Dahabiya Enjoy sailing the Nile in comfort and style! Instead of cruising the Nile with a large cruise ship or a traditional felucca, choose a grand and luxurious dahabiya for a romantic and unforgettable way of travel. A dahabiya is a large sail boat with elegantly furnished cabins in colonial style with all the modern conveniences. A dahabiya is an excellent choice for families or groups of friends, since it has an intimate atmosphere. Enjoy the Nile scenery at a leisurely pace while visiting the ancient Egyptian monuments along the way from Luxor to Aswan. The dahabiya has private cabins with ensuite bathrooms, including a toilet, wash basin and shower. All cabins are equipped with air-conditioning and electrical outlets. The dahabiya features a generator for electricity and a large sundeck where you can lounge and watch the scenery. There is also a fully equipped kitchen where your personal chef will prepare wonderful Egyptian cuisine for you every day.

You will be picked up from your Aswan hotel or port for a tour of Aswan  After finishing your tour you will board your dahabiya sailing boat and enjoy lunch. Overnight aboard in in Kom Ombo

Early in the morning there is an optional tour to Abu Simbel (at an additional cost). It is an archaeological site located in the belly of the mountain, south of Aswan made up of two large temples carved into the rock. It was built by King Ramses II in 1250 BC These two temples were among the greatest temples in ancient Egypt. They are usually called the "Great Temple of Abu Simbel" and the "Little Temple of Abu Simbel," both of which are more spacious and grandiose than all the Egyptian rock temples of all times. There are six statues at the entrance to the other temple, four of them of Ramses II and two of his wife Nefertari.

Upon your arrival at Aswan Airport (your Aswan hotel or port) you will be transferred to your luxurious cruise ship for a 3 night Nile cruise. After check-in, you will begin a guided day tour, starting with a boat trip to the Temple of Philae, which was built in honour of goddess Isis. After this visit you will go to the High Dam, an engineering miracle used as an embankment dam situated across the Nile River, built in the 1960’s to protect Egypt from annual floods. You will be transferred back to the cruise ship for lunch, where you can also enjoy cruise activities and dinner in the evening. Spend the night on board in Aswan.

After this visit you will go to the High Dam, an engineering miracle used as an embankment dam situated across the Nile River, built in the 1960’s to protect Egypt from annual floods.