Dahabiya Holiday Package (Flagship)

Written by the Egypt Day Tours team and reviewed by our licensed Egyptologist guides. Last updated July 2026.

A complete dahabiya holiday weaving Cairo and the Pyramids, the Esna to Aswan sail, and Abu Simbel into one seamless journey, with flights and transfers handled and your chosen boat at the heart of it all.

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.

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.

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.

Included

• [check icon] Cairo accommodation and guided sightseeing
• [check icon] Domestic flights within Egypt
• [check icon] Luxor sightseeing and transfer to Esna
• [check icon] 4-night dahabiya cruise with full board
• [check icon] Egyptologist guide
• [check icon] All listed entrance fees
• [check icon] Airport meet-and-assist and transfers

Excluded

• [x icon] International flights
• [x icon] Egypt visa
• [x icon] Optional Abu Simbel extension
• [x icon] Some meals in Cairo
• [x icon] Personal expenses and tips

Tour Highlights

• [route icon] Cairo, Luxor, the dahabiya sail, and Aswan in one seamless trip
• [sail icon] Four nights aboard your chosen dahabiya
• [team icon] One operator handling flights, hotels, transfers, and boat
• [custom icon] Tailored to luxury, honeymoon, or family travel
• [pyramid icon] The Pyramids and Abu Simbel framing the river

Pricing

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.