Enjoy the Adventure
A Dahabiya Nile Cruise is not simply a trip between Luxor and Aswan — it is a gentle unfolding of time, light, and silence. A Slower Rhythm of Travel Unlike large cruise ships, a Dahabiya moves with the wind. No engines breaking the stillness. No rigid schedules. You wake up to the soft golden light reflecting over the water. You sip your morning coffee on deck as palm trees drift by. The Nile flows quietly — just as it has for thousands of years. This is travel in its most refined and intimate form. Elegance in Simplicity Luxury here is subtle. Spacious cabins with panoramic windows. Handcrafted wooden interiors. Soft linen sheets. Private dining under the stars. A Luxury Dahabiya Nile Cruise is not about excess — it is about harmony. With only a few cabins onboard, every guest receives personalized attention, curated experiences, and a sense of exclusivity that large vessels simply cannot offer. A Spiritual Connection to Ancient Egypt Sailing between Luxor and Aswan, you explore temples not just as monuments — but as sacred spaces. You walk through ancient stones in quiet moments. You feel the breeze that once touched pharaohs. You watch the sunset behind timeless columns. A Dahabiya journey invites reflection. It creates space to breathe. To slow down. To reconnect. An Experience Designed Around You The price of a Dahabiya Nile Cruise depends on the route, duration, and level of elegance you choose — from refined comfort to fully bespoke luxury. Yet what you truly receive cannot be measured in numbers: * Privacy * Serenity * Authenticity * A deeply personal encounter with Egypt Reading Dahabiya cruise reviews can guide your decision — but the feeling of sailing gently along the Nile, surrounded by silence and history, is something that must be lived. Discover Egypt in a Different Way If you are searching for more than a cruise — If you desire stillness instead of speed — If you seek elegance without noise — Then a Dahabiya journey may be exactly what your soul is calling for. Explore our Egypt Nile Cruise Packages 2026 and allow the Nile to carry you — not just across water, but into a deeper experience of beauty, peace, and timeless wonder.
Included / Excluded
To help you plan your trip, we have put together a list of what's included and what's not included in your tour package. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make any necessary arrangements before your journey begins.
- • Accommodation onboard a luxury Dahabiya (private cabin with Nile view)
- • Full board meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
- • Afternoon tea & soft drinks (as per program)
- • Professional Egyptologist tour guide
- • All transfers during the cruise program
- • Guided sightseeing tours between Luxor & Aswan
- • Entrance fees to mentioned temples & sites (as per itinerary)
- Hot air Balloon
- Entrance fees to museums
- • International or domestic flights
- • Entry visa to Egypt
- • Optional tours not mentioned in the program
- • Alcoholic beverages
- • Personal expenses (laundry, spa services, souvenirs, etc.)
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• Tipping (crew & guide gratuities)
8 Days Luxury Dahabiya Nile Cruise
We have carefully planned out each day to give you the best possible experience. From exploring historic landmarks to tasting delicious local cuisine, each day is packed with adventure and excitement. Join us as we take you on a journey through some of the most fascinating destinations in the world.
- Luxor
Arrival in Luxor
Embarkation on board the Dahabiya
Free time to relax
Welcome dinner and overnight on board in Luxor
- Karnak temple – Luxor temple
06:00–07:30 Breakfast
07:30 Visit the East Bank (Karnak & Luxor Temples)
13:00 Lunch on board
15:00 Visit Luxor local market with horse-carriage ride
Optional: Sound & Light Show at Karnak or Luxor Temple
19:00 Dinner
Evening entertainment: Soft live music
- Vally Of the king’s – Temple of Hatshepsut – Habuo Temple – colossi of Memnon
04:30 Optional Hot Air Balloon ride
06:00–07:30 Breakfast
07:30 Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon
Lunch at El Kout Restaurant
19:00 Dinner
Evening entertainment: Tanoura Show
- sailing to the Temple of esna – temple of edfu
06:00–07:00 Breakfast
07:00 Visit Esna Temple, then sail to Edfu
13:00 Lunch on board
15:00 Arrival in Edfu & visit Edfu Temple (including tea/coffee at a local café)
Sail to El Gebelain / El Maqabla
20:00 Dinner
Evening entertainment: Soft music
- Saling- to Temple of kom ombo
06:00–07:00 Breakfast
07:00 Visit El Silsila / El Zebek area, then sail to Kom Ombo
13:30 Lunch on board
17:00 Visit Kom Ombo Temple
Sail to El Silsila
20:00 Dinner
Evening entertainment: Soft music
Abu Simbel Temples – Philae temple – Aswan
- 04:00 Optional early morning visit to Abu Simbel
07:00 Breakfast
09:00 Sail and arrival in Aswan
15:30 Visit the Nubian Village
18:00 Sound & Light Show at Philae Temple
19:30 Dinner
Evening entertainment: Nubian dance show
Aswan High Dam – Unfinished Obelisk
06:00–07:00 Breakfast
07:00 Visit the High Dam & Philae Temple
Optional: Unfinished Obelisk & Felucca ride around Aswan
13:30 Lunch on board
19:00 Dinner
Evening entertainment: Soft music
Breakfast on board
Disembarkation in Aswan