The Princess Donia Luxury Dahabiya Nile Cruise provides visitors with an elegant and authentic Nile experience which personalizes each moment because it maintains a peaceful atmosphere that keeps visitors away from popular tourist destinations. The Dahabiya Nile sailing experience combines slow travel with authentic discovery to take visitors beyond ordinary experiences into secluded natural areas and peaceful islands and ancient monuments.
You will visit famous sites from Luxor to Aswan which include the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple and Edfu and Kom Ombo and Gebel El-Silsila and Philae Temple while you experience the peaceful flow of the river. This journey stands out as a unique Egypt Nile cruise, offering intimacy, exclusivity, and unforgettable moments both on and off the water.
Your Princess Donia Dahabiya Nile Cruise begins with a magnificent introduction to Luxor's most iconic landmarks including The Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon which have protected the West Bank area for 1000 years. Your visit ends at Karnak Temple Complex which stands as the largest religious building ever constructed.
The Princess Donia Dahabiya waits to take you from Esna after you complete your exploration of Luxor's attractions. The crew welcomes you to the ship while they transport your bags to your room so you can start your Nile cruise which takes you south to Aswan. The night progresses in a tranquil manner because you have anchored by El Hegz Island while the Nile water creates a peaceful environment.
Meals Included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
The morning unfolds gently as the luxury Dahabiya Nile cruise sails toward Edfu, with a leisurely breakfast on deck setting the perfect tone for the day ahead. Upon arrival, a charming horse-drawn carriage carries you through the lively streets to the magnificent Temple of Horus — one of the largest and most intact ancient monuments in all of Egypt, its grand entrance majestically flanked by two striking granite statues of the falcon god.
After exploring its towering halls and intricately carved reliefs, you wander through Edfu's vibrant bazaar — a treasure trove of souvenirs, exotic spices, and perfumes that make for an irresistible afternoon stroll.
Back on board, the Princess Donia Dahabiya Cruise sails on to the peaceful El Fouza Island, where dinner is served on the very edge of the Nile — the river glittering around you, the stars emerging overhead, and the warm Egyptian night wrapping itself around a truly perfect evening.
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Sail onward to the hidden gem of Gebel El-Silsila, which stands as one of the Nile's most atmospheric yet least visited locations that can be reached only through a Dahabiya Nile sailing experience. The ancient Speos of Horemheb will immerse you in its deep historical atmosphere which exists throughout the entire site.
The temple illuminates through its gentle lights when night falls and diners have the choice to eat within its historic grounds or on the upper deck. The Nile flows peacefully around you while music fills the space, which creates a magical night that represents the essence of a luxury Nile cruise in Egypt.
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
After a leisurely breakfast on board, the Princess Donia Dahabiya Cruise glides into Kom Ombo, where the remarkable Greco-Roman double temple awaits, dramatically perched on a bend of the Nile. Perfectly symmetrical in every detail; two entrances, two halls, two sanctuaries, this extraordinary monument stands as a testament to both Haroeris, the falcon god, and Sobek, the crocodile god, its ancient walls alive with intricate carvings and timeless stories.
Lunch is served on board as the Princess Donia Dahabiya sails on to a secluded island, where the evening settles in with a quiet, atmospheric dinner at the water's edge, the kind of moment that reminds you why you chose to travel the Nile this way.
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Sail gracefully into Aswan, the golden gateway to Nubia, arriving around 10:00 AM with a full and wonderful day stretching ahead of you. You visit the enchanting Temple of Philae, rising magnificently from its own island sanctuary, before exploring the bustling Aswan Souk and marveling at the engineering wonder of the High Dam.
As the sun sets over the desert horizon, the evening takes on a festive spirit as the Princess Donia Dahabiya Nile Cruise comes alive with the warmth and joy of an authentic Egyptian Night. Slip into your traditional Gallabeyah, gather around a spread of delicious Egyptian cuisine, and let the soul-stirring rhythms of Arabic music carry you deep into the heart of Egyptian culture, a celebration as timeless as the Nile itself.
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
After a final leisurely breakfast on board, your transfer to Aswan Airport or Aswan Railway. Conclude your Princess Donia Luxury Dahabiya Nile Cruise.
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
4 double cabins and 1 Suite
All cabins have large, panoramic windows
Dining facilities, bars, and Reading Lounge.
Sprinkling System, Anti-Fire treatment, and full Fire Safety measures.
Doctor on call.
Air conditioning on board.
Private bath/shower with hair dryer
Accompany the motorboat to pull it if the wind is calm.
Sun Deck
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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 Princess Donia Dahabiya, our rates remain fixed and may not change.
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.
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.
Please note that the Princess Donia 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.
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.