Om Kolthoum Dahabiya Nile Cruise

 

Om Kolthoum Dahabiya Nile Cruise

Om Kolthoum Dahabiya Nile Cruise offers a refined and tranquil way to discover Egypt’s legendary Nile River while enjoying the charm of a traditional sailing boat. Designed for travelers who appreciate privacy and elegance, this Dahabiya provides a calm journey away from the busy atmosphere of large cruise ships. As the boat glides along the Nile, guests can admire authentic riverside life, green landscapes, and unforgettable sunsets.

The itinerary of the Om Kolthoum Dahabiya Nile Cruise usually includes carefully selected stops between Luxor and Aswan, giving travelers the opportunity to explore iconic temples and ancient sites at a relaxed pace. Guided visits are often led by knowledgeable Egyptologists who provide deep insight into Egypt’s history, culture, and architecture, making each excursion both educational and enjoyable.

Life onboard the Om Kolthoum Dahabiya Nile Cruise is centered around comfort and personalized service. Spacious cabins, freshly prepared meals, and a sun deck for relaxation create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. This cruise is ideal for those seeking an authentic Nile experience that blends cultural exploration with peaceful sailing and classic Egyptian hospitality.

Cruise the Nile in the traditional way in the Dahabeyas, We offer you Creative Om Kolthoum Dahabiya Nile Cruise which is one of 4 sister upscale luxurious Dahabiyas

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Itinerary

MS Om Kolthoum Dahabeya Cruise:
8 Days/7 Nights: Luxor to Aswan

Day 1: (Sunday) - Check in the cruise & Luxor East Bank tours
Our tour Representative will wait you upon your arrival to Luxor in any meeting point, then You will then be transferred to the docking area of Dahabeya cruise, Om Kolthoum. Complete embarkation just before lunch then enjoy your lunch on board. meet your tour guide to start your tour to the city which contains 2/3 the Ancient Egypt monuments, it is the biggest opened museum in the world, a guided tour to Karnak Temple which is the biggest building dedicated for worship ever built in the history Karnak temple is a result of adding more temples in the are for more about than 2000 years and its main god was god Amon.  Next move to another temple complex known as Luxor Temple, which was dedicated to the godess Mut, who was the wife of Amon, in Ancient Egypt, it was a big feast to carry the statue of the god to visit his wife ststue in her temple, this was a sign of fertility for all Egyptian. Return on board for dinner, night is free for optional tour to sound & light show and overnight stay in your Dahabeya Nile Cruise.

Day 2: (Monday) - Touring Luxor West Bank
Enjoy the beginning of the day with a hefty breakfast inside the Dahabyea Nile restaurant. Then start a guided tour to Luxor West Bank which is famous for the vast necropolis for Egyptian pharoas,( the Valley of the Kings ), valley of kings in Luxor was used by the pharoahs of the dynasty 18 who decided to stop buildings pyramids as tombs & to make hidden tombs in that mountain, all the tombs of valley of kings in Luxor were stalled except one tomb belonging to the child king Tut Ankh Amon which has been recovered. Continue your guide tour & visit other interesting sites in Luxor such as the Temple of queen Hatshepsut,Valley of the Queens and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the Dahabiya cruise for dinner and overnight stay in your Dahabeya Nile Cruise.

Day 3: (Tuesday) - Esna Temple Tour
While you enjoy your breakfast, the Dahabeya Cruise will be sailing to Esna. Upon your arrival to Esna which is a small village, you will start a guided tour to the god Khnum temple in Esna,the ancient God Khnum was represented as a ram, he was the god of creation. After the tour return back to the cruise, lunch meal, free time ,dinner and overnight stay on board.

Day 4: (Wednesday) - Visit Edfu Temple
Enjoy your breakfast onboard while the dahabiya is sailing to Edfu, you can also watch El Kab Tombs, while the Dahabiya cruise is sailing , arrival to Edfu, visit the temple of the falcon god Horus, symbol of protection, Edfu temple was considered as one of the best reserved Greco-Roman temples in Egypt. After the temple tour back to the cruise boat lunch,dinner and overnight onboard.

Day 5: (Thursday) - Dahabeya Nile Cruise Experience
Enjoy your breakfast as the Dahabiya cruise will sail to Kom Ombo. Have a short visit BBQ lunch on A Nile Island (AlRamady ). Then continue sailing to island (Meneh) Kom Ombo and View the Silesia Temple and sandstone quarries from deck. - Overnight in the Dahabyia cruise docking at Meneh Island.

