Nile Dahabiya · Esna & Aswan
Nour El Nil Dahabiya Nile Cruise
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Tour Overview
Booking the Nour El Nil Dahabiya means reserving a five-night cruise from Esna to Aswan that sails every Monday, at $3,500 per person in a double cabin or $6,500 per person in a single cabin. Nour El Nil is a traditional luxury dahabiya with a small number of guests and personal service, built for travelers who want the Nile at sailing pace rather than on a large ship.
Nour El Nil Fares
| Cabin and sailing | Fare / detail |
|---|---|
| Double cabin, per person | $3,500 |
| Single cabin, per person | $6,500 |
| Duration | 6 days / 5 nights |
| Departure | Every Monday from Esna |
| Ends | Aswan |
The single fare reflects the cabin being booked for one person, so couples and friends traveling together get the better rate.
What You Pay For
The fare covers full-board accommodation on the dahabiya, an airport meet-and-greet, private air-conditioned transfers, private sightseeing with an English-speaking guide, entrance fees to the sites on the itinerary, and all service charges and taxes. International flights, the Egypt visa, tips and optional excursions are excluded. With entrance fees and guiding built in, the fare is close to the full cost of the week on the river.
How to Book a Monday Sailing
- Choose your Monday and tell us the number of guests and the cabin type you need.
- We check space on Nour El Nil and confirm the fare and any extra nights.
- Secure the booking under our payment policy.
- Send your flight details so the airport meet-and-greet and the transfer to Esna can be arranged.
The Route at Sailing Pace
Esna sits south of Luxor, and the river from there to Aswan passes Edfu and Kom Ombo. Five nights over this stretch leaves time for quiet moorings that large ships cannot use. Read our Nile cruise guide for how dahabiyas and cruise ships differ, and our Aswan travel guide for the end of the journey.
Extending the Trip
Luxor before boarding and Cairo or Abu Simbel after Aswan are the usual additions. Compare Nour El Nil with the other boats in our dahabiya fleet, browse all Nile river cruises, or ask for a tailor-made plan built around your sailing date.
Tour Highlights
English-Speaking tour guide/leader
All transfers by air-conditioning vehicle
Meet at the airport upon arrival
5 nights aboard a Nile dahabiya
Meals mentioned in the itinerary
Tour Packages
6 Days / 5 Nights from Esna
Upon arrival in Luxor, you will be met and assisted by your tour manager before continuing with your private Egyptologist to the charming riverside town of Esna.
Explore the Temple of Khnum, uniquely situated below modern street level and dedicated to the ram-headed creator god. Stroll through Esna’s lively streets, known for their traditional textiles and local craftsmanship, offering an authentic glimpse into daily life along the Nile.
Later, continue to your Nile boat for embarkation.
Accommodation: Overnight onboard
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
Nile boat sails gently toward El Kab, once the capital of Upper Egypt. On arrival, enjoy a guided visit to this lesser-explored site, home to the ancient Temple of Nekhbet and a series of beautifully decorated tombs set into the surrounding cliffs. A walk through a traditional riverside village offers a glimpse into local life along the Nile.
Later, continue sailing to Edfu, where you will visit the remarkably well-preserved Temple of Horus, one of the finest surviving temples of the Greco-Roman period. Travel by horse-drawn carriage through the lively town to reach the temple, adding a charming local touch to the experience.
Return to your boat and continue sailing along the Nile, arriving at a tranquil island where the evening is spent at leisure.
Accommodation: Overnight onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Today is devoted to the timeless rhythm of the Nile. After breakfast, continue sailing through serene landscapes of palm groves and desert hills, with time to relax on deck and take in the ever-changing scenery.
In the afternoon, pause at a quiet island for a gentle walk or the opportunity to swim in the Nile. As the light softens, there may be the chance to explore a desert valley scattered with ancient inscriptions and early hieroglyphs—marking one of the oldest routes once used to cross toward Libya.
By evening, the boat moors beside the softly illuminated Temple of Gebel Silsileh, creating a striking and atmospheric setting.
Accommodation: Overnight onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
At this point, the Nile narrows dramatically, flowing between two striking mountain ranges, creating one of the river’s most atmospheric settings. This is a quiet and rarely visited stretch, accessible only to smaller boats, offering a sense of exclusivity and discovery.
Visit the intimate Temple of Horemheb and explore the ancient sandstone quarries, where stone was once cut for some of Egypt’s most iconic monuments. Continue with a gentle walk through the surrounding landscape before pausing at a local riverside café to enjoy tea and shisha.
Later, sail onward to a secluded riverbank, where you will stop for lunch on board and the opportunity to swim in the Nile.
Accommodation: Overnight onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After a peaceful night on the Nile, continue sailing toward Kom Ombo, beautifully set on a curve of the river.
Visit the distinctive Temple of Kom Ombo, dating to the Ptolemaic period and uniquely dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Its elevated position offers sweeping views over the Nile, adding to the sense of place.
Continue to the nearby Crocodile Museum, home to a fascinating collection of mummified crocodiles, reflecting the significance of Sobek and the role of these creatures in ancient Egyptian belief.
Return to your boat and continue your journey along the Nile.
Accommodation: Overnight onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After breakfast, disembark from your Dahabiya Nile boat. You will then be transferred to Aswan Airport or the train station for your onward journey
Meals: Breakfast
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Inclusions
- Meet and greet service by our representatives upon your airport arrival
- All transfers via private air-conditioned vehicle
- Accommodation on the Nile Dahabiya ship full board
- Private sightseeing tours in Esna & Aswan (listed on itinerary)
- English-speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned on the itinerary
- All meals mentioned on the itinerary
- All service charges and taxes
Exclusions
- International Airfare
- Entry visa to Egypt
- Any optional tours
- Any extras not mentioned in the program
- Tipping.
Tour Prices
6 Days / 5 Nights from Esna
Double Cabin - Per Person
$3500
Single Cabin - Per Person
$6500
Important Notes
👨👩👧 Delta Tours Child Policy:
- 0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge (except for flight tickets where airline rules apply).
- 2 – 5.99 years: Pay 25% of adult price (if there is a flight tickets).
- 6 – 11.99 years: Pay 50% of adult price (sharing parents’ room/cabin).
- 12 years and above: Considered an adult and pay full price.
Notes:
- Child discounts apply when sharing a room/cabin with two full-paying adults.
- If a child requires a separate room, the full adult rate applies.
- Some tours, cruises, or hotels may have different rules; in that case, the stricter policy applies.
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Booking Nour El Nil: Common Questions
The 6-day, 5-night sailing costs $3,500 per person in a double cabin and $6,500 per person in a single cabin.
No. Sailings leave Esna every Monday, so plan your arrival in Egypt around that day.
It starts in Esna, south of Luxor, and finishes in Aswan after five nights.
Yes. Private sightseeing with an English-speaking guide is included, along with entrance fees to the sites on the itinerary.
No. An airport meet-and-greet and private air-conditioned transfers are part of the fare; just send us your flight details.
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