Type of boat:
Egyptian Dahabeya, 2-mast sailboat, year of construction: 2023. length: 55 meters , width: 8 meters.
Always accompanied by a motorboat, which can pull the Dahabeya in calm wind conditions.
Boat Description:
The 5-star dahabeya "Elephantine" comfortably accommodates 15 - 20 passengers and has an experienced, professionally-trained crew that ensures first-class service and makes you feel pampered spoiled and cared for.
Equipped with modern comforts, including a 36-jet Jacuzzi, the 5-star - Elephantine is crafted with decks of high quality Egyptian wood and furnished with period pieces, handmade wicker armchairs and comfortable chaise lounges.
Elephantine features 1 stateroom and 10 luxuriously appointed, outward-facing suites with wide panoramic windows overlooking the beautiful landscape.
Everything on Elephantine is handmade, down to every plate and carpet. You will feel the Egyptian spirit in every corner.
Deck Plan:
Our Dahabiya "Elephantine" is based on the design of an original Dahabiya from the late 18th century. On the upper deck there is a spacious lounge and dining area. The cozy salon has a small library with books about the Nile and Egypt. With its comfortable sofas, it is the perfect place to end the day. Share stories and experiences, read a book or play a game of backgammon while enjoying an Egyptian coffee or a glass of wine. The centerpiece of this traditional double-masted sailing vessel is the partly shaded sun deck. It's the perfect place to stretch out comfortably in a deck chair and watch the scenery glide by. Light from antique lamps and chandeliers shimmers onto the wooden sundeck, while beautifully embroidered cushions, a hammock, sofas and deck chairs are scattered on either side. The shaded sundeck is a great place to relax under the billowing white sails. As you cruise along the Nile, something beautiful keeps catching your eye.
Below the middle deck is the living area with ten suites and one cabin.
Additional facilities:
- Sun deck (190 m²) with tables, chairs and passaroles in a shaded area and a sunny area, serving more than the total number of clients accommodated on Elephantine.
- small third sun deck (130 m²) with oriental seating area
- jacuzzi
- salon/bar with comfortable sitting area and air conditioning, satellite TV, Dvd's and library
- Dining room with air conditioning
- Arabic and European music
- Free WLAN (WiFi) fair use!
Crew:
12 men crew with extensive years of experience.
Number of cabins:
- 1 cabin approx. 14 m² (4.0 m x 3.4 m): cabin with one double bed (1.60 m X 2 m)
- 8 Panorama suites approx. 21 m² (6.2 m x 3.4 m): 7 suites are with two beds (each 1.2 m X 2m), which can be put together. 1 Suite has a double bed (1.60 m X 2 m) and a single bed (1.2 m X 2 m) that can occasionally be used for 3-bed occupancy.
- 2 Terrace Suites approx. 33 m² (8.2 m X 4 m): Panorama Suite with private terrace. The terrace is located at the back of the ship and offers an breathtaking view of the Nile. The suite has a large double bed (1.80 m X 2 m) and is charmingly decorated with regional fabrics and furniture. The private bathroom has a bathtub, a shower and a toilet.
All suites face the exterior and are equipped with:
- A panoramic window (2m X 1.40 m) as well as a window with mosquito net (85 cm X 1.10 m).
- All windows are made of double glass for thermal & sound insulation
- Private bathroom with high quality equipment: shower cabin, sink and toilet as well as hairdryer, complimentary toiletries and hand & bath towels
- Air conditioning with individual controls
- Heating system
- Two double beds that can be adjoined together
- Bed linen made of organic Egyptian cotton
- 220V power outlets
- Comfortable sitting area
- Closet
- Safe box
- Life jacket
- Writing desk
- Minibar with refrigerator
- Complimentary tea and coffee set with tea bags & coffee bags (daily refill)
- Daily room cleaning
- Room service (please note times)
- Safety equipment (smoke detectors, emergency lighting and sprinkler system)
Other facilities:
- Two generators for electricity, voltage 220V, 24 hours power supply.
