Swan Luxury Dahabiya

Swan Luxury Dahabiya is a boutique sailing boat with roomy 24-square-meter cabins and two premium suites, a fit for couples and families who want space on a short Nile trip.

The Swan is a mid-size dahabiya, and cabin space is its strong point. Ten cabins of about 24 square meters and two premium suites of about 28 square meters all look onto the river through panoramic windows. Each has a private bathroom, air conditioning, a minibar, a tea and coffee tray, a safe and a hair dryer. Days revolve around the sun deck, an open-air lounge and shaded seating, with shared meals on full board. It suits couples, friends and families, and a group taking several cabins can have the boat nearly to itself. There is no pool or gym, and the short route leaves little idle river time.

The Swan leaves Luxor for 4 nights to Aswan and leaves Aswan for 3 nights to Luxor, on dates set by season. The route covers Karnak, Luxor Temple, the West Bank and the Valley of the Kings, the Esna lock, Edfu and Kom Ombo with its Crocodile Museum. In Aswan it adds Philae, the Unfinished Obelisk and the High Dam. The sailing from Aswan ends in Luxor, which suits travelers who want to finish with the West Bank.

Duration options

4 nights

Route

Luxor ⇄ Aswan

Type

Dahabiya · Dahabiya

Capacity

12 cabins

Dahabiya facilities

Cabins & suites

Meals are prepared by an on-board chef using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to create a mix of Egyptian specialties and international cuisine. Dining typically takes place on the sun deck under the stars or in the elegant indoor dining area, depending on the weather and guest preference.

Facilities as listed by the operator; confirmed with your booking.

Times are a typical schedule and can change with river traffic and lock timings.

Routes typically span 3, 4, or 7 nights between Luxor and Aswan, visiting iconic sites such as the Temple of Karnak, Edfu, and Kom Ombo. The Dahabiya’s smaller size also allows for unique stops at Gebel el-Silsila and various Nile islands that standard cruisers may not visit.

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