Day 6: (Friday) - Discover Kom Ombo Temple
Enjoy your breakfast, then walk few minutes to arrive Kom Ombo Temple,a guided tour to the temple which was is the only Egyptian temple built for two gods Sobek & Horus. After the tour back to your Dahabiya cruise which will continue sailing to Aswan. The Dahabeya boat will stop in Herdiab islans where you will enjoy a barbecue lunch. After lunch visit the Copania Island, then continue sailing to Aswan. Enjoy dinner & stay on board the Dahabeya cruise ship

Day 7: (Saturday) - Aswan Day Tour
Enjoy your breakfast while the Dahabyea boat sails to Aswan, upon your arrival to Aswan, start a guided tour to visit Aswan landmarks, Ancient Egypt quarries, Hatshepsut Unfinished Obelisk, Aswan High Dam, and Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, being rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser at the time of building the High Dam in Aswan.After Aswan tour back to take Lunch in your Dahabeya ship. After your lunch, city tour to visit the Nubian museum. As you return to the cruise ship, your dinner will be served. Your overnight stay will be on board the cruise ship.

Day 8: (Sunday) - End of Cruise
After breakfast. disembarkation from the Dahabeya cruise ship.meet Our tour representative , then a transfer to Aswan airport or train station for
your departure.

Sonesta Dahabeya Amirat Nile Cruise Tours

 

Sonesta Dahabeya Amirat Nile Cruise Tours

Sonesta Dahabeya Amirat Nile Cruise is a luxurious and intimate Dahabiya-style cruise that offers travelers a refined way to explore the Nile River between Luxor and Aswan. Unlike the larger Nile cruise ships, the Sonesta Dahabeya Amirat provides a smaller, elegant sailing experience with just a handful of deluxe cabins and suites, each featuring panoramic windows, modern amenities, and a peaceful atmosphere ideal for relaxation and scenic enjoyment.

On the Sonesta Dahabeya Amirat Nile Cruise, guests can expect a multi-day journey that often spans 7 nights and 8 days, with departures typically every Saturday from either Luxor or Aswan. The cruise itinerary includes daily guided excursions to Egypt’s iconic ancient sites such as the temples of Karnak and Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo, and the Philae Temple in Aswan — all while cruising slowly along the historic Nile River.

Life onboard the Sonesta Dahabeya Amirat Nile Cruise blends classic charm with modern comfort. Guests can relax on a spacious sun deck, enjoy an open-air oriental-style Jacuzzi, dine on full-board meals with panoramic river views, and unwind in stylish lounge areas. The small size of the vessel and personalized service create an exclusive atmosphere, making this cruise a memorable way to see ancient Egypt’s treasures in style and tranquility.

Sonesta Dahabeya Amirat Tours , Join Egypt Dahabeya travelling and tours, sail on the Nile in traditional luxury ships, you will find a combination of luxury and privacy that recalls the golden age of tourism in Egypt at the beginning of the 20th century

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Itinerary

Sonesta Dahabeya Amirat Nile Cruise Itineraries Itinerary 1 : Luxor-Aswan, 8 Days

Sonesta Dahabeya Amirat Nile Cruise Itineraries

Itinerary 1 : Luxor-Aswan, 8 Days
Day 1: Saturday
Our tour representative will pick up you from any destination in Luxor, as Luxor airport , train station or Luxor hotels,Transfer to your five stars luxury Dahabiya ( Sonesta Amirat ) in Luxor to spend a relaxing week sailing the Nile on a luxuriously appointed dahabiya. Enjoy your lunch onboard, then start the shore trips to visit Luxor West Bank to discover the burial chambers of the Pharaohs of New kingdom - the Valley of Kings - it is the same place where Howard Carter discovered the tomb of the child king Tut Ankh Amon in 1922. proceed the tour to Valley of the Queens,then visit the Temple of El Deir El Bahari belonging to Queen Hatshipsut ( the woman who was represented everywhere as a man ruling Egypt - pharoah woman ) go to the Colossi of Amenofis
III known as Memnon statues. Overnight moored on the Nile banks of Luxor.

Day 2: Sunday
Enjoy your breakfast, then a guided trip to visit the magnificent temple complex of Amon-Ra at the Temple of Karnak, which is the biggest religious complex ever built in the world, with its vast hypostyle hall of 137 columns,known as the columns forest, proceed the trip to visit Luxor Temple. Overnight moored in Luxor.

