- Duration
- 04 Days / 03 Nights
- Dates
- 30 December 2026 to 2 January 2027
- Route
- Aswan ➔ Kom Ombo ➔ Edfu ➔ Luxor
- Boat
- Fatima Dahabiya, a traditional Nile sailing boat
- Board Basis
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board, plus the New Year's Eve gala dinner
- Guide
- English-speaking guide for the scheduled visits
Overview
A small sailing boat is a quiet place to see in the new year. You board the Fatima Dahabiya in Aswan on 30 December and sail north to Luxor over three nights, with meals cooked on board and a New Year's Eve gala dinner on the river.
The days follow the classic Aswan to Luxor route: the High Dam and Philae Temple, then Kom Ombo and Edfu along the way, and on the last morning the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak and Luxor Temple with your English-speaking guide, before your onward transfer.
Highlights
New Year on the river
A gala dinner on New Year's Eve on board, sailing between Aswan and Luxor.
A traditional dahabiya
Three nights on the Fatima Dahabiya, a Nile sailing boat that carries a small number of guests.
Aswan's temples
The High Dam and Philae Temple, then Kom Ombo on the way north.
Luxor in one day
Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak and Luxor Temple before your onward transfer.
Route
- 1
Aswan
Board on 30 December; the High Dam and Philae Temple the next morning.
- 2
Kom Ombo
The double temple of Sobek and Horus on the riverbank.
- 3
Edfu
The Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.
- 4
Luxor
The West Bank and the East Bank on the last day, then departure.
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Arrival in Aswan and check-in on the dahabiya
Wednesday, 30 December 2026
Arrive in Aswan and check in aboard the Fatima Dahabiya. Settle into your cabin and enjoy time to relax on board; the rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner and overnight on board. - Day2
Aswan sightseeing and sailing to Kom Ombo and Edfu
Thursday, 31 December 2026
After breakfast, visit the Aswan High Dam, followed by a motorboat ride to Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Return to the dahabiya and sail towards Kom Ombo to visit its double temple, dedicated to Sobek and Horus, then continue towards Edfu. New Year's Eve gala dinner and overnight on board. - Day3
Edfu Temple and sailing to Luxor
Friday, 1 January 2027
In the morning, visit Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus and known for its well-preserved architecture. Return to the dahabiya and sail on towards Luxor, enjoying the Nile scenery along the way. Dinner and overnight on board. - Day4
Luxor West and East Banks, check-out and departure
Saturday, 2 January 2027
After breakfast, check out from the Fatima Dahabiya and visit Luxor's West Bank: the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Continue to the East Bank for Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, then transfer for your onward journey.
Prices
| Per person | €1,500 per person |
|---|
Ask us for the price on your dates.
What's included
Included
- 3 nights on board the Fatima Dahabiya.
- Meals on board: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- New Year's Eve gala dinner.
- Entrance tickets to the temples and sites listed in the itinerary.
- English-speaking tour guide during the scheduled visits.
- Private vehicle for the scheduled sightseeing tours.
Not included
- Tips for the dahabiya crew, the driver and the guide.
- Personal expenses.
- International and domestic flights.
- Any service, visit or expense not mentioned in the itinerary.
Good to know
- A fixed New Year departure: you board in Aswan on Wednesday 30 December 2026 and leave Luxor on Saturday 2 January 2027.
- Sailing schedules and the order of visits may change with navigation conditions on the Nile.
- Flights to Aswan, hotel nights before or after, and travel on from Luxor can be added on request.
Children & cancellation policy
Children's policy
- Ages 0–5FreeFlight fares excluded
- Ages 6–1150%of the adult rate
- Ages 12+100%Full adult rate
This policy applies to children sharing a room with two adults. Flight conditions may vary.
Holiday cruise cancellation policy
This holiday departure has its own cancellation terms. The following fees are charged automatically:
| When you cancel | Cancellation fee |
|---|---|
| Less than 3 months before arrival | 50% of total |
| Less than 2 months before arrival | 75% of total |
| Less than 45 days before arrival | 100% of total |
Full terms: refund & returns policy.
Questions about this tour
When does this New Year dahabiya cruise sail?
It is a fixed departure: you board in Aswan on Wednesday 30 December 2026 and leave the boat in Luxor on Saturday 2 January 2027, after a last day of sightseeing.
How much does it cost?
€1,500 per person for the whole programme: three nights on board with all meals, the New Year's Eve gala dinner, entrance tickets, your guide and the private vehicle for the visits.
What is a dahabiya?
A traditional Nile sailing boat. It carries far fewer guests than a cruise ship and sails between Aswan and Luxor at a slower pace, stopping at the same temples.
Is the New Year's Eve dinner included?
Yes. The gala dinner on 31 December is part of the programme, along with breakfast, lunch and dinner on board every day.
Are flights or transfers to Aswan included?
Flights are not included. We can book flights to Aswan, a hotel night before boarding or travel on from Luxor; tell us when you enquire.
What are the cancellation terms?
New Year departures have their own cancellation terms, shown in the cancellation policy on this page. Ask us before you book if anything is unclear.
