Zein Dahabiya

Cruise Category

Nile Cruise Ship Superior Class

Cruise Schedule

Every Monday from Luxor,

Every Friday from Aswan

Meals Included

Full Board

Overview

Sanctuary Zein Dahabiya Nile Chateau is a stunning dahabiya, available only for private charter. Tailor your cruise and each day’s sightseeing by choosing from an à la carte style itinerary led by our renowned Egyptologists. An oasis of calm, this traditional Egyptian sailing boat is reminiscent of the glamour of old-world sailing.
With only four cabins and two suites, it is the epitome of style and intimacy. The Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau offers you the unique opportunity to tailor your Egypt cruise and each day’s sightseeing.
The Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau is a bespoke dahabiya, with its extended open spaces, the Zein features a beautiful upper deck, an Arabian themed sun deck and an opulently styled dining area. Bask in the beauty of the surrounding views – unchanged for hundreds of years – as you sip on cool cocktails from the peaceful comfort of this old-world yacht. This is what sailing on the Nile was meant to be.

Facilities

Cabins & Suites:
The Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau features six beautifully designed cabins. The two suites and four signature cabins have all been created with guests’ comfort in mind for the ultimate luxury Nile cruise. Each of the cabins is decorated in its own original style with influences drawing from Egypt’s history, culture and geography.

Farouk Suite:
This fabulous suite is a calm oasis reflecting the tranquil surroundings of Upper Egypt. Influences from Egypt’s Royal era are evident in the furniture, décor and artwork, and a private dining area and panoramic windows offer superb views of the passing scenery.

Napoleon Suite:
The Napoleon Suite reflects Egypt’s influential Napoleonic era. A drawing of the route his forces took through Egypt covers the walls, with splashes of colour throughout the decor. The four-poster bed and classical furniture enhance the regal nature of the suite.

Philae Cabin:
Tranquility and romance surround you in this calm, exotic room featuring a king-size bed. Decorated in style and grace, the walls are adorned with a beautiful floor-to-ceiling map of Egypt and the Nile.

Nubia Cabin:
The essence of Nubian culture, this cabin features twin beds and is steeped in beautiful tradition, gently reflected in the interior’s rich ochre colours and ambiance.

Baladi Cabin:
Highlighting Egypt’s culture and artistic world, the Baladi cabin, with king bed, chronicles famous artists and entertainers. Take a trip back in time to Egypt’s rich and romantic creative heyday.

Lake Nasser Cabin:
Colorful and bright with a touch of elegance, the Lake Nasser cabin features twin beds, and brings out the sights of nature from its namesake.

What’s included:

• Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure
• Assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions
• All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
• Accommodation on board 5-star cruise on full board basis
• All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary sharing
• Nile cruise group
• Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan
• English-speaking tour guide during your excursions
• All service charges and taxes

What’s excluded:

• International airline ticket
• All beverages
• Any personal extras
• All tips
• Any item or service not mentioned

Special Offer

Per person per night

Availability

Every Monday from Luxor & Every Friday from Aswan

Stay in the Know

The rates are quoted per person, in double standard cabin, per night, for minimum three nights cruise – including private tours.

Highlights

he High Dam – Temple of Philae – The Unfinished Obelisk – Temple of Kom Ombo – Temple of Horus in Edfu – Valley of the Kings – Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari – Colossi of Memnon – The Karnak Temples Complex – Temple of Luxor

Itineraries

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Day (1): Luxor / Esna

Pick up from Luxor airport or your hotel in Luxor. Start the sightseeing tour in Luxor to visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut (Deir El Bahari), Colossi Memnon, Karnak Temple, followed by transfer to Esna and join the Dahabiya AIDA. Welcome you onboard and have your bags taken to your cabins. We will then set sail on your journey to Aswan. Overnight close to El Hegz Island.

Day (2): Esna / Edfu

Gently sailing on our way to Edfu; enjoy breakfast at your leisure, visit Edfu Temple by horse carriage, the temple is one of the largest intact of Egypt’s monuments. Two beautiful granite statues of the Falcon God Horus flank the entrance. We will then continue sailing to our private island “El Fouza” where we will disembark for dinner served to you on the edge of the Nile.

