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Queen Nefer Dahabiya Nile Cruise

Queen Nefer Dahabiya Nile Cruise

Aswan · Luxor

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Overview About Queen Nefer Dahabiya Nile Cruise

The Queen Nefer Dahabiya is not a cruise. It is the Nile the way it was meant to be sailed. Seven rooms. Twenty-four guests. A 27-metre twin-sailed vessel gliding between Esna and Aswan, mooring beside temples the mega-ships can't reach. Six twin cabins and one suite, each around 21 square metres, open to panoramic views and private baths. Fresh oriental menus served on deck. Evenings measured by the river, not the clock. This is intimacy the big ships will never understand.

What's Included in Your Cruise Package?

  • Personal welcome – Meet-and-assist service on arrival and departure
  • Comfortable stay – 3 or 4 nights onboard the Queen Nefer Dahabiya with full-board meals
  • All meals – Breakfast, lunch, and dinner prepared fresh daily by the onboard chef, plus tea, coffee, and water
  • Guided tours – All private excursions as per the itinerary, including Kom Ombo, Gebel El Silsila, Edfu, El Kab, and the Temple of Khnum
  • Entry covered – Entrance fees to all historical sites mentioned in the itinerary
  • Expert guide – Licensed Egyptologist speaking fluent English for all sightseeing tours
  • Private transfers – Air-conditioned vehicles for pickup and drop-off between Aswan, Esna, and Luxor
  • No hidden fees – All service charges and taxes already included
  • Tips for the crew, guide, and driver
  • Beverages not covered by the meal plan
  • Optional experiences such as Abu Simbel, the hot air balloon, or the Sound & Light Show
  • Domestic airfare between Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan
  • Personal costs such as laundry, phone calls, or souvenirs
  • Egyptian visa fees and travel insurance

Queen Nefer Dahabiya Nile Cruise Itinerary

Day 1 – Aswan Sightseeing & Embarkation

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

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

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

  • Visit the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarries

  • Transfer to embark the Queen Nefer Dahabiya

  • Welcome drink on board as cabins are assigned

  • Lunch on board

  • Free afternoon at leisure in Aswan

  • Dinner on board and overnight in Aswan

  • Meals: Lunch – Afternoon Tea – Dinner

  • Overnight: Aswan

Day 2 – Kom Ombo Temple & Sail to Gebel El Silsila

  • Breakfast on board while sailing 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

  • Return to the dahabiya for lunch as you sail onward

  • Sail to Gebel El Silsila, the ancient sandstone quarry

  • Afternoon tea and cake served on board

  • Dinner on board or beside the river

  • Overnight moored at Gebel El Silsila

  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea – Dinner

  • Overnight: Gebel El Silsila

Day 3 – El Kab Tombs & Sail to Esna

  • Breakfast on board

  • Sail to El Kab, the ancient city of Nekheb

  • Visit the rock-cut tombs of El Kab and the Temple of Nekhbet

  • Return to the dahabiya for lunch

  • Relaxed afternoon sailing toward Esna

  • Pass through the historic Esna Lock

  • Afternoon tea and cake served on board

  • Evening farewell dinner on board

  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea – Dinner

  • Overnight: Esna

Day 4 – Disembarkation & Luxor Excursions

  • Breakfast on board

  • Disembarkation in Esna

  • Transfer to Luxor's West Bank (approximately 1-hour drive)

  • 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

  • Lunch at a local restaurant

  • Visit Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious complex in ancient Egypt

  • Transfer to Luxor Airport, train station, or hotel

  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch

Day 1 – Luxor East Bank & Embarkation in Esna

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

  • Visit Karnak Temple Complex, home to the monumental Hypostyle Hall

  • Visit Luxor Temple, linked to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes

  • Lunch at a local restaurant

  • Transfer to Esna to board the Queen Nefer Dahabiya

  • Welcome drink on board

  • Dinner on board and overnight in Esna

  • Meals: Lunch – Afternoon Tea – Dinner

  • Overnight: Esna

Day 2 – El Kab Tombs & Edfu Temple

  • Breakfast on board while sailing to El Kab

  • Visit the rock-cut tombs of El Kab and the Temple of Nekhbet

  • Sail 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 El Fawaz Island

  • Afternoon tea and cake served on board

  • Dinner around a campfire beneath the stars

  • Overnight moored at El Fawaz Island

  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea – Dinner

  • Overnight: El Fawaz Island

Day 3 – Gebel El Silsila & Kom Ombo Temple

  • Breakfast on board

  • Visit Gebel El Silsila, the ancient sandstone quarry

  • See the rock-cut chapels of Seti I and Ramesses II

  • Lunch on board while sailing to Kom Ombo

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

  • Explore the Crocodile Mummies Museum beside the temple

  • Afternoon tea and cake served on board

  • Dinner on board

  • Overnight moored beside a Nile island

  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea – Dinner

  • Overnight: Nile Island

Day 4 – Daraw Camel Market & El Koubania Nubian Village

  • Breakfast on board

  • Sail to Daraw, a small village near Aswan

  • Visit the Souq El Gemal, the famous camel market where traders bring animals from Sudan

  • Explore the local markets and learn about the 40-day camel trading route

  • Lunch on board

  • Sail to El Koubania, a Nubian village near Aswan

  • Afternoon tea and cake served on board

  • Dinner on the sundeck

  • Overnight moored near El Koubania

  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea – Dinner

  • Overnight: El Koubania

Day 5 – Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple & Departure

  • Breakfast on board

  • Disembark in Aswan

  • Visit the Aswan High Dam

  • Motorboat ride to the Temple of Philae

  • Visit the Unfinished Obelisk

  • Optional afternoon excursion to Abu Simbel Temple

  • Transfer to Aswan 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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FAQ About Queen Nefer Dahabiya Nile Cruise — Queen Nefer Dahabiya Nile Cruise

A maximum of 24 guests across 6 twin cabins and 1 single suite. That small number keeps the boat quiet, the service personal, and the sundeck uncrowded.

Each cabin is around 21 square metres with panoramic windows, a private bath and shower, and air conditioning. The layout gives you space to unwind after a day of sightseeing.

A fully operational onboard kitchen prepares daily oriental menus featuring traditional Egyptian and Mediterranean dishes. Meals are served in the elegantly designed dining area or the oriental seating area on the open-air sundeck.

Two routes. A 4-day cruise from Aswan to Esna and a 5-day cruise from Esna to Aswan, both visiting the temples at Kom Ombo and Edfu.

Because it is a 27-metre traditional sailboat that reaches islands and villages the big ships cannot. You get freshly prepared oriental menus, an open-air sundeck with oriental seating, and a genuinely small-group experience.

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