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    Private Nile - Dahabia Charter

    Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau, Nile cruise boat, Egypt

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    Emma Tomlinson-Knight

    Travel Specialist

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    Best Time To Go

    September - May

    Holiday Length

    5 nights

    Price guide

    From £3,675pp/£44,100 Charter

    The price is a guide – Zein Nile Chateau has 4 cabins and 2 suites and can accommodate 12 passengers as well as children of any age. Your holiday will be tailor-made to suit you and there are many factors that can influence the price, such as standard of accommodation, class of flight and time of year. Ask your travel specialist for more information.
    Holiday type

    Tailor-made

    Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau

    Book a classic Nile cruise 2025/2026

    Agatha Christie set Death on the Nile at the cataracts of Aswan. It’s likely she opted to travel the Nile in a dahabiya. For your classic Nile cruise the old-world charm of these river-going sailboats is perfect. This is how aristocrats travelled in the relaxed age of Egyptian monarchs (1920-40). The Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau is today’s luxury dahabiya. Effortlessly blending old-world elegance with modern comforts, you’ll feel thoroughly spoiled as you explore the temples and tombs of Ancient Egypt. With just six cabins it’s ideal for a group or family trip. This classic Nile cruise is executed with elegance and flair. Jazz Age 78s optional!

    With a lot of focus on the Nile, a private charter offers the perfect base to explore many of the treasures that Egypt has to offer. Abercrombie and Kent only work with a handful of options to ensure we personally know the vessel details and can find the right option to suit your needs. Please speak to one of our specialists to discuss options further. 

    A note from the A&K team on Egypt travel

    Despite external challenges, Egypt remains a popular destination, with a steady flow of guests arriving daily to explore its wonders. A&K’s commitment to the safety and security of our guests is unwavering. With over 40 years of consistent operation in Egypt itself, we are a trusted leader in luxury travel, leveraging our extensive experience and local expertise to offer unparalleled experiences. Our robust local presence, comprising 300 staff members across 9 offices, ensures seamless service delivery and exceptional responsiveness.

    Trip details

    Here's a taste of your next A&K holiday
    Day 1
    UK - Luxor
    Day 2
    Luxor
    Day 3
    Luxor
    Day 4
    Luxor- Esna – Kom Ombo
    Day 5
    Kom Ombo – Aswan
    Day 6
    Depart Egypt
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    UK - Luxor

    Depart London on your flight to Luxor. Tonight, stay overnight at Sofitel Winter Palace, which is a fantastic landmark on the Nile. 

    Luxor

    When you arrive in Luxor, we’ll be there to greet you. Your private dahabiya, the Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau, complete with your own crew and Egyptologist, awaits. Your classic Nile cruise begins at the Temple of Karnak and its halls of giant pillars. The spectacular 3km corridor of Sphinxes magnetically draws you into the Temple of Luxor. 

    Luxor

    A trip to the West Bank takes you to the Valley of the Kings, home of Tutankhamun’s burial chamber. You’ll also find the temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut, and have the chance to admire the artwork on the walls of the stonemason’s homes in nearby Deir El Medina.

    Luxor- Esna – Kom Ombo

    Enjoy breakfast onboard your dahabiya while cruising up river to Esna. Once there and after lunch, your Egyptologist will guide you around the Temple of Khnum at Esna, devoted to the crocodile god. Afternoon visit to Edfu temple. Explore the largest and most completely preserved Pharaonic - albeit Greek-built - temple in Egypt, the extraordinary Temple of Horus at Edfu.

    Kom Ombo – Aswan

    This morning,  your Egyptologist will show you the Temple of Kom Ombo, a temple devoted to two gods - Sobek and Horus the Elder. As such, all the hallways, doors and chambers here are duplicated symmetrically. At Aswan, the choice is yours. Visit Philae Temple, which stands proud on Agilkia Island and is devoted to Isis, the goddess of purity. Take a trip to the half-hewn Unfinished Obelisk at the nearby granite quarries. Explore the Temple of Kalabsha, built by the Romans around 30 BC.

    Depart Egypt

    After breakfast on board, it’s time to disembark and be transferred to the airport for your flight back to London.

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