About Jaz Yakouta Dahabiya Nile Cruise
The Journey
Luxor – Embarkation & East Bank Temples
Arrive in Luxor and check in aboard the Jaz Yakouta Dahabiya Nile Cruise. After lunch, begin your sightseeing with an afternoon visit to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, exploring two of the most important ancient sites on Luxor’s East Bank. Return to the dahabiya for dinner onboard and spend the night in Luxor.
Luxor – West Bank & Sailing to Esna
After breakfast, visit the Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Following the sightseeing, sail toward Esna for approximately 9 hours, enjoying lunch onboard as you cruise along the Nile. Later, relax with tea time on the sundeck and take in the river scenery before dinner. Spend the night in Esna.
Esna – Edfu Temple & Sailing to Kom Ombo
Set sail early toward Edfu for approximately 9 hours. After breakfast, visit Edfu Temple upon arrival and explore the ancient sanctuary. Return to the dahabiya for lunch, then continue sailing toward Kom Ombo for approximately 11 hours. Enjoy tea time on the sundeck during the journey, followed by dinner and an overnight stay in Kom Ombo.
Kom Ombo – Temple Visit & Aswan
After breakfast, visit Kom Ombo Temple before sailing onward to Aswan for approximately 5 hours. Enjoy lunch onboard, then head out for an afternoon visit to Aswan’s High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple. Return to the dahabiya for dinner and spend the night in Aswan.
Aswan – Optional Abu Simbel, Felucca Ride & Botanical Garden
After breakfast, enjoy an optional morning visit to Abu Simbel. Return to the dahabiya for lunch, then spend the afternoon on a felucca ride followed by a visit to the Botanical Garden. Enjoy dinner onboard and spend the night in Aswan. Optional Abu Simbel Tour: Not Included
Aswan – Disembarkation
Enjoy breakfast onboard before checking out and concluding your Jaz Yakouta Dahabiya Nile Cruise journey in Aswan.
Luxor – Embarkation & Leisure
Arrive in Luxor and check in aboard the Jaz Yakouta Dahabiya Nile Cruise. After lunch, enjoy a free afternoon at leisure as you settle in and relax onboard. Later, enjoy tea time on the sundeck while taking in the peaceful Nile surroundings. Dinner will be served onboard, followed by an overnight stay in Luxor.
Luxor – Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut & Sailing to Esna
After breakfast, visit the Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Following the sightseeing, begin sailing toward Esna for approximately 9 hours. Enjoy lunch onboard while sailing along the Nile, followed by tea time on the sundeck. After dinner, spend the night in Esna.
Esna – Edfu Temple & Sailing to Kom Ombo
Set sail early from Esna toward Edfu, with the journey taking approximately 9 hours. After breakfast, visit Edfu Temple upon arrival and explore this remarkable ancient site. Return to the dahabiya for lunch before continuing the sailing journey toward Kom Ombo for approximately 11 hours. Enjoy tea time on the sundeck during the journey, followed by dinner and an overnight stay in Kom Ombo.
Kom Ombo – Temple Visit & Aswan
After breakfast, visit Kom Ombo Temple before continuing your sailing journey toward Aswan for approximately 5 hours. Enjoy lunch onboard before heading out for an afternoon visit to the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple. Return to the dahabiya for dinner and spend the night in Aswan.
Aswan – Optional Abu Simbel, Felucca Ride & Botanical Garden
Enjoy breakfast onboard before a free morning with an optional visit to Abu Simbel Temple. Afterward, return for lunch and continue with an afternoon felucca ride and a visit to the Botanical Garden. Return to the dahabiya for dinner and spend another night in Aswan. Optional Abu Simbel Tour: Not Included
Aswan – Leisure Sailing to Esna
After breakfast, begin sailing toward Esna for approximately 14 hours. Enjoy a relaxing day at leisure onboard as you cruise through the Nile Valley and take in the scenery. Lunch will be served during the journey, followed by afternoon tea on the sundeck. After dinner, spend the night in Esna.
Esna – Sailing to Luxor & East Bank Temples
After breakfast, sail from Esna to Luxor for approximately 6 hours. Enjoy lunch onboard before heading out in the afternoon to visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Return to the dahabiya for dinner and spend the final night in Luxor.
Luxor – Disembarkation
Enjoy breakfast onboard before checking out and concluding your Jaz Yakouta Dahabiya Nile Cruise journey in Luxor.
Pricing
Double Cabin
Single Cabin
What’s Included
Included
- Meet & assist on arrival with flowers
- Complimentary mineral water on tours
- Egyptologist English-speaking guide
- Accommodation on full-board basis
- Private air-conditioned transfers
- All taxes & service charges
- Entrance fees for sites in the programme
Not Included
- Any optional tours
- Extra meals & beverages
- Personal expenses
- Tipping
Onboard Facilities
- Air-Conditioned Cabins
- Private Bathrooms
- Spacious Sundeck
- Comfortable Lounge Area
- Onboard Dining
- Tea & Coffee Service
- Nile Views
- Daily Housekeeping
- 24-Hour Assistance
- Traditional Dahabiya Atmosphere
Price Policy
Children Policy +
- Age 0 – under 2 years: FREE
- Age 2 – under 6 years: 25% of adult price
- Age 6 – under 11.99 years: 50% of adult price
- Age 12+ : adult price
Applies to children sharing parents’ room (max 1 child). Airfare may add charges for children.
Booking & Payment +
Reservations
Secure your space with a 30% deposit (50% over Christmas, New Year & airfare packages). The deposit counts toward your final payment.
Payment methods
Bank wire transfer, or Visa/Mastercard via our secured system, or Western Union.
Cancellation Policy +
Flexible policy — if a government/airline travel warning is issued to/from your country, no cancellation fees and a full refund.
- Until 45 days before arrival: 20%
- 44–35 days: 30% · 34–25 days: 50%
- 24–15 days: 75% · 14–9 days: 90%
- 8–1 day: 100%