Shepherd Dahabiya Nile Cruise

Your journey begins in Luxor, where you’ll board the Shepherd Dahabiya and start your Nile adventure.

• Arrive at the Shepherd Dahabiya dock and complete your embarkation.
• Enjoy lunch onboard as you settle into your cabin.
• Visit the impressive Karnak Temple Complex and explore its ancient temples and monumental columns.
• Continue to Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated in the evening.
• Return to the dahabiya for dinner.
• Overnight onboard in Luxor.

Spend the morning exploring the treasures of Luxor’s West Bank before settling into a relaxing afternoon on the Nile.

• Enjoy an early breakfast onboard.
  Take an optional hot-air balloon ride over the West Bank of Luxor.
• Cross the Nile by ferry to the West Bank.
• Visit the Valley of the Kings, home to the famous royal tombs.
  Explore the Temple of Hatshepsut.
• Stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
  Return to the dahabiya for lunch as you begin sailing toward Esna.
• Cross the Esna Lock and continue sailing toward Cap Island.
• Relax in the Jacuzzi and enjoy afternoon tea onboard.
• Dinner and overnight onboard near Cap Island.

Enjoy a peaceful day combining sightseeing with plenty of time to relax on the river.

• Have breakfast as the dahabiya sails toward Edfu.
• Enjoy snacks and time to relax in the Jacuzzi.
• Depending on conditions and the schedule, enjoy an optional fishing or swimming stop.
• Visit the magnificent Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus.
• Return to the dahabiya and continue sailing through the beautiful Nile countryside.
• Enjoy dinner onboard.
• Overnight onboard.

Your final full day takes you through another fascinating ancient temple before reaching Aswan.

• Enjoy breakfast as you sail toward Kom Ombo.
• Visit Kom Ombo Temple, uniquely dedicated to the gods Sobek and Horus.
• Continue sailing toward Aswan.
• Enjoy lunch onboard while taking in the river scenery.
• Arrive in Aswan.
• Enjoy a farewell dinner onboard.
• Overnight onboard in Aswan.

• Enjoy your final breakfast onboard.
• Check out from the Shepherd Dahabiya.
• Disembark and continue to your hotel, airport, railway station, or next destination.

Begin your journey with the highlights of East Luxor before settling into the peaceful atmosphere of the dahabiya.

• Arrive at the Shepherd Dahabiya dock and board the boat.
• Enjoy lunch onboard.
• Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex.
• Explore Luxor Temple in the evening when its monuments are beautifully illuminated.
• Return to the dahabiya for dinner.
• Overnight onboard in Luxor.

Explore the legendary sites of Luxor’s West Bank before beginning your Nile sailing adventure.

• Enjoy an early breakfast onboard.
  Take an optional hot-air balloon flight over Luxor.
• Cross to the West Bank by ferry.
• Explore the Valley of the Kings and its ancient royal tombs.
• Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut.
• Stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
• Return to the dahabiya and sail toward Esna.
• Cross the Esna Lock.
• Continue sailing toward Cap Island.
• Enjoy dinner during the journey.
• Overnight onboard near the island.

Today combines one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples with a peaceful island experience.

• Enjoy breakfast as you sail toward Edfu.
• Have lunch onboard during the journey.
• Visit the impressive Temple of Edfu.
• Return to the dahabiya and continue sailing toward Al Ramady Island.
• Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the island and surrounding Nile scenery.
• Have dinner onboard.
• Overnight near Al Ramady Island.

Discover more of Upper Egypt’s archaeological treasures before enjoying an evening on a peaceful Nile island.

• Start sailing early toward Gebel El Silsila.
• Enjoy breakfast onboard.
• Continue toward Kom Ombo and visit its famous temple.
• Sail onward while enjoying lunch onboard.
• Continue toward El Sheikh Fadl Island.
• Enjoy tea time and dinner on the island.
• Continue sailing toward Aswan.
• Overnight onboard.

Arrive in Aswan and explore some of the city’s most important landmarks.

