Itineraries
04 Days - 03 Nights – Aswan to Luxor
Day 1: Aswan, explore the unique Al-Hirbiab Island
Board the dahabeya before lunch, enjoy your first meal on board, and sail towards Al-Hirbiab Island for a traditional Nubian dinner and entertainment.
Day 2: Visit Kom Ombo, Gebel el-Silsila, Edfu, and Esna.
Visit the dual Kom Ombo Temple, enjoy a cooking class and barbecue lunch, explore Edfu Temple, which is dedicated to the god Horus, and sail towards Esna with Nubian teatime and evening entertainment.
Day 3: Cross Esna and explore the Luxor
Sail towards Luxor, explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon, followed by Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
Day 4: Luxor
Enjoy your final breakfast on board before disembarking in Luxor and continuing your onward journey.
Cruise Facilities
Rafaheya Dahabeya combines traditional Egyptian hospitality with refined modern comfort, as you can enjoy the elegant accommodation, indoor and outdoor dining, a wellness centre, a Nile-view gym, a sundeck, cultural entertainment, cooking classes, and personalized experiences while sailing through Egypt’s historic landscapes.
Accommodation Facilities
When booking Rafaheya Dahabiya with Nile Cruisen, you will have four types of options for choosing your preferred accommodation.
Deluxe Cabins: These 23 m² cabins feature twin beds, panoramic Nile views, a sitting area, a wardrobe, a desk, and luggage storage.
Rafaheya Suites: These 26 m² suites offer large-size beds, panoramic Nile views, a sitting area, a wardrobe, a desk, and luggage storage.
Terrace Suites: These 35 m² suites include a private outdoor terrace with a whirlpool tub and sun lounger, along with an indoor sitting area.
Rafaheya Royal Suite: This 73 m² suite features a large bed, sofa bed, two private terraces with whirlpools and lounge areas, and a private living and dining area.
Benefits:
In-Room Comfort: Each cabin and suite is designed to provide a comfortable stay with premium Egyptian linens, bathrobes, slippers, and a coffee corner equipped with a kettle and espresso machine.
Entertainment and Convenience: You can enjoy a Smart LED TV with satellite channels, along with a safe and minibar for added convenience during their stay.
Bathroom Amenities: The bathrooms of the Rafaheya Dahabeya Cruise feature spacious showers, hairdryers, and shaving or makeup mirrors. Guests can also find luxury toiletries, including shampoo, conditioner, soap, dental kits, shaving kits, and vanity sets.
Other Facilities at the Rafaheya Cruise
- Restaurants and Dining Spaces
- Rosetta Bar & Lounge
- Rasa Outdoor Restaurant
- Plunge Pool with Jacuzzi
- Wellness Center
- Nile View Gym
- Sundeck
- Stargazing Telescopes
- Evening Entertainment
Dining Experiences
Rafaheya offers a full-board dining experience that includes mineral water, soft drinks, and selected hot beverages, and the menus are prepared using produce from Rafaheya Farm and draw inspiration from Egypt’s culinary heritage. Then at Rustica Indoor Restaurant, guests were offered à la carte dining inspired by traditional Egyptian recipes, historical ingredients, and the country’s cultural heritage, presented with a modern culinary approach, and Rasa Outdoor Restaurant serves barbecues and grilled specialties prepared over open flames. Here onboard you can enjoy traditional recipes and delicious buffets in an outdoor setting accompanied by music.
The cruise also offers themed dining evenings, signature teatimes, and multi-course gourmet dinners on the deck, creating memorable culinary experiences beside the Nile, and there are tailored dining arrangements available for special occasions, allowing guests to celebrate important moments during their journey.
Luxury Leisure and Cultural Experiences
During the Rafaheya Dahabiya Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor, the guests can participate in cooking classes and can learn about traditional food preparation during their time on board. Also, the onboard lectures offer information about Egyptian heritage through research, personal insights, historical knowledge, and engaging stories, so the guests can spend their leisure time exploring the library or enjoying games in a relaxed onboard environment.
The entertainment program includes traditional Egyptian music and dance performances that allow guests to experience local culture and allow the guests to enjoy a themed “Death on the Nile” popcorn movie night during the cruise. Also, the karaoke provides an additional leisure activity for guests who want to enjoy music and entertainment on board. The stargazing program combines celestial observation with comfort, using high-powered telescopes on the Ra’s Retreat sundeck lounge.
Optional Luxury Experiences
- VIP Personalized Services
- Exclusive Temple Experiences
- Private Temple Dinner
- Bespoke Charter Voyages
Cancellation Policy
- Payment Policy
To confirm any reservation, the following payment schedule will apply:
25% of the total amount upon confirmation
50% of the total amount 6 months prior to the embarkation date
25% of the total amount 3 months prior to the embarkation date
All reservations will be considered confirmed only upon receipt of the corresponding deposit.
- Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be communicated in writing and will be subject to the following conditions:
90 to 60 days prior to embarkation: 25% of the total amount is non-refundable.
60 to 31 days prior to embarkation: 50% of the total amount is non-refundable
Less than 30 days prior to embarkation: 100% of the total amount is non-refundable.
These conditions apply exclusively to Rafaheya cruise services. Any additional services (such as flights or third-party arrangements) may be subject to separate conditions.
Changes & Amendments Policy
To ensure operational consistency and maintain the high standards of the Rafaheya experience, any modification requests will be subject to the following conditions:
Permitted Modifications
- Changes to travel dates may be requested and will be subject to availability and rate adjustments.
- Name changes are permitted up to 30 days prior to embarkation.
- Any amendment must be formally requested in writing.
Conditions & Fees
- Up to 90 days prior to embarkation: changes allowed without penalty (rate differences may apply)
- Between 89 and 31 days prior to embarkation: amendments may incur administrative fees and rate adjustments.
- Less than 30 days prior to embarkation: changes will not be permitted and will be treated as a cancellation.
Important Notes
- All modifications are subject to availability at the time of request.
- Any increase in rates due to seasonality or category upgrade will be borne by the client.
- Third-party services (flights, external suppliers, etc.) may carry separate amendment conditions and fees.