Dahabiya Sailing on the Nile (7 Days)
(Both Private Group Tours & Small Groups Tours)
Overview
DAHABIYYA – The Ultimate Luxury Nile Cruise
For luxury travellers, a Dahabiya offers the most exclusive and elegant way to experience the Nile. With just eight beautifully appointed ensuite cabins, the Hadeel combines understated sophistication, highly personalised service, and the timeless romance of sail. Unlike larger cruise ships, it invites guests to discover Egypt at a more intimate pace, with privileged access to quieter stretches of the river and a far more refined atmosphere on board.
Life on board is serene, stylish, and deeply comfortable. Guests can unwind on the upper deck, enjoy the jacuzzi, and dine on freshly prepared cuisine served either on board or al fresco by the riverbank, creating a Nile journey that feels both intimate and exceptional.
Highlights of the Hadeel include:
- Elegant private cabins with ensuite bathrooms
- Expansive sun decks and exclusive lounging areas
- Refined dining with Egyptian and international cuisine
- A calm, intimate atmosphere impossible to replicate on larger vessels
A Five-Star Deluxe Dahabiya
A five-star deluxe Dahabiya offers one of the most luxurious and atmospheric ways to travel through Egypt.
Eco-Friendly with a Low Carbon Footprint
Sailing primarily by wind, a Dahabiya offers a quieter, more graceful, and lower-impact way to experience the Nile than conventional cruise boats.
Just 8 Cabins for a Maximum of 16 Guests
With a maximum of just 16 guests, the experience feels private, peaceful, and highly personalised throughout.
Expert Guidance from a Qualified Egyptologist
A qualified Egyptologist accompanies the journey, bringing the Nile’s history and legends vividly to life.
Cruises Begin and End in Either Aswan or Luxor
Flights from Cairo to Aswan or Luxor, together with all airport and hotel transfers, are arranged for a seamless experience from start to finish.
Why Choose a Dahabiya Over a Larger Nile Cruise?
For travellers seeking a more exclusive and elevated experience, a Dahabiya offers clear advantages over a larger Nile cruise ship. It is quieter, more intimate, and far more personalised, creating a journey that feels both luxurious and deeply authentic.
What Ancient Sites Will You Visit?
Please refer to your itinerary as there are multiple sites which can be visited and will vary depending on the number of days you spend on a cruise. A small sample of sites that can be visited include:
- Aswan High Dam and Elephantine Island, Philae Temple Complex:
- The Temples Kombo Ombo, Edfu Temple,
- The Great Temples of Karnak and Luxor
- The Valley of the Kings and The Valley of the Workers
- The Temple of Hatshepsut, The Colossi of Memnon
Gallery
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The Magnificent Hadeel
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Sundeck Of Hadeel
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A Place To Relax
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Jacuzzi
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A Private Retreat
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Covered Sundeck
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Indoor Dining Room
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A Lounge To Relax
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A Serene Retreat
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8 Cabins
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All Cabins With Ensuites
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Elegant Decor
Ancient Egyptian Research Association
One Horizon Africa is a member of AERA. AERA brings together archaeologists and specialists from around the world to address questions regarding the origin, nature, and development of the Egyptian state. By becoming a member of AERA you support the training of young Egyptian archaeologists and the survey, mapping, excavation, and the analysis of archaeological sites. We encourage everyone to become a member and support the work of AERA. For additional information please click the button below.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival In Cairo and Your Accommodation
Our representative will be on hand to facilitate you through Customs and Immigration and then book you into your hotel.
Your first night will be at the Cairo Marriott (Nile River) 5 Star Hotel or equivalent. Dinner at Own Expense.
Optional Tour: Depending on your arrival time in Cairo you may like to do some shopping at Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
The Soothing Gardens Of The Marriott
Cairo Marriott A Place To Relax And Be Pampered
Khan El Kahlili Offers Shopping And Restaurants
Day 2: Today You Fly to Aswan to Join Your Nile Cruise
Breakfast at the hotel – transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. You will visit:
Aswan Dam: The dam is the world’s largest embankment barrier.
According to the legend, Philae is the place where Isis found the heart of Osiris and buried it on the Island.
Transfer to your cruise vessel and overnight – the first of 5 nights. B L D Included
Dayabiyya The Hadeel
Elephantine Island
Day 3: Kombo Ombo Temple
We start the day sailing to and visiting the double sanctuary of Kom Ombo Temple picturesquely situated directly on the river bank.
- The temple is dedicated both to the crocodile God Sobek as well as Haroeris.
- After the visit we continue sailing towards Gebel El Silsila.
Overnight – the second of 5 nights on the Hadeel. B L D Included
Dayabiyya The Hadeel
Kom Ombo Temple
Day 4: Gebel El Silsila
Sailing to Gebel El Silsila where: the stones for the temples in Egypt were quarried.
