The Cost Includes
- 4 nights aboard a boutique dahabiya
- All meals on board
- Private Egyptologist guide
- All sightseeing entrance fees
- Bicycle on board for village exploration
- Port taxes and permits
Travel the Nile the way it was meant to be enjoyed aboard an elegant dahabiya, a traditional two-masted sailing boat refurbished with modern comfort. With a maximum of a dozen guests, this intimate 5-day voyage sails between Luxor and Aswan, stopping at small temples and riverbank villages that the big cruise ships skip. Expert guides, gourmet on-board dining and a private crew complete this slow-travel dream.
Board your dahabiya in Luxor and settle into your cabin. Enjoy lunch on deck as the boat sets sail south. Stop at a riverside site or village before dinner and overnight on board.
Sail through the Esna lock and visit the beautifully decorated Temple of Khnum. Enjoy afternoon tea on the sundeck as you sail onward. Overnight on board.
Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu early in the morning, then return to the boat for lunch. In the afternoon, use the on-board bicycles to explore a local village. Overnight on board.
Stop at the double temple of Kom Ombo at sunset, then continue sailing south toward Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board.
After breakfast, visit the Temple of Philae before disembarking in Aswan. Transfer to your hotel, the airport or the train station.
A dahabiya is a traditional Egyptian sailing vessel, typically carrying a small number of guests with private cabins, a lounge and a sundeck.
A dahabiya offers a far more intimate and flexible experience, docking at smaller sites and offering a slower, more personal pace.
Yes, solo travelers love the dahabiya. We can match you with a shared sailing or offer a private cabin with a single supplement.
