Hadeel Dahabiya Nile Cruise
Overview
The Hadeel Dahabiya offers a refined and intimate Nile sailing experience, combining modern comfort with timeless elegance. Designed for privacy and relaxation, this beautifully crafted vessel features eight spacious ensuite cabins, each thoughtfully appointed and equipped with individual air conditioning and in-room safety boxes to ensure a comfortable and secure stay.
Blending contemporary style with old-world charm, the Hadeel Dahabiya Cruise creates a warm and sophisticated atmosphere throughout, where every detail reflects quality and attention to comfort. The design invites you to unwind and enjoy the journey at a relaxed, unhurried pace.
On deck, two expansive sundecks provide the perfect setting to enjoy the beauty of the Nile. Partially shaded areas, comfortable loungers, and a jacuzzi allow guests to relax, sunbathe, or simply take in the river's ever-changing scenery in complete serenity.
Sailing aboard the Hadeel Dahabiya is more than just a cruise—it is a peaceful and elegant journey through Egypt, where comfort, privacy, and breathtaking views come together to create a truly memorable experience.
| Schedule: Every Sunday From Luxor & Saturday From Aswan |
Cruise
Hadeel Dahabiya Facilities:
08 Cabins Single & Double
Individual temperature control
Private bath with shower, bathroom in all cabins.
hand basin, toilet & hair dryer
Mini bar "stocked on request "
Safe box in each cabin
Boat Safety
Smoke & heat detector
life jackets in each cabin
Escape map in each cabin
Fire Fighting System
Included
- Meet and assist by our representatives at the airport or railway station
- Accommodation on board Hadeel Dahabiya on full board
- English/Portuguese/German/Spanish-speaking tour guide
- All sightseeing tours are private guided tours
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites in the itinerary
- Bottled water during the trips
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
- All service charges and taxes
Excluded
- Any optional tours
- Personal Spending
- Tipping
- Extra not mentioned
Itinerary:
6 Days - Aswan / Luxor Every Saturday
Day 1: Aswan – Embarkation & Philae Temple Experience
Arrive in Aswan and start your Hadeel Dahabiya Nile Cruise which will begin once you board the ship for lunch. The Dahabiya Nile sailing experience starts from this point in your journey.
Your journey starts at Philae Temple which sits on Agilkia Island and honors the goddess Isis. The site features a Nile surround which includes elegant columns and detailed carvings and peaceful spaces that create one of Egypt's most beautiful sites which visitors should see during their Egypt Nile cruise.
Enjoy a luxury Hadeel Dahabiya Nile cruise with elegant sailing between Luxor and Aswan, featuring intimate service, scenic views, and guided visits with exclusive Nile experience.
Overnight in Aswan.
Meals Included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Day 2: Kom Ombo Temple
Start your day by taking a calm boat ride through the Nile which provides peaceful natural scenery for your trip. The extraordinary Kom Ombo Temple stands at a riverbank location that offers visitors breathtaking views of the surrounding area.
The symmetrical temple design provides a double temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris which displays detailed carvings that show ancient Egyptian religious practices. The Nile cruise to Egypt requires this visit for your itinerary.
After your visit, return to the Hadeel Dahabiya Nile Cruise and continue sailing, enjoying the peaceful rhythm of the river as your journey unfolds.
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Day 3: Gebel El Silsila & Nile Island Experience
Sail toward Gebel El Silsila, one of the most important sandstone quarry sites in ancient Egypt. The guided tour takes you to discover rock-cut chapels and shrines together with the carvings that show how artisans created Egypt's most magnificent temples.
continue sailing to navigate through undisturbed natural environments which allow them to experience authentic Dahabiya Nile sailing.
The Dahabiya anchors close to Fawaza Island, where the crew prepares an authentic Egyptian barbecue dinner for their guests. The guests will experience a magical night under the stars which takes place on the banks of the Nile, and they will stay overnight in this peaceful environment.
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Day 4: Edfu Temple & El Kab Exploration
Sail toward Edfu to visit the Temple of Horus which stands as Egypt's most well-preserved temple. The temple complex features wide open spaces which visitors can explore through its high entrance gates and its artistic wall carvings that show traditional rituals from ancient times.
