My partner and I were The Nour El Nil dahabiyas stand out with their majestic red-and-white sails, refined décor, attention to detail, personal service, and fabulous, fresh food. Nour el Nil has 5 boats: Assouan and Malouka (both sleeping 16), El Nil and Meroe (both sleeping 20) and Adelaïde (sleeping 24). That being said, we recommend you spend If there’s a common theme amongst our guests when packing for their trip to Egypt it’s that they overpack. Nour El Nil is the premiere luxury cruise on the Nile. Other than that, the design, style, service and experience are the same across all four of our dahabiyas. Review collected in partnership with this attractionReview collected in partnership with this attractionReview collected in partnership with this attractionReview collected in partnership with this attractionAncient Ruins, Points of Interest & Landmarks, Monuments & StatuesAncient Ruins, Sacred & Religious Sites, Monuments & StatuesPrivate Tours, Day Trips, Sightseeing Tours, Taxis & ShuttlesAboard Nour El Nil, propelled by the gentle winds, you will discover the many archaeological treasures, magnificent deserts and breathtaking vistas Egypt has to offer. Everything was planned and executed exceptionally well, from our pickup at our hotel on the morning the trip started to the day tour of Aswan that Nour el Nil arrangedAbsolutely incredible. The price difference between our dahabiyas is based on these factors.

Guests depart the boat by 09:30 on Saturday morning, but it is possible to get off earlier on Saturday morning if you need to catch an early flight. You will walk in villages and through orchards, meeting Egyptians as they go about their daily lives. However, much of the year Air Conditioning is not necessary. We always recommend taking more time and visiting the sites thoroughly and at your own pace, rather than rushing around. There is a limit to 2 single rooms per boat, after which all rooms must be charged at the double occupancy rate.

Wir fanden es auch toll, dass dies eher ein kleines, traditionelles Segelboot war als eine dieser motorisierten Monstrositäten, die wir gesehen haben. If your preferred language is other than English, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate. For example, if you are vegetarian or pescatarian, we will include plenty of vegetables and/or fish at each meal. Nour El Nil is built on the philosophy of slow travel. All are similarly stylish, so you just book a room type and get allocated to a boat, unless you choose to book a whole boat exclusively for a big group.

We have found that children, old and young, thoroughly enjoy the cruise and excursions. Beer, wine, champagne and spirits are available for purchase on the cruise.

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Beyond this, you won’t need much. We are so happy we did. Wir konnten an Orten anhalten, an denen niemals großeWir wollten nicht auf eines der großen Nilkreuzfahrtschiffe fahren, also entschieden wir uns für Nour el Nil wegen seiner kleinen traditionellen Dahabiya-Segelboote - und waren so erfreut, dass wir das gemacht haben. It is a beautifully choreographed and slow-paced 150 mile journey on the Nile from Luxor to Aswan in five days. Alles in allem eineUnglaublich entspannend und eine großartige Möglichkeit, Ägypten zu sehen. Unlike the sea, the Nile is completely calm and experiences no waves or abrupt movements, therefore you can feel completely confident that being on the river will not adversely affect you. View Boat Also, we loved that this was a small, traditional sail boat rather than one of these motorized monstrosities that we saw. That being said, please understand that the dahabiya provides an intimate atmosphere and therefore it is important that your children are well-behaved.All rooms are based on double-occupancy. Luxor is a beautiful city with a wealth of historic temples, tombs and sites. One is immersed not only in the extraordinary Every week our guests swim in the Nile without any problems or cause for concern. You will need a voltage converter, and plug adaptor in order to use U.S. appliances.The following advice applies to women when visiting Luxor and historical sites: Short skirts/shorts, revealing tank-tops or other types of potentially “provocative” clothing are not recommended. That being said, please understand that the dahabiya provides an intimate atmosphere and therefore it is important that your children are well-behaved.All rooms are based on double-occupancy. Beer, wine, champagne and spirits are available for purchase on the cruise. Every week our guests swim in the Nile without any problems or cause for concern. You can check current exchange rates We are often able to exchange smaller sums of money directly at Beit Sabee Guesthouse or on the cruise.Due to the low salaries of many professionals in Egypt, many people depend on tips, or Yes, alcohol is available in Egypt, either in the hotels, higher class restaurants and cafes, pubs, and beer gardens.

Of course, you are welcome to leave the guide a tip as a small “Thank You” for the time they will spend with you.Absolutely! For the most part, you will not need a lot of clothes and accessories in order to be comfortable in Egypt and packing lightly always makes your life easier.In general, you should be sure to pack the following: sunglasses, hat, swimsuit, shorts/light dress, scarf/shall (for women), t-shirts/tank-tops, comfortable walking shoes, adaptor plug, camera and a good book! In regards to spirits in particular, we have managed to acquire a nice vodka and gin, but if you prefer whiskey you should buy this yourself at Duty Free in the airport.Beer and Wine are available for purchase at the Guesthouse.Your Nour El Nil cruise includes all room and board, travel from Luxor to the cruise, entrance to the sites that we visit and the guide.Not included in the cost of the trip is: alcohol, tips for the crew and guide, and transportation at the end of the cruise.The primary difference between each of our dahabiyas is (a) how spacious the accommodations are and (b) how large the deck is. Come join us on the wonderful boutique journey that awaits you.The cruise coupled two of our favorite activities together, a relaxing time, and an informative historical and cultural adventure. Please e-mail us at Yes.