjoyed in the elegant dining room or on deck under the stars, and high tea is served on the upper deck each afternoon. The cosy lounge provides non-alcoholic refreshments, although guests are welcome to bring alcoholic beverages on board. As the dayabeya glides along, the sun deck withopen air Jacuzzi is perfect for soaking up the warm Egyptian sun. Please note that children under 11 years are not allowed on board. The Nile is the world’s longest river and an elegant cruise on a traditionally styled Golden Boat or dahabeya, historically used by Ottoman officials and favoured by Cleopatra and Julius Ceasar, is surely the most sedate and luxurious way to discover the river’s famous cultural landmarks and world-renown archaeological sites. The delightful Dahabeya Yakouta with six deluxe cabins is a modern replica of a traditional Dahabeya  and it can be booked exclusively for small groups, or the cabins booked individually. The cruise begins in Esna and highlights include the second largest temple in Egypt, the well preserved temple at Edfu dedicated to Horus, plus the double temple of Sobek and Haeroris at Kom Ombo and the El Silsela Temple. Additionally, scattered along the Nile, there are numerous small islands to visit as well as a Nubian village and a market, before arriving in Aswan and the return  sailing to Esna. 8 days or 6 days from Esna Nile Cruise (8 days/7 nights) from Esna including El Hegaz Island, Edfu Temple, El Fuza Island, El Remadya, Besaw Island, El Silsela Temple, Meneha Island, Kom Ombo & Aswan. 8 days (7 nights) cruise itinerary Day 1 Friday Embark Esna and enjoy lunch onboard while sailing to El Hegaz Island, north of Edfu. Dinner and overnight onboard at El Hegaz. Day 2 Saturday Set sail for Edfu to visit the well-preserved Temple of Edfu before a short onward sail to El Fuza Island. Dinner and overnight onboard. Day 3 Sunday After breakfast sail to the Nubian village of El Remadya, later continuing on to Besaw Island. Dinner and overnight onboard. Day 4 Monday Sail to El Silsela Mountain to visit El Silsela Temple. Continue on to Meneha Island. Dinner and overnight onboard. Day 5 Tuesday Sail to Kom Ombo and visit the Sobek and Haeroris Temple, then onwards to El Souk market, Kopania and Aswan. Dinner and overnight onboard in Aswan. Day 6 Wednesday Morning visit to Aswan, sailing to Edfu in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight onboard. Day 7 Thursday Sail to Esna. Dinner and overnight onboard. Day 8 Friday Disembark in Esna after breakfast. 6 days (5 nights) Embark Esna (Friday) visit Edfu Temple, El Remadya, El Silsela Temple, Kom Ombo, El Souk, Kopania, Aswan. Disembark Aswan (Wednesday). Cabin Types of Jaz Dahabeya Elite Yakouta

• Deluxe cabin (max 2)