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Mazaj SIA Dahabiya
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Charter the entire Mazaj SIA Dahabiya for an exclusive, whole-boat Nile sailing experience reserved just for your group. The Mazaj SIA is one of the most luxurious dahabiyas on the Nile, combining hand-crafted interiors, generous suites and a private sun deck with the intimacy of a boat that takes only your party. Sailing between Luxor and Aswan, you set the pace: unhurried mornings at Edfu and Kom Ombo, private lunches on deck, and quiet moorings at islands far from the cruise-ship route. Ideal for families, celebrations and discerning travellers, this private dahabiya charter turns a Nile cruise into a bespoke journey through the temples and timeless scenery of ancient Egypt.
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5 Days: Luxor to Aswan
- Day 1
- Arrival at Luxor airport / station — transfer to Nile cruise, check-in & rest.
- Rich lunch buffet served on board.
- Afternoon guided tour of Karnak Temple — the greatest example of Pharaonic architecture in Egypt.
- Visit Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III & Ramses II, with unique representations of ancient Egyptian gods.
- Dinner on board & overnight.
- Day 2
- Breakfast on board.
- Valley of the Kings — 3 tombs included, dating to the 16th–11th centuries BC.
- Hatshepsut Temple — 15th-century BC temple dedicated to the sun god Amun.
- Colossi of Memnon — towering statues at the entrance of Amenhotep III's mortuary temple.
- Lunch on board
- Sailing from Luxor to Esna.
- Watch the cruise pass the Esna Lock with tour guide commentary
- Dinner & overnight.
- Day 3
- Breakfast on board
- Arrive at Temple of Edfu — best-preserved ancient Egyptian temple, built 57 BC.
- Horse-drawn carriage ride to the temple with guided commentary.
- Leisurely cruise to Kom Ombo
- Lunch with Nile views.
- Kom Ombo Temple — unique twin design honoring Sobek (crocodile god) & Horus (falcon god).
- Dinner on board
- Sailing to Aswan overnight.
- Day 4
- Breakfast on board.
- Visit the Aswan High Dam — 1960s engineering marvel that controls Nile floods.
- Cross the Nile to Philae Temple — ancient complex dedicated to Isis & Hathor.
- Return on board
- Dinner & overnight in Aswan.
- Day 5
- Breakfast on board with scenic Nile views.
- Optional excursion to Abu Simbel — one of Egypt's most iconic temples.
- Check-out
- Transfer to Aswan airport, railway station, or bus.
Included & Excluded
Included
- Pickup services.
- Entrance fees.
- Modern A/C private vehicle.
- Accommodation.
- Tour Guide.
- Taxes & Services.
- Bottled Water During Tours.
- Meals.
Excluded
- Any optional Tours.
- Tipping.
Cruise Prices
Mazaj SIA Dahabiya Prices
| Season | Price per person / night |
|---|---|
| Standard season | $807 |
| Christmas & New Year | $1268 |
Quoted in euro at €700 and €1100 per person / night; dollar prices converted at the rate published on 2026-08-14. Final quotes are confirmed in writing before booking.
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4.8 (10 reviews)
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Intimate and peaceful
Our dahabiya was such an intimate way to sail the Nile. The visits to Edfu and Kom Ombo, the quieter Nile temples and Silsila and the riverbank villages were real highlights. An unforgettable, private way to see Egypt.
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Quiet luxury on the Nile
Slow travel on the Nile at its very best. Delicious food and beautiful sunsets from the deck. A magical, unhurried Nile journey.
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Intimate and peaceful
A peaceful, private sail away from the big cruise ships. Just a few cabins, a lovely crew and quiet moorings. A magical, unhurried Nile journey.
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