Oriental Nile Cruises
Aida
A 2018 two-mast sailer to Aswan
- Fleet
- Oriental Nile Cruises
- Accommodation
- 10 cabins · 2 suites
- Built
- 2018
- Route
- Esna - El Hegz Island - Edfu - El Fouza island - Gebel el Silsila - Kom Ombo - Aswan (Philae, High Dam)
- Length
- 5 · 6 nights
- Departures
- Saturdays (per oriental-nilecruise.com roster); the boat's own page does not state departure days
About Aida
Aida is a 47-metre, two-mast sailing dahabiya built in 2018, with three decks, eight double cabins and two suites. It runs the classic six-day, five-night stretch from Esna up to Aswan, mooring near El Hegz Island, the private island of El Fouza and the illuminated temple at Gebel el-Silsila.
The days pair sailing with the great sites of the reach: Edfu Temple reached by horse carriage, Gebel el-Silsila and the Speos of Horemheb, the Greco-Roman temple at Kom Ombo, and Philae and the High Dam at Aswan. Two sails carry the boat, with a motorboat aboard for calm-wind days.
Full-board Egyptian cuisine is served throughout, including a dinner ashore on El Fouza island and afternoon tea with pastries. Three sun decks, a library with a terrace and a salon-bar give plenty of room to settle between temples.
Highlights
- Built 2018, 47-metre two-mast sailer
- Eight double cabins and two suites
- Six-day Esna to Aswan route
- Dinner ashore on private El Fouza island
- Library with terrace and three sun decks
The boat in detail
- Cabin categories
- Double cabin x8 - 5.5 m x 3 m (approx. 16.5 sqm), twin or convertible large bed, A/C, wardrobe, large windows, private bathroom with shower, washbasin and hairdryer, Egyptian cotton bedding, 220 V socket | Suite x2 - approx. 19.5 sqm, large or twin beds, private bathroom with shower, large windows, Egyptian cotton bedding
- Dining
- Traditional Egyptian cuisine - breakfast, lunch and dinner, full board | Daily bottled water, tea and coffee | Afternoon / sunset tea with pastries | Dinner ashore on the private island 'El Fouza'
- Facilities
- Three sun decks with tables, chairs, oriental lounge seating and sunloungers | Library with book collection, sofas and a large terrace | Salon / bar with satellite TV, DVD player and internet | Fully equipped kitchen | Two sails plus an accompanying motorboat for calm-wind conditions | 24-hour electric power supply, 220 V | Water filtration system | Room service and housekeeping | Board games and DVD entertainment | Belly dancer performances, Arabic and English music
- Itineraries
- 6 days / 5 nights Esna (Luxor) to Aswan: Day 1 Luxor West Bank and Karnak then embark at Esna, overnight near El Hegz Island; Day 2 Edfu Temple by horse carriage, dinner on the private island 'El Fouza'; Day 3 Gebel el Silsila / Speos of Horemheb; Day 4 Kom Ombo Temple; Day 5 Aswan - Philae Temple, bazaar, High Dam, Oriental party night; Day 6 disembark after breakfast | 5-6 night Luxor(Esna)-Aswan sailings listed on the Oriental Nile Cruises roster
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