Elephantine Dahabiya

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Overview

  • Duration:4 days 3 nights
  • Travelers:1 - 15 guests
  • Tour Type:Group tour

Travel the Nile as it was meant to be experienced—unhurried, graceful, and wonderfully private—on board the Elephantine Dahabiya. Inspired by the classic sailing boats of earlier centuries, this handcrafted vessel combines traditional character with modern comfort in a calm, boutique setting. With just 11 thoughtfully designed suites, broad panoramic windows, and generous wooden decks dressed with handmade Egyptian furnishings, life on board feels quiet, personal, and distinctly upscale.


Instead of following the busy routes of large ships, the Elephantine Dahabiya moves smoothly with the breeze and can pause at small islands, serene villages, and lesser-reached riverbank sites. Throughout the journey, you’ll enjoy attentive care from an experienced crew, excellent dining, and ever-changing views of Egypt’s timeless river scenery beneath bright white sails.


You may choose to sail Luxor to Aswan (4 nights) or Aswan to Luxor (3 nights). Each day blends history, culture, and natural beauty to create a sequence of memorable moments along the Nile.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Embarkation in Luxor

At 14:00, you board the elegant Elephantine Dahabiya, where the crew greets you, helps with your luggage, and escorts you to your beautifully styled suite. After a leisurely lunch, you begin exploring Luxor’s great landmarks with a visit to the Karnak Temple Complex, famed as the largest religious structure ever constructed. You then continue to Luxor Temple, glowing with atmosphere beside the Nile. As evening arrives, you return to the dahabiya for a calm night on deck while the river breeze drifts past.
  • Meals: Lunch, Dinner
  • Overnight: On board

Day 2: Luxor – Esna – El Hegz

Following breakfast, your day starts with The Valley of the Kings, burial place of powerful pharaohs. Next, you visit Deir el-Bahari to see the striking Temple of Hatshepsut, carved into the cliffs. Before returning to the boat, you pause at the Colossi of Memnon for photographs. Around noon, the Elephantine Dahabiya sails south, crossing the Esna Lock and continuing toward the quiet island of El Hegz. As the light softens, enjoy views of villages and fields settling into evening along the Nile.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Overnight: On board

Day 3: El Hegz – Edfu – Kom Ombo – Kobaniya

You start the day with a visit to El Hegz Village, where daily life remains much as it has been for generations. Afterward, the dahabiya continues to Edfu, and a horse-drawn carriage takes you to the Edfu Temple, one of Egypt’s finest preserved temples. Lunch is served back on board, then sailing resumes to Kom Ombo to explore the distinctive double Kom Ombo Temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris. You also visit the small Crocodile Museum before the dahabiya moves on to the peaceful village of Kobaniya, where it anchors for the night.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Overnight: On board

Day 4: Aswan – Philae – Felucca Sailing – Spice Market

After breakfast, you begin discovering Aswan City with a visit to the beautiful Temple of Philae, dedicated to Isis and set on its own island. You also tour The High Dam Of Egypt, a landmark of modern engineering. After lunch, you walk through the lively Aswan Spice Market, filled with color and fragrance. In the evening, enjoy a special dinner on board accompanied by Nubian folklore music and dancing.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Overnight: On board

Day 5: Disembarkation in Aswan

After breakfast at 08:00, you say goodbye to the crew and disembark in Aswan. You are then transferred to Aswan airport or Railway Station, taking with you lasting memories of a luxury Nile sailing experience.
  • Meals: Breakfast

Includes/Excludes

  • Meet and assist by our representatives at the airport or railway station
  • Accommodation on board Iris Dahabiya on full board
  • English/Portuguese/German/Spanish speaking tour guide
  • All sightseeing tours are private guided tours
  • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites in the itinerary
  • Bottled water during the trips
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned, deluxe vehicle
  • All service charges and taxes
  • Any optional tours
  • Personal Spending
  • Tipping

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Cancellation policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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