Oriental Nile Cruises
Amunet
A 2018 dahabiya, Esna 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 gives no departure days
About Amunet
Amunet is a 47-metre, two-mast sailing dahabiya built in 2018, with three decks, eight double cabins and two suites. It sails the six-day, five-night route from Esna to Aswan, mooring near El Hegz Island, the private island of El Fouza and overnight beside the illuminated Gebel el-Silsila temple.
Between sailing legs the itinerary takes in Edfu Temple by horse carriage, the Greco-Roman temple at Kom Ombo, and Philae and the High Dam at Aswan. The boat carries two sails and an accompanying motorboat for days when the wind drops.
Full-board Egyptian cuisine runs throughout, with a dinner ashore on El Fouza island and afternoon tea. A library and terrace, a salon-bar and a broad sun deck give room to relax as the river passes.
Highlights
- Built 2018, 47-metre two-mast sailer
- Eight double cabins and two suites
- Six-day Esna to Aswan route
- Overnight beside illuminated Gebel el-Silsila temple
- Library, salon-bar and broad sun deck
The boat in detail
- Cabin categories
- Double cabin x8 - 5.5 m x 3 m (approx. 16.5 sqm), twin or large bed, private bathroom with shower, A/C, wardrobe, large windows, Egyptian cotton bedding, 220 V socket, hairdryer | Suite x2 - approx. 19.5 sqm, large or twin bed, private bathroom with shower, A/C, large windows, Egyptian cotton bedding
- Dining
- Traditional Egyptian cuisine - breakfast, lunch and dinner, full board | Water and afternoon tea/coffee with a pastry | Dinner ashore on the private island 'El Fouza'
- Facilities
- Sun deck with tables, chairs, oriental seating and sunloungers | Library with sofas, chairs and a large terrace | Salon / bar with satellite TV, DVD player and free 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 | Belly dancer entertainment
- Itineraries
- 6 days / 5 nights Esna (Luxor) to Aswan: Day 1 Luxor sightseeing (Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak) then embark at Esna and sail towards El Hegz Island; Day 2 Edfu Temple by horse carriage, dinner on the private island 'El Fouza'; Day 3 Gebel el Silsila temple, overnight at the illuminated site; Day 4 Kom Ombo Greco-Roman temple, moor near an island; 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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