The Dahabiyyat 6 sisters ships
   
 * El Bey  Dahabeya cruise
 * El Hanem Dahabeya cruise
 * Zahra  Dahabeya cruise
 * Nesma Dahabeya cruise
 * Amber Dahabeya cruise
 * Musk   Dahabeya cruise

Dahabeya Boats Facilities:
Lounge.
Dinning Room.
Two level sundeck.
Jacuzzi.
Internet access.

Dahabeya Boats Safety:
Smoke & heat detector.
02 life jackets in each cabin.
Escape map in each cabin.
Fire Fighting System.

These river-going sailboats were common in Egypt in the days of the monarchy (1920s-40s) when aristocrats and sophisticated travelers loved to cruise the Nile in style. They rented the boats for weeks at a time, and made their way from temple to temple enjoying the river breeze. The boats had four to ten cabins, bathrooms and a host of servants. The dahabiyya's were popular amongst those who wished to enjoy Egypt at a leisurely pace, to drink in the landscapes, and peruse the monuments and villages on the riverbanks.

We've revived those elegant days, but with modern comforts and conveniences. We're proud to offer the discriminating traveler six air-conditioned dahabiyyat: El Bey (The Lord), El Hanem (The Lady), Zahra (Flower), Nesma (Breeze), Amber and Musk each measuring 38 m x 6 m.

Many visitors come to Egypt expressly to fulfill their dream of sailing the Nile. Most of them have been obliged to do this on large, fast-moving cruise boats. Our dahabiyyat allow you to experience the Nile 's romance in an intimate, privileged setting. Relying on the soft river currents, our dahabiyyat take you back in time to a gentler, more gracious era.

Our onboard chef is expert at preparing wholesome, appetizing Egyptian and international cuisines, while barbeques and picnics will be organized on the riverbanks and islands in the Nile. Your meals (starting with lunch at embarkation and ending with breakfast at disembarkation) are all inclusive, along with tea, coffee and soft drinks as well as a daily high tea. Passengers are, however, invited to bring their own alcoholic beverages - none are available onboard due to licensing restrictions - but we'll supply the ice and the mixers at no additional charge.

The program starts every Saturday in either Luxor or Aswan, and the journey lasts seven nights.

The trip includes visits to sites in ancient Thebes (the Valley's of the Kings and Queens), the Luxor and Karnak temples, as well as Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae. Entrance fees for the monuments are all inclusive

Itinerary A) Luxor to Aswan - 7 nights / Dahabeya El Bey

Day 1: Saturday El Bey Sonesta / Luxor
Embarkation in Luxor for a relaxing week sailing the Nile on a luxuriously appointed dahabiyya.
After lunch, excursion to visit the magnificent temple complex of Amon-Ra at Karnak, with its vast hypostyle hall of 137 columns, followed by the imposing 28 th Dynasty Luxor Temple.
Overnight moored on the Nile banks of Luxor.
 
Day 2: Sunday Dahabeya El Bey / Luxor
You will visit the West Bank for visits to the burial places of the Pharaohs - the Valley of the Kings - where Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen in 1922. Continue to the adjacent Valley of the Queens, the temple of Medinet Habu and the Colossi of Memnon.
- Sail on the way to ESNA ( noon time )
Overnight near by ESNA.
 
Day 3: Monday Dahabeya El Bey
Today will be a leisurely day. After breakfast, commence sailing
Overnight moored beside a Nile island.
 
Day 4: Tuesday Dahabeya El Bey / Edfu
This morning you will sail to Edfu to visit the wonderfully preserved Temple of Edfu.
Overnight moored beside a Nile island.
 
Day 5: Wednesday Dahabeya El Bey
Today you will sail on the way to Kom Ombo Overnight moored beside a Nile island.
 
Day 6: Thursday Dahabeya El Bey / Kom Ombo
 visit KOM OMBO to see the Ptolemaic temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus, god of the morning sun.
A leisurely sailing to Aswan and moored near by Aswan bridge.
 
Day 7: Friday Dahabeya El Bey / Aswan
Today you will visit the Aswan High Dam (completed in 1971); the Old Dam (completed in 1902). You will also visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, a structure rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser at the time of the High Dam's construction.

Day 8: Saturday  Dahabeya El Bey / Disembarkation
Breakfast aboard the dahabiyya followed by disembarkation

Itinerary B ) Aswan to Luxor  ..  7 Nights - Dahabeya El Bey

Day 1: Saturday - Dahabeya El Bey / Aswan
Embarkation in Aswan for a relaxing week sailing the Nile on a luxuriously appointed dahabiyya. Overnight, the ship moors on the Nile banks of Aswan
 
Day 2: Sunday Dahabeya SEl Bey / Kom Ombo
Today you will visit the Aswan High Dam (completed in 1971); the Old Dam (completed in 1902). You will also visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, a structure rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser at the time of the High Dam's construction.
Sail on the way to KOM OMBO ( noon time ) Overnight near by KOM OMBO.
 
Day 3: Monday  Dahabeya El Bey / Edfu
sail to Kom Ombo to see the Ptolemaic temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus, god of the morning sun.
Overnight moored beside a Nile island.
 
Day 4: Tuesday Dahabeya El Bey
This morning you will sail to Edfu to visit the wonderfully preserved Temple of Edfu.
Overnight moored beside an island.
 
Day 5: Wednesday Dahabeya El Bey / Esna
Today will be a leisurely day. After breakfast, commence sailing to Esna, , and passing the lock, then  dahabiyya will moor beside a Nile island.
 
Day 6 : Thursday Dahabeya El Bey / Luxor
This morning you will sail to luxor and visit the magnificent temple complex of Amon-Ra at Karnak, with its vast hypostyle hall of 137 columns, followed by the imposing 28th Dynasty Luxor Temple. Overnight moored in Luxor. Overnight moored in Luxor.
 
Day 7: Friday Dahabeya El Bey / Luxor
Excursion to the West Bank to visit the great burial places of the Pharaohs - the Valley of the Kings - where Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen in 1922. Continue to the adjacent Valley of the Queens, Medinet Habu Temple and the Colossi of Memnon.

Day 8: Saturday Dahabeya El Bey / Disembarkation
Breakfast aboard the dahabiyya followed by disembarkation

Dahabeya Cruise highlights

Highlights of a Nile Cruise include the Karnak Temple, one of the largest temples in the world, the extraordinary Luxor Temple, Thebes and the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Queens, the well preserved Edfu Temple, Esna Temple and Kom Ombu Temple, the twin temples of Abu Simbel and the romantic island Temple of Isis at Philae. Deluxe Feluccas and Dahabiya on the Nile Yachts on the Nile - Cruise the same way the Pharaohs did - Private Egyptologist. Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle-Private Chauffeur
We have even included all the tips. No Hidden Charges. No Additional Tax.

Tour Guides:
All our tour guides in Cairo are knowledgeable Egyptologist with at least 5 years experience. Also they have academic qualifications to make your tour such a success.

Payment plan:
25% down payment required to secure the booking and can be done online by Credit card, Visa and Master or bank  transfer
75% balance will required in arrival in Egypt and can be paid by credit cards or cash

Booking & Confirmation:
Booking of your trip will be complete and confirmed by your tour designer as soon as we receive the 25% down payment, booking confirmation will be sent to you as soon as the deposit is paid.