The Nile in Sandal
A unique experience !
The sandal is the little sister of the Dahabiya, smaller, it is also more manageable. Sandals are typically Egyptian ancestral boats, 16 to 25 meters long and 6 to 8 meters wide, equipped with two lateen sails.
You will sail the Nile in this elegant sailboat. The sandal cruise is for those who wish to discover the beauty of the Ni at the water's edge.
Nowadays, sandals are used for Nile cruises, but during the Pharaonic period, they were used to transport heavy stones used for the construction of temples and other monuments.
The cruise includes many stops and escapades in small villages, palm groves, gardens and markets.
These stops will open the doors to an unknown Egypt, that of the countryside and the fellahs (peasants), living witnesses of an unforgettable past. Fall asleep peacefully under the nocturnal protection of the goddess Nut….
In summary :
- Departure guaranteed from 4 people.
- 3 to 4 hours of walking and 2 to 3 hours of navigation each day.
- 2 nights in a hotel in Luxor then under the stars on the boat.
- Local English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
The crew
A sandal is also a professional crew, two felouquiers, two mechanics and an assistant, a cook, a man for maintenance and an Egyptologist guide-interpreter with French-speaking training.
The cook on board will prepare local specialties for you.
The French-speaking guide will bring the ruins back to life as in the time of the Pharaohs with his knowledge of Egyptology, it is he who will make you discover the secrets of the Nubian gardens and palm groves and it is still him that you will question about the customs of daily life. of a living country.
Program 6 days nile cruise in sandal :
- DAY 1 – Arrival in Luxor and transfer to the hotel
- DAY 2 – Visit of Luxor and direction Aswan by minibus
- DAY 3 – Beginning of the navigation By sail and on foot, we set off to discover the ancient shores
- DAY 4 – From Kom Ombo to the Silsilla quarries
- DAY 5 – Thebes, Edfu and Valleys of the Kings
- DAY 6 – Departure
