Dahabiya Nile cruises – the river the way the pharaohs sailed it.

Abundance Dahabiya

Esna → Aswan

Abundance Dahabiya is a traditional sail-powered dahabiya offering an intimate, slower-paced way to travel the Nile. The vessel uses lateen sails and carries a professional captain and crew; chef-prepared meals are served on board and Full Board is provided from lunch on embarkation day through breakfast on disembarkation day. The dahabiya typically sails weekly in both directions between Luxor and Aswan and reaches secluded moorings such as Hagar Silsala and Gebel Silsila. Discovery Tours Egypt, a licensed Egyptian tour operator, has carefully selected and arranges this cruise as part of your trip.

Adelaide Dahabiya

Esna → Aswan

Sail the Nile aboard the Adelaide Dahabiya for seven days, cruising at a slower, sail-influenced pace that prioritises time ashore. This is a small-boat alternative to four-night motor-ship cruises; the slower schedule lets you visit quieter riverbanks and villages. We arrange private Egyptologists and short road transfers rather than large coach movements. Expect smaller cabins and fewer onboard facilities than a large river cruise ship, and variable sail timings when wind conditions change. We operate Adelaide Dahabiya as a licensed Egyptian tour operator and provide local crew, fuel-powered backup, and all on-shore logistics.

Akhnaton Dahabiya

Esna → Aswan

The Akhnaton Dahabiya is a traditional sail-powered craft offering seven days on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan. We operate it as a small, privately chartered dahabiya; we don't run group-bus tours. Typical calls include Luxor West Bank, Karnak Temple, Esna lock, Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo. Unlike packaged motor cruises, a dahabiya sails more slowly and anchors at quieter riverside moorings overnight. Trade-offs: cabins are generally smaller than on motor cruise ships and sailing days depend on wind; there is limited shade on the sun deck at midday. We can arrange a private Egyptologist and bespoke shore excursions for each group.

Amoura Dahabiya

Esna → Aswan

Amoura Dahabiya is an intimate sail-powered dahabiya offering a slower-paced Nile experience around Luxor. Discovery Tours Egypt, a licensed Egyptian tour operator, has hand-picked the vessel for travellers who prefer lateen sails, small groups and quiet river moorings. The vessel provides chef-prepared Full Board meals, a sun deck for lounging, a shaded lounge bar and cabins with panoramic windows or Nile-view balconies. The excursion programme visits sites only shallow-draft boats can reach, and the vessel sails weekly in both directions between Luxor and Aswan. Unlike mass-market motor cruisers, the dahabiya spends more time ashore and sails when wind conditions allow, producing a gentler rhythm to the day.

Assouan Dahabiya

Luxor → ASWAN

Assouan Dahabiya sails from Luxor to Aswan, visiting Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu and Philae. You travel with a licensed Egyptologist from our team who leads visits to Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon and the painted tombs in the Valley of the Kings. The dahabiya follows quieter channels and often moors privately beside cliffs such as Gebel El Silsila, allowing direct walks and time at sites larger cruise ships cannot reach. Unlike large Nile cruises, this itinerary includes calls at El Kab and Kom Ombo without a rushed schedule. Evenings are spent on deck watching village life pass and the river light change. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and we coordinate the on-the-ground arrangements for the voyage.

Azhar Dahabiya

Esna → Aswan

Azhar Dahabiya is a 5-star luxury dahabiya, arranged for you as a Nile sailing between Luxor and Aswan. The vessel offers a sun deck, shaded lounge bar, dining saloon, and a small pool, with cabins graded Standard, Deluxe and Suite and Nile-view windows or balconies where fitted. The excursion programme alternates sailing days with visits to Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Edfu (Temple of Horus), Kom Ombo, Philae and the Valley of the Kings. The vessel sails weekly in both directions between Luxor and Aswan. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and we arrange bookings, embarkation and shore-excursion coordination on your behalf.

Hadeel Dahabiya

Esna → Aswan

Hadeel Dahabiya is an intimate sail-powered dahabiya with lateen sails and under a dozen cabins, ideal for slow-paced Nile passages. We hand-picked this dahabiya for travellers who prefer personalised service, chef-prepared meals and access to shallower reaches larger motor cruisers cannot visit. The vessel's shore excursion programme includes Karnak, Luxor Temple, Edfu (Temple of Horus), Kom Ombo, Philae and the Valley of the Kings, with stops at Gebel Silsila and El Kab when conditions permit. The vessel sails weekly in both directions between Luxor and Aswan.