Day 3: Monday
Enjoy free day, a leisurely day. sailing to Esna where your dahabyia will moor overnight.

Day 4: Tuesday
Sonesta Dahabeya Amirat Nile Cruise, will continue sailing to Edfu to visit the wonderfully preserved Temple of the falcon headed god Horus, the ancient symbol of protection in Ancient Egypt. Overnight moored beside a Nile island.

Day 5: Wednesday
Sonesta Dahabeya Amirat Nile Cruise will sail to Kom Ombo, a guided tour to the Ptolemaic Temple of Kom Ombo dedicated for two different ancient Egyptian gods, the crocodile god Sobek & the falcon-headed god Horus, god of the protection. Overnight moored beside a Nile island.

Day 6: Thursday
Enjoy a leisurely day sailing to Aswan ( the ancient Seen ) where the dahabyyia moors overnight.

Day 7: Friday
Shore trips to Aswan highlights, Aswan High Dam. then take a motor boat to arrive the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis,it is one of the most important temples saved after building the high dam, it was rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser which was created after building the High Dam

Day 8: Saturday
Enjoy your last Breakfast meal in aboard the Dahabiya followed by disembarkation, and transfer from the Dahabeya to any other destination in Aswan

Jaz Yakouta Dahabiya Nile Cruise

 

Jaz Yakouta Dahabiya Nile Cruise

Jaz Yakouta Dahabiya Nile Cruise is a luxurious and intimate way to experience the Nile River in Egypt aboard a traditional Dahabiya sailing vessel. This elegant cruise option typically offers multi-day journeys between historic cities such as Luxor, Esna, and Aswan, allowing travelers to see ancient temples and scenic river landscapes at a relaxed pace, far from the busy atmosphere of the larger Nile cruise ships.

On the Jaz Yakouta Dahabiya Nile Cruise, guests can enjoy modern comforts blended with classic charm. The boat usually features six deluxe suites with air conditioning, panoramic windows, private bathrooms, and stylish interiors, along with communal areas including a lounge, dining room, and a sun deck with an open-air jacuzzi for soaking up views of the Nile.

Life onboard the Jaz Yakouta Dahabiya Nile Cruise emphasizes personalized service and tranquil sailing. Full-board meals are typically included, and features like free Wi-Fi, a bar, and comfortable social spaces help create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Jaz Yakouta Dahabiya Nile Cruise, is a small sailing boat, combine comfort & beauty in an inspiring way, offering a spectacular opportunity for an extended family

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Itinerary

Jaz Yakouta Dahabiya Sailing Boat Nile Cruise First Itinerary

Every Friday Esna – Aswan 5 nights
Day 1: Friday
Morning, Our tour representative will meet you at any destination in Luxor city,asLuxor airport or train stations or hotels, then transfer in a private modern A/C van to Esna, Embarcation, Check in Jas Yakouta Dahabiya cruise, lunch on board in EsnaThe dahabiya boat will start its Sailing to El Hegaz Island (approx 5.00 hours sailing)
Over night at El Hegaz island

Day - 2: Saturday
Jaz Yakouti boat proceed Sailing to Edfu (approx.five hours)Upon arrival to Edfu town, located on the west bank of the Nile 56km south of Esna and 105km north of Aswan,today it is an important centre for sugar production.start your guided tour to visit Edfu temple, the temple dedicated to the falcon headed god Horus,Edfu Temple is the best preserved and the second largest after KarnakContinue sailing to El Fuza Island (approx 01.00 hours sailing)
Overnight on board

Day - 3: Sunday
Jaz Yakouti boat will continue Sailing to El Remadya Nubian village (approx 05 hrs sailing), Nubian civilization is one of the oldest civilization in all the world, Nubia is the homeland of Africa s earliest black culture with a history which can be traced from 3100 BCProceed sailing to Besaw Island (approx three hours sailing)
Overnight on board

Day - 4: Monday
Sailing to Gebel El Silsela, Gebel is a word which means mountain and Gebel el-Silsileh is in fact a mountain of sandstone rock,
or indeed a quarry. It is one of Egypt several sandstone quarries Mountain (approx 03 hours) Visit El Silsela temples, rock
temples of Ramses II and Merenptah cuted directly in the rocks at Gebel El Silsila quarring site.
Continue sailing to Meneha Island (approx 05hours)

