Overview
A dahabiya is the most elegant way to travel the Nile — a traditional two-masted sailing vessel with billowing sails, polished brass, and just a handful of luxurious cabins. Unlike the larger cruise ships, dahabiyas can dock at small villages and lesser-visited riverbanks, offering a more intimate and authentic experience. Your five-day journey between Luxor and Aswan (or reverse) moves at a gentler pace, with stops at temples timed to avoid the large cruise ship crowds. Evenings are spent moored at quiet islands, dining under the stars on deck with cuisine prepared by your private chef. Each cabin features large windows opening directly to the river, en-suite bathrooms, and traditional Egyptian furnishings. With a maximum of 12-16 guests, this is the Nile at its most personal and luxurious — perfect for honeymoons, anniversaries, or travelers who prefer authenticity over crowds. Luxury Dahabiya Nile Cruise is organized as a day-by-day Nile program with embarkation details, temple visits, sailing or transfer logic and optional extensions explained clearly. Each cruise day now shows what you see, why it matters and how the route connects Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan. Trip information Duration: 5 Days Schedule: Set sailing days; confirmed with your dates Tour location: Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan Pickup location: Luxor or Aswan, depending on the sailing direction Tour type: Private
Why You Will Love This Trip
- El Kab and a desert island mooring: Visit the rock-cut tombs of El Kab
- Edfu and Gebel Silsila: The Temple of Horus at Edfu in the morning
- Kom Ombo and a Nubian village: The double temple of Sobek and Haroeris
- Aswan and disembarkation: Arrive in Aswan for Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk before disembarking after breakfast
- Private licensed Egyptologist guide throughout
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Boarding at Esna
Board the dahabiya at Esna, south of Luxor. With around six to ten cabins the boat is quiet, and it sails by wind rather than engine wherever the river allows.
Day 2: El Kab and a desert island mooring
Visit the rock-cut tombs of El Kab, then moor at a sandbank island for swimming and lunch served on deck. There is no fixed schedule beyond the temples.
Day 3: Edfu and Gebel Silsila
The Temple of Horus at Edfu in the morning, then sail to the sandstone quarries of Gebel Silsila, a site large cruise ships pass without stopping.
Day 4: Kom Ombo and a Nubian village
The double temple of Sobek and Haroeris, followed by a walk through a riverside village with your guide.
Day 5: Aswan and disembarkation
Arrive in Aswan for Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk before disembarking after breakfast.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- 5 days/4 nights luxury cabin
- All gourmet meals and snacks
- Private Egyptologist guide
- All excursions and entrance fees
- Airport/hotel transfers
- Meet and assist for cruise embarkation and disembarkation
- Accommodation onboard in selected cabin category when included in the final quote
- Meals onboard according to the confirmed cruise program
- Guided sightseeing in Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan as listed
- Private transfers between airport, hotel, station and cruise when listed
Excluded
- Premium beverages
- Tips for crew and guide
- Abu Simbel (optional add-on)
- Travel insurance
- International flights
- Egypt entry visa
- Optional Abu Simbel unless confirmed
- Drinks, tips and personal expenses
- Any visit not listed in the final program
Prices by Group Size
Every amount is the USD price for one traveler, not the total booking price. Choose the row that matches your group size.
| Travelers | Price per traveler |
|---|---|
| 1 Traveler | $2,164 per travelerTotal for 1 traveler: $2,164 |
| 2 Travelers | $1,678 per travelerTotal for 2 travelers: $3,356 |
| 3 Travelers | $1,610 per travelerTotal for 3 travelers: $4,830 |
| 4 Travelers | $1,610 per travelerTotal for 4 travelers: $6,440 |
| 5 Travelers | $1,610 per travelerTotal for 5 travelers: $8,050 |
| 6 or More Travelers | $1,610 per travelerFrom $9,660 total for 6 travelers |
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Pricing Information
The final price depends on travel date, availability, category and traveler count. Currency conversions are estimates updated from the central rate setting.
Children Policy
Child rates depend on age, room occupancy and the hotel or cruise policy. Send each child age for a confirmed quote.
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