Dahabiya Nile Holiday Cruise
Experience the Nile in ultimate style aboard our Dahabiya Nile Cruise — the most exclusive and luxurious way to sail the river. Enjoy top-quality comfort, exceptional service, and full safety measures — all at an affordable price. Book your unforgettable journey today!

Run

Wednesday from Aswan & Saturday from Esna

Type

Small Group

Duration

3, 4, 7 Nights

Pick Up

From 6 to 08:00

Dahabiya Nile Holiday Cruise

The Nile Holiday Dahabiya Cruise offers an intimate and luxurious Nile sailing experience between Luxor and Aswan aboard an elegant lateen-sailed Dahabiya boat. Designed for small groups, this upscale river yacht combines comfort, authenticity, and exclusivity for a truly personalized journey along the Nile.

With only 6 beautifully furnished en-suite cabins and 2 spacious suites with private terraces, the Dahabiya accommodates a maximum of 16 guests—ensuring privacy, relaxation, and attentive service from the dedicated crew.

During your Dahabiya Nile Cruise, you’ll explore hidden gems along the river such as local villages, small islands, and off-the-beaten-path archaeological sites often missed by larger cruise ships.

Whether you’re booking an individual cabin or looking for a private charter for families or small groups, the Nile Holiday Dahabiya is the perfect choice for a refined and authentic luxury Nile cruise experience.

Note: In addition to booking individual cabins, families and small groups of friends can also charter the Dahabiya Nile Holiday Cruise for an exclusive private experience.

Included

  • Meet and assist service upon arrival and departure

  • All transfers in a modern air-conditioned vehicle

  • Assistance from our staff throughout your stay and excursions

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

  • All sightseeing excursions as per the Dahabiya itinerary

  • Entrance fees to all sites between Luxor and Aswan

  • Tea and coffee served during meals on board the Dahabiya

  • Meals as specified in the itinerary

  • Professional Egyptologist guide for all excursions

  • All service charges and applicable taxes

  • Excluded

  • Any services not mentioned in the itinerary

  • Personal expenses

  • Gratuities (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

     Nile Holiday Dahabiya Nile Cruise
     
     04 Days / 03 Nights
     May / September
     

    €745 Per Person in Double Cabin

    €990 Per person in Single Cabin

     October / April
     

    €845 Per Person in Double Cabin

    €1175 Per person in Single Cabin

     Nile Holiday Dahabiya Cruise
     
     05 Days / 04 Nights
     October / April
     

    €875 Per Person in Double Cabin

    €1045 Per person in Single Cabin

     October / April
     

    €895 Per Person in Double Cabin

    €1245 Per person in Single Cabin

    Prices: -
  • Prices are quoted in Euros per person per trip, except during the Christmas, New Year, and Easter holiday periods.

  • Children Policy: -
  • 0 – 5.99 years: Free of charge

  • 6 – 11.99 years: Pay 50% of the tour price

  • 12 years and above: Charged the full adult rate

  • Note: The children policy applies only to children sharing a room with their parents (maximum one child per room).

  • NB: -
  • Itineraries are subject to change without prior notice due to navigational conditions. Any changes will affect only the order of visits, not the visits themselves.

  • Departure of the Nile Dahabiya is guaranteed with a minimum of 2 double cabins for the 4-night cruise, 3 cabins for the 3-night cruise, and 1 double suite for the 7-night cruise.

  • Accommodation & Facilities
  • 6 Double Cabins (approx. 13 sqm): Each cabin features either a large double bed or twin beds made with fine Egyptian cotton.

  • 2 Suites (approx. 21 sqm): Spacious suites with a large bed and a private balcony overlooking the Nile.

  • All cabins and suites are air-conditioned

  • Large panoramic windows offering stunning Nile views

  • Private bathroom with shower and hairdryer

  • safe box

  • Laundry service and daily housekeeping

  • Onboard Amenities

  • Sun deck with loungers, oriental-style seating, tables, and chairs

  • Satellite TV and DVD player

  • Internet access

  • Water filtration system

  • Accompanying motorboat (tugboat) for movement when wind conditions are calm

  • Technical Details

  • Power supply: 220V / 50Hz

  • Standard two round-pin sockets

  • From : € 745

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