LUXOR ASWAN
Hathor Dahabiya
A private sailing dahabiya on the Egyptian Nile. Eight cabins, two suites and two Royal Suites, between Luxor and Aswan.
Hathor Cruise ® 2026
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Hathor Dahabiya
A private dahabiya journey between Luxor and Aswan, shaped by stillness, history and the rhythm of the river.
Aboard Luxor — Aswan
02 — Sailings
A five-star dahabiya where Nile history, contemporary comfort and intimate sailing come together. Three itineraries, four cabin grades, 32 guests aboard.
The route
Drawn from the river’s own coordinates. Sail it here, and see what stands at each mooring before you tie up there.
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A 4-night passage · Luxor to Aswan
Hathor takes on her 32 guests at dusk, with Karnak still lit on the east bank.
Karnak Templec. 2000 BC
Two hundred acres of sanctuaries, raised over two thousand years.
Read moreValley of the Kingsc. 1539 BC
Sixty-three royal tombs cut into the rock of the west bank.
Read moreTemple of Hatshepsutc. 1479 BC
Three colonnaded terraces set straight against the cliff at Deir el-Bahari.
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Through the lock at first light. Past it the river empties of engines almost entirely.
Temple of Khnumc. 180 BC
A hypostyle hall nine metres below the town, its painted ceiling still on it.
Read moreThe Esna Lock1906
The one lock on this reach — the gate every dahabiya waits for.
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The best-preserved temple in Egypt, a short ride from where Hathor ties up.
Temple of Horus237 BC
The most completely preserved temple in Egypt, its roof still standing.
Read moreGebel el-Silsilac. 1500 BC
The sandstone quarry that built Karnak, Luxor and Edfu.
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A twin temple standing on the bank itself. Moor, walk up, and be back before dinner.
Temple of Sobek & Haroeris180 BC
One temple in two mirrored halves — the crocodile god on one side, the falcon on the other.
Read moreCrocodile Museum2012
Three hundred mummified crocodiles, drawn from the temple’s own precinct.
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Granite islands, the softest light on the river, and the quarry that never gave up its obelisk.
Philae Temple280 BC
Moved stone by stone to Agilkia island to save it from the rising water.
Read moreThe Unfinished Obeliskc. 1500 BC
Still lying in its bedrock — finished, it would have stood forty-two metres.
Read moreElephantine Islandc. 3000 BC
Egypt’s southern frontier town, settled before the pyramids were raised.
Read moreHathor · An intimate river residence
The art of life aboard Three decks. A world of your own. Step inside Hathor, explore each room, and find the one that feels like yours.
Preparing the deck plan…
Suites and rooms arranged around the heart of the ship. Select a room to look inside your next journey. Illustrated deck plans. Furnishings are indicative.
Checking which cabins are free…
Make it your journey
Checking live cabin availability…
Loading the cabins from the booking system…
A dahabiya draws little more than a metre. She moors at Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo while the floating hotels pass by, and ties up at banks that have no dock at all.
02 — The voyages
Three sailings between the two cities. The river decides how long each one takes; the direction decides how it feels.
All voyages
03 — The suites
Eight cabins, two suites and two Royal Suites, each with its own window on the bank. Hand-worked wood, linen, and a bed made for the quiet after a shore day.
See the suites
Eight cabins, two suites and two Royal Suites. The whole boat holds fewer people than one deck of a cruise ship, which is the entire point of her.
A full sailing is thirty-two guests, across twelve quiet rooms.
A dahabiya sails. Two lateen sails and the current do the work, and the river is the only thing you hear between the moorings.
Egypt arrives without hurry: warm company, refined cabins and the river unfolding one measured bend at a time.
Luxor · Aswan · Egypt
32 guests, five moorings and one river. The rest of the arrangements are ours.
05 — The guide
A dahabiya Nile cruise travels the river the traditional way: a sailing boat, a handful of guests, and the Nile between Luxor and Aswan at an unhurried pace. Hathor carries 32 guests in twelve cabins and suites, so she moors at quiet banks the floating hotels sail past.
Per cabin, for the whole voyage. Taxes and service charges included.
A dahabiya is a traditional Egyptian sailing boat. Because a dahabiya travels under sail rather than engine and carries very few guests, it moors at quieter anchorages than a large Nile cruiser can reach, and the days follow the river rather than a timetable.
