Overview
Journey into the past for an experience of a lifetime to the historic times of the Great Pharaohs.
Sailing between Esna and Aswan , The Dahabiya Princess Hanna is a charter cruise sailboat, ideal for small groups like friends, families, and honeymooners.
Experience memories that will last a lifetime as you sail The Nile on this private charter cruise sailing boat.
Highlights
- 6 Luxury Cabins + Sweet Room – Great views, inside and out
- 2 Terrace Suite – Sleeping beauty & a private balcon
- Deck Plan The Princess Hanna Dahabeya – Small boat, big adventure
Itinerary
Upon your arrival at Aswan Airport, you will be greeted by our representative, who will assist you with check-in on the boat. Our crew will warmly welcome you with refreshing drinks. Lunch will be served on board. After lunch, enjoy a guided tour to explore some of Aswan's historical highlights, including Philae Temple, the Aswan High Dam, and a view of Lake Nasser. Overnight stay in Aswan.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, we will begin sailing towards Daraw village. Enjoy the stunning natural scenery along both banks of the River Nile during the journey. Lunch will be served on board. In the afternoon, relax and unwind on the upper deck. Dinner will be served on board. Overnight stay in Daraw.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy your breakfast and get ready to visit Souk El-Gimal, Daraw's famous camel market, which operates daily and serves as a hub for villagers to buy and sell camels. The market also features cows, goats, and other livestock. Lunch will be served on board.
During lunch, we will sail towards Kom Ombo to visit the Kom Ombo Temple, a remarkable Greco-Roman structure built with perfect symmetry, featuring two entrances, two halls, and two sanctuaries. The temple is dedicated to the gods Horus the Elder and Sobek, the crocodile god.
After our visit to Kom Ombo Temple, we will continue sailing to Gebel El-Silsila. Tonight, dinner will be served on the upper deck of the boat, overlooking the illuminated temple. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, complemented by soft music.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, we will visit the Temple of Horemheb at Gebel El-Silsila, one of the region's renowned historical sites. After the visit, while enjoying your lunch, we will set sail towards Edfu. Relax and enjoy the passing landmarks as you take in the natural beauty of the Nile. Dinner will be served on board.
Overnight stay on an island south of Edfu city.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Early in the morning, we will set sail to Edfu. Enjoy breakfast at your leisure before visiting the Edfu Temple, one of the largest and best-preserved monuments in Egypt. At the temple, you will marvel at the two magnificent granite statues of the falcon god Horus.
After exploring the temple and enjoying lunch, take a charming horse-drawn carriage ride through the bustling bazaar. We will then continue sailing towards Esna, where dinner will be served on board.
Overnight stay in Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, we will bid farewell to the crew. After disembarking from the Dahabiya, we will transfer you to Luxor International Airport for your flight to Cairo, and from Cairo, you will continue to your hometown.
Meals: Breakfast
Includes
- 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
- All Nile Cruise 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
Excludes
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tipping
FAQs
The only difference between our five boats is the number of cabins and suites. The Orient has 4 cabins and 1 suite. Zekrayaat, Loulia and Nora have 4 cabins and 2 suites. Dahabiya Miriam has 6 cabins and 2 suites.
Our standard Dahabiya boat trips sail back and forth on the Nile between Esna and Aswan, start location is one of the two mentioned cities. We offer a guaranteed choice between two itineraries for 3 or 4-night journey. We also offer different trips and itineraries that can be tailored to families or small private groups. We provide free transportation to and from any address in Luxor or Aswan to the Dahabiya boat, according to the itinerary.
Pick-up time is 09.00 hours. Please let us know well in advance your address in Luxor or Aswan where our driver will meet you for the transfer to the Dahabiya boat.
Yes, an English speaking Egyptologist travels with you and will accompany all the guests during the entire boat trip. If you prefer a guide who speaks another foreign language than English, we can easily arrange that. Please let us know.
With no more than 12 guests to cater for, and fresh supplies delivered each morning from the nearby mainland, our chefs have the time and facilities to create an exquisite dining experience each day. They serve authentic dishes with Egyptian and Mediterranean-inspired flavours. Individual dietary requirements and vegetarians can easily be catered for. The following meals are included: Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea and Dinner. Drinks are included with breakfast and afternoon tea. All other drinks will be charged separately.
There are 220-volt power points all over the boat. As electricity is provided by a generator, we have to switch the generator off at night time. The entire boat is air-conditioned.
We accept EUR€, US$ and GBP£ on board, but no credit cards.
There are no engines on board our Dahabiya boats; they are designed for sailing the Nile. Due to the prevailing wind, more sailing is possible upstream towards Aswan than downstream towards Esna. Even the ancient hieroglyphs show this: a boat with a sail is sailing south (=upstream), a boat with oars is heading north (=downstream). Luckily each of our Dahabiya has its own small tug that can help if the natural elements fail.
Not everywhere, but the crew knows exactly where it’s safe to swim in the Nile.
In Egypt, public displays of affection should be kept to a minimum. Caution should be taken regarding picture taking in Egypt. Always ask if it’s OK to take pictures of someone or something before doing so. People in rural areas are not familiar with foreigners taking pictures of them, so it’s best to ask and be friendly first. At museums, signs will guide you. Do not take pictures of military people, soldiers or government-looking places. There is no dress code on board the boat. Feel free to wear casual and comfortable clothes to fit your individual preference. However, please be advised that in general Egyptians are conservative, especially in smaller villages, therefore, do not to wear tight-fitting or revealing clothing, mainly when going on excursions.