Lazuli Luxor Dahabiya
A 5-star intimate dahabiya with lateen sails, chef-prepared full-board dining, and quiet Nile stops beyond larger cruisers.
At a glance
- Embarks
- Mon
- Board
- Full Board
- Class
- 5-star
- New
02Overview
A first look
By late afternoon, the lateen sail fills above the Nile and the riverbank settles into palms, fields, and mud-brick villages. Aboard Lazuli Luxor Dahabiya, the pace leaves room to listen to the water, watch fishermen work from small boats, and let a chef-prepared meal mark the end of the day.
Our Egyptologists bring the ancient landscape into focus during shore visits, including places larger Nile cruisers cannot reach easily, such as El Kab and Gebel Silsila. We arrange the vessel, shore transport, meals, and guiding as one coordinated trip, with a licensed Egyptian tour operator available on the ground when you need us.
The route
Luxor and ASWAN
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 Luxor 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 | $2,100 | $2,400 |
| 2-4 Pax (per person) | $1,500 | $1,700 |
| 5-8 Pax (per person) | $1,450 | $1,650 |
| 9-16 Pax (per person) | $1,450 | $1,650 |
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 the lazuli Luxor Dahabiya
- All sightseeing tours with licensed Egyptologist
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) on board
- Mineral water, tea, and coffee throughout the cruise
- All entrance fees to listed sites
- Private transfers from/to Luxor or Aswan
- Sailing permissions and taxes
Not included
- International or domestic flights
- Tipping for crew and guides
- Alcoholic beverages
- Optional tours or activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Accessibility
Who can join this
A dahabiya is an intimate, traditionally rigged sailing boat with narrow corridors and low doorways; boarding usually requires negotiating a gangway and one to three steps. Expect uneven stone quays, loose gravel and short flights of stairs at many smaller landing points such as El Kab and Gebel Silsila, and cobbled surfaces at temple approaches. Wheelchair users will find the vessel and most shore landings challenging; full wheelchair transfer onboard is not possible on many dahabiyas. If you have reduced mobility we can arrange a more suitable Nile cruiser or a bespoke itinerary, and our representative will meet you at the airport to discuss practical options. Please contact us before booking so we can assess lifts, ambulance access, and any medical equipment you may bring.
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Valid passport and printed travel documents
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
- High SPF sunscreen and a wide-brim hat
- Lightweight layers for cool mornings and evenings
- Small daypack for shore excursions
- Any personal medication plus a printed prescription
- Plug adapter (Type C and F) and spare phone battery
What to wear
- Lightweight, loose-fitting clothing in natural fabrics
- Long trousers or skirts and covered shoulders for temples and mosques
- A light sweater or fleece for early-morning breezes on deck
- Closed-toe shoes for archaeological sites and uneven quays
- A sun hat and UV sunglasses
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 for airport transfers but are often impractical on shore landings due to uneven quays and steps; portable child seats are not provided aboard the dahabiya. Please advise ages at time of booking so we can confirm cabin arrangements and any child-oriented meals.
Location
On the map
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
We arrange this route using sail-powered dahabiyas, vessels that rely on lateen sails to reduce engine hours while underway between Luxor and Aswan, and therefore lower fuel consumption on sailing days. On inland transfers we use modern air-conditioned minibuses meeting local emissions standards; vehicle size is chosen to match group numbers so we avoid half-empty coaches. Our local partners include family-owned boat crews, village guides at El Kab and Gebel Silsila, and a chef employed by the vessel: these bookings provide direct income to small suppliers. We ask guests to avoid single-use plastics aboard by offering filtered water refill stations, and we encourage responsible photography at sensitive archaeological sites. If you would like to offset additional travel emissions we can recommend verified programs at time of booking.
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-188316
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