Day (3): Edfu / Silslea

Breakfast during sailing to Kom Ombo. Listen to the sounds of the water buffalo as they wade in the shallow water beside the banks of the Nile, the Donkeys as they go about their day to day business and the various birdlife of the river. Here we visit the Greco Roman Temple at Kom Ombo. The temple building is totally symmetrical with two entrance’s two halls and two sanctuaries dedicated to the Falcon God Haroeris (Horus the Elder) and the Crocodile God Sobek. We will moor near an island for the evening and enjoy dinner at this atmospheric location.

Day (5): Kom Ombo / Aswan

Enjoy your breakfast as we sail to Aswan, the gateway to Nubia and Sudan. Visit some of Aswan highlights, Temple of Philae, Aswan Bazzar that full of spices and high Dam. Back to the Dahabiya AIDA and prepare yourself for our Oriental party night, with Egyptian cuisine, Arabic Music. Dress in your bespoke Gallabeyah.

Day (6): Disembarkation

Check out after breakfast. Our Rais and crew will say goodbye. Your luggage will be collected and will be ready for you to travel to your next destination.

Day (1): Esna
Join the Boat around lunch time , crew will welcome you on board and have your bags taken to your cabins. We will then set sail on your voyage to Aswan. Overnight close to El Hegz Island.

Day (2): Esna – Edfu / Silsela
Enjoy breakfast at your leisure, sailing to Edfu; arrive around noon time, Visit Edfu Temple by horse carriage, one of the largest and most intact of Egypt’s monuments. Two beautiful granite statues of the Falcon God Horus flank the entrance, .Lunch on Board, Continue Sailing till Silsela Hormoheb Temple, Dinner will be served on an island or on the upper deck of Boat whilst soaking up the tranquil atmosphere with music to match the mood.

Day (3): Silslea / Kom Ombo
Breakfast at your leisure, sailing to Kom Ombo Temple, and visiting the Greco Roman Temple Kom Ombo. Sailing heading to Aswan , Listen to the sounds of the water buffalo as they wade in the shallow water beside the banks of the Nile, the Donkeys as they go about their day to day business and the various bird life of the river. Overnight close to the doors of Aswan city.

Day (4): Kom Ombo / Aswan
Breakfast on Board , pick up by private van to visit the Philae Temple , The High Dam, enjoy walking in Aswan Bazzar , In the evening and enjoy an Egyptian evening of Fun with Egyptian Cuisine at this atmospheric location in ASW.

Day (5): Disembarkation
After breakfast, we bid farewell to the crew. Your luggage will be collected and will be ready for you to travel to your next destination.
P.S:
Changes are possible due to reasons beyond our hands.

Day (1): Aswan / Kom Ombo

Visit to Philae Temple, the High Dam enjoy walking in Aswan Bazaar, arrival to Boat, the Captain and his crew will welcome you on board and have your bags taken to your cabins. Lunch will be served on Board, then We will then set sail on your voyage heading to Esna as we sail on to Kom Ombo. Listen to the sounds of the water buffalo as they wade in the shallow water besides the banks of the Nile, the Donkeys as they go about their day to day business and the various bird life of the river.

Day (2): Kom Ombo / Gebel El Silsila

Breakfast at your leisure. Here we visit to the Greco Roman Temple at Kom Ombo. The temple building is totally symmetrical with two entrance’s two halls and two sanctuaries dedicated to the Falcon God Haroeris (Horus the Elder) and the Crocodile God Sobek.
We set off for the relaxing journey to the temple of Gebel el Silsila, another of our less frequented destinations. You will be amazed as we tie up alongside the Speos of Hormheb. Dinner and overnight.

Day (3): Edfu – Farwell Dinner / Esna

Enjoy breakfast at your leisure, visit Edfu Temple by horse carriage, one of the largest and most intact of Egypt’s monuments. Two beautiful granite statues of the Falcon God Horus flank the entrance. We will then set sail to an island where we will disembark to get dinner served in the edge of the Nile according to weather status or dinner will be served on Sun Deck. Preparing for our EGYPTIAN EVENING OF FUN, with Egyptian cuisine, Arabic Music. Dress in your bespoke Gallabeyah or belly dancing outfit. we gently sail en-route to Esna, Overnight Esna.

Day (4): Esna

After breakfast, we bid farewell to Captain and the crew. Your Luggage will be ready for your next destination.

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