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Princess Farida Dahabiya Nile Cruise

Princess Farida Dahabiya Nile Cruise

Luxor · Aswan

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Overview About Princess Farida Dahabiya Nile Cruise

The Princess Farida Dahabiya Nile Cruise is a remarkable choice for travelers who want to sail the Nile in an intimate, unhurried style, gliding between Luxor and Aswan aboard a 5-star luxury vessel built in 2024. With its 2 decks and 8 suites, including 6 luxury suites at 22 square metres and 2 Royal Suites with private terraces at 35 square metres, the Princess Farida hosts no more than 16 guests, giving you personalized service, a sun deck with loungers and pergolas, and evenings that feel both exclusive and deeply personal.

What's Included in Your Cruise Package?

  • Personal welcome – Meet-and-assist service at embarkation and disembarkation
  • Comfortable stay – 3 or 4 nights onboard the Princess Farida in a luxurious cabin with en-suite facilities
  • All meals – Full board with breakfast, lunch, and dinner served on board, including a welcome drink on arrival and afternoon tea with snacks daily
  • Gourmet dining – A mix of Egyptian and international cuisine prepared by an onboard chef
  • Drinks included – Complimentary mineral water, tea, and coffee throughout the day
  • Guided tours – All sightseeing as per the itinerary, including Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Gebel El Silsila, Kom Ombo, and Philae
  • Entry covered – Entrance fees to all listed sites
  • Expert guide – Licensed Egyptologist throughout the cruise
  • Private transfers – Modern air-conditioned vehicles for all ground transfers
  • No hidden fees – All service charges and taxes already covered
  • Gratuities for the guide, crew, and driver
  • Beverages outside the complimentary tea, coffee, and water
  • Optional add-ons such as Abu Simbel, the hot air balloon, or the Sound & Light Show
  • Domestic airfare between Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan
  • Personal charges like laundry, phone calls, or souvenirs
  • Entry visa costs and travel insurance

Princess Farida Dahabiya Nile Cruise Itinerary

Day 1 – Luxor East Bank & Embarkation

  • Meet-and-assist at Luxor Airport, train station, or hotel

  • Transfer to the Princess Farida Dahabiya and welcome drink on board

  • Lunch on board while enjoying the majesty of the Nile

  • Afternoon visit to Luxor's East Bank:

  • Luxor Temple, dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship

  • Karnak Temple Complex, the largest ancient religious site in the world

  • Afternoon tea and cake served on board

  • Dinner on board

  • Overnight moored in Luxor

  • Meals: Lunch – Afternoon Tea – Dinner

  • Overnight: Luxor West Bank

Day 2 – Luxor West Bank & Esna Lock

  • Breakfast on board

  • Cross the Nile to Luxor's 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, statues of Amenhotep III

  • Return to the dahabiya for lunch

  • Sail through the historic Esna Lock

  • Continue sailing toward Edfu

  • Dinner under the stars on a serene island

  • Overnight moored beside an island just before Edfu

  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea – Dinner

  • Overnight: An Island (near Edfu)

Day 3 – Edfu Temple, Gebel El Silsila & Kom Ombo

  • Breakfast on board 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

  • Sail to Gebel El Silsila, the ancient sandstone quarry

  • Guided tour of the quarries, caves, and rock-cut chapels

  • Continue sailing to Kom Ombo

  • Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, the rare double temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris

  • Explore the Crocodile Museum beside the temple

  • Dinner on board

  • Overnight moored beside Beshier Island

  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea – Dinner

  • Overnight: Beshier Island

Day 4 – Aswan High Dam & Philae Temple

  • Early morning sail to Aswan

  • Arrive in Aswan by midday

  • Visit the Aswan High Dam, an engineering marvel completed in the 1960s

  • Motorboat ride to the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis

  • Optional afternoon excursion to a Nubian Village

  • Afternoon tea and cake served on board

  • Dinner on board

  • Overnight in Aswan

  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea – Dinner

  • Overnight: Aswan

Day 5 – Departure

  • Breakfast on board

  • Disembarkation in Aswan

  • Transfer to Aswan Airport, train station, or hotel

Day 1 – Aswan City Tour & Embarkation

  • Meet-and-assist at Aswan Airport, train station, or hotel

  • Recommended arrival before 9:00 AM

  • Visit the Aswan High Dam, a modern engineering marvel built to control the Nile

  • Motorboat ride to the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis

  • Transfer to embark the Princess Farida Dahabiya between 12:00 and 1:00 PM

  • Welcome drink and lunch on board

  • Sail toward Kom Ombo

  • Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, the double temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris

