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The Iris Dahabiya Nile Cruise is one of the best choices if you want to sail the Nile in an intimate, unhurried style, gliding between Luxor and Aswan aboard a traditional 55-metre twin-sailed vessel. With its 21 cabins and suites, including 6 Panoramic Suites with private terraces and 2 Royal Suites with verandas at 40 square metres, the Iris hosts a limited guest list in a setting that feels both elegant and effortlessly welcoming. Every cabin comes with a private jacuzzi bath, giving you a rare level of comfort on a boutique Nile sailing.
Day 1 – Luxor East Bank & Embarkation
Meet-and-assist at Luxor Airport, train station, or hotel
Transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Iris Dahabiya
Board the vessel and enjoy a welcome lunch onboard
Afternoon visit to Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex in ancient Egypt
Visit Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated as the sun sets
Dinner on board and overnight moored in Luxor
Meals: Lunch – Dinner
Overnight: Luxor
Day 2 – Luxor West Bank & Sail to Edfu
Breakfast on board
Cross the Nile to the West Bank
Visit the Valley of the Kings (entry to 3 tombs included)
Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari
See the Colossi of Memnon
Return to the dahabiya for lunch as the captain sets sail
Sail south toward Edfu, leaving the crowds behind
Dinner on the sundeck or a barbecue on the island under the stars
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Overnight: On board (sailing toward Edfu)
Day 3 – Edfu Temple & Kom Ombo Temple
Breakfast while sailing to Edfu
Horse and carriage ride to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt
Return to the dahabiya for lunch as you cruise toward Kom Ombo
Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, the rare double temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris
Explore the Crocodile Mummies Museum beside the temple
Candlelit barbecue dinner on board or around a campfire on Maniha Island
Overnight on board
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Overnight: On board (sailing toward Aswan)
Day 4 – Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple & Sail to Aswan
Breakfast on board
Arrive in Aswan
Visit the Aswan High Dam, built to control the Nile
Motorboat ride to the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis
Return to the Iris Dahabiya for a final dinner on board
Overnight in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Overnight: Aswan
Day 5 – Departure
Breakfast on board
Disembarkation in Aswan
Transfer to Aswan Airport, train station, or hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 1 – Aswan City Tour & Embarkation
Meet-and-assist at Aswan Airport, train station, or hotel
Transfer to the Iris Dahabiya and welcome drink onboard
Lunch on board
Visit the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis
Visit the Unfinished Obelisk, still carved into the ancient granite quarries
Optional felucca ride around Elephantine Island
Dinner on board and overnight anchored along the Nile
Meals: Lunch – Dinner
Overnight: Aswan
Day 2 – Kom Ombo Temple & Full Day Sailing
Breakfast on deck
Optional morning excursion to Abu Simbel Temple by car
Set sail along the Nile
Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris
Explore the Crocodile Mummies Museum beside the temple
Continue sailing toward Edfu
Lunch and dinner served on board as you cruise onward
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Overnight: On board (sailing toward Edfu)
Day 3 – Edfu Temple & Luxor East Bank
Breakfast on board
Horse and carriage ride to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, the best-preserved temple in Egypt
Sail toward Luxor
Lunch on board
Afternoon visit to Karnak Temple Complex, famed for its monumental Hypostyle Hall
Visit Luxor Temple by night, linked to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes
Final dinner on board and overnight moored in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Overnight: Luxor
Day 4 – Luxor West Bank & Disembarkation
Breakfast on board
Disembarkation after breakfast
Visit the Valley of the Kings (entry to 3 tombs included)
Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari
See the Colossi of Memnon
Transfer to Luxor Airport, train station, or hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 1 – Luxor East Bank & Embarkation
Meet-and-assist at Luxor Airport, train station, or hotel
Board the Iris Dahabiya and enjoy a welcome lunch onboard
Afternoon visit to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple
Dinner on board and overnight moored in Luxor
Meals: Lunch – Dinner
Overnight: Luxor
Day 2 – Luxor West Bank & Sail to Esna