Iris Luxury Dahabiya

Esna → Aswan

Sail seven days along the Nile between Luxor and Aswan aboard Iris, a privately operated luxury dahabiya. We operate Iris as a private dahabiya rather than a large motor ship; that means slower transit and more time ashore. Unlike 4‑night motor cruise patterns, a dahabiya allows ad hoc moorings and quieter nights on the river. Our Egyptologists give daily briefings and accompany guided walks ashore. Trade‑offs: cabins are more compact than on larger ships, shade on deck is limited at midday, and some temple visits require early starts. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and arrange private embarkations and ground transfers.

Jasmine Dahabiya

Esna → Aswan

From Luxor to Aswan, the Jasmine Dahabiya is a seven-day Nile sail that pairs gentle cruising with village visits and temple sightseeing. Board in Luxor, disembark in Aswan. The route includes El Kab, Edfu's Temple of Horus, Gebel El Silsila, Kom Ombo's Temple of Sobek and Haroeris, the Daraw camel market, and Philae Temple. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and we coordinate a licensed Egyptologist for every sailing. Unlike larger Nile cruise ships, the dahabiya ties up at small riverbanks such as Fawaza and El Hegz, allowing visits to local villages and markets that larger vessels cannot reach. Evenings are relaxed on deck, with candlelit dinners ashore at quieter moorings and wide views of the Nile at sunset.

Malouka Dahabiya

Esna → Aswan

Malouka Dahabiya is a five-star dahabiya, arranged for you as a full board Nile cruise vessel with traditional low-slung lines and spacious public areas. The vessel offers a mix of Standard, Deluxe and Suite cabins, panoramic windows or Nile-view balconies, a sun deck, lounge bar and a dining salon serving full board meals. The shore-excursion programme visits Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu (Temple of Horus), Kom Ombo and Philae, and the vessel sails weekly in both directions between Luxor and Aswan. Discovery Tours Egypt selects and books this vessel for our clients on the ground.

Merit 1 & Merit 2 Prices ( Standard Cabins )

Esna → Aswan

Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise is a traditional dahabiya offering Standard cabins with full board. The vessel combines a sun deck, a shaded lounge bar, and a dining room serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The excursion programme alternates sailing days with visits to Karnak, Luxor Temple, Edfu (Temple of Horus), Kom Ombo, Philae and the Valley of the Kings. The vessel sails weekly in both directions between Luxor and Aswan. Summer-season sailings are priced case by case and may not run every week, so we advise enquiring for exact availability and rates.

Merit 1 Dahabiya

Esna → Aswan

The Merit 1 is a seven-day dahabiya sailing between Luxor and Aswan with guided shore visits. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and our Egyptologists tailor each day ashore. Unlike larger cruise boats, the dahabiya pace lets you anchor overnight and spend longer at Edfu and Kom Ombo. We don't run group bus tours; excursions are private or small-group and timed to avoid the busiest hours. Trade-offs: cabins are smaller than on river cruise ships and boarding involves steps and a gangplank, so this is best for travellers comfortable with modest mobility requirements.

Meroe Dahabiya

Esna → Aswan

Meroe Dahabiya is a five-star dahabiya style Nile cruise vessel offering full board accommodation and a paced shore-excursion programme. The vessel sails weekly in both directions between Luxor and Aswan, with embarkation and disembarkation at Luxor and Aswan. Cabins are arranged in Standard, Deluxe and Suite classes, many with Nile views or private balconies. Shore excursions visit Karnak, Luxor Temple, Edfu (Temple of Horus), Kom Ombo, Philae and the Valley of the Kings, accompanied by Egyptologist-guided land visits. Drinks beyond water with meals, premium tombs and personal gratuities are typically extra.

Minya Dahabiya

Esna → Aswan

Minya Dahabiya is a seven-day Nile dahabiya cruise offering slow sailing, village moorings and extended daylight ashore. We operate small dahabiyas and do not run group bus tours; that keeps mornings and landings flexible. Unlike larger Nile cruise ships, this itinerary prioritises sailing time and evenings at village quays rather than fixed port turnarounds. Standard site entrance fees are included; pyramid interiors and premium tombs are extra and not included unless requested. Expect simpler cabins, occasional river noise and fewer onboard facilities during sail days. Arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt, a licensed Egyptian tour operator.

