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Private Boat on the Nile with Nonia, Nofret and La Rose Dahabiyas
Sail the Nile aboard the Nonia, Nofret, and La Rose Dahabiyas, your own private boat offering exclusivity and comfort.
From $20500 per person
- Schedule 4/5 Days · 3/4 Nights
- Countries 1 Country · 4 Cities
- Type Private Tour · English Speaking Guide
- Runs Selected Departure Dates
Private Boat on the Nile with Nonia, Nofret and La Rose Dahabiyas
Discover the beauty of Egypt in complete privacy aboard the Nonia, Nofret, and La Rose Dahabiyas, three elegant vessels offering a truly exclusive private boat experience on the Nile. Combining timeless style with modern luxury, these Dahabiyas are designed for travelers who value comfort, authenticity, and personal attention. Each vessel can be chartered privately, making it perfect for couples, families, or small groups seeking an intimate escape. Unlike large cruise ships, a private Dahabiya cruise allows you to explore Egypt’s treasures at your own pace while enjoying the tranquility of the Nile.
On board, spacious cabins, refined décor, and attentive crew service create the feeling of sailing on your own private boat—with every detail tailored to your preferences. Enjoy gourmet meals prepared fresh daily, unwind on the sun deck, and experience the calm rhythm of traditional sailing.
Your journey between Luxor and Aswan includes visits to Egypt’s most remarkable temples and hidden gems such as Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, El Kab, and Gebel Silsileh. Each stop offers a blend of history, culture, and authentic Egyptian beauty. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply seeking serenity, the Nonia and Nofret Dahabiyas deliver an unforgettable private cruise where luxury and intimacy meet on the world’s most iconic river.
Itinerary
4/5 Days · 3/4 Nights
Departs every Friday
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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
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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
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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 Friday
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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
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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
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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
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After a final breakfast on board, you'll disembark in Luxor, concluding your unforgettable Nile adventure.
Meals: Breakfast
Departs every Monday
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Enjoy a final breakfast on board before disembarking in Aswan to continue your travels.
Meals: Breakfast
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.
Choose your option
Seasonal rates per person. Pick the tier that suits your style; the itinerary is the same in every tier.
Nonia and Nofret
| Cabin | Summer | Winter |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Day Itinerary | $20500 | $25800 |
| 5 Day Itinerary | $27300 | $34300 |
La Rose
| Cabin | Summer | Winter |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Day Itinerary | $21300 | $24600 |
| 5 Day Itinerary | $28400 | $32700 |
Important information
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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