Breakfast on board
Cross the Nile to the West Bank
Visit the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon
Return to the dahabiya for lunch
Sail toward Esna and pass through the Esna Lock
Dinner and overnight on board
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Overnight: On board
Day 3 – El Kab & Edfu Temple
Breakfast on board
Sail to El Kab, home to ancient rock-cut tombs
Visit the tombs of El Kab
Continue sailing to Edfu
Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu
Dinner and overnight on board
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Overnight: On board
Day 4 – Gebel El Silsila & Kom Ombo
Breakfast on board
Shore excursion to Gebel El Silsila, the ancient sandstone quarry
Visit the rock-cut Temple of Horemheb
Sail to Kom Ombo
Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo
Dinner and overnight on board
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Overnight: On board
Day 5 – Aswan High Dam & Philae Temple
Breakfast on board
Arrive in Aswan
Visit the Aswan High Dam
Motorboat ride to the Temple of Philae
Optional excursion to Abu Simbel Temple (bookable on site)
Dinner and overnight in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Overnight: Aswan
Day 6 – Aswan to Ramadi Island
Relaxed morning on board
Sail north from Aswan
Enjoy the scenery, birdwatching, and riverside life
Lunch on board
Anchor near Ramadi Island for dinner and overnight
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Overnight: Ramadi Island
Day 7 – Sail to Esna & Farewell Dinner
Full day of sailing from Ramadi Island to Esna
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on board
Relax on the sun deck and enjoy the final views of the Nile
Evening farewell dinner on board
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Overnight: Esna
Day 8 – Departure
Breakfast on board
Disembarkation in Esna
Transfer to Luxor Airport, train station, or hotel
Meals: Breakfast
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Prices are in US Dollars (USD). You can also pay in Euros, British Pounds, or Egyptian Pounds at the day's exchange rate.
Yes. A 25% surcharge applies during Christmas, New Year, and Easter due to high demand.
Regular dates: 30% deposit
Peak season (Christmas, New Year, Easter): 50% deposit
The balance is due 15 days before you arrive in Egypt.
We'll email you a confirmation, your final itinerary, a payment receipt, and all travel documents.
30+ days before: Full refund (minus bank fees)
15-29 days before: 25% charge
7-14 days before: 50% charge
Less than 7 days or no-show: 100% charge
Refunds are processed within 14 business days after your cancellation request.
(When sharing with two full-paying adults)
Under 2 years: Free
2-5 years: 25% of adult price
6-11 years: 50% of adult price
12 years and above: Full adult price
Yes, tipping ("baksheesh") is customary but not required. Suggested tips:
Tour guide: 15-20 per day per group
Driver: 5-10 per day per group
Cruise crew: $10 per person per night
Carry small USD or EGP bills for convenience.
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The Iris Dahabiya carries between 15 and 20 guests across 21 cabins and suites. That number keeps the boat quiet, the service personal, and the sun deck uncrowded.
Ten Deluxe Cabins at 20 square metres with panoramic sliding windows. One Single Deluxe Cabin at 17 square metres. Six Panoramic Suites with private terraces at 26 square metres. Two Royal Suites with verandas at 40 square metres. Two Junior Suites on the upper deck and two on the main deck, each at 29 square metres. Every cabin has a private jacuzzi bath and air conditioning.
Guests can swim in the Nile, join cooking sessions, go kayaking, practise yoga, or use the onboard gym. The sun deck has a heated jacuzzi and a winter-heated pool. Indoor and outdoor lounges, board games, and daily tea time on deck fill the quieter hours.
The Iris is a 55-metre traditional sailboat powered solely by wind, with an accompanying motorboat when the wind is calm. It carries far fewer guests than a standard cruise ship, offers private jacuzzi baths in every cabin, and sails at a slower, more intimate pace between Aswan and Luxor.
Two main routes are available. A 4-day / 3-night cruise from Aswan to Luxor departing every Friday. A 5-day / 4-night cruise from Luxor to Aswan departing every Monday. Both include guided visits to Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and Luxor Temple.
Confiance sur le terrain
Nous collaborons avec des équipes locales agréées et des navires du Nil sélectionnés.
De l’accueil à l’aéroport aux adieux, nos partenaires égyptiens gèrent transferts, guides et timing avec précision.
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