Nile cruise by Dahabyia, Egypt
| country: | Egypt |
| location: | Nile Cruises, Luxor |
| departures: | Departures on most Saturdays throughout the year from either Aswan or Luxor |
| price: | From £925 (8 days) excluding flights. Price includes 7 nights onboard SS Hadeel (FB), all excursions, all land transfers and based on 2 people sharing |
the amazing things you'll be doing
A Dahabiya was a sailing ship built in the beginning of the 20th century for the aristocrats as a leisure boat to go for shorter or longer tours on the Nile. Sometimes they were used just to get out on the river and get some breeze on a hot summer evening and other times to travel the Nile in style. The famous Nile explorers did it, Agatha Christie did it and now it is your turn to do the same.
The SS Hadeel (45 x 7.5 m) has 3 decks. Lounge, bar and dining room are taking up the entrance of the boat and below (but above the water line) you will find the 8 cabins with private bathrooms. On the 2 outer decks there are deck chairs, comfortable sofas and you choose your place in the sun or the shadow. A small Jacuzzi is available on the sun deck.
In your cabin (11m2) there are 2 beds, wardrobe, safe, mini-bar, television and a large window. The bathroom (ca 2 m2) has a small shower cabin, wash basin, bathroom cabinet, toilet and hair dryer. The whole ship is decorated in a beautiful arabesque style with modern elements. Hadeel has two large sails, traditional style, and the wind will take her from one sight to another. This trip will give you a truly unforgettable, classical cruise along the Nile.
The SS Hadeel (45 x 7.5 m) has 3 decks. Lounge, bar and dining room are taking up the entrance of the boat and below (but above the water line) you will find the 8 cabins with private bathrooms. On the 2 outer decks there are deck chairs, comfortable sofas and you choose your place in the sun or the shadow. A small Jacuzzi is available on the sun deck.
In your cabin (11m2) there are 2 beds, wardrobe, safe, mini-bar, television and a large window. The bathroom (ca 2 m2) has a small shower cabin, wash basin, bathroom cabinet, toilet and hair dryer. The whole ship is decorated in a beautiful arabesque style with modern elements. Hadeel has two large sails, traditional style, and the wind will take her from one sight to another. This trip will give you a truly unforgettable, classical cruise along the Nile.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Arrival at Luxor airport & transfer to SS Hadeel. In the afternoon visit Karnak and Luxor Temples. Overnight SS Hadeel (FB) |
| Day 2: | Visit the west Bank of the Nile, including the Valley of Kings, Tombs of Nobles, and Deir el Medina. Overnight SS Hadeel (FB) |
| Day 3: | Full day sailing and enjoying the Nile at its best. Overnight SS Hadeel (FB) |
| Day 4: | Visit El Kab, one of 1st cities in Egypt, & Edfu’s Horus Tempel. Anchor for night on small island for Egyptian BBQ. Overnight SS Hadeel (FB) |
| Day 5: | Visit Gebel el Silsila, where sandstone was quarried for the temples in southern Egypt. Moor on the Nile riverbank. In afternoon there is time for a walk in the countryside. Overnight SS Hadeel (FB) |
| Day 6: | Visit Kom Ombo and market in Daraw. Overnight SS Hadeel (FB) |
| Day 7: | Arrival early morning in Aswan for a camel ride through the Nubean Desert. Visit the monastery of St Simeon and a Nubean village. Relax in the afternoon before an evening sound & light show at Philae Temple. Overnight SS Hadeel (FB) |
| Day 8: | After breakfast transfer to Aswan airport for a flight back to Luxor where you can depart for home. Additional tours of Cairo and/or The Red Sea can also be added on here. |
how this holiday makes a difference
|
As a Responsible Tour operator we have a commitment to employ local people as leaders and staff wherever possible. Not only does this policy mean the best possible holiday experience for our clients, it provides a career path for our leaders and staff and ensures the benefits remain in the local community. The Hadeel is fully Egyptian owned and employs a full staff of Egyptians.
The main advantage of travelling by Dahabyia over a conventional Nile cruise is that you will be in a small group minimising crowding and waste production. There is no motor on board hence no fume and air pollution issues associated with the traditional large liners. The boat is equipped with its own water purification system and does not discharge waste into the river as well as minimising the consumption of plastic water bottles. |
Tourism can be good and bad for destinations & local people. We carefully screen every holiday against our criteria for responsible travel. 'Look behind the brochure' to find how each holiday makes a difference (see left). We don't claim to be perfect - there is no global accreditation - but we've led the way since 2001 and screened 1000's of holidays. We invite every traveller to write a review about their experiences and responsible tourism. This valuable feedback is sent to the people who run the holidays. We keep a very close eye on it and take off holidays that don't live up to our standards. |