Sonesta Amirat Dahabeya Nile Cruise opened to the public in February 2009. The Sonesta Amirat Dahabiya Nile Cruise has given travelers a Nile cruise experience that has never been seen before or since. From Luxor to Aswan, you will spend seven nights on the Nile in a setting that has been carefully made to take you back to a simpler, more polite time.
Seven luxurious sleeping places include five cabins, two suites, an oriental-style outdoor jacuzzi, a large sundeck, and a stylish common area. All guests get free full board, private direct-dial phones, climate control, hair dryers, mini-bars, safe deposit boxes, plasma TVs, and movie channels in their cabins.
There is a patio or balcony outside each apartment. Daily cruises down the Nile, led by knowledgeable tour guides, take people to some of Egypt's most famous landmarks, like pyramids, tombs, and ruins.
This small cruise ship is part of the Sonesta Amirat Dahabeya Nile Cruise, and its combination of luxury and beauty will amaze tourists. With this small cruise ship joining the Sonesta fleet, big families or groups of friends will have the fantastic chance to go on a private trip on the Nile.
The world-famous Karnak Temple, the beautiful Luxor Temple Thebes and the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Queens, the amazingly well-preserved Edfu Temple, Esna Temple, and Kom Ombu Temple, the twin temples of Abu Simbel, and the beautiful Temple of Isis at Philae are all highlights of a Nile cruise.
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Egyptologist
Guide on board
Full Board
All meals included
Luxor ↔ Aswan
Scenic sailing
Free WiFi
On board
The Journey
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FridayDay 7
SaturdayDay 8
Day1
Saturday
Embarkation in Aswan for a relaxing week sailing the Nile on a Luxuriously appointed Dahabiya. Overnight, the ship moored on the Nile Banks of Aswan
Lunch · Dinner
Day2
Sunday
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 Kom Ombo
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day3
Monday
Morning sail to Kom Ombo To visit 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
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day4
Tuesday
This morning you will sail to Edfu To visit the wonderfully preserved Temple of Edfu. Overnight moored beside an Island
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day5
Wednesday
Today will be a leisurely day; After Breakfast Commence sailing to Esna, and passing the lock, Then Dahabeya will moor beside a Nile Island
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day6
Thursday
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
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day7
Friday
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 Tutankhamun in 1922. Continue to the adjacent Valley of the Queens, Medinet Habu Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. Overnight moored in Luxor
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day8
Saturday
Breakfast aboard the Dehabeya. Followed by disembarkation
Breakfast
SaturdayDay 1
SundayDay 2
MondayDay 3
TuesdayDay 4
WednesdayDay 5
ThursdayDay 6
FridayDay 7
Day1
Saturday
Embarkation in Luxor for a relaxing week sailing the Nile on a Luxuriously appointed Dahabeya. 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 28th Dynasty Luxor Temple. Overnight moored on the Nile Banks of Luxor
Lunch · Dinner
Day2
Sunday
You will visit the West Bank for visits to the burial places of Pharaohs the Valley of the Kings - where Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun 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 Esna
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day3
Monday
Today will be a leisurely day; After Breakfast. Commence sailing. Overnight moored beside a Nile Island
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day4
Tuesday
This morning you will sail to Edfu, Visit the wonderfully preserved Temple of Edfu. Overnight moored beside a Nile Island
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day5
Wednesday
Today you will sail on the way to Kom Ombo. Overnight moored beside a Nile Island
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day6
Thursday
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 day sailing to Aswan and moored nearby Aswan bridge
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day7
Friday
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
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Pricing
Season
Double Cabin
2 persons sharing
$3320 /pp
most chosen by couples
Single Cabin
Private occupancy
$5080 /pp
sole-use supplement applies
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
All cabins have large, panoramic windows
Facilities include 5 cabins and 2 suites
Open air oriental-style Jacuzzi
A private direct-dial telephones
Individual climate control, hairdryers
Mini-bar
Safe deposit boxes
Non-smoking
Plasma televisions and movie channels.
Bathrooms equipped with full size tubs
WiFi
Pool
Air condition
Private bath with Shower
Mini Bar
Doctor available 24 hours
Gift Shop
TV with International Channels
Major credit cards accepted on board Nile Cruises
Laundry service & housekeeping
Accompanying motorboat to pull it in case wind is calm.
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.