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5 Days Luxury Dahabiya Nile Cruise

5 Days / 4 NightsLuxor · AswanPrivate tour
Pick-up & Drop-offLuxor
Duration5 Days / 4 Nights
AvailabilityEvery day

Tour Overview

A dahabiya is a private sailing house-boat with eight to twelve cabins. It moors at small islands and quiet villages that big ships pass by.

Expect gourmet meals, an open sun deck and the feeling of travelling the Nile like a 19th-century explorer.

Tour Highlights

Felucca Sail on the Nile

Glide around Elephantine and Kitchener’s islands on a traditional wooden sailboat, with nothing but the wind and the call of birds – best at sunset.

Edfu Temple of Horus

The best-preserved temple in Egypt, dedicated to the falcon god Horus. Its walls tell the story of Horus’ battle with Seth, and its towering pylon is unforgettable.

Kom Ombo Temple

A rare double temple shared by the crocodile god Sobek and Haroeris, standing right on the riverbank. A small museum next door displays mummified crocodiles.

Nile Cruise between Luxor & Aswan

Unpack once and let the river do the rest. Days are spent visiting temples, afternoons on the sun deck watching palm groves, villages and fishermen slide past.

What’s Included & Excluded

  • Transfers between the airport or station, the ship and the sites
  • Domestic flights: Cairo – Luxor, Aswan – Cairo
  • 4 nights on a luxury dahabiya (full board)
  • Meals as listed in the itinerary: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
  • Sightseeing with a private Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance fees to all sites in the itinerary
  • Bottled water during sightseeing
  • All taxes and service charges
  • International flights
  • Drinks with meals and on board
  • Travel insurance
  • Tipping (at your discretion)

Tour Plan

01Day 1Board your dahabiya in Esna

Transfer from Luxor to Esna, visit the Temple of Khnum and board for lunch as the sails go up.

Visit

  • Temple of Khnum, Esna

Meals

  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Overnight

Dahabiya

02Day 2El Kab & sailing

Morning walk to the rock tombs of El Kab, afternoon sailing and dinner moored by an island.

Visit

  • Rock tombs of El Kab

Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Overnight

Dahabiya

03Day 3Edfu & Gebel el-Silsila

Temple of Horus at Edfu, then the ancient sandstone quarries of Gebel el-Silsila.

Visit

  • Temple of Horus, Edfu
  • Gebel el-Silsila quarries

Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Overnight

Dahabiya

04Day 4Kom Ombo

Visit Kom Ombo Temple and a village market, with a farewell dinner on deck.

Visit

  • Temple of Kom Ombo

Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Overnight

Dahabiya

05Day 5Arrive in Aswan

Breakfast on board and disembark in Aswan.

Meals

  • Breakfast

Tour Prices

Group sizeBudgetStandardSuperiorLuxury
1 person$1,645$1,935$2,420$3,100
2–3 persons$1,265$1,490$1,865$2,385
4–6 persons$1,205$1,415$1,770$2,265
7 or more persons$1,140$1,340$1,675$2,145

Prices in US dollars per person. Child prices are confirmed with your quote.

Accommodation options

CityStandardSuperiorLuxury
Nile cruise5★ standard ship5★ deluxe shipLuxury ship or dahabiya

Why You’ll Love This Tour

  • Private Egyptologist guide who adapts to your pace
  • Air-conditioned private vehicle and driver
  • Run by our own team in Giza
  • Flexible itinerary – add, swap or extend days

What Our Guests Say

Hasan BüyükdagGermany · Oct 2026
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★★★★★

We were very satisfied with the whole experience! We booked a full-day tour including the safari and quad biking, and everything was great.

From the manager to our driver Omar, as well as Kareem, Ibrahim, and Islam — everyone was very friendly, respectful, and welcoming.

We can highly recommend this team and Desert Fox Safari!

Best wishes from Ilhan and Hasan from Calw, Germany!

Logan WareSep 2026
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★★★★★

Incredible experience! The entire team was very accommodating and friendly. They made sure my friend and I had the best experience possible and provided fantastic service. From the pickup and drop off service from our hotel, lunch, the camel ride and ATV tour everything was perfect. Thank you guys, we will be back!

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How Booking Works

  1. 1

    Send a request

    Choose your date and travellers in the booking box.

  2. 2

    Get your quote

    We confirm availability and the final price.

  3. 3

    Confirm

    Approve the plan – only then do we ask for payment.

Good to Know

Entry visa

Most visitors buy a US$25 visa on arrival or an e-visa online. Check the rules for your nationality before you travel.

Tickets inside the pyramids & special tombs

Entry inside the Great Pyramid, Tutankhamun’s tomb and some special tombs is optional and paid on the spot.

Children

Children are very welcome. Child discounts depend on age and room sharing and are confirmed with your quote.

Dress code

Cover shoulders and knees when visiting mosques and churches; a light scarf is useful.

What to Pack

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sunhat, sunglasses & sunscreen
  • Light layers for cool evenings
  • Passport & some cash for tips
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Camera & power bank
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a visa for Egypt?

Most nationalities can buy a 30-day visa on arrival at Cairo airport for US$25, or apply online for an e-visa before travelling. Our representative meets you before passport control and helps with the process.

When is the best time to visit Egypt?

October to April is the most comfortable season for sightseeing, with sunny days around 20–28°C. Summer is hot in Luxor and Aswan but perfect for the Red Sea, and we adjust touring hours to early mornings.

Are your tours private?

Yes. Unless a tour is marked as a small-group departure, you travel only with your own party, with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle.

Can I change an itinerary?

Every itinerary is a starting point. Add days, swap hotels, include a balloon ride or a beach stay – tell us what you would like and we will send an updated plan and price.

How do I book and pay?

Send a booking request from any tour page. We confirm availability and the final price by email or WhatsApp. Nothing is charged until you have approved the plan.

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