Experience luxury on Small Nile cruises Booking
Discover Egypt’s hidden gems as once great Egyptologists did. The small dahabiya Nile cruises are perfectly designed for those seeking intimate travel with refined luxury while sailing the longest river. A small luxury boutique offers a serene escape from crowds while you discover Egyptian history blended with modern comfort.
Board a small boutique, which only has space for 20 guests, giving you calm space for a leisurely cruising experience. Sails through the timeless history, golden temples, and villages situated on the riverbanks of the Nile. Feel the cool breeze and freshness in the air as you glide gently down the ancient waterways past palm-lined shores. The small boats are designed by experienced engineers to keep the authenticity of the golden boats alive.
Inside the small, luxurious boats, you get air-conditioned cabins with attached bathrooms and panoramic windows to capture the serenity of the timeless Nile currents. Indulge in the taste of authentic Egyptian spices of gourmet-style food served on board. Bag your dreamy gateways to the land of pharaohs by booking a small luxury Nile cruise in Egypt. While you sail from Aswan to Luxor, your private dahabiya cruise stops at hidden gems like Nubian villages and temples that are left unexplored by large cruise ships.
Highlights of small luxury cruises
- Group Comfort: Small boutiques carry fewer guests, which provides personalized service and space to relax with utmost comfort. Far better than travelling with strangers on large cruises with more than 50 guests.
- Expert Egyptologists: With a dahabiya, you just get a silent and intimate travel experience. Onboard tour guides narrate in-depth, rich stories of unique Egyptian culture while you enjoy your meals.
- Elegant Cabins: Every luxury cabin is packed with all modern amenities and is air-conditioned to make travel comfortable during mild weather. Cabins offer spaces for a relaxing experience with room services on private dahabiya cruises.
- Sun Deck Dining: the dahabiya usually has dining on upper decks that offer magical dining with golden sunsets and serene evenings. Enjoy your Egyptian 5-star meals under the Nile skies with a fresh breeze.
- Eco-Friendly Sailing: generally, the small boats sail with natural winds with minimal use of engines. It offers an authentic and silent travel experience as it used to be in ancient times.
Destinations you will explore after booking a Small Nile Cruise
- Esna and Nubian villages: As your small Nile cruise starts to sail from Aswan, you pass by the markets of Esna and the famous Nubian villages, the epitome of ancient Egyptian culture. Collect the souvenirs and experience calm landscapes formed by desert sand and the Nile River, which sets a perfect rhythm for a luxurious escape.
- Kom Ombo: Then explore the twin temples dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. The symmetry of the double temples was designed by ancient architects, and the golden light catches during sunrises and sunsets. Explorers can visit to nearby crocodile museum to see mummified crocodiles in Egyptian culture.
- Edfu: As you glide through ancient water, reach Edfu, home to the great god Horus. The temple of Edfu is one of the best-preserved temples of Egypt, depicting stories of triumphing good over evil. Explore the ancient Egyptian stories in the scriptures on the walls of the temple. A great spot for witnessing the living history of Egypt.
- Luxor: Your voyage from Aswan concluded in the famous city of Luxor. Finish your journey by visiting the Great Valley of Kings and Karnak Temple Complex. Enjoy the light and sound show to witness the vivid blend of history with modern equipment. After days of luxurious sailing on small boats, you disembark at Luxor.
Inclusions of a small dahabiya cruise booing
- Luxury cabins with panoramic windows for majestic views across the River Nile.
- Meals and non-alcoholic beverages are included, and luxury suites also offer room service.
- Shore excursions are included in all itineraries. Be it for a small dahabiya cruise or a large ship.
- On private small Nile cruise bookings, you also get included transfers from hotels to the airport.
- You get access to Wi-Fi zones on small dahabiya cruises.
- Sun Decks have a pre-reserved dining area to enjoy magical views and feel the breeze.
Cruise Options
- 4 Days/3 Nights From Aswan, destinations covered Aswan – Kom Ombo – Edfu – Luxor
- 5 Days/4 Nights From Luxor Destinations covered Luxor – Esna – Edfu – Kom Ombo – Aswan
- Round cruise trips: 8 days/7 nights from Aswan. Destinations you explore: Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Esna, and Aswan.
- 8 Days/7 Nights From Luxor: In this itinerary, you explore Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, and Luxor and end your trip in Aswan.
Book your Small Cruise journey
Sail back into time; book a small luxury Nile cruise in Egypt now. Contact the dedicated team of Swan Dahabiya for your next dreamy vacation on the golden sands and temples.