Nofret Dahabiya: Voyage Through Ancient Egypt
Dahabiya Nile Cruises

Nofret Dahabiya: Voyage Through Ancient Egypt

Sail away from the crowds on the Nofret Dahabiya. With just a handful of cabins, this dahabiya provides a truly intimate way to explore the wonders of the Nile.

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What makes this trip

Nofret Dahabiya: Voyage Through Ancient Egypt

Embark on a journey of a lifetime aboard the Nofret Dahabiya, where every detail is meticulously crafted for your ultimate comfort and enjoyment. Our vessel embodies the spirit of "Nofret"—a term we use to signify a unique and exclusive experience on the Nile. We offer an escape from the crowds, providing a tranquil and intimate setting to witness the ancient wonders of Egypt. Nofret Dahabiya is not just a cruise—it's your private sanctuary on the world's most legendary river.

Day by day

Itinerary

4/5 Days · 3/4 Nights

Departs every Wednesday

  1. Your adventure begins! Board the cruise and settle in with a delightful lunch. At 2:00 PM, we'll set sail down the legendary Nile River toward Kom Ombo, where you'll explore the unique Kom Ombo Temple, an ancient twin temple dedicated to both the falcon god Horus and the crocodile god Sobek. After a sumptuous dinner on board, we'll anchor for the night near serene Beshir Island

    Overnight on board in Aswan

    Meals: Lunch, Dinner

  2. Wake up to a fresh, delicious breakfast as we sail to Edfu. Here, you'll discover the magnificent Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s most remarkably preserved temples. After your visit, we'll continue our journey to Esna, where we'll spend the night.

    Overnight on board in Esna

    Meals: Breakfast

  3. Start your day with a tasty breakfast before we witness a truly unique experience: crossing the Esna Lock. You'll enjoy a delicious lunch as we pass through this fascinating piece of engineering. From there, we'll sail to the timeless city of Luxor, where we'll dock for the night, surrounded by ancient wonders.

    Overnight on board in Luxor

    Meals: Breakfast

  4. Enjoy one last breakfast on board as you reflect on your unforgettable journey. After disembarkation, you'll depart with cherished memories of the Nile and its incredible treasures.

    Meals: Breakfast

Departs every Wednesday

  1. Your journey begins with embarkation in Aswan at noon. Enjoy lunch on board as we set sail toward Kom Ombo. Later, you'll visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed god Horus. A delicious dinner will be served on board as we anchor for the night near Beshir Island.

    Overnight on board in Aswan

    Meals: Lunch, Dinner

  2. Start your day with an early sail to Gabal el Silsila. Have breakfast on board before you explore the ancient sandstone quarries and the temple at this site. Enjoy lunch as we continue our journey to Fawaza Island. In the evening, relax with tea as you watch a magnificent sunset, followed by dinner. We will spend the night near Fawaza Island.

    Overnight on board in Aswan

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  3. Enjoy breakfast on board as we sail to Edfu. Upon arrival, you’ll visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus, one of the best examples of Greco-Roman architecture. Experience a charming horse-drawn carriage ride to and from the temple. After lunch, we'll sail to the village of el Kab to explore its temple before having dinner and spending the night on el Hegz Island near Esna.

    Overnight on board in Aswan

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  4. Begin your day with breakfast on board as we sail to Esna. There, you'll visit the Temple of Esna before enjoying lunch as we cross the famous Esna Lock. We will have dinner on board and spend the night in Luxor.

    Overnight on board in Luxor

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  5. After a final breakfast on board, you'll disembark in Luxor, concluding your unforgettable Nile adventure.

    Meals: Breakfast

Departs every Saturday

  1. Your journey begins with check-in on the west bank of Luxor at noon. Enjoy a delicious lunch on board as we set sail, passing through the famous Esna Lock. We'll have dinner on board and spend the night anchored in Esna.

    Overnight on board in Esna

    Meals: Lunch, Dinner

  2. Start your day with an early breakfast as we sail along the Nile. We'll visit the city of El Kab and explore the incredible rock-cut tombs from the New Kingdom. After lunch on board, we'll sail to Edfu to visit the stunning Edfu Temple. Afterward, we'll continue our leisurely sail, taking in the picturesque scenes of daily life along the river. As sunset approaches, we’ll drop anchor near Ramadi Island for a barbecue dinner under the stars, followed by an overnight stay.

    Overnight on board near Ramadi Island

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  3. After an early start and breakfast, we'll sail to Gebel el Silsila. Later, after lunch, we'll go ashore to explore the ancient Pharaonic quarries and the fascinating rock-cut temple of Hormoheb. We'll then sail to the edge of al Bashir Island near Kom Ombo for our overnight stay.