  • Afternoon tea and cake served on board

  • Dinner on board

  • Overnight moored beside El Beshier Island

  • Meals: Lunch – Afternoon Tea – Dinner

  • Overnight: El Beshier Island

Day 2 – Edfu Temple & Gebel El Silsila

  • Breakfast on board

  • Sail to Gebel El Silsila, the ancient sandstone quarry

  • Guided tour of the quarries, caves, and rock-cut chapels

  • Lunch on board while sailing to Edfu

  • Horse and carriage ride to the Temple of Horus at Edfu

  • Explore the temple's perfectly preserved walls and sanctuaries

  • Return to the dahabiya and sail toward Esna

  • Afternoon tea and cake served on board

  • Dinner on board

  • Overnight moored beside a small village

  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea – Dinner

  • Overnight: Small Village

Day 3 – Sail to Luxor & East Bank

  • Breakfast on board while sailing to Luxor

  • Arrive in Luxor by early afternoon

  • Visit Luxor's East Bank:

  • Karnak Temple Complex, the largest ancient religious site in the world

  • Luxor Temple, dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship

  • Return to the dahabiya for afternoon tea and cake

  • Dinner on board

  • Overnight moored in Luxor

  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea – Dinner

  • Overnight: Luxor West Bank

Day 4 – Luxor West Bank & Departure

  • Breakfast on board

  • Disembarkation in Luxor

  • Visit Luxor's West Bank:

  • Valley of the Kings (entry to 3 tombs included)

  • Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari

  • 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

  • Transfer to the Princess Farida Dahabiya and welcome drink on board

  • Lunch on board

  • Afternoon visit to Luxor's East Bank:

  • Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple

  • Afternoon tea and cake served on board

  • Dinner on board and overnight in Luxor

  • Meals: Lunch – Afternoon Tea – Dinner

  • Overnight: Luxor West Bank

Day 2 – Luxor West Bank & Sail to Esna

  • Breakfast on board

  • Visit the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon

  • Return to the dahabiya for lunch

  • Sail through the Esna Lock toward Edfu

  • Afternoon tea and cake on board

  • Dinner under the stars

  • Overnight moored beside an island

  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea – Dinner

  • Overnight: An Island

Day 3 – Edfu Temple & Gebel El Silsila

  • Breakfast on board while sailing to Edfu

  • Horse and carriage ride to the Temple of Horus at Edfu

  • Return to the dahabiya for lunch

  • Sail to Gebel El Silsila and tour the ancient quarries

  • Continue sailing toward Kom Ombo

  • Afternoon tea and cake on board

  • Dinner on board

  • Overnight moored beside Beshier Island

  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea – Dinner

  • Overnight: Beshier Island

Day 4 – Kom Ombo Temple & Sail to Aswan

  • Breakfast on board

  • Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo and the Crocodile Museum

  • Sail toward Aswan

  • Lunch on board

  • Afternoon tea and cake served on board

  • Dinner on board and overnight in Aswan

  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea – Dinner

  • Overnight: Aswan

Day 5 – Aswan City Tour

  • Breakfast on board

  • Visit the Aswan High Dam

  • Motorboat ride to the Temple of Philae

  • Optional excursion to a Nubian Village

  • Lunch on board

  • Afternoon tea and cake on board

  • Dinner on board and overnight in Aswan

  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea – Dinner

  • Overnight: Aswan

Day 6 – Sail from Aswan to El Beshier Island

  • Relaxed morning on board

  • Sail north from Aswan

  • Enjoy the scenery, birdwatching, and riverside life

  • Lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner on board

  • Overnight moored beside El Beshier Island

  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea – Dinner

  • Overnight: El Beshier Island

Day 7 – Sail to Esna & Farewell Dinner

  • Full day of sailing from El Beshier to Esna

  • Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, 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 – Afternoon Tea – 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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Good to Know Before Travel

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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Frequently asked questions About Princess Farida Dahabiya Nile Cruise — Princess Farida Dahabiya Nile Cruise

A maximum of 16 guests across 8 suites. That small number keeps the boat quiet, the service personal, and the sun deck uncrowded.

Six Luxury Suites at 22 square metres, offered with either twin beds or a king-size bed. Two Royal Suites at 35 square metres with king-size beds and a private terrace. Every suite includes a private bathroom, air conditioning, and elegant décor.

Full board is included. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served on board, with a welcome drink on arrival and afternoon tea with snacks daily. The onboard chef prepares a mix of Egyptian and international dishes. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals are available with advance notice.

Yes. Weather, Nile traffic, and navigational conditions can occasionally alter the schedule. The captain always prioritizes your safety and comfort.

Yes. Families and small groups can charter the vessel for a private cruise with full control over the itinerary. Contact us for a tailored quote.

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