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Dahabiya Dream Luxury Nile Cruises

Dahabiya Dream Luxury Nile Cruises

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Dahabiya Dream Sailing the Nile
sail the Nile in Style
Sunset on Dream
The Royal Suite
Luxury Cabin

Overview of Dahabiya Dream Luxury Nile Cruises

Reviews
9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
6 bedroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Luxor City, Luxor
  • Popular LocationLuxor Temple25 min drive
  • Popular LocationLuxor Museum27 min drive
  • Popular LocationKarnak28 min drive
  • AirportLuxor (LXR-Luxor Intl.)45 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Shower room 1

Shower only

Shower room 2

Shower only

Shower room 3

Shower only

Shower room 4

Shower only

Shower room 5

Shower only

Shower room 6

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Dahabiya Dream Luxury Nile Cruises

Dahabiya ‘Dream’ is the name of our traditional Nile cruise boat and Explore travel and Cruises want you to have the holiday of a lifetime by experiencing the magic of Egypt in a special and memorable way. During the 19th Century, gentry visitors travelled the Nile on luxurious private yachts known as Dahabiyas. These boats are beautifully crafted wooden sailing ships and allow you to experience the Nile in a nostalgic way. To be called a genuine Dahabiya the boat must have no engine and so sailing on Dream is peaceful and vibration free and is truly a unique river cruise experience. Our company owned and family run Dahabiya ‘Dream’ has been hand crafted to create an authentic sail boat as used by travellers and explorers discovering the wonders and mysteries of the Nile. This Luxury Dahabiya Dream Nile cruise itinerary combines historical and mystical sightseeing with the peace and tranquillity of a Nile cruise as you dreamt it should be. You will visit all the famous sites including the Valley of Kings and Karnak Temple as well as others not on the main tourist map such as El Kab and some of the remote beautiful islands along the Nile. With all your meals and soft drinks, tea and coffee included we want you to relax and enjoy the experience as you make your own journey of discovery on this truly luxury Nile cruise.

Property manager

Linda Velcic

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 6:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Luxor

Located in Luxor, this houseboat is on the waterfront. Ancient Thebes Necropolis and Nile reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include ACE-Animal Care in Egypt and Karnak Sound & Light Show.
Map
Luxor City, Luxor

What's nearby

  • Valley of the Kings - 12 min drive
  • Luxor Temple - 25 min drive
  • Luxor Museum - 27 min drive
  • Karnak Sound & Light Show - 27 min drive
  • Karnak - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Luxor (LXR-Luxor Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ماكدونالدز - 25 min drive
  • دجاج كنتاكى - 24 min drive
  • بيتزا هت - 23 min drive
  • مطعم ام هاشم الاقصر - 25 min drive
  • الزعيم - 26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dahabiya Dream Luxury Nile Cruises pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dahabiya Dream Luxury Nile Cruises?

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dahabiya Dream Luxury Nile Cruises?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dahabiya Dream Luxury Nile Cruises located?

Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is within 2 mi (3 km) of Nile, Assasif Tombs, and New Gurna. Open-Air Museum and Amun Temple Enclosure are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Outstanding Holiday
We had a fantastic time on our recent cruise on the Dahabiya Dream. Of course we enjoyed the amazing sights of the many temples and tombs that we visited, but what absolutely made our holiday was the welcome and hospitality we received. Without exception every single member of the crew and staff on board seemed to go out of their way to ensure that we were comfortable and safe. The boat is classic but comfortable and the food was very good. Any specific dietary requests were willingly catered for. A beautiful country and lovely people. Don't hesitate to go if you're considering it. We had the time of our lives and always felt safe.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The Best holiday ever
we had a wonderful holiday on Dahabiya Dream this Christmas. We feel we were treated like honoured guests rather than paying clients. From our arrival in Cairo and trip to the Pyramids to the magical Dahabiya cruise, everything surpassed our expectations (which were high!). The star of the trip has to be the exquisite “Dream” and her crew. Nothing was too much trouble for any of them, from the unsurpassable Mahmoud, our superlative guides Mo and Ahmed and the magnificent crew. The food was amazing, and the perfect blend of the familiar and new things to try. Each meal was presented by Hassan the fabulous chef. We spent much of the cruise debating with our fellow passengers who would be taking him home with them at the end of the trip! Hamada was the perfect host, and knew how each of us liked our tea/coffee by the end of the first day. The whole crew were a delight and always had smiles on their faces. Every detail was considered, even down to the human-held bannister for the gangplank! They certainly are the Dream Team! We found the Egyptians to be delightful people, very caring and with a similar sense of humour to our own. We definitely recommend this holiday to anyone wants to Sail the Nile in Style
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Leigh M.

