Queen Cleopatra is a dahabiya with a 4-night Luxor to Aswan program and a 3-night Aswan to Luxor program, full board and guided temple visits.
Queen Cleopatra is a dahabiya, a traditional Nile sailing boat that carries only a small group at a time. Dahabiyas anchor near temples that large ships cannot reach easily, so the days feel slower and quieter than a standard Nile cruise.
Aswan to Luxor or Esna by dahabiya · 3 nights on board · Full board
You board Queen Cleopatra in Aswan and have lunch. In the afternoon you visit Philae Temple by motorboat and may stop at a Nubian village before the dahabiya settles for the night.
The boat sails north to Kom Ombo for the double temple of Sobek and Horus the Elder. Later you pass the quarries of Gebel el-Silsila, where the river narrows between sandstone cliffs.
The morning visit is the Temple of Horus at Edfu. After lunch the dahabiya continues toward Esna, and the evening is spent on deck.
After breakfast you disembark at Esna or Luxor, depending on the boat's route, and the cruise ends.
Luxor or Esna to Aswan by dahabiya · 4 nights on board · Full board
You board Queen Cleopatra at its starting point, Luxor or Esna depending on the boat and the date. After a welcome drink and lunch on board, the dahabiya casts off and the first stretch of the river opens up.
The morning is for the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Back on board you sail on, with lunch and dinner served as the banks go by.
The boat passes the sandstone quarries of Gebel el-Silsila, where the stone for many temples was cut. In the afternoon you visit the double temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder, on a rise above the river.
You reach Aswan and visit Philae Temple, the island sanctuary of Isis reached by a short motorboat ride. The afternoon can include the High Dam and a stop at a Nubian village, depending on the time available.
After breakfast on board you disembark in Aswan. Your cruise ends here, and we can arrange onward transfers or add further stays on request.
All prices are per person in US dollars. The price changes with the season (winter 1 October to 30 April, summer 1 May to 30 September), the accommodation level and the size of the group. Christmas, New Year and Easter dates add 25%. Your quote lists the final price and everything it covers. After the deposit, changes to your itinerary cost US$25 per request, plus any third-party fees.
A deposit of 30% of the total tour cost is required at the time of booking. The final payment is due 30 days before departure, and bookings made within 30 days of departure are paid in full. We accept Visa or Master Card by secure online payment, Visa or Master Card by email, and wire transfer. We confirm every booking by email.
No-show travelers are charged 100%. During peak events in Egypt, hotels and Nile cruises do not refund deposits. Groups of more than 10 people may have different terms.
Add each child and their age in the enquiry form so the quote is exact.
Optional visits, such as a hot air balloon ride in Luxor, a Sound and Light show or a felucca ride, are not in the price. Tell us which ones you want and we add them to your quote with their cost.
Tipping is customary in Egypt and is not included in the price. A usual amount for a private tour is US$8 to 10 per person per day for your guide, US$4 to 5 for your driver and US$5 to 8 per person per day for the crew on a Nile cruise. Your guide can advise you on the day.
We list two: 4 nights from Luxor to Aswan and 3 nights from Aswan to Luxor. Both are full board.
The route covers Edfu, Kom Ombo, Gebel el-Silsila and Philae Temple in Aswan. The exact order depends on the sailing direction and the wind.
Yes, the programs are full board: breakfast, lunch and dinner on board, as marked on each day. Drinks other than those the operator includes are normally paid on board, and we confirm this in your quote.
The price depends on the date, the program and the cabin. Send us your dates and we reply with a quote.
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