A dahabiya is a small sailing boat, typically eight to twelve cabins, which moors at villages and quarry sites the larger cruise ships pass by. Five itineraries sit in this category: Luxor to Aswan over five, seven or eight nights, a 14-day combination that begins in Cairo, and a 10-night pairing with the Red Sea at Marsa Alam. All sail privately with a fixed crew and an Egyptologist on board, and the shorter routes suit travellers who want the Nile without a large ship.
Use this archive to compare the available routes, durations and combinations before choosing a programme. Start with Dahabiya Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan | 5 Nights Sailing, then review the other tour pages for their exact sequence of visits. Checking the itinerary on each page makes it easier to match the pace and focus of the trip to your available time and wider plans in Egypt.