✨🚢 Nour El Nil NAJAF Cruise 🚢✨
🌅 5 Days / 4 Nights Nile Journey 🌅
🗓️ Sailing Schedule
Nour El Nil operates their Dahabiya cruises, including their 37-meter boat the Najafa, on a fixed weekly schedule. The boats set sail every Monday from Esna (located about an hour south of Luxor) and conclude their 6-day voyage in Aswan.
Guests are generally picked up from their hotels in Luxor around 9:30 AM on Monday morning to be driven to the boat in Esna. The typical itinerary sails to El Kab, Edfu, Gebel Silsileh, and Kom Ombo, dropping guests off in Aswan by Saturday morning
🛶 NAJAF CRUISE 5 Days / 4 Nights Itinerary
🌞 Day 1 — Esna Boarding & Sunset Village Walk
🚗 09:00 – Pickup from Luxor
Enjoy a private transfer from your Luxor hotel to the charming riverside town of Esna.
🏛️ 10:00 – Visit the Temple of Khnum
Explore the fascinating Sunken Temple of Esna, located nearly 9 meters below street level.
🧵 11:00 – Boarding the Dahabiya
Walk through Esna’s colorful textile market before boarding your elegant sailing boat and meeting the crew.
🍽️ 12:00 – First Sail Begins
Enjoy a freshly prepared Egyptian lunch while the Dahabiya quietly sails toward Al Hegz Village.
🌅 17:00 – Sunset Village Walk
Take a peaceful sunset stroll through lush green fields and authentic local villages.
✨ Dinner under the stars onboard
🌙 Overnight near Al Hegz
🏺 Day 2 — El Kab Tombs & Edfu Temple
🌄 08:00 – Morning Sailing
Wake up to the tranquil rhythm of the Nile.
🦅 09:00 – Explore El Kab
Visit the ancient city of El Kab, famous for its cliffside tombs and ancient mudbrick walls.
☀️ 11:00 – Relax on Deck
Enjoy the scenery while sailing south through the heart of rural Egypt.
🐎 14:00 – Edfu by Horse Carriage
Ride through Edfu town in a traditional horse carriage to visit the magnificent:
✔ Temple of Horus
🌴 16:00 – Island Mooring
Sail to the peaceful Al Fawazah Island away from crowds and noise.
🌙 Overnight on the island
🌊 Day 3 — Slow Sailing & Swimming in the Nile
⛵ 09:00 – Relaxation Day
A full day dedicated to calm sailing, silence, and natural beauty.
🏖️ 14:00 – Swim in the Nile
Anchor near a secluded sandbank at Wadi Al Shat and enjoy swimming directly from the boat.
🏜️ 16:00 – Desert Walk & Ancient Rock Art
Trek into a nearby desert valley filled with prehistoric carvings and stone inscriptions.
🕯️ 18:00 – Candlelight Dinner
Enjoy a magical dinner beneath the cliffs of Gebel Silsileh facing illuminated ancient temples.
✨ One of the most unforgettable evenings on the Nile
🏛️ Day 4 — Gebel Silsileh & Desert Silence
⛰️ 09:00 – Ancient Sandstone Quarries
Explore the massive sandstone quarries where stones for Karnak and Luxor temples were carved.
✔ Visit the rock-cut shrine of Pharaoh Horemheb
🍵 11:00 – Traditional Mint Tea
Relax at a small riverside café with authentic Egyptian mint tea.
🍽️ 12:00 – Beachside Lunch
Enjoy a private lunch setup directly on the Nile shoreline.
🌅 15:00 – Golden Hour Sailing
Sail peacefully toward Meneha Island while enjoying tea and fresh pastries onboard.
🌌 19:00 – Desert Stargazing
Spend the evening surrounded by complete silence beneath a sky full of stars.
🐊 Day 5 — Kom Ombo & Arrival in Aswan
🚤 08:00 – Morning Sail to Kom Ombo
🏺 09:00 – Kom Ombo Temple Visit
Explore the fascinating double temple dedicated to:
✔ Sobek the Crocodile God
✔ Horus the Falcon God
🦎 Visit the Crocodile Museum
🍽️ 11:30 – Farewell Lunch
Enjoy your final beachside lunch prepared by the onboard chef.
🌄 14:30 – Entering Aswan
Sail through dramatic desert scenery as the Nile approaches beautiful Aswan.
🌙 18:00 – Final Evening Onboard
Celebrate your final night with dinner and unforgettable Nile views.
✨ Disembarkation takes place the following morning after breakfast.
✅ What’s Included
✔ 4 Nights onboard the luxury Dahabiya
✔ All meals, snacks & non-alcoholic drinks
✔ Entrance fees to all historical sites
✔ Professional Egyptologist guide
✔ Luxor hotel ➝ boat transfer
✔ Boat ➝ Aswan hotel transfer
❌ What’s Not Included
✖ Alcoholic beverages
✖ Tipping & gratuities
✖ Airport transfers (unless requested)
✖ Personal expenses
✖ Laundry & phone calls
🍷 Special Note
✨ Guests are welcome to bring their own alcoholic beverages onboard with no corkage fees.
👨👩👧👦 Children Policy
Family-Friendly Luxury Sailing
👶 Ages 0 – 5 years: FREE
🧒 Ages 6 – 11 years: 50% discount
🧑 Ages 12+ years: Full adult rate
⚠️ Children are warmly welcomed, provided they maintain the peaceful atmosphere onboard.
🌟 Why Choose Nour El Nil?
Unlike large cruise ships, Nour El Nil offers an intimate and authentic Nile experience with:
✨ Traditional Dahabiya sailing
✨ Quiet Island moorings
✨ Personalized service
✨ Elegant handcrafted interiors
✨ Gourmet Egyptian cuisine
✨ Swimming in the Nile
✨ Off-the-beaten-path adventures
✨ Complete relaxation & digital detox
🚩 Route Overview
📍 Esna ➝ El Kab ➝ Edfu ➝ Gebel Silsileh ➝ Kom Ombo ➝ Aswan
⏳ Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
⛵ Cruise Style
Luxury Traditional Dahabiya Sailing Experience