Over night on board

Day - 5: Tuesday
Proceed Sailing towards Kom ombo (approx 02 hours) Guided tour to Visit kom ombo temple, which is a double temple dedicated for two gods,
Sobek god of evil and Horus the good god, Sobek was represented as crocodiles,In Ancient Egypt, crocodiles laid their eggs above the impending high-water line of the Nile s annual flood, the pivotal event being that water enriched fields and allowed Egypt to be born again year after year. Crocodiles were magical because they had that ability to foretell. “The news of a good flood, or a bad one, was important to farmers. And so in time crocodiles became symbols of Sobek, a water god of fertility, and Kom Ombo temple was erected in one of these places in southern Egypt where the swelling flood was first observed every year. In that sacred space, near the riverbank where wild crocodiles lay sunning themselves, captive crocodiles led an indulged life & were buried with due ceremony
after death, but in the same time Ancient Egyptian were beleiving that it is apower of evil and they have to controll it, evil because the big crocodiles attacks animals and farmers So the same temple was dedicated also to Horus, the falcon-headed god,the son of Osiris the god of the other life & Isis godess of magic. Isis gave birth to Horus after Osiris was murdered and hid him from his wicked uncle Seth by concealing him under her magic hair. Horus was king of the living. He is often identified with protection and associated with pharaohs. After visiting Kom Ombo temple which stands by the Nile just south of Gebel el-Silsila, proceed sailing to El Souk (El Souk) in arabic language means (animals & vegetables market), sailing time approx 02 hours
Sailing to Kopania (approx 05 hours) Sailing to Aswan (approx 03 hours)

Overnight in Aswan

Day - 6: Wednesday
Disembarkation & visit Aswan Tourist sites, Philae temple which was located on Philae island,The Egyptian island of Philae was the center for worship of the goddess Isis and attracted pilgrims from all over the ancient world. The original island is now completely submerged under the waters of Lake Nasser. But in a spectacular rescue operation, the great temples and monuments of Philae were pulled out of the water and re-erected on a nearby island, now renamed Philae, After philae temples tour, go to visit the High dam of Aswan, Aswan High Dam, rockfill dam across the Nile River, completed in 1970, at a cost of about $1 billion. The dam,(111 metres) high, with a crest length of (3,830 metres) and a volume of (44,300,000 cubic metres), impounds a reservoir, Lake Nasser, that has a gross capacity of (169 billion cubic metres), Building Aswan High Dam created a big lake, Nasser lake, creation of Nasser reservoir necessitated the costly relocation of different Ancient tourist
sites such as Abu Simbel & Philae temples. Proceed the tour to visit Ancient Egypt granite quarries,where you will see one of best tourist sites in Egypt showing us how ancient
Egyptian were working to cut the obelisks from the granite quarries. No rock speaks such volumes as Hatshipsut queen Unfinished Obelisk, it speaks of the power of the pharaohs, of the triumphs
of quarrying and its unimaginable failures. Had it ever made it out of its stone cradle and assumed its position before Karnak (or wherever its creator planned to place it), it would have been the greatest obelisk ever raised, a monument worthy perhaps of "Wonder of the Ancient World" status. As it is, the Unfinished Obelisk is the obelisk raisers most grievous tragedy, a lasting
reminder of the limits of human engineering. After visiting Aswan tourist sites, ( OPTIONAL LUNCH ) and transfer for any other direction in Aswan such as Aswan hotels or
airport or train station. You can change the last day itinerary in case if you want to go to visit Abu Simbel Temples (Optional tours), then after coming back from Abu Simbel go tho visit the ex tourist sites of Aswan.

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Cruise Facilities

With a décor of elegant luxury; the Jaz Yakouta features six spacious luxurious cabins, are 22 m2, All cabins are air-conditioned giving you the real taste of intimate luxury and relaxed private holiday, Jaz Yakouta Cabins are equipped with private W/C, bathtub and hair dryer.Room service International Telephone ( extra charge )Individual interactive TV. , Satellite channels.
Panoramic large windows Safety deposit boxes Laundry service & house keeping, Sun Deck ,24 hours reception, Doctor on call, Internet service (against charge)

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Included

Dalida Dahabiya Nile Cruise in Egypt

 

Dalida Dahabiya Nile Cruise in Egypt

Dalida Dahabiya Nile Cruise is a traditional Dahabiya style Nile cruise experience that lets travelers explore the ancient wonders of Egypt from the serene waters of the Nile River. This classic form of cruising uses a beautifully crafted sailing boat — a Dahabiya — that moves gently with the wind and offers a more intimate and peaceful alternative to larger cruise ships. Guests can enjoy the view of lush riverbanks, small villages, and historic landscapes as they travel between Luxor and Aswan aboard this elegant vessel. 

