Akhnaton Dahabiya Nile Cruise
Dahabiya Nile Cruise is the most exclusive and luxurious way to experience the river. Check our high quality luxury cruise ship at affordable, with all safety measures. Book now!

Run

Friday from Aswan & Monday from Luxor (Esna)

Type

Small Group

Duration

3, 4, 7 nights

Pick Up

From 6 to 09:00

Akhnaton Dahabiya Cruise

The elegant lateen sailed Akhnaton Dahabiya Nile Cruise is an enticingly priced upscale vessel that will take you and a small group of fellow travellers on a relaxed four or seven-night Nile journey between the historic cities of Luxor and Aswan. On this immersive dahabiya cruise you’ll visit small islands, local villages, and archaeological sites that are often missed by the larger Nile cruises. Twin-masted dahabiyas were the preferred mode of Nile transport for ‘grand tourists’ up to 100 years ago and offer a wonderful opportunity to get off the beaten track in Egypt.
On-board, the Akhnaton Dahabiya Nile Cruise the decor is contemporary. The Akhnaton’s eight ensuite and air-conditioned cabins are located on the lower deck and feature flat screen televisions, mini-bars and safety deposit boxes. On the same deck there is also a comfortable fully air-conditioned dining area together with sofas, armchairs, and a bar. The spacious sundeck offers ample open and shaded areas with rattan furniture, comfortable sun-beds, dining table, and a Jacuzzi. In addition to booking individual cabins, it is possible for families and small groups of friends to charter the Akhnaton Dahabiya Nile cruise for an exclusive private cruise.

Included

  • Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure

  • All transfers by air-conditioned modern vehicle

  • Assistance of our personal during your stay and excursions

  • Accommodation on board 5-star Dahabiya on full board basis

  • All Dahabiya Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary

  • Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan

  • Tea and Coffee during meals on board your Dahabiya

  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary

  • Egyptologist guide during your excursions

  • All service charges and taxes

  • Excluded

  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary

  • Personal expenses

  • Tipping

  • 4 Days itinerary -Aswan / Esna -Every Friday

    Day 1: Arrive Aswan / Aswan Excursions
    Nile Holiday tour manager will pick you up from Aswan (Airport, Hotel, Train station. Start to visit Aswan high dam, a rock-fill dam built across the Nile in Aswan. Proceed with a motorboat ride to Philae Temple Island, comprises a large number of small Temples dates back to Pharaonic, Greek and Roman times. After finished, transfer to embark the Nile Dahabiya boat, enjoying your Lunch on Board. Free afternoon at leisure and overnight in Aswan.
    Meals: Lunch, Dinner

    Day 2: (Optional: Abu Simbel), Kom-ombo temple
    Free morning in Aswan or choose an option trip to visit the famous Abu Simbel temple by Car. Lunch onboard and then set sail to enjoy the contrast between the deep blue waters of the Nile, green palm trees and the yellow sand dunes is absolutely striking.
    Upon arrival, visit Kom ombo temple, the double temple dedicated to two gods, Sobek the crocodile and Haroeris the Falcon. The temple has double entrances, procession routes and sanctuaries. Dinner and overnight on board.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 3: Edfu Temple, Luxor East Bank excursions
    Enjoy breakfast on board while sailing to Edfu. Experience in slowly passing by the plain life of the farmers and fishermen, the picturesque and magic nature along the River Nile and the green fertile landscapes with sugar cane fields, banana, and date palm-trees. Enjoy lunch onboard, upon arrival, you will enjoy horse and Carriage return way ride to visit Edfu Temple, one of the largest and most intact of Egypt’s monuments. Then set sail on unforgettable journey on the River Nile where the Dahabiya will moor for the night. Dinner & overnight at Esna.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 4: Luxor excursions, Final departure
    Disembarkation after breakfast, then transfer to Luxor (almost 1h drive) west bank to visit the Valley to the Kings, explore three tombs of the most pharaohs of ancient Egypt. Proceed to visit the temple of Queen Hatshepsuit and Colossi of Memnon. Enjoy Lunch at good quality local restaurant and then visit the magnificent Karnak temple complex. After finished, transfer to your Luxor (Hotel, airport or Train station).
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

    NB: Itineraries may be changed without prior notice due to navigational circumstances, maybe in sequences but not in visits.

