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Choose from :

 

Air-conditioned Dahabbiya
With air fare from Sharm El Sheikh on the Red Sea or Cairo

 

Itinerary - Each Saturday from Luxor or Aswan

The journey lasts Eight Days / seven nights

Deluxe air conditioned   Dahabias sailing cruise  on the  Nile

Dahabias Rates - Photo Gallery - Sample Deck plan

Neues Angebot: Royal Cleopatra Kreuzfahrt auf dem Nil -Luxus auf dem Nil - Royal Cleopatra Stilvoll den Nil befahren
Each Dahabiya offers
Four cabins with Twin Beds.
Two cabins with Large Beds ( almost queen size)

 


 

Luxor to Aswan Sailing Itinerary

 

Day 1: Saturday - Sharm El Sheikh or Cairo to Luxor
Transfers and domestic flights are included from Sharm El Sheikh or Cairo
Provide us with your hotel name in Sharm or Cairo .
Air fare is included on the non-stop Sharm El-Sheikh to Luxor or Cairo to Luxor.

Upon arrival in Luxor , transfer is included to the cruise .
Embarkation in Luxor for a relaxing week sailing the Nile on a luxuriously appointed Dahabbiya.

After lunch, excursion to the West Bank for visits to the burial places of the Pharaohs - the Valley of the Kings - where Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen in 1922. Continue to the adjacent Valley of the Queens, the temple of Medinet Habu and the Colossi of Memnon.

Overnight moored on the Nile banks of Luxor.

 

 

Day 2: Sunday
You will visit the magnificent temple complex of Amon-Ra at Karnak, with its vast hypostyle hall of 137 columns, followed by the imposing 28 th Dynasty Luxor Temple.

Overnight moored in Luxor.

 

 

Day 3: Monday
Today will be a leisurely day. After breakfast, commence sailing to Esna where your dahabiyya will moor overnight.

 

 

Day 4: Tuesday
This morning you will sail to Edfu to visit the wonderfully preserved Temple of Edfu.

Overnight moored beside a Nile island.

 

 

Day 5: Wednesday
Today you will sail to Kom Ombo visit see the Ptolemaic temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus, god of the morning sun.
Overnight moored beside a Nile island.

 

 

Day 6: Thursday
A leisurely day sailing to Aswan where the dahabiyya moors overnight.

 

 

Day 7: Friday
Today you will visit the Aswan High Dam (completed in 1971); the Old Dam (completed in 1902) and the ' unfinished obelisk', lying in situ since the days of the pharaohs. You will also visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, a structure rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser at the time of the High Dam's construction.

 

 

Day 8: Saturday - Aswan - Cairo
Breakfast aboard the dahabiyya ,check-out disembarkation. Complimentary transfer is included back to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo , and transfer to the International terminal or your hotel in Cairo. Bon Voyage

 

 

 

Honeymoon in Egypt, Honeymoon Cruise, Belly Dance show
Come to Egypt and enjoy your private honeymoon or Anniversary cruise

 

 

Remainder of the year excluding Easter - Christmas/New Year's :
Rates are PER Person in USD

Per person in double : 3250. 00 USD
Per person in single
: $ 4350 USD

 

 

Peak Season period :
Rate for Easter will be valid for 2 weeks during Easter
Rate for Christmas and New Year ( Dec 20 - Jan 4)
:


Rates are PER Person in USD

Per person in double : 3860. 00 USD
Per person in single
: $ 5020 USD

 

 

 

Inclusions :

 

- All transfers on a private basis in Sharm El Sheikh , Cairo , Luxor and    Aswan

- One week on board the Dahabiya

- All meals while on board the cruise , pre-set menu meals

- Tea/coffee with each meal, as well as bottled water

- Guided sightseeing as per itinerary including all entrance fees

- Domestic air fare in economy class , tax included.All as per itinerary

 

 

 

Not Included :

 

- Any international air fare from/to your home country

- Any insurance

- Tips

- Any hotel accommodation in Cairo

- Any thing that is not specifically listed in the "Inclusions" list

 

Cancellation policy for charters:
All deposits and further payments non-refundable

 

In Case the cruise confirmation is from Aswan : Please add :


For Cairo Passengers : $ 75 USD per person
For Sharm El Sheikh Passengers : $ $145

 

 

 

Aswan to Luxor Itinerary

 

Day 1: Saturday - Boarding Aswan

Transfers and domestic flights are included from Sharm El Sheikh or Cairo
Provide us with your hotel name in Sharm or Cairo .
Air fare is included Sharm El-Sheikh to Luxor ( Via Cairo ) or Cairo to Luxor.

Upon arrival in Aswan , transfer is included to the cruise .


Embarkation in Aswan for a relaxing week sailing the Nile on a luxuriously appointed dahabiyya. Overnight, the ship moors on the Nile banks of Aswan

 

Day 2: Sunday
Today you will visit the Aswan High Dam (completed in 1971); the Old Dam (completed in 1902) and the ' unfinished obelisk', lying in situ since the days of the pharaohs. You will also visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, a structure rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser at the time of the High Dam's construction.

Overnight moored in Aswan.

