Dahabiya cruise on the Nile

The dahabiya is a traditional two-masted sailing boat, heir to the vessels used by the first European travellers who came to sail up the Nile in the 19th century. The same Aswan-Luxor route as the large boats, but with only a handful of passengers, which radically changes the atmosphere on board.

The sailboat moves with the current and the wind, without engine noise. This slowness makes it possible to dock at small ports and on islands out of reach of the large vessels, with stops at Nubian villages and little-visited sites. The cultural programme remains complete, with a private English-speaking Egyptologist guide: Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor and the Valley of the Kings. The cabins are more spacious than on the large boats, and full board is served on board, with meals prepared by the crew.

Good to know: the rate of 1370 € per person is based on a minimum of two people. A five-day, four-night variant from Luxor to Aswan is also available: its rate is given on request, when we confirm your booking.

Good to know: the 1,370 € rate is per person, for a minimum of two participants.