Sonesta Amirat Dahabiya on the Nile
    5-Star Dahabiya7 Nights

    Sonesta Amirat Dahabiya

    Luxor and Aswan
    Duration7 Nights
    GuestsPrivate
    From$3,350per person, double cabin

    7 Nights

    Duration

    7

    Cabins

    2009

    Built

    The Experience

    Sonesta Amirat has been sailing the Nile since 2009 and still offers the slow, graceful way to see Egypt. With only five cabins and two suites on board, it suits an extended family or a small group looking for a private cruise. Cabins have panoramic windows, individual climate control, a mini-bar, a safe and a plasma TV, and the bathrooms have full size tubs. The two suites add a private terrace. On deck you will find a spacious sundeck, a stylish lounge and an open-air oriental-style Jacuzzi. The full week between Luxor and Aswan gives time to enjoy each stop: Karnak and Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae. Days are unhurried, with nights spent moored beside quiet Nile islands.
    On Board

    Cruise Facilities

    5 cabins and 2 suites
    Private terrace in each suite
    Open-air oriental-style Jacuzzi
    Spacious sundeck
    Stylish common lounge
    Large panoramic windows
    Individual climate control
    Direct-dial telephone
    Hair dryer
    Mini-bar
    Safe deposit box
    Plasma TV and movie channels
    Bathrooms with full size tubs
    Laundry service and housekeeping
    Non-smoking
    Accompanying motorboat when wind is calm

    Choose Your Itinerary

    Day By Day

    Your Journey Across Egypt

    Aswan
    1

    Embark in Aswan

    Board the dahabiya in Aswan and settle in. Dinner on board and overnight moored on the Aswan bank.

    Lunch, Dinner
    Philae Temple
    2

    High Dam, Old Dam and Philae

    Visit the Aswan High Dam, the Old Dam and the island Temple of Philae dedicated to Isis. Sail toward Kom Ombo and moor nearby.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Kom Ombo Temple
    3

    Kom Ombo Temple

    Sail to Kom Ombo and visit the Ptolemaic temple shared by Sobek and Horus. Overnight moored beside a Nile island.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Edfu Temple
    4

    Edfu Temple

    Sail to Edfu and visit the very well preserved Temple of Horus. Overnight moored beside an island.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Esna
    5

    Sail to Esna

    A leisurely day on the river. Sail to Esna, pass through the lock and moor beside a Nile island.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Karnak Temple
    6

    Sail to Luxor, Karnak and Luxor Temple

    Sail to Luxor and visit Karnak with its great hypostyle hall of 137 columns, then Luxor Temple. Overnight moored in Luxor.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Valley of the Kings
    7

    Luxor West Bank

    Cross to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, Medinet Habu and the Colossi of Memnon. Overnight moored in Luxor.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Luxor
    8

    Disembarkation in Luxor

    Breakfast on board, then disembark.

    Breakfast
    The Great Pyramid of Giza at dusk — iLuxury Egypt
    What Our Guests Say

    Voices From the Journey

    Real stories from travelers who trusted us with their journey through Egypt.

    "I'll be honest I almost canceled this trip after reading so many conflicting opinions online. From my very first email, Hamdy patiently answered every question without ever making me feel pressured to book. When we landed in Cairo, Magdy was already waiting outside arrivals, and within an hour I realized I'd spent weeks worrying for nothing. Looking back, what I'll remember most isn't just the pyramids, but how easy the entire journey felt."

    Michael R.

    California, USA 🇺🇸

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    Sonesta Amirat Dahabiya

    Take the itinerary with you

    The full journey, day by day. Or let us design it around you.

    What's Included

    • Pickup and drop off service in Aswan or Luxor
    • 7 nights full board accommodation on board
    • All sightseeing tours in the itinerary
    • Entrance fees to the listed sites
    • English-speaking guide
    • All service charges and taxes
    • Complimentary pickup and drop off at the airport, train station or an East Bank hotel

    Not Included

    • Extra meals and beverages
    • Personal expenses such as laundry
    • Tipping to guide and driver
    • Optional tours
    Dates & Prices

    Sail Aboard Sonesta Amirat Dahabiya

    Per person. Double is sharing a cabin, single is sole use of a cabin.

    All year
    Double$3,350
    Single$5,100
    Good to Know

    Cruise Policies

    Children Policy

    • Children under 3 travel free of charge.
    • Children from 3 to 11 pay 50% of the adult fare.
    • From 12 years, the full adult fare applies.
    • Child rates apply when sharing a cabin with parents, one child per cabin.

    Cancellation Policy

    • 90 days or more before departure: full refund, minus the deposit.
    • 89 to 60 days before departure: 50% of the total cost is non-refundable.
    • 59 to 30 days before departure: 75% of the total cost is non-refundable.
    • 29 days or fewer, or no-show: 100% of the total cost is non-refundable.
    • All cancellations must be sent in writing to travel@iluxuryegypt.com.

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