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8 Days Dahabiya Nile Cruise From Luxor

8 Days Dahabiya Nile Cruise From Luxor

Experience an exclusive 8 days dahabiya Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan featuring private transfers, luxury accommodations, and expert-guided tours of ancient pharaonic sites.

From$1,600/ per guest
Duration
7 nights
Group
Up to 10 guests
Availability
Daily
From
€1.510 / per guest
About this journey

Sail from Luxor to Aswan on an intimate eight-day luxury dahabiya cruise across Upper Egypt. Enjoy private transfers, fine onboard dining, and expert Egyptologist guides as you explore iconic treasures, including the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae Temple, and Abu Simbel.

What sets it apart
  • 01Access to Hidden Gems
  • 02Unhurried Luxury Hospitality
  • 03Traditional Wind-Powered Navigation
  • 04Maximum Onboard Comfort
The itinerary

Day by day.

8 days · 7 nights
Luxor

Begin your luxury Nile expedition upon arrival in Luxor, where our representative greets you for a private guided transfer directly to Karnak Temple to explore its monumental hypostyle hall. Afterwards, transfer to your dahabiya for embarkation and a fresh lunch on board. As night falls, step ashore to visit illuminated Luxor Temple, marveling at ancient stone columns under the evening sky before a peaceful dinner on the river.

  • Karnak Temple
    Karnak Temple

    Karnak Temple stands as one of the most magnificent architectural achievements of ancient Egypt, spanning over one hundred acres of sacred sanctuaries, towering pylons, and majestic obelisks dedicated to the Theban triad. Walking through the legendary Great Hypostyle Hall, guests encounter one hundred thirty-four gigantic sandstone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics and sun-bleached reliefs. Accompanied by your expert Egyptologist guide, you will uncover centuries of royal additions made by successive pharaohs, experiencing firsthand the breathtaking grandeur that inaugurates your luxury Nile voyage.

  • Step aboard your luxury dahabiya for a smooth embarkation process on the Nile River and settle into your air-conditioned cabin. Enjoy a freshly prepared multi-course lunch crafted by your chef on deck before continuing your guided East Bank tour toward illuminated Luxor Temple in the evening.

  • Luxor Temple
    Luxor Temple

    As evening falls, experience the magical atmosphere of Luxor Temple beautifully illuminated against the night sky. Built primarily by 2 legendary pharaohs, Amenhotep III and Ramesses II, this stunning sanctuary along the Nile features towering colonnades, colossal statues, and the famous Avenue of Sphinxes. Your expert Egyptologist guide will lead an insightful nighttime tour, revealing centuries of pharaonic history before you return to your luxury dahabiya for a peaceful dinner.

Then you will be transferred from Luxor to Esna for embarking your Nile boat where you will enjoy the dinner meal on the boat. Overnight in Esna on board your Nile boat.

MealsLunch, DinnerAccommodationOnboard the Cruise
What is included

Quietly considered.

  • ✓7 nights’ Dahabiya accommodation, with your preferred accommodation tier, on a full-board basis.
  • ✓All transfers via private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • ✓Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary.
  • ✓English-Speaking Egyptologist Throughout Your Journey.
  • ✓Hotel / Airport pick-up and drop-off in Luxor.
  • ✓All applicable service charges and taxes.
What is excluded

Transparent boundaries.

  • ✕Optional experiences and excursions not included in the itinerary.
  • ✕Personal expenses and incidental costs.
  • ✕Beverages, unless specifically stated as included.
  • ✕Any services, meals, or expenses not expressly mentioned in the itinerary.
  • ✕Gratuities.
Investment & tariffs
From $1,184
/ per guest — rate scales with the size of your party

Starting rates are indicative and may vary based on travel dates, seasonality, nationality, availability, and selected services. Final pricing will be confirmed upon inquiry.

Solo traveller
Single room occupancy throughout.
$2,320pp
2 guests
Base rate, double or twin room sharing.
$1,600pp
3 – 4 guests
Shared guiding and private transfers.
$1,440pp
5 – 8 guests
Ideal for two families travelling together.
$1,312pp
9+ guests
Maximum per-person savings for large groups.
$1,184pp

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An 8 days Dahabiya Nile cruise from Luxor is a luxury small-vessel river voyage along the Nile River. Unlike large commercial ships carrying hundreds of passengers, a traditional dahabiya hosts an exclusive setting for a private group. This 8-day journey offers a slow-paced itinerary connecting ancient Egyptian monuments between Luxor and Aswan, combining private guided excursions with gourmet dining and relaxed river sailing.

An 8 days itinerary explores iconic archaeological landmarks across 2 primary Egyptian governorates. Destinations include Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon in Luxor. Cruising south toward Aswan, the voyage visits Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, The High Dam, and offers an excursion to Abu Simbel Temples.

A dahabiya offers an intimate, personalized travel experience that differs from standard Nile motor ships in 3 major ways:
- Exclusivity: Hosting only a private group, guests enjoy complete privacy without crowded decks.
- Access to Hidden Gems: Dahabiyas can dock at small islands and peaceful riverbanks inaccessible to larger vessels.
- Quiet Sailing: Operating with quiet engines and traditional sails, the vessel provides a peaceful journey along the river.

Yes. An excursion to the Abu Simbel Temples is integrated into your 8-day Dahabiya itinerary. Located near Egypt's southern border, this UNESCO World Heritage site features 2 massive rock-cut temples built during the 13th century BCE under 1 famous pharaoh, Ramesses II. Guests travel by comfortable private vehicle from Aswan to explore these ancient monuments.

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