• Arrive in Aswan early in the morning.
• Enjoy breakfast onboard.
• Visit the beautiful Philae Temple.
• Explore the Aswan High Dam.
• Return to the dahabiya for lunch.
• Enjoy free time at the Aswan Market.
• Return to the dahabiya.
• Overnight onboard in Aswan.

• Enjoy your final breakfast onboard.
• Disembark from the Shepherd Dahabiya.
• Transfer to your next destination.

Begin your journey in Aswan with a full day of sightseeing before settling into the dahabiya.

• Arrive at the Shepherd Dahabiya and complete your embarkation.
• Enjoy lunch onboard.
• Visit the Aswan High Dam.
• Explore the Old Aswan Dam.
• Visit the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarries.
  Continue to Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis.
• Return to the dahabiya.
• Enjoy dinner onboard.
• Overnight in Aswan.

Enjoy a relaxed day exploring Aswan and its surrounding attractions.

• Enjoy breakfast onboard.
• Take an optional trip by road or flight to Abu Simbel.
• Return to Aswan.
• Visit the beautiful Aswan Botanical Garden.
• Continue to Gharb Sohail Village, where you can experience aspects of traditional Nubian life.
• Return to the dahabiya.
• Overnight onboard in Aswan.

Sail north through Upper Egypt with stops at ancient sites and a local island community.

• Enjoy breakfast as you sail toward Kom Ombo.
• Visit Kom Ombo Temple.
  Continue sailing and enjoy lunch onboard.
• Visit Gebel El Silsila and explore its ancient archaeological landscape.
• Continue toward Bassawa Island.
  Visit a local family and their farm for a glimpse into everyday life along the Nile.
• Return to the dahabiya for dinner.
• Overnight onboard near Bassawa Island.

Continue north toward Luxor with a visit to the magnificent Temple of Horus.

• Enjoy breakfast as you sail toward Edfu.
• Visit Edfu Temple, one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient temples.
• Return to the dahabiya.
• Enjoy lunch while sailing toward Esna.
• Continue through the Nile countryside.
• Enjoy dinner onboard.
• Overnight onboard before the Esna Lock.

Today marks the final stretch of your journey toward Luxor.

• Enjoy breakfast onboard.
• Visit Esna Temple.
• Cross the Esna Lock.
• Continue sailing toward Luxor.
• Enjoy lunch onboard.
• Relax on deck and enjoy your final views of the Nile.
• Arrive in Luxor.
• Overnight onboard.

Spend your final full day discovering some of Luxor’s most remarkable ancient sites.

• Take an optional early-morning hot-air balloon flight over Luxor.
• Cross to the West Bank by ferry.
• Visit the Valley of the Kings.
• Explore the tombs and ancient necropolis of Thebes.
• Visit the tombs of Sennefer and Rekhmire, known for their detailed wall paintings.
• Enjoy lunch.
• Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut.
• Stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
• Return to the dahabiya.
• Enjoy dinner and your final night onboard in Luxor.

End your Shepherd Dahabiya experience with the final highlights of Luxor.

• Enjoy breakfast onboard.
• Disembark from the dahabiya.
• Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex.
• Continue to Luxor Temple.
• End your Nile journey with a final look at Luxor’s ancient heritage.

The Shepherd Dahabiya is a traditional-style Nile sailing boat offering a private and relaxing way to explore the Nile and the ancient sites of Upper Egypt

The dahabiya can accommodate up to 20 guests, creating a more intimate and peaceful experience.

It features 8 cabins and 2 spacious suites, designed for a comfortable stay on board.

The cruise includes accommodation, full-board meals, snacks, soft drinks, tea, coffee, mineral water, taxes, and service charges.

The FIT rate is USD 300 per person per night, based on double occupancy. Private charters start at USD 35,000 for 4 nights.

The standard private charter is 4 nights, with additional nights available at USD 8,500 per night.

Yes. With a maximum capacity of 20 guests, it is ideal for families, couples, and private groups looking for a more personal Nile experience.

The dahabiya can be enjoyed throughout the year, although October to April is generally a popular period for a comfortable Nile cruise. Peak-season dates may have different rates.

The cruise explores the Nile Valley and Upper Egypt, offering opportunities to enjoy the river scenery and visit ancient temples and archaeological sites along the way.