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Imagine sailing the Nile on a traditional twin-sailed dahabiya, mooring beside ancient temples, and dining under the stars on a quiet riverbank. The Dahabeya Queen Farida makes this dream a reality with its 8 elegantly furnished cabins, 2 Panorama Suites, and a guest list capped at just 16 travelers. The Dahabeya Queen Farida glides between Esna and Aswan with handmade Siwa salt crystal lamps, real wood parquet floors, and panoramic views, giving you a Nile journey that feels both intimate and timeless.
Day 1 – Embarkation in Esna & Sail to El Hegz Island
Embarkation at lunchtime in Esna
Sail for approximately 4 hours to El Hegz Village, a small island north of Edfu
Enjoy lunch on board as the dahabiya glides past riverbank villages
Dinner and overnight stay beside El Hegz Island
Meals: Lunch – Dinner
Day 2 – El Kab Tombs & Edfu Temple
Early morning sail of approximately 1 hour to El Kab
Visit the tombs of El Kab, carved into the hillside
Sail for approximately 3 hours to Edfu
Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt
Continue sailing to El Fauaza Island for overnight stay
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 3 – Gebel El Silsila
Sail for approximately 3 hours to the village of El Ramady
Walk through the village and explore the surrounding landscape
Continue sailing to Gebel El Silsila
After lunch, visit Gebel El Silsila, the ancient sandstone quarry
Sail approximately 1 hour to the village of Fares for overnight stay
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 4 – Kom Ombo Temple
Morning walk through the village before sailing
Sail for approximately 3 hours to Kom Ombo
Enjoy lunch on board
Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris
Sail approximately 2 hours to Harbyab Island for overnight stay
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 5 – Aswan High Dam & Philae Temple
Early morning sail from Harbyab Island
Arrive in Aswan after approximately 4 hours of sailing
Enjoy lunch on board
Visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis
Visit the Aswan High Dam
Optional evening excursion to Abu Simbel Temple (bookable on site)
Overnight stay in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 6 – Departure
Breakfast on board
Disembarkation in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast
Day 1 – Embarkation in Esna & Sail to El Hegz Island
Embarkation at lunchtime in Esna
Sail for approximately 4 hours to El Hegz Village
Enjoy lunch on board as the dahabiya glides past riverbank villages
Dinner and overnight stay beside El Hegz Island
Meals: Lunch – Dinner
Day 2 – El Kab Tombs & Edfu Temple
Early morning sail of approximately 1 hour to El Kab
Visit the tombs of El Kab, carved into the hillside
Sail for approximately 3 hours to Edfu
Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu
Continue sailing to El Fauaza Island for overnight stay
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 3 – Gebel El Silsila
Sail for approximately 3 hours to El Ramady village
Walk through the village and explore the landscape
Continue sailing to Gebel El Silsila
After lunch, visit Gebel El Silsila
Sail approximately 1 hour to Fares village for overnight stay
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 4 – Kom Ombo Temple
Morning walk through the village
Sail approximately 3 hours to Kom Ombo
Enjoy lunch on board
Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo
Sail approximately 2 hours to Harbyab Island for overnight stay
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 5 – Aswan High Dam & Philae Temple
Early morning sail from Harbyab Island
Arrive in Aswan after approximately 4 hours
Enjoy lunch on board
Visit the Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam
Optional excursion to Abu Simbel Temple (bookable on site)
Overnight stay in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 6 – Aswan to Harbyab Island
Afternoon sail from Aswan to Harbyab Island
Enjoy the relaxing Nile cruise, birdwatching, and riverside scenery
Walk the nature trails on the island or swim in the Nile
Afternoon dedicated to relaxation
Overnight stay on Harbyab Island
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 7 – Harbyab Island to Esna
Early morning sail from Harbyab Island directly to Esna
Full day of sailing and relaxation on board
Enjoy the amenities of the Dahabeya Queen Farida
Evening farewell party on board
Overnight stay in Esna
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 8 – Departure
Breakfast on board
Disembarkation in Esna
Meals: Breakfast
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There's a main restaurant serving international cuisine, plus several bars on the lounge and sun deck for drinks.
You'll enjoy a mix of local Egyptian specialties and international dishes.
Yes – halal, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options are all available.
The full-board plan includes four meals: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner.
Yes, you can enjoy both non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages at the lounge bar and sun deck bar.
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We work with licensed local teams and carefully chosen Nile vessels — so every detail holds.
From airport welcome to final farewell, our Egyptian partners handle transfers, guides, and timing with quiet precision.
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Luxury cruisers and intimate dahabiyas selected for comfort, service, and the way they move through the river.
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