    Overnight on board near Kom Ombo

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  4. After breakfast, we'll sail to Kom Ombo to explore the unique Kom Ombo Temple. This magnificent site is dedicated to both Horus the Elder and the crocodile god Sobek, making it the only double temple in all of Egypt. We'll enjoy lunch on board before continuing our sail to Aswan, where we'll spend the night on the east bank.

    Overnight on board in Aswan East Bank

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  5. Enjoy a final breakfast on board before disembarking in Aswan to continue your travels.

    Meals: Breakfast

What’s included

Your tour details

Included

Everything you need, covered.

  • Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure
  • Assistance of our personal during your stay and excursions
  • All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
  • Accommodation on board 5 star Dahabiya on full board basis
  • Tea and Coffee during meals on board your Dahabiya
  • Free Soft Drinks at Minibar
  • All Dahabiya excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan
  • Egyptologist guide during your excursions
  • All service charges and taxes

Not included

Available as custom add-ons.

  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tipping Kitty

Make it yoursOptional add-ons and upgrades are available. Our travel specialists can tailor this package around you.

Before you book

Important information

We make a donation to the Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation for each booking reserved.

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip and valid until April 30, 2027, except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

  • Less than 4 years free of Charge maximum 1 child.
  • 4-11 years gets 50% discount.
  • This policy is applied to maximum one child sharing parent's cabin.

We are offering a low down payment of just 50% to secure your spaces on the tour including hotel room, cruise cabin, domestic flight ticket, and other travel-related services. The remaining balance can be paid up to two days prior to your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination to your tour manager.

It is a customary attitude for expressing one's satisfaction of good services rendered to him by staff on duty with him. We advise if you are willing to offer it, this would be great and if not, you are not obliged to do it.

  • In case you cancel your trip, the following scale of charges will be applied:

- From the date of booking until 61 days before your arrival date, 15% of the entire tour price will be charged.
- 35% of the tour price if you cancel 60-31 days before arrival.
- 50% of the tour price if you cancel 30-15 days before arrival.
- 100% of the tour price if you cancel 14-1 days before arrival.


Additionally, airlines charge their fees which are subject to the airlines' terms and conditions, and there's also a 5% bank fee on refunds.

  • Force Majeure


Here, at Memphis Tours, we prioritize your well-being and safety above all else and for that reason, we have adapted our cancellation policy to reflect our values. We offer a very flexible cancellation policy in case the government or the airline issues a NOT TO TRAVEL warning to the designated destination. In the event of this happening, we will refund you the amount paid for the tour package, or in some cases, your payment will be available as future travel credit and travel voucher that can be used towards any of the destinations we operate tours in. You have the flexibility to apply this amount towards new travel services booked. Reservations will be adjusted to reflect these travel credits automatically. Only flight cancellation/changing fees are charged, according to the airline's terms and conditions, and bank surcharges fees are applied to the deposit amount paid. Familiarize yourself with our full payment policy, cancellation and refund conditions.

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4.96 from 1737 Egypt reviews

It was amazing. The staff was amazing. The food was superb. The guide was very helpful.
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“Great Experience”

The boat was very comfortable. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore Egypt.
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“Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an inspiring adventure.”

WOW! The Treasures of Egypt tour was an absolutely amazing experience that left me speechless. Our guide was fantastic, the accommodations and meals were fantastic, and the Nile River cruise was unforgettable. The locals were incredibly friendly and we made great friends in our tour group. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an inspiring adventure.
Evans Verified traveler

“Iconic sites, enjoyed comfortable accommodations & delicious meals”

The Treasures of Egypt tour was an incredible experience that exceeded our expectations. We visited iconic sites, enjoyed comfortable accommodations, delicious meals, and a Nile River cruise. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in exploring the rich history and culture of Egypt.
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“Thank you Memphis Tours for this Family trip”

Our family recently took the Treasures of Egypt tour and it was the trip of a lifetime! We were blown away by the ancient wonders of Egypt, from the Pyramids of Giza to the temples of Luxor and Karnak. Our guide was fantastic and made the experience even more fascinating for all of us. THANK YOU MEMPHIS TOURS!
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“Exceeded our expectations”

The whole tour was out of this world and it was so humbling. Every day was well organized we didn't experience any issues.
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Very detailed history got to most sites - weather was so great also our guides were great.
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The trip was super great. Personally, I really enjoyed Morocco. There was this place called "Café Maure" it overlooks the “Abouregrag” River, We had tea with mint there and the view was amazing.
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