Return to the Hadeel Dahabiya Nile Cruise and continue toward El Kab, one of Egypt's most ancient settlements. The site displays its historical remains which include sacred buildings and ancient burial sites that have been excavated from the surrounding cliffs to showcase the development of early Egyptian society.
The day concludes with an overnight stay at the location which provides visitors with serene views of the Nile River.
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Day 5: Luxor – Karnak & Luxor Temples
The Nile River provides a peaceful sailing experience which leads you to Luxor through the Esna Lock. The East Bank contains some of Egypt's most famous monuments which you can explore after reaching your destination.
The Karnak Temple Complex contains the world's most extensive religious structure which includes towering columns and sacred lakes and monumental pylons. The Avenue of Sphinxes leads to Luxor Temple which displays ancient ceremonial practices through its architectural layout.
The Hadeel Dahabiya Cruise offers you a peaceful evening experience which concludes another remarkable day of your Egypt Nile cruise.
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Day 6: Luxor West Bank – Valley of the Kings & Departure
Your travel experiences will end at the famous West Bank of Luxor which you should visit. The Valley of the Kings contains royal tombs which builders constructed into mountain rock to create burial sites decorated with bright wall art and ancient text.
Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut stands as an architectural masterpiece which rises high above the Deir El-Bahari cliffs to display the achievements of Egypt's most powerful female ruler.
Your exploration will reach its conclusion at the Colossi of Memnon which consists of two giant statues that have protected the Theban necropolis for over two thousand years.
You will proceed to Luxor Airport or the railway station after your visits while you retain the special memories from your Hadeel Dahabiya Nile Cruise experience.
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
6 Days - Luxor / Aswan Every Sunday
Day 1: Luxor West & East Bank – Embarkation Experience
When you reach Luxor your reception will include a warm welcome which marks the beginning of your West Bank Nile River journey to Egypt's most famous archaeological sites.
Your journey begins at the famous Valley of the Kings where New Kingdom pharaohs were buried in their royal tombs, The Temple of Hatshepsut stands as a magnificent architectural creation which architects constructed by cutting through Deir El-Bahari's natural cliffs. Then Colossi of Memnon statues which date back thousands of years stand as two massive monuments that protect the Theban Necropolis from above.
You will board your beautiful Hadeel Dahabiya Nile Cruise after completing your West Bank exploration through a simple check-in process which includes lunch at the ship. Your Dahabiya Nile sailing experience will begin after this.
The afternoon East Bank exploration includes two destinations which are the vast Karnak Temple Complex and the Luxor Temple which shows its beauty through its sunset illumination.
You will return to your Dahabiya for dinner and an overnight stay in Luxor which brings you to experience the eternal ambiance of the Nile Valley region.
Meals Included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Day 2: Sailing the Nile & Esna Lock Experience
The Hadeel Dahabiya Nile Cruise offers you a complete day of tranquil sailing which allows you to experience the Nile River through its slow travel method. The deck provides a relaxing space which lets you see the green riverbanks and palm tree forests and traditional Egyptian villages that create an authentic Nile cruise experience.
The afternoon sailing will take you south through the Esna Lock which serves as a unique point of interest for the Dahabiya to use the historic waterway system. The journey continues to Esna where you will spend the night in this peaceful Nile-side town.
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Day 3: El Kab, Edfu & Fawaza Island
Enjoy a scenic sailing day aboard the Hadeel Dahabiya, where the journey itself becomes a highlight. The Nile River invites you to experience its waters while you view its golden fields and typical riverside villages.
You will reach El Kab which stands as one of Egypt's oldest cities that features both its early dynastic period and its rock-cut burial sites. The Temple of Horus which you will find at Edfu functions as one of Egypt's most well-preserved temples that displays ancient religious customs.
The boat will depart in the afternoon to Fawaza Island, where you will spend your night in peaceful accommodation. The special Egyptian barbecue dinner will conclude the day as it gets cooked onboard to create a unique dining experience that takes place under the stars during your journey on the Dahabiya Nile cruise.
