A slower way
to know the Nile.

A dahabiya is a small, traditional sailing vessel that carried travellers along the Nile long before engines. The name means “the golden one.” It moves at the pace of the wind — never the pace of a schedule.

Nile travel comes in many forms. We particularly love dahabiyas because they offer a slower, more intimate way of experiencing the river.

Morning coffee on deck. Ancient temples and ruins drifting by. Sunsets behind palm groves. Meals shared onboard, prepared fresh by a private chef. Quiet evenings watching life along the Nile.

In our recommended 12-day itinerary, the Nile is the heart of the journey: seven days sailing between Luxor and Aswan, with stops including Esna, Gebel el-Silsila, Kom Ombo, and Edfu — before returning to Luxor and ending in Cairo.