Sonesta Amirat Dahabiya
Luxor to Aswan on a traditional dahabiya
At a glance
- Length
- 8 days · 7 nights
- Embarks
- Sun, Thu
- Board
- Full Board
- Class
- 5-star
- New
02 Overview
A first look
The route
Esna and Aswan
Choose your direction
- Esna → Aswan4 nightsupstream, against the current
- Aswan → Esna3 nightsdownstream, with the current
At sea
Detailed itinerary
Based on embarkation from Esna and disembarkation in Aswan.
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Bundled in
- Restaurant
- Sun Deck
- Wi-Fi
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Accommodation aboard Sonesta Amirat Dahabiya
- All meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Expert Egyptologist guide on all tours
- Entrance fees to included sites
- Tea, coffee, and soft drinks with meals
- Transfers to/from embarkation points
- Sailing permits and service charges
Not included
- International or domestic flights
- Visa fees
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tipping for crew and guide
- Optional excursions not mentioned
Before you go
What to pack & wear
Children & families
Children 0–5.99 years travel free; 6–11.99 years pay 50%; 12+ pay the full adult price. Children must share a cabin with their parents (maximum one child per cabin). Two or more children require their own cabin.
Location
On the map
If plans change
Cancellation
- More than 30 days
- Full refund less a £50 admin fee
- 15–30 days
- 50% refund
- Within 14 days
- No refund – date changes considered case by case
Last updated 1 July 2026 Product ID: CRU-NIL-453146
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