Planning Your Voyage

Nile Cruise Guides

Everything you need to plan a dahabiya cruise between Luxor and Aswan — when to sail, how a dahabiya compares to the big ships, what a voyage looks like day by day, and how to take the whole boat privately.

The Best Time to Cruise the Nile

When is the best time for a Nile cruise? A month-by-month guide to weather, crowds and light between Luxor and Aswan — and why a dahabiya sails beautifully year-round.

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Dahabiya vs Nile Cruise Ship: Which Should You Choose?

A dahabiya or a large Nile cruise ship? Compare guest numbers, itineraries, the sites you can reach, dining and pace to decide which Nile cruise is right for you.

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The Esna to Aswan Dahabiya Itinerary, Day by Day

A day-by-day guide to the classic Esna–Luxor to Aswan dahabiya route: El Kab, Edfu, Gebel el-Silsila, Kom Ombo and the islands you moor at each night.

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Private Nile Dahabiya Charter

Charter an entire private dahabiya on the Nile for your family or group. Eight suites, sixteen guests, a dedicated crew and an itinerary shaped entirely around you.

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Luxury Nile Cruise Between Luxor and Aswan

A luxury Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan aboard a handcrafted dahabiya. Sixteen guests, eight suites, lateen sails and the temples of Upper Egypt, from $525 per person per night.

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