Dahabiya Nile Cruise Package

  • Duration8-10 Days
  • AvailabilityYear Round
  • PickupCairo Hotel or Airport
  • Tour TypePrivate

Overview

A dahabiya is the most beautiful few days you can spend in Egypt, but Egypt is more than the river. This package wraps the whole country around your sail: the Pyramids and the treasures of Cairo, the temples of Luxor and Aswan, the colossi of Abu Simbel, and at the center of it all, your dahabiya gliding up the Nile. One team plans every piece, so you simply arrive and let the journey carry you.

This is what sets us apart. The boat owners sell you the boat. We sell you Egypt, with the dahabiya as its jewel. That means no stitching together flights, hotels, transfers, and a cruise from four different companies, hoping they line up. We handle the lot, and we tailor every day to you.

Every detail is handled: the flights within Egypt, the hotels, the transfers, the guide, and above all the matching of you to the right dahabiya for your style and budget. Want pure luxury and a private boat? We arrange it. Honeymoon romance? We set the scene. A family adventure? We make it smooth.

The result is a trip with no seams and no stress, built around the most magical way to see the Nile. Choose your boat with our help on how to choose the best dahabiya, see the sail itself on the Esna to Aswan cruise page, and explore the romantic and luxury versions in our honeymoon dahabiya and luxury and private charter pages. It all begins with the dahabiya Nile cruise guide.

Itinerary

A typical journey opens in Cairo, where you stand before the Pyramids and the Sphinx and wander the Grand Egyptian Museum. Then you fly south to Luxor, explore Karnak and the Valley of the Kings, and transfer the short distance to Esna to board your dahabiya. For the next four nights you sail to Aswan, visiting Edfu, Kom Ombo, and the hidden sites, mooring at quiet islands, dining under the stars. From Aswan you can add the unforgettable temples of Abu Simbel before flying home.

Tour Includes
  • Cairo accommodation and guided sightseeing
  • Domestic flights within Egypt
  • Luxor sightseeing and transfer to Esna
  • 4-night dahabiya cruise with full board
  • Egyptologist guide
  • All listed entrance fees
  • Airport meet-and-assist and transfers
Tour Excludes
  • International flights
  • Egypt visa
  • Optional Abu Simbel extension
  • Some meals in Cairo
  • Personal expenses and tips

Pricing

Group size4-star + standard cabin5-star + suiteLuxury
Solo travelerOn requestOn requestOn request
2 travelers (per person)On requestOn requestOn request
3-4 travelers (per person)On requestOn requestOn request

Things to Know

Price Policy

All prices are charged in USD per person per trip. You can also pay us online via a secure payment gateway without any extra costs or surcharges. This is our pricing policy for this trip.

The initial price is based on 1 adult in group size with the lowest price in the low season

Tour Voucher

After your tour is confirmed, we will email you the final confirmation of the tour and voucher to print and bring with you. Details will Contain contact numbers of customer care, tour operator, and All information for your convenience.

Tipping

Tipping is not included in any of our packages and is left to the discretion of the travelers. Although not mandatory, it is of great importance to people who will take care of you while traveling.

Children Policy

  • 0 – 01.99 Free of Charge (unless flights were included)
  • 2 – 5.99 pay 25% of the tour price and 50% of the tour price if it includes flights or sleeper train
  • 6 – 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
  • 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person

If your tour package includes airfare, an extra charge for your children may apply.

Cancellation Policy

Egypt Day Tours do not require a cancellation fee for tours or excursions canceled for ‘force majeure’ reasons like volcanoes, earthquakes, or reasons that are Out of control. If the booking cancellation happens For personal or business reasons and Egypt Day Tours has already incurred the booking costs on your behalf, these costs will be transferred to you.

  • The whole amount will be charged if canceled less than 30 days before the check-in date.
  • 50% of the whole amount will be charged if canceled 60 to 31 days before the check-in date.
  • 15% of the whole amount will be charged if canceled 90 to 61 days before the check-in date.

Deposit and Payment

A 50% payment will be required from the total amount after confirming your tour booking as requested. You can pay by credit or debit card (MasterCard/Visa) through the VeriSign Secured payment system on our website, and the Rest of the Payment will be on a Cash basis upon you Start Your Tour to the Egypt Day Tours representative.

Travel Insurance

Secure your trip and give yourself greater peace of mind with the Travel Insurance program proposed by Travel Guard. One week, 25$ per person.

Extra Expenses & Additional Entry Tickets

All tours don’t include entrance fees to special archaeological sites, such as walking inside one of the pyramids and the Mummies Room at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo or entering the Tomb of Tutankhamen at Valley of the Kings in Luxor are also available at extra cost.
Please contact us if you wish to add or adjust anything to the program.

Extra personal expenses on the trip may include a food tour, alcoholic beverages, tipping, visa fees, recreational expenses, and other services not listed.

Following are the items with extra costs during the trek:

  • For the visa fees, please check Visa and Passport Information.
  • Additional transport that you require.
  • Tipping for the guide and driver after the trip.
  • In case of unforeseen events, such as bad weather and flight cancellations, you are responsible for extra hotel nights and meals.

FAQs

What does the package include?

Cairo sightseeing, domestic flights, Luxor touring, the transfer to Esna, a 4-night dahabiya cruise with full board, a guide, and all listed fees. Abu Simbel is an easy add-on.

Can I choose my dahabiya?

Yes. We match you to the right boat for your style and budget, from intimate classic boats to private luxury charters.

Why book a package instead of just the boat?

One team handles flights, hotels, transfers, and the cruise, tailored to you, so nothing is left to chance.

How long is the whole trip?

Most run around 8 to 10 days. We tailor the length to your time.

Can you make it a honeymoon or family trip?

Absolutely. We shape every day around who is traveling and what you want.

Plan the Trip Around It

Get in touch with our team for exact pricing and to build your private itinerary.

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