Luxor West Bank - Dahabeya Nile Cruises:
Dahabeya SN and Dahabeya SK

Authentic dahabeyas (from the Arabic word for the "golden one") were and are built from wood and have no motors. They have to be light in order to be able to sail. The elegant timber construction limits the number of passengers what makes that kind of travelling relatively expensive but it guarantees unique and unforgettable holiday experiences: The dahabeya glides silently along the banks of the River Nile, the water sloshes softly at the bow, you can see rare birds, listen to the sounds of the nature, open yourself to the passing scenery, and meet people who live from and with the Nile while you enjoy family environment and excellent food aboard. What else could be more restful?

 

Dahabeya SN:

The Dahabeya SN is the duplicate of one of the ancient sailing boats. It is 26 meters long and 6 meters wide. It has a deck in the front, a comfortable upper deck, and only 4 double cabins. Every room is carefully decorated and owns 2 windows, a bathroom and private toilets. The two rooms which are situated to the rear have a balcony, directly above the Nile.

 Dahabeya SN

 Dahabeya SN - Deck

 Dahabeya SN - Cabin with balcony

 Dahabeya SN - Salon

 

Travel Programme:

During the day ...
you will alternate between navigation and walks on the banks of the River Nile. You will meet the inhabitants of small typical and coloured villages. You will visit Baharif, Iqlit, Bachir, El Hoch, Farès, Baklaouis as well as local markets. Also, you will have the oppotunity to visit ancient Egyptian sites: the necropolis at El Kab with rock-cut tombs, the Kom Ombo Temple dedicated to the Crocodile God, Sobek, and the Falcon God, Horus, the Edfu Temple of Horus, the Philae Temple built for Isis and the quarries of Gebel el-Silsila which provided stones for the main temples of Egypt, specially in Luxor.

During the night ...
the dahabeya won't sail. It will anchor on the banks of Nile islands, where you will have your dinner off the beaten tourist track around wood fire and typical Nubian songs.

 

Included in the Services:

• 1 overnight stay at a hotel on the West Bank of Luxor (bed and breakfast)
• Transfer from Luxor to Esna or Edfu resp. Aswan
• During the cruise overnight stay in a double cabin with private bathroom
• Full board with the best typical food including soft drinks
• Escort by an Egyptologist guide
• Entrance fees for the tombs of El Kab, the temples of Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae as well as for the quarries of Gebel El Silsila
• Transfer back to Luxor
• 1 overnight stay at a hotel on the West Bank of Luxor (bed and breakfast)
• Price per person:
  • 3 nights (from Aswan to Esna) price on request
  • 5 nights (from Esna to Aswan) price on request
• Attendance: at least 4 persons
  
  

Travel time:
Dahabeya Nile cruises take place from 15th of October to 15th of May.

Optional:
Any time you may book an additonal excursion to Abu Simbel or a longer stay in Luxor - either in a holiday apartment or a hotel on the west bank.

Notes:
Aboard the dahabeya no alcoholic beverages are served. Nevertheless, you can bring any in small quantities.
Because the dahabeya sails without motor it is accompanied by a tug boat which pulls it in case of wind lack.

Dahabeya SK:

The Dahabeya SK was built in 1897, thus it's more than 110 years old. It has only 2 double cabins and 1 single cabin, one with a private balcony. This dahabeya can just be booked completely. Travel programme and services are the same as stated above.

Price for the whole dahabeya (max. 5 persons):

• 3 nights (from Esna to Aswan) price on request
• 5 nights (from Aswan to Esna) price on request

 Dahabeya SK

 Dahabeya SK

 Dahabeya SK - Deck

 Dahabeya SK - Cabin

 Dahabeya SK - Bathroom and cabin

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Our Service in Luxor:

We will pick you up at the airport and take you to your hotel on the west bank of Luxor where you spend 1 night. The next morning you will be transfered to Esna/Edfu or Aswan where you check in at your booked dahabeya. After your Nile cruise we bring you back again to the hotel on the west bank of Luxor - unless you decided to stay in Aswan or to visit the Temple in Abu Simbel what we also organise for you with pleasure.

Travel Route:

Nile cruise for 5 days: (A) Luxor: Arrival at the airport Transfer to the hotel Transfer from the hotel to Esna (B) Esna: Starting point of your Dahabeya Nile cruise (C) Aswan: Endpoint of your Dahabeya Nile cruise Nile cruise for 3 days: conversely

Travel Preparation:

Travel Egypt Nile Cruise ~ Janet Wood M. J. Wood, 2006 £5.28