The Agatha Christie Dahabiya is a boutique sailing vessel that cruises the Nile between Luxor and Aswan at an unhurried, wind-powered pace. As part of our Luxury Dahabiya collection, she suits couples, honeymooners, families, and small groups who want a private, intimate Nile journey rather than a large cruise ship.
With just 8 cabins carrying a maximum of 16 guests, the atmosphere on board stays calm and personal, and the sailing follows the river rather than a fixed timetable. Each day pairs guided visits to the temples of Upper Egypt with long, quiet stretches of sailing, moorings beside secluded islands, and meals served to panoramic Nile views.
Signature feature: Open-air jacuzzi sun deck
The Agatha Christie Dahabiya is a two-deck sailing boat built around space, privacy, and a slower way to see the Nile. She offers 8 cabins in two layouts, Double Bed and King Bed, each measuring 17.5 square metres and holding up to 2 guests. Every cabin has a private bathroom, individually controlled air conditioning, a satellite LCD television, a minibar, an in-room safe, bathrobes and slippers, wireless internet, and access to an onboard movie library.
The upper sun deck is the heart of the boat, with an open-air jacuzzi, sun loungers, a lawn deck, and shaded pergola seating overlooking the river. Dining is spread across five venues: an indoor restaurant on the first floor with panoramic Nile windows, an open-air restaurant on the sun deck, an indoor bar serving cocktails, wines, and local favourites, a sundeck bar set among sunbeds and an Arabic seating area, and a daily tea time with fine teas and treats.
Itineraries may change due to river conditions and regulations; we keep the sequence of visits wherever possible.
Note: Child rates apply to children travelling with their parents. Where accommodation is included, a maximum of one child per room applies.
An Egypt-based team that lives and breathes these journeys.
Every trip built around your dates, pace, and budget.
Your own private guide at every temple and tomb.
We confirm availability and your final price first. A deposit is only due once you are happy to proceed.
We had a fully organized two-week Egypt itinerary with Nile Empire, and the experience was completely faultless from start to finish. Every part of the journey was carefully arranged, and we were guided and assisted throughout the entire trip. The Egyptologist guides were excellent, informative, and professional, and everything throughout the itinerary ran smoothly and on time. Highly recommended for anyone planning a trip to Egypt.
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Our Egypt trip with Nile Empire felt like much more than just a holiday — it was a fully personalized experience from start to finish. Everything was thoughtfully customized around our preferences, making the journey feel smooth, comfortable, and genuinely special. The accommodations, transportation, and daily planning were all very well organized, and it was clear that a lot of attention went into every detail. We especially appreciated the support throughout the trip and the flexibility of the private tours. A special thank you to our Cairo driver, our wonderful guide Mariam, and to Soliman and Rami for organizing such a memorable Egypt experience.
Our experience with Nile Empire was excellent from start to finish. Soliman helped us redesign our Egypt trip on very short notice and customized everything around our schedule, including internal flights, hotels, and a Nile cruise. We loved that all sightseeing tours were private, giving us flexibility throughout the trip. The guides, drivers, and overall organization were outstanding, and we never had to worry about anything during our stay in Egypt. The Nile cruise between Aswan and Luxor was one of the highlights of our trip, and the additional tours to Abu Simbel, Dendera, and the Nubian Village made the experience even more special. We highly recommend Nile Empire for anyone looking for a reliable and professionally organized Egypt tour.
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