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Day 4: Sailing to Gebel El Silsila
Begin another unforgettable day aboard the Hadeel Dahabiya, as you sail through the peaceful waters of the Nile surrounded by untouched landscapes and timeless scenery. Today’s journey takes you to one of Egypt’s most unique archaeological sites, where history and nature meet in perfect harmony.
Visit the remarkable Gebel el-Silsila, known as the ancient sandstone quarry that supplied materials for many of Egypt’s grand temples. Walking through this historic site, you will discover rock-cut shrines, inscriptions, and the very stones that shaped the civilisation of the pharaohs.
After the visit, continue sailing south while enjoying the calm rhythm of the Nile on board your Hadeel Dahabiya Cruise. The scenery becomes even more tranquil as you pass quiet riverbanks and rural life along the water.
By late afternoon, arrive at a peaceful island located just before Kom Ombo, where you will spend the night surrounded by nature. This secluded stop offers a magical atmosphere under the stars, completing a day filled with history, sailing, and pure Nile serenity.
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Day 5: Kom Ombo Temple Visit & Sailing to Aswan
Begin your day with a fascinating visit to the unique double temple of Kom Ombo, beautifully located on a curve of the Nile. This extraordinary sanctuary is dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god symbolising fertility and strength, and Haroeris (Horus the Elder), the falcon-headed protector of the sky.
After exploring the temple’s remarkable carvings, medical inscriptions, and riverside setting, return to your Hadeel Dahabiya Nile Cruise and continue sailing south towards Aswan. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon on board as the scenery becomes more serene and the Nile widens, marking your gentle approach to one of Egypt’s most beautiful destinations.
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Day 6: Philae Temple Visit & Departure
After breakfast, disembark from your Hadeel Dahabiya and begin your final exploration in Aswan with a visit to the beautiful Temple of Philae, one of Egypt’s most enchanting temples, dedicated to the goddess Isis and set on a picturesque island surrounded by the Nile waters.
Enjoy a peaceful morning discovering its elegant architecture and sacred history. Afterwards, you will be transferred to Luxor Airport or Luxor Railway Station. This marks the end of your unforgettable journey along the Nile, filled with culture, relaxation, and timeless beauty aboard the Hadeel Dahabiya Cruise experience.
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
Prices:
Notes:
Hadeel Dahabiya Nile Cruise Prices
Our tour rates are in US dollars per person per trip. You can also pay in euros or GBP. Prices might vary during Christmas, New Year, and Easter Nile Cruise Vacations. We aim to provide the best rates and maintain their accuracy. Once you confirm Hadeel Dahabiya, our rates remain fixed and may not change.
Hadeel Dahabiya Children Policy
0-01.99 Free of Charge
2 - 5.99 pay 25% of tour price
6 - 11.99 pay 50% of tour price
12+ pay full tour price as per adult person
If your tour package includes airfare, extra charges for your children may be applied.
Hadeel Dahabiya Payment Policy
To secure your desired program and ensure availability, we recommend making reservations as early as possible. A deposit of 25% of the total amount is required to secure your booking, except during the Christmas and New Year holidays, when a deposit of 50% is necessary. This deposit will be deducted from your final payment. The remaining balance can be settled up to one week before your arrival date or in cash upon your arrival.
Additional Entry Tickets For Hadeel Dahabiya Nile Cruise
Please note that the Hadeel Dahabiya doesn’t include entrance fees to the special archaeological sites, such as entering the interior of the Tomb of Tutankhamun at the Valley of the Kings in Luxor. Separate fees apply for these attractions.
Cancellation Policy For Hadeel Dahabiya
Cancellations made from the date of booking until 61 days before your arrival date will incur a 10% cancellation fee of the entire tour price.
Cancellations made between 60 and 31 days before your arrival date will incur a 20% cancellation fee of the entire tour price.
Cancellations made between 30 and 15 days before your arrival date will incur a 50% cancellation fee of the entire tour price.
Cancellations made between 14 and 1 day before your arrival date will incur a 100% cancellation fee of the entire tour price.
Furthermore, please note that cancellation fees may also apply to domestic flights within Egypt according to the airline’s specific cancellation policy.