    5 Days itinerary -Esna/ Aswan -Every Monday

    Day 1: Arrive in Luxor, Luxor Sightseeing’s / Esna
    Early morning picks up from Luxor (Airport / Hotel / Train station). Start to visit the Karnak temple, the largest and most important religious complex in ancient Egypt. Then cross the Nile River to the west bank and visit the Valley to the Kings “3 tombs”, The temple of Queen Hatshepsuit and Colossi of Memnon. After finished, you will drive (almost 1 hour) to embark your Dahabiya Nile Cruise at Esna. The crew will welcome you on board and have your bags taken to your cabins.
    We will then set sail for El Hegz Island where the Dahabiya will moor for the night. Enjoy your dinner on the sundeck or the bank of the river Nile. Overnight on board.
    Meals: Lunch, Dinner

    Day 2: El Hegz – Edfu – Ramadi
    Enjoy breakfast at your leisure, while gently sailing to Edfu, arrive around noon time. Upon arrival, you will enjoy horse and Carriage return way ride to visit Edfu Temple, one of the largest and most intact of Egypt’s monuments. Enjoy lunch onboard, continue sailing and experience in slowly passing by the plain life of the farmers and fishermen, the picturesque and magic nature along the River Nile and the green fertile landscapes with sugar cane fields, banana, and date palm-trees.
    – Shortly before sunset, we drop anchor near Ramadi Island, where we enjoy dinner in an atmospheric surrounding.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 3: Ramadi – Bisaw – Silslea – Kom Ombo
    Early sailing to Gebel el-Silsila, enjoying breakfast on board. We go to shore to discover the old Pharaonic quarries of Silsela with the unknown rock-cut Temple of Hormoheb. From the top of the mountain, we enjoy a breathtaking view. Later on, set sailing to Kom Ombo. Listen to the sounds of the water buffalo as they wade in the shallow water besides the banks of the Nile, the Donkeys as they go about their day to day business and the various bird life of the river. Close to Kom Ombo, we stay at the edge of Al Bashir Island for dinner and overnight
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 4: Kom Ombo – sailing to Aswan
    Sail to Kom Ombo. After breakfast, visit Kom-ombo Temples where you explore the exceptional beautiful temple of Haroeris (Horus the Elder) and Sobek (Crocodile God). The temple was built with two symmetric entrances, halls, and sanctuaries; it is the only double temple all over Egypt. Lunch on board and proceed to Aswan city. The rest of the day is dedicated to sailing till Aswan west bank.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 5: Disembarkation, Aswan Excursions & Departure transfer
    Disembarkation after breakfast, visit the unfinished obelisk, the high dam and Philae Temple Island. Later on, transfer to your next destination in Aswan (Hotel, Airport, train station).
    Meals: Breakfast.

    NB: Itineraries may be changed without prior notice due to navigational circumstances, maybe in sequences but not in visits.

    Prices

     Akhnaton Dahabiya Cruise
     
      04 Days / 03 Nights
      May / August
     

    US$ Per Person in Double Cabin

    US$ Per person in Single Cabin

      September / April
     

    US$ Per Person in Double Cabin

    US$ Per person in Single Cabin

     Akhnaton Dahabiya Cruise
     
      05 Days / 04 Nights
     May / August
     

    US$ Per Person in Double Cabin

    US$ Per person in Single Cabin

     September / April
     

    US$ Per Person in Double Cabin

    US$ Per person in Single Cabin

    Prices:-
  • Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

  • Children Policy: -
  • 0 - 05.99 Free of Charge

  • 6 - 11.99 pay 50% of tour price

  • 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person

  • Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents (Maximum 1 Child sharing parent's room).

  • NB: -
  • Itineraries may be changed without prior notice due to navigational circumstances, the change will only affect the sequence of the visits, but not in visits themselves.

  • The Nile Dahabiya departure is dependent on booking at least 4 double cabins to guarantee sailing for 4 nights and 5 cabins for 3 nights Dahabiya Cruise.

  • The Nile Dahabiya departure is dependent on booking at least 1 double suite to guarantee sailing for 7 nights Dahabiya Cruise.

  • Dahabiya Facilities: -
  • 10 double cabins (ca. 21 sqm) with twin or large bed

  • 2 Suite (ca. 33 sqm) with large bed, private terrace

  • Dining room with air conditioning

  • Each cabin has a large bed or twin beds with Egyptian cotton

  • All cabins have large, panoramic windows

  • Large windows offer a great view of the Nile in the privacy of their Cabin.

  • All cabins are air-conditioned

  • Private bath, sink/shower with hair dryer

  • Air conditioning with individual controls

  • Heating system

  • Two double beds that can be adjoined together

  • Safe box

  • Minibar with refrigerator

  • Laundry service & housekeeping

  • Sun Deck with loungers

  • Satellite-TV, DVD player

  • Oriental seating area

  • Internet access

  • Water filter

  • Egypt operates on a 220V supply voltage and 50Hz.

  • Power sockets with 2 round pin plug.

  • Accompanying motorboat (Tugboat) to pull it in case wind is calm

  • From : US$ 835

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