7 Nights / 8 Days Local House & Nile Dahabiya — Including Tours (From Luxor)
Overview
Relax in a deck chair, watch the gentle Nile landscapes unfold, and observe the rhythm of Egyptian life—children playing, women washing, farmers tending their fields—as your traditional Egyptian sailboat glides through the water. Experience the romance of the past with the elegance of modern-day comforts on a boutique Dahabiya Nile cruise. This journey offers much more than sightseeing—it connects you with Egypt's natural beauty, hidden villages, and warm hospitality. Enjoy a stay in a local house surrounded by serene gardens, then sail the Nile aboard a small boat Nile cruise filled with music, joy, and authentic cultural immersion.
Trip Highlights
Itinerary
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- Arrive in Luxor and transfer from airport/train station/hotel to your local house.
- Experience local lifestyle in a typical Egyptian house.
- Enjoy natural views (gardens, plants, sun rays, local villages).
- Local dinner at the house.
What’s Included & What’s Not
Quick overview of what’s covered in the package and what you may need to arrange separately.
What’s Included
Included in your package.
- 4 nights accommodation in Nile Dahabiya from Luxor to Aswan (starting with lunch on embarkation day and ending with breakfast on the last day).
- 3 nights at a local house in Luxor including meals.
- A/C transportation.
- Expert tour guide.
- Professional licensed drivers.
- Water and hot drinks during your stay on the dahabiya.
- Door-to-door transfers from and to your destinations in Luxor and Aswan.
- All sites mentioned in the itinerary.
- Taxes and charges.
What’s Not Included
Not included in your package.
- Entrance fees for the mentioned sites.
- Tipping (recommended).
- Anything not mentioned in the itinerary.
Additional Info
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Pricing
Prices are quoted in US Dollars per room per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.
Booking confirmation
Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
Flexible itinerary
This itinerary is flexible and can be amended upon request.
Available languages
Other languages are available with extra cost upon request.
Age requirement for balloon
A child less than 6 years is not allowed for the balloon trip.
Balloon basket rules
Camera is not allowed in the balloon basket; you can only use your cellphone.
Tour type
This tour is not private; it operates in a small group.
Optional tours
Optional tours such as Abu Simbel or Nubian village are available upon request.
Wi-Fi onboard
Wi-Fi is available onboard the dahabiya.
Alcohol onboard
Alcohol onboard is available with extra cost upon request.
Suites booking note
Suites booking applies only to dahabiya accommodation (not hotels in other destinations).
Entrance fees note
Entrance fees for this itinerary are listed as 72 USD per person.
Tipping guidance
Tipping is recommended (suggested 10 USD per person per night to cover everything).
Children Policy
- Up to 2 years: free of charge.
- Age from 2 and below 5 years: 15% of adult price.
- Age from 5 up to 11 years: 50% of adult price.
- Ages 12 years and up: adult price.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancel 5 days before the travel date: full refund.
- Between 4 and 2 days before the travel date: 30% fee of total price.
- Less than 2 days before the travel date: 50% fee of total price.
- No show: no refund.
We’ll confirm availability and send you a tailored quote for your selected dates.