Akhnaton Dahabiya

Akhnaton Dahabiya
  • Every Monday From Esna & Friday From Aswan

Overview

The Akhnaton Dahabiya offers a unique Nile cruising experience that perfectly blends traditional Egyptian craftsmanship with modern-day comfort. Featuring an authentic wooden design, the Akhenaton Dahabiya is adorned with locally sourced materials — from fine bed linens and handcrafted tablecloths to premium Egyptian cotton mattresses — all chosen to reflect Egypt’s rich heritage.

Cruising between Esna and Aswan, this charming Dahabiya takes you on a peaceful journey through the heart of the Nile Valley. As you sail past picturesque villages, untouched islands, and ancient sites, the Akhnaton Dahabiya provides an intimate and timeless way to explore the majestic beauty of the Nile, just as travelers once did centuries ago.

Cruise Facilities

Akhnaton Dahabiya Facilities

  • •Cruises length: 50 meters
  • •Cruises width: 7.5 meters
  • •09 Twin Deluxe Cabins ( Large / twin bed ) with panoramic
  • window (17 M2)
  • •1 Single Deluxe Cabin with panoramic window (17 M2)
  • •2 Panoramic suites with private Terrace (21 M2)
  • •All cabins with private bath/shower/ hairdryer
  • •All Cabins are Air-Conditioned
  • •Sun Deck with an Open-Air Heated Jacuzzi
  • • Oriental seating area
  • •Kitchens fully operational to do daily oriental menus
  • •Motor Room: 10 M2 size, including 2 generators, 2 water pumps,
  • multistage filter, light bulb, chlorine treatment for water &
  • chiller
  • •Emergency Handling and Fire Trained Staff
  • • International Telephone
  • • Laundry service & housekeeping
  • • Accompanying motorboat to pull it in case wind is calm
  • • Satellite-TV, DVD player
  • • Free WIFI
  • • Water filter
  • • Voltage 220. 24 hrs electric power supply

Included

  • Meet and be assist by our representatives at the airport or railway station
  • Accommodation on board Akhnaton Dahabiya on full board
  • English/Portuguese/German/Spanish speaking tour guide
  • All sightseeing tours are private guided tours
  • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites in the itinerary
  • Bottled water during the trips
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned, deluxe vehicle
  • All service charges and taxes

Excluded

  • Any optional tours
  • Personal Spending
  • Tipping

Itinerary:

4 Days - Aswan / Luxor Every Friday
Day 1: Aswan - Kom Ombo - Gebel el‑Silsila

You’ll be picked up in Aswan and welcomed aboard Akhnaton Dahabiya. After lunch on board, sail gently up the Nile to Kom Ombo, where our guide will lead you through the captivating double temple of Sobek and Haroeris, a masterpiece of the Greco‑Roman era. Later in the afternoon, continue cruising toward Gebel el‑Silsila, the ancient sandstone quarry adorned with rock‑cut chapels and reliefs of pharaohs like Horemheb, Seti I, and Ramesses II. Return for dinner and spend the night moored nearby.

Meals: Lunch , Dinner

Day 2: Edfu - El‑Fawaz Island

After a hearty breakfast, leave the palm‑lined shores for Edfu, home of the best‑preserved Temple of Horus. Wander the grand courts and halls at leisure. Lunch will be served on deck as you relax on the sun‑drenched sundeck, watching riverbank life glide by. In the afternoon, moor at El‑Fawaz Island—an ideal sunset spot. Dinner is served under the starlit skies.

Meals: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner

Day 3: El‑Kab - Esna

Enjoy breakfast as the dahabeya begins its gentle sail to El‑Kab, where you can explore this lesser‑known Upper Egyptian site rich with ancient tombs. After lunch aboard, continue cruising toward Esna, passing traditional Nubian villages and farmland. Dinner and overnight in Esna.

Meals: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner

Day 4: Disembark in Esna → Transfer to Luxor

Following breakfast, disembark in Esna. You’ll be transferred to your destination in Luxor, marking the end of your journey with memories of a serene and immersive Nile voyage.

