Three Pyramids Dahabiya
About your Nile cruise.
Most people see the Nile from a ship carrying a hundred and fifty people. This one carries sixteen, with eleven crew, two lateen sails and a shallow hull that lets it moor at a sandbank island for the night instead of a concrete dock.
You land at Aswan in the morning and we take you straight out — the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae on its island — before boarding at two. Three nights follow on the river, and at the end Luxor: Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut.
In between is the part nobody else sells. Daraw, where camels walked up the Forty Days Road from Sudan are still sold in a market that was never arranged for visitors. El Ramady Island for an evening ashore. Gebel El Silsila, where the stone for Karnak was cut out of the cliffs. Mornings under sail from six, with the deck to yourself.
Your sightseeing is private from the first hour to the last — your own licensed Egyptologist, your own vehicle, your pace at every temple.
We are based in Luxor, where this journey ends. If anything needs sorting on the way, you are dealing with the people who live here.
A glimpse of your Nile journey.
Cruise highlights.
- Sixteen guests at most, with eleven crew aboard
- Two lateen sails — under canvas whenever the wind allows
- Philae Temple, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk on arrival day
- Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut at the end
- Edfu — the best-preserved temple in Egypt — and Kom Ombo
- Daraw, one of the oldest camel markets in the country
- Overnight moorings at Nile islands, not at docks
- An evening island party at El Ramady
- Private Egyptologist, entrance fees and transfers included throughout
- Charter of the whole boat available for up to 16 guests
Detailed itinerary.
Included & not included.
Included
- 3 nights aboard the Three Pyramids Dahabiya with full board
- 1 night hotel accommodation in Luxor with breakfast
- All sightseeing listed with a private licensed Egyptologist
- Entrance fees to every site in the itinerary
- Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout, including the Esna to Luxor transfer
- Pickup from Aswan airport, train station or hotel
- Drop-off at Luxor airport, train station or hotel
- All taxes and service charges
Not Included
- International and domestic flights
- Egypt entry visa
- Abu Simbel — available as an add-on, see below
- Hot air balloon over the Luxor West Bank
- Travel insurance, personal expenses and tipping
- drinks
Cruise categories.
Every Nile cruise is available across three onboard categories. Sightseeing, licensed Egyptologist guide and private transfers remain private throughout; the cruise vessel itself is shared accommodation. The final vessel is confirmed on request based on availability and your preferences.
Comfortable 5★ vessels with all essential amenities, air-conditioned cabins and daily private guided excursions.
Refined 5★ ships with elegant cabins, elevated cuisine and enhanced onboard experiences.
Signature small-ship cruises and traditional Dahabiyas offering the most intimate way to sail the Nile.
Dining onboard.
- Full-board dining onboard as per the itinerary — breakfast, lunch and dinner served daily.
- Buffet-style meals with a wide selection of international and Egyptian dishes.
- Afternoon tea and light refreshments during sailing hours.
- Special dietary requirements (vegetarian, gluten-free, allergies) can be arranged on request.
- Drinks and beverages are not included and can be purchased onboard.
Cruise facilities.
Optional experiences.
Selected items are included with your Request Booking submission.
How we meet you.
- Airport meet-and-greet upon arrival with a Remoza Tours representative holding a name sign.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle transfers between airports, hotels and the cruise vessel.
- Hotel or vessel pickup for all sightseeing days at the pre-agreed time.
- Dedicated licensed Egyptologist guide throughout the private sightseeing programme.
- 24/7 support in English via WhatsApp for the entire duration of your cruise.
Packing essentials.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your travel dates.
- Comfortable walking shoes for temples and archaeological sites.
- Light, breathable clothing plus a light layer for cool evenings and cruise decks.
- Modest attire recommended when visiting religious sites.
- Sun hat, sunglasses and high-SPF sunscreen.
- Reusable water bottle and a small daypack for excursions.
- Personal medication and a basic travel first-aid kit.
- Camera; note that some sites charge a photography permit.
Good to know.
- Most nationalities can obtain an Egyptian entry visa on arrival or via the official e-Visa portal.
- The sightseeing itinerary is fully private and can be adjusted before confirmation to match your pace and interests.
- Entrance fees, timings and site openings occasionally change; your guide will confirm the daily plan.
- Cabin allocation onboard is subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
- Tipping is customary in Egypt for guides, drivers and cruise crew, and is at your discretion.
- Travel insurance covering medical, cancellation and personal belongings is strongly recommended.
Children policy.
- Children under 3 years: Free of charge
- Children from 3 to 5 years: 25% of the selected adult price
- Children from 6 to 11 years: 50% of the selected adult price
- Children aged 12 years and above: Adult price
- Child rates apply only when sharing the cabin with two adults.
- Maximum one child per cabin unless otherwise confirmed.
Payment policy.
Cancellation policy.
Frequently asked.
As booked by the cabin, you share the boat with the other guests — at most sixteen of them, with eleven crew. That is a different proposition entirely from a cruiser carrying a hundred and fifty. Your sightseeing is private either way: your own Egyptologist, your own vehicle, your group alone at every temple. The whole boat can also be chartered — eight cabins, up to sixteen guests — and on a charter the route can be shaped around you rather than fixed. Tell us how many you are and we will quote it.
Sixteen guests at most, in six panoramic cabins and two suites, with eleven crew. A standard Nile cruiser carries 120 to 150. That single ratio explains most of the difference in how the two feel.
In the morning. Boarding is at two in the afternoon and the Aswan sightseeing happens before it, so a morning flight or the overnight train both work. If you can only land later, we will move Aswan to the end of the trip instead — just tell us when you book.
No. It is a full day from Aswan and cannot be fitted into the boarding morning. If you want it, add a night in Aswan before the cruise and we will arrange the whole thing — by road or by air.
Dahabiyas do not pass the Esna lock on this route. Esna is under an hour from Luxor by road and the transfer is included, so you disembark after breakfast and are at Karnak the same afternoon.
Boarding every Friday from Aswan. Eight cabins and one departure a week means dates are the binding constraint — tell us yours as early as you can.
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