The complete guideCabins start from $3,000 for three nights from Aswan to Luxor, $4,000 for four nights from Luxor to Aswan and $7,000 for the seven-night round trip. Prices are per cabin for the whole voyage, with taxes and service charges included; suites and Royal Suites are priced above the cabins.
Sailing dates and pricesFine dining and selected beverages, guided temple visits and shore days, and attentive service from embarkation to farewell. Taxes and service charges are included in the cabin price.
What is included, in fullBetween Luxor and Aswan, mooring at Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo. Choose three nights from Aswan to Luxor, departing on Wednesdays; four nights from Luxor to Aswan, departing on Saturdays; or the seven-night round trip from Luxor, departing on Saturdays.
All voyages32 guests. Hathor is arranged across three decks with eight cabins of 22 sqm, two suites of 46 sqm and two Royal Suites of 56 sqm.
The cabins and suitesA Nile cruise ship usually carries a hundred guests or more; Hathor carries 32. A dahabiya draws little more than a metre, so she ties up at banks with no dock at all and reaches moorings the big ships pass by.
Nile cruise or dahabiyaYes. Private charter gives your group exclusive use of Hathor, with the itinerary, dining and shore days shaped around your party.
Private charterGuest reviews
More than a journey, a collection of memories. Here are the words of our guests, written from the heart.
Real journeys. Genuine stories.
Unique experience
If you look for a unique experience to discover Egypt on the Nile and the his treasors chose for Dahabiya Hathor boat and his crew ! Realy magic! I think the best that you can have ( rooms, service and a food journey of the palate!! Thank you Hathor 🙏
Outstanding Experience
I recently sailed the Nile with Hathor Dahabiya and I was blown away from the first moment to the last. Everything about the trip was exceptional. The food shocked me. Multi-course meals, every detail thought through, and the culinary experience was far better than I expected, I expected it to be good, but not EXCEPTIONAL, I found myself taking pictures of almost every course. Hossam the boat manager was amazing and I was also grateful for Adam who stood ready with every drink or snack need I had. The whole crew was there whenever I needed anything, yet they still gave me space for my self to read and enjoy the cruise. The crowning jewel was my tour guide, Zidane. His knowledge of the temples, burial sites, and historical sites was outstanding. Even better, he knew when to teach and share but also when to step back so I could explore on my own and sit with the weight of the history of Egypt. I left feeling like I had gained a new friend in Zidane. Start to finish, this was an outstanding experience. I would recommend Hathor without hesitation and in fact already have recommended it to a couple friends.
Come back again!
It was a beautiful trip! Rooms are chic new and spacious. The food and drinks were good. The view is absolutely beautiful 👍 come back again 100%
Ratings and reviews from Tripadvisor, shown as written by guests.
Unique experience
If you look for a unique experience to discover Egypt on the Nile and the his treasors chose for Dahabiya Hathor boat and his crew ! Realy magic! I think the best that you can have ( rooms, service and a food journey of the palate!! Thank you Hathor 🙏
Outstanding Experience
I recently sailed the Nile with Hathor Dahabiya and I was blown away from the first moment to the last. Everything about the trip was exceptional. The food shocked me. Multi-course meals, every detail thought through, and the culinary experience was far better than I expected, I expected it to be good, but not EXCEPTIONAL, I found myself taking pictures of almost every course. Hossam the boat manager was amazing and I was also grateful for Adam who stood ready with every drink or snack need I had. The whole crew was there whenever I needed anything, yet they still gave me space for my self to read and enjoy the cruise. The crowning jewel was my tour guide, Zidane. His knowledge of the temples, burial sites, and historical sites was outstanding. Even better, he knew when to teach and share but also when to step back so I could explore on my own and sit with the weight of the history of Egypt. I left feeling like I had gained a new friend in Zidane. Start to finish, this was an outstanding experience. I would recommend Hathor without hesitation and in fact already have recommended it to a couple friends.
Come back again!
It was a beautiful trip! Rooms are chic new and spacious. The food and drinks were good. The view is absolutely beautiful 👍 come back again 100%
06 — Contact
32 guests, five moorings and one river. The rest of the arrangements are ours.