Meals: Breakfast

5 Days - Esna / Aswan Every Monday
Day 1: Embark in Esna - El‑Kab

Our representative picks you up from Luxor and transfers you to Esna, where your journey aboard Akhnaton Dahabiya begins with lunch. As the dahabeya sails toward El‑Kab, enjoy the peaceful river scenes with fresh Nile air and gentle waves. Dinner and overnight near El‑Kab.

Meals: Lunch , Dinner

Day 2: Edfu - Ramadi Island

Morning brings a visit to the magnificent Temple of Horus at Edfu, dedicated to the falcon‑headed god. After exploring, lunch will be served as the sun sails high. In the afternoon, continue toward Ramadi Island, where you’ll be moored for the night. Dinner under lantern light completes the day.

Meals: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner

Day 3: Gebel el‑Silsila - Maniha

Savor breakfast on deck before cruising to Gebel el‑Silsila, where you’ll wander through rock‑cut chapels and monuments to Seti I, Ramesses II, Merenptah, and Horemheb. Post‑lunch, you’ll continue onward to the peaceful Maniha, a perfect spot to unwind. Dinner and overnight aboard.

Meals: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner

Day 4: Kom Ombo - Daraw - El Herdiab Island

Depart after breakfast towards Kom Ombo. Step ashore to explore the fascinating double temple of Sobek and Haroeris. Later sail to Daraw, once a historic camel‑trading stopover. By evening you’ll moor near El Herdiab Island in Aswan. Tonight features dinner aboard and an optional Nubian folklore show.

Meals: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner

Day 5: Disembark in Aswan

Enjoy a final breakfast as the cruise draws to a close. Disembark in Aswan and our representative will transfer you to any address in the city, rounding off your trip in comfort.

Meals: Breakfast

Prices:

Summer Rates (May- August)

Prices
03 Nights/ 04 Days
$ 799 Per Person In Triple Cabin
$ 849 Per Person In Double Cabin
$ 1199 Per Person In Single Cabin
04 Nights/ 05 Days
$ 999 Per Person In Triple Cabin
$ 1049 Per Person In Double Cabin
$ 1449 Per Person In Single Cabin
Winter Rates (Sep- April)

Prices
03 Nights/ 04 Days
$ 999 Per Person In Triple Cabin
$ 1249 Per Person In Single Cabin
$ 1449 Per Person In Double Cabin
04 Nights/ 05 Days
$ 1049 Per Person In Triple Cabin
$ 1279 Per Person In Single Cabin
$ 1779 Per Person In Double Cabin

Notes:

Akhnaton Dahabiya Prices

Our tour rates are in US dollars per person per trip. You can also pay in Euro or GBP. Prices might vary during Christmas, New Year, and Easter Nile Cruise Vacations. We aim to provide the best rates and maintain their accuracy. Once you confirm Akhnaton Dahabiya, our rates remain fixed and may not change.

Akhnaton Dahabiya Children Policy

0 - 01.99 Free of Charge
2 - 5.99 pay 25% of tour price
6 - 11.99 pay 50% of tour price
12+ pay full tour price as per adult person
If your tour package includes airfare, extra charges for your children may be applied.

Akhnaton Dahabiya Payment Policy

To secure your desired program and ensure availability, we recommend making reservations as early as possible. A deposit of 25% of the total amount is required to secure your booking, except during the Christmas and New Year holidays when a deposit of 50% is necessary. This deposit will be deducted from your final payment. The remaining balance can be settled up to one week before your arrival date or in cash upon your arrival.

 

Cancellation Policy For Akhnaton Dahabiya

• Cancellations made from the date of booking until 61 days before your arrival date will incur a 10% cancellation fee of the entire tour price.
• Cancellations made between 60 and 31 days before your arrival date will incur a 20% cancellation fee of the entire tour price.
• Cancellations made between 30 and 15 days before your arrival date will incur a 50% cancellation fee of the entire tour price.
• Cancellations made between 14 and 1 day before your arrival date will incur a 100% cancellation fee of the entire tour price.

Furthermore, please note that cancellation fees may also apply to domestic flights within Egypt according to the airline's specific cancellation policy.