 

Day 3: Monday
Morning sail to Kom Ombo to see the Ptolemaic temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus, god of the morning sun.

Overnight moored beside a Nile island.

 

Day 4: Tuesday
This morning you will sail to Edfu to visit the wonderfully preserved Temple of Edfu.

Overnight moored beside an island.

 

Day 5: Wednesday
Today will be a leisurely day. After breakfast, commence sailing to Esna, and onwards to Luxor, where your dahabiyya moors overnight.

 

Day 6 : Thursday
Excursion to the West Bank to visit the great burial places of the Pharaohs - the Valley of the Kings - where Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen in 1922. Continue to the adjacent Valley of the Queens, Medinet Habu Temple and the Colossi of Memnon.

Overnight moored in Luxor.

 

Day 7: Friday
This morning you will visit the magnificent temple complex of Amon-Ra at Karnak, with its vast hypostyle hall of 137 columns, followed by the imposing 28th Dynasty Luxor Temple.

Overnight moored in Luxor.

 

Day 8: Saturday - Luxor - Cairo
Breakfast aboard the dahabiyya , check-out disembarkation. Complimentary transfer to the airport for your flight back to Cairo . Our local rep in Cairo will assist with your transfer to the International Terminal, or your hotel. Bon Voyage.


 

 

Many visitors come to Egypt to fulfill their dream of sailing the Nile on board a private boat.
These Four Dahabbiya allow you to experience the Nile 's romance in an intimate, privileged setting. These dahabiyas take you back in time to a gentler, more gracious era.

 

On the Nile in Royal Style Feluccas or Dahabiyas are the traditional sailing vessel of much of the Mediterranean world, and the traditional Nile felucca, or Dahabia, was the mainstay of travel in ancient Egypt.

With shallow drafts, sails, and oars, feluccas could navigate not only the great river, but the maze of canals threading through its banks, with or without wind, reaching every part of the kingdom.

Dahabbiyas / Feluccas long ago transcended their role as humble transports. They held the ancient empire together, carrying troops, decrees, and the very mystery of the pharaoh.

 

 

Private docking areas:
Your Dahabia will moor on privately owned areas of the riverbank at Luxor and Aswan, you will avoid the over crowded docking area of the regular large size cruises.
In your felucca docking are you will be welcomed with the sight of flowers and gardens that are frequented by exotic birds. These gardens provide our ships with flowers and organically grown vegetables and herbs.

Along the way, we moor on un-inhabited Nile islands, whose virgin landscapes have hardly changed throughout millennia. Wandering the gardens and Nile islands is an idyllic pastime, and the perfect compliment to your visits to Egypt 's matchless monuments.


The Dahabbiyas are beautifully crafted wooden ships, outfitted in colonial style with oriental and Egyptian touches. The interiors boast period furnishing, and each cabin has its own distinct style and interior .

 

 

The Cabins:
Each boat has six delightfully appointed private cabins measuring 5.75 meters x 2.50 meters . The cabins (maximum occupancy two persons) have private bathrooms of 1.25 meters x 2.50 meters with a wc, wash basin, shower and hairdryer. Some cabins offer two single beds and others have a double. Each Dahabia comfortably accommodates twelve passengers sharing in doubles . Yet of course in a lot of cases we have smaller parties that prefer to charter the boat for four, five or six guests only .

The cabins are named them in keeping with the ship's theme. For example, on the Zahra ('flower') you will find the 'white lotus' cabin; on the Nesma ('breeze') you have 'the zephyr', each with tasteful, individualized embellishments.

 

The cabins are located towards the front of the boat on the starboard and port sides, separated by a central corridor. The communal lounge covers the width of the boat, and is a lovely setting for enjoying meals.

Engines will only be used if wind is insufficient to sail, but generators are available to provide electricity.

From the bow, two staircases lead to the partially shaded top deck. Here, guests can sunbathe or just enjoy the ride and spectacular views from comfortable rattan deck chairs, or in oriental seating areas of colorful cushions and carpets. Meals will also be served on the top deck, a great place for cocktails and stargazing

 

Start Weekly on Saturday:
The program starts every Saturday in either Luxor or Aswan, and the journey lasts seven nights.

The trip includes visits to sites in ancient Thebes (the Valley's of the Kings and Queens), the Luxor and Karnak temples, as well as Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae. Entrance fees for the monuments are all inclusive.

In addition to these historical sites, guests will visit less frequented monuments and enjoy field excursions to villages and open countryside. In short, we promise our guests a unique, tranquil journey on sailboats fit for a king or a Pharaoh !

 

 

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Our private 2 or six cabins Dahabbiyas Nile cruisers are at your disposal to accommodate couples, honeymooners, families, and small groups, affording the unique experience of navigating the ancient river on your own.

 

A skilled river captain is on board at all times . A guide is at your disposal to plan your itinerary and escort you through the sites you choose to visit. The crew has completely separate quarters, to ensure your privacy.

 

What to Pack:
Most of the year look forward to warm, even hot weather in Luxor & Aswan, morning & evenings are cooler. For Shore excursions, we suggest comfortable cotton & natural fabric lightweight clothing. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.  Lightweight comfortable & casual clothing. Swimsuits, sun hat.





 

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