Sailing Boat Dahabiya Nile Cruise

Discover Egypt with Luxury Dahabiya

Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights

Sailing Boat Nile Cruise [Luxor / Aswan]

Day 1

Scheduled flight to Cairo, followed by an approx. one-hour domestic flight to Luxor. At the airport, you will be met by your tour guide and transferred to the Dahabiya ship with oriental charm. The cabins are Egyptian-designed, tasteful, and fully furnished.

Day 2

After breakfast, our team will accompany you to visit the holiest temple complex of Karnak, the Great Temple of Amun. Through a kilometer-long avenue of sphinxes, you will reach Luxor Temple. The journey continues to the Valley of the Kings and Queens as well as Deir el-Bahari on the West Bank of the Nile. Afterwards, the Dahabiya sailing cruise takes place. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

Day 3

Through the magnificent Nile landscape, the sailing trip begins towards Aswan. During lunch on board, the ship sets sail after the Esna lock. Dinner will be served during the journey. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

Day 4

While enjoying your lunch, your journey continues to El Kab, one of Egypt's oldest cities. Today you will visit the ruins (donkey ride). The journey continues to Edfu. In the afternoon, you will visit the Horus Temple in Edfu. In the evening, an Egyptian barbecue dinner will be served. Overnight stay on Fawaza Island.

Day 5

Sail to Gebel el-Silsila, where the stones for the temples in Egypt were quarried. After the excursion, you will reach the anchorage for the night near one of the smaller Nile islands in the evening.

Day 6

You will visit the temples of Sobek and Haroeris in Kom Ombo after breakfast. The sailing trip continues to Aswan. Lunch and dinner at sunset on the deck will be served.

Day 7

Today you will visit the High Dam (Lake Nasser Dam), the granite quarries with the Unfinished Obelisk, and Elephantine Island. Afterwards, you will take a small sailing felucca to Kitchener's Island with the botanical garden.

Day 8

Transfer to the airport for your return flight. Your travel companion will handle your flight and customs formalities for your return journey.

Egyptian Hot Drinks

Yansun (Anise), Zangabil (Ginger), Karawiya (Cumin), Schai bel Naana (Tea with mint), Schai bel Urunfil (Tea with cloves), Qirfa (Cinnamon)

Mövenpick SB Feddya

The Mövenpick SB Feddya is a boutique sailing ship that allows you to enjoy the Nile and its fantastic shore excursions to Egypt's ancient wonders in peace. Enjoy first-class dining in the main dining room with indoor and outdoor seating.

Sailing Yacht Dahabiya

The Dahabiya features 8 deluxe cabins equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, safe, satellite TV with music channel, individually adjustable air conditioning, and a panoramic window overlooking the Nile.

Dahabiya Sonesta Amirat

The Sonesta Amirat Dahabiya sails the Nile between Luxor and Aswan, offering air-conditioned accommodations with a private terrace. It features a bar and a jacuzzi.