- 2 water pumps,
- Multi-stage filter, light bulb, chlorine treatment for fresh water supply
- Waste water recycling and treatment plant
- Fully equipped kitchen
Day 1Navigate slowly on the Nile, following its course, pushed by the wind between bends and cataracts. From south to north to visit the archaeological treasures of the pharaohs. The days will be spent on the mighty flow of the Nile, with stops in more or less large locations along the coast. Dahabeya offers us the opportunity to reach the famous archaeological sites on less crowded days and to visit even the smaller ones where large cruise ships cannot dock. The traditional sailing ship has 10 spacious suites and a single cabin with air conditioning and private bathroom, large lounge and restaurants. On the sun deck there are lounge chairs for relaxing and watching the hustle and bustle on the banks of the Nile. The crew members come from small towns along the route and can always give you good advice during the trip and make contact with the locals during shore excursions. En route, we often moor to explore the river regions.
Day 1: Arrival in Luxor
You will land at Luxor Airport. A representative from the local travel agency will meet you in the immigration area of the airport and assist you in applying for your visa. Transfer to your Dahabiya in Luxor. Boarding. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 2: Luxor: East Thebes
Today we have the opportunity to take an optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor to watch the sunrise. After breakfast on board the Dahabeya, we will visit the vast temple complexes of Karnak and Luxor Temple. Egypt's largest temple complex has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1979, along with the Luxor Temple and the Theban Necropolis. Karnak, perhaps the largest monumental complex ever built, is the most important site in Pharaonic Egypt. It has been expanded by various dynasties and has evolved for over 2000 years. Today it is a collection of sanctuaries, pylons and obelisks, a true open-air historical stone archive. The afternoon is at your disposal. In the evening you can witness the sound and light show of Karnak Temple. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 3: West Thebes – Esna
Today we have the chance to take an optional balloon ride over Luxor to watch the sunrise. After breakfast on board the Dahabeya we visit the western coast, in particular the Valley of the Kings, where the tombs of the rulers of the New Kingdom (CA. 1550 - 1069 BC) are located. Here we visit three tombs. Next we visit the terrace temple of Hatshepsut, the 18th of the holy Phoibammon, used until the 11th century. The excursion ends with a stop at the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the ship. We will sail towards Esna passing the lock to continue our journey south. During the cruise we will have a delicious lunch while admiring the beauty of the Nile and the greenery of the trees and fields that surround it. Dinner and overnight stay on board near Edfu.
Day 4: Esna- Edfu - Gabel El Silsila
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on the river as you cruise towards Edfu. We will visit the Great Temple of Horus. The temple is certainly one of the most impressive monuments on the banks of the Nile between Aswan. Today it is the largest and best preserved temple in Egypt. It was built in the Greco-Roman period and has classic features of Egyptian architecture. Two elegant black granite Horus statues flank the entrance to the pylon, which leads to a large colonnade and the first hypostyle hall. We sail towards Gabal El Silsila. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 5: Gabal El Silsila - Kom Ombo
After breakfast we visit Jebel el Silsila, the most important quarry in Egypt, with which many ancient sandstone buildings were built. We continue south to Kom Ombo. Here we visit the double sanctuary of the Sobek crocodile and the Haroeris, located on the banks of the Nile. Dinner and overnight on board between Kom Ombo and Aswan.
Day 6: Aswan
After breakfast we set sail towards Aswan. The last leg of the cruise passes through a particularly beautiful coastal landscape. Hills of golden sand rise behind the narrow green strip of farmland. After lunch, visit the Temple of Isis on the island of Phileas, through which pilgrims and warriors passed to venerate the figure of the virgin Isis of ancient Egypt. The temple complex was built in the Ptolemaic era. After the construction of the Aswan Dam, the level of the Nile rose and completely flooded the temple for six months of the year. Through the clear water of the river, one could see the courtyards and columns that were under water. In the late 1970s, when the island was in danger of being permanently submerged, the temples were dismantled into blocks and rebuilt above the water level on the nearby island of Agilkia, redesigned to resemble as much as possible the submerged island of Philae. We return to the ship for lunch and
English
English
