Overview
Malouka Dahabiya Nile Cruise is a small sailing dahabiya sailing from Esna to Aswan, calling at Edfu and Kom Ombo on a 6 Days programme; it keeps a slower pace and a much smaller group than a standard motor cruiser. Departures run Every Monday from Esna to Aswan; the exact sailing date and cabin category are checked against the live schedule before booking. Published onboard features for this vessel include panoramic cabin windows, a suite category and on-call medical service. The itinerary includes guided time at Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo. From €3,000. The final cabin allocation and any seasonal supplement are confirmed before you pay.
Why You Will Love This Trip
- Intimate sailing vessel with fewer cabins
- Edfu and Kom Ombo temple visits
- Quiet island or village moorings when the programme allows
- Full-board service and guided sightseeing
Ship Facts — Malouka
- Official name: Malouka
- Operator: Nour El Nil
- Cabins: 10
- Route: Luxor / Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan
- Itinerary lengths: 6 Days
- Departures: Every Monday from Esna to Aswan
- Tour type: Small Group Tour
Cabin types
- Luxury room — 8 rooms
- Panoramic suite — 2 suites
On-board facilities
- Malouka boat includes Panoramic Suites, 8 Luxury RoomsAll cabins have large, panoramic windows
- Dining facilities, Bars and Reading Lounge.
- Sprinkling System, Anti-Fire treatment and full Fire Safety measures.
- Doctor on call.
- Air Condition on board.
- Private bath/shower with hair dryer
- Accompanying motorboat to pull it in case wind is calm.
- Sun Deck
Detailed Itinerary
Your sailing programme
The published duration options are 6 Days. Choose your direction, length and cabin from the price table, and we confirm the day-by-day timings when you book.
Esna and the river passage
Continue through Esna on the Nile route. The Esna lock crossing is timed with river traffic.
El Kab
Visit El Kab and its rock-cut tombs on the dahabiya route. This smaller shore stop reveals another part of the Nile Valley’s history, away from the larger cruise ports.
Edfu: Temple of Horus
Visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu and discover its courtyards, reliefs and sanctuary with your guide.
Gebel Silsila
Stop at the sandstone quarries and shrines of Gebel Silsila. Explore the riverside remains with your guide before returning to the dahabiya and continuing south.
Kom Ombo: the double temple
Step ashore at Kom Ombo to explore the riverside double temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris. Your guide explains its paired spaces and reliefs before the journey continues along the Nile.
Aswan and Philae
Arrive in Aswan and visit Philae Temple and the Aswan sights listed in this sailing programme. The boat approach to the island temple offers a different view of the river landscape before disembarkation.
Disembarkation and onward transfer
Disembark at the end of your cruise. Your onward transfer is timed to suit your hotel, flight or train.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Meet and assist for embarkation and disembarkation
- Full-board accommodation in the confirmed cabin category
- Guided sightseeing listed in the selected sailing programme
- Entrance fees for visits stated in the confirmed itinerary
- Transfers stated in the final cruise proposal
- Service charges and taxes
- The tour price includes all standard admission tickets required for the visits and activities listed in this itinerary. Optional visits and special-access upgrades outside the listed itinerary cost extra.
Excluded
- International flights and Egypt entry visa
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tips for the crew and guide
- Optional visits not stated in the selected programme
- Holiday supplements unless included in writing
- Domestic and international airline tickets are not included.
Cabin Fares by Duration and Season
Published per-person fares for the stated cabin. Availability is confirmed before payment.
| Duration | Season | Cabin | Price per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Nights 6 Days | — | Double Cabin | €3,000≈ $3,345 |
| 5 Nights 6 Days | — | Single Cabin | €6,000≈ $6,690 |
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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