Best Dahabiya Nile Cruise

Overview
Experience the timeless beauty of the Nile like never before with Egypt Top Tours, offering the best Dahabiya Nile cruise for travelers seeking exclusivity, elegance, and authenticity. Unlike larger cruise ships, our Dahabiya journeys provide a more intimate atmosphere with fewer guests, personalized service, and quiet sailing under canvas sails. Glide gently between Luxor and Aswan aboard a beautifully crafted traditional boat, stopping at off-the-beaten-path sites like El Kab, Gebel el Silsila, and peaceful Nile islands. Each day blends curated excursions, gourmet meals, and tranquil moments on deck. With Egypt Top Tours, the best Dahabiya Nile cruise means traveling in comfort, discovering hidden gems, and reconnecting with the magic of ancient Egypt—without the crowds.
Included
- Meet and be assist by our representatives at the airport or railway station
- Accommodation on board 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 / Esna Every Friday
Day 1: Embark in Aswan – Kom Ombo Discovery
You’ll be welcomed aboard your Dahabiya in Aswan, where your luxurious cruise begins. Settle into your cabin and enjoy lunch on deck as you begin sailing north.
Your first stop is the Temple of Kom Ombo, dramatically perched on a bend of the river. Dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder, this symmetrical temple holds stories of healing, fertility, and divine power. After your visit, return to the boat and enjoy a peaceful evening on the water.
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Gebel el Silsila – Explore Ancient Sandstone Quarries
Enjoy breakfast as your Dahabiya approaches Gebel el Silsila, one of the Nile’s least-visited yet most evocative sites. Walk among ancient quarries where stones were extracted for temples and obelisks, and see the cliffside Temple of Horemheb.
Later, enjoy a sunset dinner by the riverside—a serene moment that defines the essence of the best Dahabiya Nile cruise with Egypt Top Tours.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Edfu & El Kab – Temples and Tombs Beyond the Crowds
After breakfast, visit the grand Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved monuments of ancient Egypt. Admire its towering pylons and intricate carvings that celebrate the victory of Horus over evil.
Continue sailing to El Kab, the ruins of a once-great city. Explore ancient tombs carved into the rock and walk along the city’s massive mudbrick walls. Back on board, your final evening includes a chef-prepared farewell dinner and stargazing from the deck.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Disembark in Esna – Journey’s End
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast as your Dahabiya glides into Esna. Disembark with assistance from your Egypt Top Tours representative, who will ensure a smooth transfer to your next destination.
Your voyage on the best Dahabiya Nile cruise ends here, but the elegance, tranquility, and memories will stay with you long after you leave the river behind.
Meals Included: Breakfast
5 Days - Esna / Aswan Every Monday
Day 1: Luxor to Esna – Embarkation and Sunset Sailing
Your adventure begins in Luxor, where our team will transfer you in a private air-conditioned vehicle to Esna. Upon arrival, board your elegant Dahabiya and enjoy a welcome drink as you settle into your cabin. Begin sailing south toward El Kab, passing tranquil scenes of palm-lined villages and farmers working the fertile banks of the Nile.
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: El Kab & Edfu – Temples of the Ancient World
After breakfast, disembark to explore El Kab, once the capital of Upper Egypt, with its fascinating rock-cut tombs and crumbling city walls. Continue sailing to Edfu, where you’ll visit the spectacular Temple of Horus—one of Egypt’s best-preserved and most magnificent temples.
Return to the boat for lunch and enjoy the serene experience of sailing under open sails with no engine noise—one of the hallmarks of the best Dahabiya Nile cruise experience.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Gebel el Silsila – A Temple by the River’s Edge
Cruise to Gebel el Silsila, a rarely visited archaeological site that larger cruise ships can’t access. Explore ancient sandstone quarries and the rock-cut Temple of Horemheb, carved directly into the cliffs. You’ll have the rare chance to walk freely along the river’s edge where pharaohs once commissioned stone for their monuments.
Tonight, enjoy an atmospheric dinner on the Nile’s banks or beneath the stars on deck, surrounded by silence and history.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Kom Ombo – Twin Deities and Riverside Views
Sail onward to Kom Ombo, where you’ll explore the uniquely designed twin temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder. Visit the nearby Crocodile Museum to see mummified crocodiles and learn about ancient beliefs tied to the river.
Spend the afternoon cruising toward Aswan, savoring your last full day on the Nile.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Arrival in Aswan – Farewell to the Nile
After breakfast, disembark in Aswan where your Egypt Top Tours representative will assist with onward travel arrangements. Your unforgettable journey on the best Dahabiya Nile cruise comes to an end—leaving you with memories of luxury, history, and the Nile’s quiet magic.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Best Dahabiya Nile Cruise 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 Best Dahabiya Nile Cruise, our rates remain fixed and may not change.
Best Dahabiya Nile Cruise 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.
Best Dahabiya Nile Cruise 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 Best Dahabiya Nile Cruise
• 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.