Jasmine Dahabiya
An intimate sail-powered dahabiya with lateen sails, chef-prepared full-board dining, and access to quieter Nile shore sites.
At a glance
- Length
- 8 days · 7 nights
- Embarks
- Sun, Thu
- Board
- Full Board
- New
02Overview
A first look
By late afternoon, the Nile turns copper beneath Jasmine Dahabiya’s lateen sail, and the riverbank falls quiet except for water against the hull. From the shaded deck, you can watch villages, palms, and limestone cliffs pass at a pace that leaves room for conversation, a chef-prepared meal, or a stop where larger cruisers cannot reach.
Our Egyptologists bring the river’s landscapes and ancient sites into focus without rushing the day, while the captain adjusts the sail for the changing current. Discovery Tours Egypt, a licensed Egyptian tour operator, selects and arranges this intimate sailing experience, with your transfers, shore visits, and onboard arrangements coordinated before you arrive.
The route
Esna and Aswan
Choose your direction
- Esna → Aswan4 nightsupstream, against the current
- Aswan → Esna3 nightsdownstream, with the current
The route
Where this ship sails
The stretch of river this vessel works, and what the sailing is like end to end.
At sea
Detailed itinerary
Based on embarkation from Esna and disembarkation in Aswan.
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Cabin pricing
Pricing & seasonal rates
Per person in USD, based on cabin sharing. Single supplements apply. Holiday surcharges apply at Christmas, New Year & Easter.
Per Person Pricing
| Cabin | May–September | October–April |
|---|---|---|
| Solo Traveler | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| 2-4 Pax (per person) | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| 5-8 Pax (per person) | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| 9-16 Pax (per person) | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Children 0–5.99 years free · 6–11.99 years pay 50% · 12+ pay full adult price. Children must share a cabin with parents (max 2 per cabin).
Indicative rates only – pricing and cabins fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.
Bundled in
- Sun Deck
- Restaurant
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Accommodation aboard Jasmine Dahabiya
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- All guided tours with a licensed Egyptologist
- Entry fees to all mentioned attractions
- Tea, coffee, and soft drinks during meals
- Transfers to/from Luxor or Aswan
- Sailing permits, taxes, and service charges
Not included
- International or domestic flights
- Egypt entry visa
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tipping for crew and guide
- Optional tours not listed in the itinerary
- Personal expenses
Accessibility
Who can join this
A dahabiya is an intimate, traditionally rigged sailboat with narrow gangways, low companionways and cabin steps that most wheelchair users will find challenging. Deck surfaces can be uneven wood and stone when boarding and at small river landings; some shore stops require walking on dirt, sand or ancient cobbles and negotiating short staircases. Transfers between vehicle and boat use a short gangway or ladder and may require a single-step climb. We can arrange wheelchair-accessible transfers to and from the main embarkation quay in Luxor, and our local team can provide porter assistance and help with luggage. Please tell us about reduced mobility, oxygen, recent surgery or pregnancy when you book so we can assess suitability and propose adaptations or alternative arrangements. We do not guarantee full access to every archaeological site; many temples and tombs on the Nile have steps and uneven stone surfaces that cannot be modified.
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Valid passport and any required visas (carry originals)
- Comfortable walking shoes with grip for cobbles and temple stone
- Sun protection: wide-brim hat, sunglasses, SPF30+ sunscreen
- Lightweight layers for warm days and cooler evenings
- Small daypack and refillable water bottle
- Motion-sickness remedies if you are prone to seasickness
- Any prescription medications in original packaging
What to wear
- Lightweight, breathable clothing for daytime
- Long sleeves and long trousers or skirts for sun and temple modesty
- Covered shoulders for visits to mosques or conservative villages
- Comfortable, closed-toe shoes for archaeological sites
- A light fleece or jacket for early-morning or evening breezes
Children & families
Children 0–5.99 years travel free; 6–11.99 years pay 50%; 12 years and above pay the full adult price. Children must share a cabin with their parents, maximum one child per cabin; two or more children require their own cabin. Strollers are practical on the quays and on the boat deck, but many shore landings are uneven and involve short stairs, so a lightweight, foldable stroller is preferable. High chairs are not standard on dahabiyas; request one in advance and we will source it where possible.
Location
On the map
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
This product is a sail-powered dahabiya, which reduces engine fuel use while sailing; the vessel relies primarily on wind, with a small auxiliary engine and a generator used sparingly for manoeuvring and onboard electricity. We contract locally owned boats and Egyptian captains and crew, supporting local livelihoods on the Nile. On-shore guides and Egyptologists are recruited locally and paid according to local industry standards. Provisions are sourced from regional markets whenever possible, reducing food miles and benefiting small suppliers in Luxor and Aswan. Waste is managed on board through segregation of recyclables and food waste; any larger waste is handed to port facilities in Luxor or Aswan for responsible disposal. If you wish to reduce your footprint, bring a reusable water bottle, decline daily linen changes, and tell us if you prefer locally sourced vegetarian meals that use seasonal produce.
Licensed local Egyptologists
ETAA-credentialed, on payroll
Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
Site preservation
We follow MoTA visitor caps and no-touch protocols
Carbon-aware itineraries
Domestic flights only when train/road is impractical
If plans change
Cancellation
- More than 30 days
- Full refund less a £50 admin fee
- 15–30 days
- 50% refund
- Within 14 days
- No refund – date changes considered case by case
Product ID: CRU-NIL-740497
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