Cleopatra Dahabiyat
Nour El Din Dahabiya
A 12-cabin dahabiya built in 2023, with two suites
Nour El Din is a traditional dahabiya built in 2023: 164 feet (50 meters) long, with 10 twin cabins of about 183 sq ft (17 m²) and 2 suites of about 226 sq ft (21 m²), all with panoramic windows and a private bathroom, and a crew of 11. It sails four nights from Esna to Aswan and three nights back from Aswan to Esna; we confirm the departure day with your quote.
Why travelers choose the Nour El Din Dahabiya
The boat
Nour El Din — also written Noor El Din — is a traditional dahabiya built in 2023. It is 164 feet (50 meters) long and 25 feet (7.5 meters) wide, with a crew of 11.
Cabins
There are 12 cabins: 10 twin cabins of about 183 sq ft (17 m²) and 2 suites of about 226 sq ft (21 m²). Every cabin has panoramic windows onto the river, a private bathroom and air conditioning.
Life on board
The shaded sun deck has sofas and a round seating area facing the river, and meals can be served on deck. Nour El Din sails four nights from Esna to Aswan, usually leaving on a Monday, and three nights from Aswan to Esna, usually on a Friday, stopping at El Kab, Edfu, Gebel el-Silsila and Kom Ombo.
Follow the Nour El Din Dahabiya on the map
Two programs, same ship. Pick one, then scroll the days or press play — the boat sails to each stop as you go.
Rates by season · per person, standard cabin
Guide prices only — the exact rate depends on your date, cabin and how full the ship is. Your written quote always confirms the final figure before anything is held.
| Season | Dates | 3 nights | 4 nights |
|---|---|---|---|
| All year | Oct – Sep | $770 | $1,020 |
| Easter | Departures Mar 19 – Apr 2, 2027 | $840 | $1,120 |
| Christmas | Departures Dec 21 – Jan 1 | $920 | $1,220 |
What's included on the Nour El Din Dahabiya
Included 6 items
- Your cabin or suite for the nights on board, air-conditioned with a private bathroom
- Full board on board — breakfast, lunch and dinner, with tea and coffee
- Guided visits with an Egyptologist at every stop on the program
- Transfers between your hotel or the airport and the boat
- Filtered drinking water and Wi-Fi where there is signal
- Sailing and mooring fees
Not included 5 items
- International and domestic flights, and the Egypt visa$30 on arrival for most nationalities
- Entrance tickets to the temples and tombs
- Drinks other than water, tea and coffee
- Gratuities for the crew and guide
- Optional excursions such as Philae or Abu Simbel when not on the program
Nour El Din Dahabiya at a glance
- Category
- Dahabiya Sailing
- Built · renovated
- 2023
- Cabins
- 12 · about 183 sq ft (17 m²) each
- Guests · crew
- 11 crew
- Length · decks
- 164 ft (50 m)
- Routes
- 3 Nights Dahabiya from Aswan to Esna · 4 Nights Dahabiya from Esna to Aswan
- Payment
- No online payment — a written quote first, then a deposit by bank transfer or a secure card link.
Facilities & life on the Nour El Din Dahabiya
Dining on board
Meals are served on board on a full-board basis, with tea and coffee included; other drinks are charged separately.
Nour El Din Dahabiya FAQ
How many cabins does Nour El Din have?
Twelve: 10 twin cabins of about 183 sq ft (17 m²) and 2 suites of about 226 sq ft (21 m²), each with panoramic windows and a private bathroom.
Which routes does Nour El Din sail?
Four nights from Esna to Aswan and three nights from Aswan to Esna. Departures are usually on Mondays from Esna and Fridays from Aswan; we confirm the date with your quote.
How much does Nour El Din cost?
From $770 per person sharing for three nights from Aswan to Esna, and from $1,020 for four nights from Esna to Aswan. Easter and Christmas departures cost more, and a single cabin carries a supplement. We confirm the price for your dates and cabin in writing.
When was Nour El Din built?
In 2023. It is 164 feet (50 meters) long and has a crew of 11.
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