- After the tour we continue southwards to Fawaza Island
- Your Dahabiyya moors overnight and where we enjoy an Egyptian barbeque perfectly prepared by our onboard Chef.
Overnight – the third of 5 nights on the Hadeel. B L D Included
Dayabiyya The Hadeel
Gebel Silsila
Day 5: Edfu
Start sailing to Edfu and visit the temple of Horus
- After visit continue sailing to El Kab, to visit one of Egypt’s oldest cities, today in ruins.
- Overnight on the river bank on board S.S “Hadeel”
Overnight – the fourth of 5 nights on the Hadeel. B L D Included
Dayabiyya The Hadeel
Edfu Temple
Day 6: Karnak and Luxor
All day sailing and after passing the locks , we arrive in Luxor to visit the east bank the Karnak and Luxor temples.
The Great Temples of Karnak and Luxor are an ancient Egyptian temple precinct located on the east bank of the Nile River.
It is an extraordinary complex of sanctuaries, kiosks, pylons, and obelisks dedicated to the pharaohs.
Overnight – the fifth of 5 nights on the Hadeel. B L D Included
Dayabiyya The Hadeel
Esna Locks
The Great Temples Of Luxor And Karnak
Day 7: Valley of the Kings
The Valley of the Kings: The Valley is where rock-cut tombs were excavated for the pharaohs in the New Kingdom.
The Valley of the Workers: This is an ancient workmen’s village that was home to the artisans who worked on the tombs.
The Temple of Hatshepsut Queen Hatshepsut’s temple was built to tell Hatshepsut’s life story and to assert her power.
B L included
Transfers and Flights: You will transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo
End of Tour
Optional: Depending on your departure time, you may opt for overnight accommodation at the Cairo Marriott.
Dayabiyya The Hadeel
The Valley Of The Kings
Hatshepsut Mortuary Temple In Luxor
Day 8: Optonal
For those opting for an additional night prior to departure
Breakfast in the hotel
Checkout: Depending on your departure time, you may have an opportunity to relax or enjoy a shopping experience at the Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
Transfers and Flights: You will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your ongoing journey.
Day 8 (optional) accommodation and transfers have not been costed. Please contact us to request the above.
The Cairo Marriott Was Formerly A Palace
The Hotel Marriott Garden
Some Last Minute Shopping At The Khan
Inclusions
- 1 x nights’ accommodation at Hotel Cairo Marriott with breakfast
- Return domestic flights Cairo /Aswan –Luxor /Cairo
- 5 x nights’ accommodation at 5 Star Deluxe Dahabiya Hadeel (full board)
- In- Cabin Facilities
- Individual temperature control, Ensuite bathroom with shower, hand basin, toiled & hair dryer bathroom in all cabins, In house music panel, Mini bar “stocked on request, “Safe box in each cabin.
Vessel Facilities
- Lounge, Dining Room, Two level Sundeck, Jacuzzi.
- All ground transfers in Cairo, Aswan and Luxor as per itinerary
- All entrance fees, service charge, current taxes, and vat. A meet and assist by our local representative.
- Services of English-speaking guide
- One year membership (to the value of $150) of the Ancient Egyptian Research Association (AERA) which supports the training of young Egyptian archaeologists and field work excavations in Egypt
Exclusions
- International Airfares
- Visa Fees
- Optional tours
- Dinners Day 1 and 5
- Personal expenditure of any kind
- Entrance to enter inside the pyramids.
- Tips
- Drinks, extra meals, and any personal expenses
- Optional Day 8- overnight acco0mmodation and transfers for day 8
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The Hadeel
Sail the Nile as it was truly meant to be sailed-under the unfurled canvas sails of a traditional Egyptian sailboat know as a Dahabiyya. Dahabiyya are beautifully crafted sailboats which were a very popular means of Nile travel amongst the wealthy and aristocrats of the late 1800’s to around the 1950’s.
Measuring 45m long x7.5m wide, the “Hadeel” has only 8 beautifully appointed cabins. Other facilities on board include a stylish lounge, a dining room and Jacuzzi. All public areas are also air conditioned. The spacious and partially shaded top desk offers guests the opportunity to recline on comfortable deck chairs enjoying the Nile vistas, sunbathing, dining, or watching the breath-taking Nile sunsets.
The “Hadeel ” is staffed by an experienced crew of 10 who will ensure your every need is catered for. As passenger numbers are limited to only 16, our guests a much more personalized level of service. Our on board chef is highly skilled at preparing both international and Egyptian cuisine.
Your Nile Cruise on the Dahabiyya “Hadeel” promises to be a truly unique and memorable.
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