Nour El Nil Dahabiya

Esna → Aswan

Nour El Nil Dahabiya is a 5-star traditional dahabiya offering intimate sailing on the Nile, with full board and an on-board shore excursion programme. Cabins are graded Standard, Deluxe and Suite, each with en-suite bathrooms and Nile-facing windows or balconies where the layout allows. The vessel sails weekly in both directions between Luxor and Aswan, and alternates sailing days with excursions to Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae. Unlike larger motor ships, a dahabiya offers fewer cabins, quieter sailing and more daylight time on deck for shore visits.

Princess Cleopatra Dahabiya

Esna → Aswan

The Princess Cleopatra dahabiya is a seven-day traditional-sailing cruise along the Nile. Unlike motorised mini-cruises, dahabiyas use sails traditionally and give quieter overnight crossings. We operate this itinerary as a licensed Egyptian tour operator and can adjust embarkation points where feasible. Expect compact cabins and generous deck space for daytime sailing; plan for early starts at temples, walking on uneven ancient stone, and occasional itinerary changes when wind is light. Standard site entrance fees apply unless we state otherwise; premium tombs and pyramid interiors are extra. We recommend seven days to see key riverside sites without repeated hotel changes.

Princess Farida Dahabiya

Esna → Aswan

Princess Farida Dahabiya is a five-star dahabiya, a traditional, small-capacity sailing vessel on the Nile. The vessel offers graded cabins, a shaded sun deck, a lounge bar and a dining saloon, with a programmed sequence of shore excursions to Karnak, Luxor Temple, Edfu (Temple of Horus), Kom Ombo, Philae and the Valley of the Kings. The vessel sails weekly in both directions between Luxor and Aswan. Discovery Tours Egypt, a licensed Egyptian tour operator, selects and arranges this cruise for our guests.

Private Dahabiya Charter – Solar Eclipse 2027

Private Dahabiya is an eight-cabin, sail-powered dahabiya, offered as a whole-boat charter for the Solar Eclipse 2027. We arrange riverbank mooring timed for the eclipse totality, plus personalised shore excursions to Karnak, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae and the Valley of the Kings. Full board is provided from lunch on embarkation day through breakfast on disembarkation day, and the vessel features a shaded sun deck, lounge bar and a dining saloon. Discovery Tours Egypt is a licensed Egyptian tour operator and arranges the charter, crew and excursion programme.

Royal Cleopatra Dahabiya

Esna → Aswan

This seven-day Nile cruise aboard the Royal Cleopatra dahabiya visits Luxor West Bank, Karnak Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan. We operate private, sail-powered dahabiyas rather than large motor cruise ships; sailing slows transit and reduces engine noise. One of our Egyptologists provides a pre-embarkation briefing in Luxor, and we arrange guided visits and local transfers throughout. Unlike standard four-night motor-cruise itineraries, the seven-day dahabiya gives proper time at Edfu and Kom Ombo rather than rushed stopovers. Trade-offs: cabins are generally smaller than on larger Nile cruisers, sailing relies on wind, and some excursions require early starts to avoid midday heat. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and handle all practical arrangements.

Sonesta Amirat Dahabiya

Esna → Aswan

Sail from Luxor to Aswan aboard the Sonesta Amirat Dahabiya, a traditional dahabiya that favours slow, intimate cruising along the Nile. The seven-day route calls at El Kab, the Temple of Horus at Edfu, Gebel El Silsila, Kom Ombo, the Daraw market and Philae, with time to walk village lanes and watch river life from deck. We do not run group bus tours, so shore visits are longer and paced for photography and conversation. Unlike larger Nile cruise ships, a dahabiya moors in quieter spots and can visit small riverbank sites directly. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and arrange your Egyptologist, local permits and transfers on the ground.

Three Pyramids Dahabiya

Esna → Aswan

Three Pyramids Dahabiya cruises from Luxor to Aswan, calling at Karnak, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae. The pace is measured, with mornings ashore for temple visits and afternoons spent sailing past palm groves and Nile islands. You pass through the historic Esna Lock, visit a riverside village and explore the Temple of Horus at Edfu and the twin temples at Kom Ombo. We favour small-group dahabiya sailings with eight to 12 guests rather than larger motor-ship cruises, so visits are quieter and more flexible. Our Egyptologists lead the sightseeing and we are a licensed Egyptian tour operator, available to answer planning questions and arrange your transfers and onward travel.