Dahabiya Nile Cruise

Dahabiya Nile Cruises – Where age-old majesty meets heartfelt heritage

At Simply Egypt, our Dahabiya Nile Cruise packages are available from just £1899pp including flights, daily breakfast, 4-nights hotel stay in Luxor and a choice of excursion. Contact our ‘Egypt Specialists’ to enquire and book.

A Dahabiya Luxury Nile Cruise gives you a sailing experience in a traditional Egypt way. No engines, just the sound of the wind caressing the boat sails as you glide effortlessly along the famous river. The great explorers of the past would have sailed the Nile on these types of boat. Dahabiya takes you on a small cruise boat which combines historical and mystical sightseeing with the peace and tranquillity of a Nile cruise as you dreamt it should be.

A Dahabiya cruise on the river Nile is catered and allows you to explore the ancient sites of Egypt in a unique way. Our Dahabiya Nile Cruise sails every Monday.

Experience a relaxing, refined and luxurious stay on-board a majestic Dahabiya Cruiser, to visit a gentler era when elite and sophisticated travellers cruised the Nile in style. This really is a cruise experience like no other on the majestic River Nile.

The elegant, well-appointed Dahabiya Nile Cruise features just 16 spacious cabins, offering guests a true taste of refined luxury and relaxed privacy.

Enjoy the warmth of the Egyptian sun on the ship’s splendid sun deck or relax in the Jacuzzi while soaking up the sights as they smoothly slide by.

Dahabiya Nile Cruise revives the heyday of luxury Nile Cruises while offering modern comforts and conveniences. The traditional Egyptian Dahabiya is a sail boat that relies on wind power alone with no engine. This gives it something that is in very short supply nowadays: silence! Enjoy the peace and stillness of a river cruising atmosphere absent of engine noise but filled instead with the caress of wind upon the 2 large sails that will transport you across this famous river.

Our gastronomy options is where guests savour expertly prepared dishes with authentic Egyptian flavours that blend seamlessly with international cuisine, all prepared fresh by skilled chefs. Sip and relax in the lounge bars while watching the sky light up with the breath-taking sunset colours. Our attentive staff on board will offer genuine care and hospitality to ease your every need. There is not a detail, no matter how small, that goes unlooked on. This is the signature feel of luxury available only on a Dahabiya Nile cruise in Egypt.

Welcome to the Nile Cruise experience that has been enjoyed for centuries, even millennia. A Dahabiya is a traditional cruise ship that operates in comfort and predates the diesel and even Nile steamers that we see today.

Dahabiya Nile Cruise What’s Included:
Return Flights
4-Nights B&B Luxor Hotel Stay
Choice of Excursion in Luxor
7-Nights Anoush Dahabiya Nile Cruise
Daily Breakfast
Outside Cabin with Nile View
All Ground Transfers
Hand & Hold Luggage Dependent on Airline
ABTA & ATOL Protection with Certificate

Upgrade to a suite with walk out balcony and soft furnishings from just £650pp.

Travel March, April & May dates on Thursdays with cruise embarkation on Mondays.

Book & secure your ABTA & ATOL protected Egypt trip with a low deposit, 0% interest on instalments & the final balance due 4 weeks prior to travel. All our tours can be tailored to your specific needs, click on the links for more details, use our live chat service or call our ‘Egypt Specialists’ to book. 

A Dahabiya Nile Cruise holiday can be extended with a further stay in Hurghada, Luxor or even Cairo where you can see the Pyramids.

Dahabiya Nile Cruise Itinerary:

Day 1: Embark Dahabiya Nile Cruise. Visit the West Bank.

Day 2: Esna (overnight in Esna).

Day 3: Sail to Edfu (visit Edfu Temple), sail to Kom Ombo (overnight in Kom Ombo).

Day 4: Kom Ombo Temple, sail to Aswan (visit The High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple) overnight in Aswan.

Day 5: Optional visit to Abu Simbel, visit the botanical garden by Felucca (overnight in Aswan).

Day 6: Sail from Aswan to Esna and overnight.

Day 7: Esna to Luxor (visit Karnak & Luxor Temples).

Day 8: Disembark Dahabiya Nile Cruise and receive onward transfer to hotel/airport.

Dahabiya Nile Cruise Itinerary Highlights:

Also known as Djeser-Djeseru, the Mortuary Temple Complex of Hatshepsut is beneath the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari on the west bank of the Nile. The temple was built in dedication to Hatshepsut and Amun. It lies next to the Mortuary Temple of Mentuhotep. The relief sculptures in the temple recite the tale of the divine birth of a first-of-its-kind female pharaoh.

The Valley of the Kings is a magnificent burial ground where, to date, 63 tombs have been unearthed. The rooms range from a simple room to corridors with 120 chambers and pharaohs like Ramses II, Tutankhamen and Seti I found their resting place here. The valley has been a focus of several archaeological explorations; in 1979, the valley became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, a remarkable example of Ancient Egyptian Monuments, is more than 3,500 years old and was abandoned in an Aswan stone quarry. This Queen Hatshepsut Obelisk is nearly one-third bigger than any completed ancient Egyptian obelisk. If finished, it would have weighed around 1,090 tonnes and reached almost 42 meters in height. Work was halted when cracks appeared in the granite as the builders carved it out of the bedrock. A powerful reminder of ancient Egypt’s engineering brilliance, the Unfinished Obelisk embodies advanced stone-cutting techniques.

Breakfast includes continental, American, buffet, à la carte, Italian, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free and kosher options. Fresh pastries, pancakes, cheese, fruits and local specialities are served.

The main restaurant is where guests can savour expertly prepared dishes. This is where authentic Egyptian flavours blend seamlessly with international cuisine, all prepared fresh by skilled chefs.

Sip and relax in the lounge bars while watching the sky light up with the breathtaking sunset colours.

Our attentive staff on board will offer genuine care and hospitality to ease your every need. There is not a detail, no matter how small, that goes unlooked on. This is the signature feel of luxury available only on a Dahabiya Nile cruise in Egypt.

Dahabiya Nile cruise is an intimate experience that offers a luxury Nile cruise boat with fewer cabins, sun deck terrace with pool, bar and WiFi.