Do not book this cruise
I was outright lies to by Linda and Muhammed. They said the boat was covered the cueing had large gains in it when the sun came through. They said all trips would be done by 10.00am "since the sun was too strong." Frequently people were out in the middle of the day and once they took us on a boat with no roof in the middle if the afternoon. In Eygpt there are warnings about the sun and when I went it as unseasonably hot. They totally misled me about all of this despite me having had the foresight to ask about it in advance. Not only that but myself and another guest got a tummy bug on board which meant I spent two days in my cabin. Awful holiday.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

clara M.

Dreams come true after all
Relaxing and peaceful. The crew was wonderful and made us feel special. Mahmoud, our boat manager could not do enough for us. Take a tip, go when it is your birthday! The tours were well organised and we loved our guide Ahmed. Egypt is sensational and this way of seeing it is very special. Thank you to everyone.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Holiday
Wonderful! Absolutely Wonderful. There's not much point repeating everything that's already been said as it is abundantly clear that everyone who has been on this boat has had the same experience. We cannot praise the Explore team highly enough from the moment we booked the trip to the moment we returned. Professionalism and attention to detail shone through at every level. All the information provided beforehand was detailed, relevant and thorough and every element of the trip itself was very well organised and although all transfers to all the sites were arranged, it never once felt like we were being herded about as we had our own dedicated Egyptologist on hand to guide us through any level of detail we wanted. The itinerary was flexible and there was plenty of time to relax on board to enjoy and marvel at the scenery as we sailed. The crew were fantastic as was the food and service. The balance was perfect. Dawn and I also took the optional flight to Abu Simbel and that was also extremely well organised. I joined TA originally to quiz other posters when we were thinking about booking as it seemed almost too good to be true but we were thrilled with our holiday and loved every minute!

About the host

Hosted by Linda Velcic

Host profile image
As a family we are always passionate about travel and taking holidays, that's why 20 years ago we have established Explore Travel & Cruises.
We believe in a quality service and product which is why we invest our own time and money into our projects and always strive to support the local communities we work in.
We own the Villa in Croatia and our authentic sailing boat on the Nile in Egypt so you are dealing directly with us and not going through a third party.
I know you will love taking holiday with us and we look forward to welcoming you.

Why they chose this property

A Dahabiya cruise on the river Nile allows you to explore the ancient sites of Egypt in a traditional way and simply we wanted to recreate the elegance and style not known since the 1920′s in cruising the Nile.
Dahabiya Dream’s story starts with Explore Travel & Cruises commissioning the build of this Dahabiya in March 2009 and was completed in October 2010. This Dahabiya is company owned and family run so there is no third party supplier involved and we take the time to getting it right for you. Every care has been taken over the build and finish of this boat to ensure it is as authentic as it can be. Explore Travel & Cruises embraces an ethical approach to its business and believes in supporting the local communities and economy.

What makes this property unique

This Dahabiya has luxurious accommodation with its 6 cabins all themed after great explorers of the time. Howard Carter, Amelia Edwards, Giovanni Belzoni, Jean Francois Champollion, William Flinders Petrie and Auguste Mariette.
Your Dahabiya Dream team are fully trained and experts in making your holiday as special as it can be. Their priority is your safety and comfort and you have the opportunity to meet them all, enjoy our qualified chef’s fantastic cuisine, and learn more about Egypt.
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