On the Dalida Dahabiya Nile Cruise, travelers typically embark on a multi-day journey that combines sightseeing with relaxation. The cruise generally sails between Luxor and Aswan, stopping at iconic archaeological sites such as the temples of Karnak and Luxor, among others, allowing passengers to explore ancient Egyptian history firsthand with guided excursions. 

Accommodation on the Dalida Dahabiya Nile Cruise is aboard a 5-star full-board Dahabiya boat, where guests enjoy comfortable cabins, delicious meals included in the fare, and personalized service from the crew. This type of cruise emphasizes a laid-back atmosphere, blending cultural discovery with scenic sailing, making it a memorable way to experience the timeless beauty of the Nile and Upper Egypt’s heritage.

Dalida Dahabeya Nile Cruise In Egypt, Relish a wonderful vacation on the Nile River In Egypt in Dahabeya Nile cruise sailing between Luxor & Aswan,Dahabiya Nile cruise to relish tours scouting Egypt, enjoy spectacular landscapes, impeccable service and delicious meals

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Itinerary

Saturday : 8 Days / 7 Nights Start From Luxor, End At Aswan
Day - 1 ) Saturday Embarkation in Luxor
Our tour Representative will pick up you from any point in Luxor, ( airport or hotels ), transfer to the Dahabeya, check in, then Lunch, your tour guide will take you in a trip to visit the splendid complex of temples at Karnak, dedicated to God Amon, with its forest of huge columns, 137 columns with coloured scenes, then a trip to Luxor Temple dedicated to Godess
Mut ( Amon wife ), in Ancient Egypt, it was a big feast of fertility , priests were carriyng the husband statue to visit his wife in Luxor temple, transfer back to your Dahabeya cruise boat Overnight in the Dahabeya cruise ship, the cruise will dock at a Nile port in Luxor
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day - 2 ) Sunday
After breakfast, guided tour to visit Luxor West Bank, your tour guide will take you in a trip to the Valley of the Kings where Howard Carter discovered the tomb of the child king Tutankhamen in 1922. valley of kings is the burial place of Pharaohs starting from New Kingdom, you will visit 3 tombs, While Tutankhamon is extra ticket, then trip to Valley of the Queens, Visit Memnon Statue, continue trip to the temple of Medinet Habu, back to the Dahabeya cruise boat which will Sail on the way to Esna (noon time)
Overnight near by Esna
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day - 3 ) Monday
Early morning sail to Esna, a day for relaxation, Upon arrival to Esna Visit Esna town and Esna temple dedicated to Khnum, the creator god. Overnight in the Dahabeya cruise ship at Esna
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day - 4 ) Tuesday
Early morning sailing to Edfu, take a horse cariage to Visit Edfu Temple, the wonderful preserved temple dedicated to the falcon god Horus Overnight in the Dahabeya cruise ship, the cruise docking point is a Nile port beside a Nile Island
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day - 5 ) Wednesday
A relaxation day while Diana Dahabeya cruise is sailing on the way to Kom Ombo
Overnight moored beside a Nile Island
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day - 6 ) Thursday
Early morning the cruise will continue sailing to kom Ombo, a trip to the Kom Ombo temple dedicated to the falcon-headed Horus & the crocodile god sobek , Enjoy a leisurely day sailing to Aswan and moored nearby Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day - 7 ) Friday
Arrival to Aswan, a guided tour to the unfinished obelisk, then take a motor boat on the Nile to visit Philae Temple which was
built on an island , it is one of the Egyptian temples rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser at the time of the High Dam,
it is dedicated to the godess Isis, wife of Osiris the god of the otherlife
Overnight in the Dahabeya cruise ship at Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day - 8 ) Saturday
Breakfast aboard the Dehabeya, Free time, Optional tour to visit Abu Simbel, Transfer to any point in Aswan such as Aswan airport or train station or hotels Disembarkation
Meals: Breakfast