4 Luxury Cabins and 2 Terrace Suites
Zekrayaat, Arabic for memories, has the original features of a Nile boat from the 19th century: two large lateen sails, one on the bow and one at the stern. The beautiful open air upper deck with chairs and daybeds offers impressive panoramic views of the Nile, riverside villages and ancient sites. The charming cabins and suites below deck have an atmosphere of time gone by. At the front of the boat is the cosy salon with sofas, a large dining table and a small library. Dahabiya Zekrayaat is big enough to sail the Nile comfortably and small enough to drop anchor in less visited spots, picturesque and quiet, far away from the regularly crowded spots.
As there are only four cabins and two terrace suites aboard Dahabiya Zekrayaat, no more than twelve people can travel at a time. This is ideal for a special occasion, a small family reunion, a trip with friends or another well-earned treat. All cabins and suites are stylishly decorated, air-conditioned and have their own bathroom.
Spacious Cabins
Each cabin includes two twin beds or one king-size double bed that can accommodate up to two passengers. Large windows offer perfect views over the Nile. Appointed with fine antique furniture, Egyptian rugs and handmade tapestries, every cabin is full of character. The private bathroom has a bath, shower and toilet and a beautifully tiled floor.
Panoramic Suites
At the end of the central corridor are the two suites with private terraces, providing stunning views and a gentle breeze from the river. Each suite is styled in warm tones with attention to detail, with oriental furniture and traditional fabrics carefully selected throughout Egypt. The suites have one large double brass bed and a private bathroom with bath, shower and toilet.
Deck Plan Zekrayaat
Length: 38.5 metres
Width: 6.75 metres
Passengers: 12
Crew: 10
4 Cabins, each includes two twin beds or one king-sized bed and private bathroom
2 Suites, each includes one large double brass bed, a private bathroom with bath, shower and toilet, with private terraces, providing stunning views and a gentle breeze from the river
1 Salon & Dining room
• All cabins and suites are outside facing with panoramic windows
• The boat is air-conditioned throughout with individual controls
• Complimentary Wi-Fi access is offered throughout the boat – Fair Usage Policy
• Generator for electricity
• Water filters for fresh water supply
• Waste water recycling and sewage treatment system
• Safety equipment (smoke detectors, emergency lighting and sprinkler system)
Guaranteed weekly departure • Every Monday on board Dahabiya Zekrayaat
Upriver from Esna to Aswan • 4 Night Itinerary
Day 1 – Boarding in Esna – El Kab – Quessia
The pick-up point for this trip is the address of your choice in Luxor. At 9 am, you’ll be met by your Djed host. Departure to Esna (50km south). Embarkation on the Dahabiya for a 4-day cruise along the Nile between Esna and Aswan. A visit to the Esna temple and a short walk through the local markets. Sail to El Kab, the ancient town of Nekheb, to visit the remains of its temples and some of the tombs cut into the cliffs. Set sail for a small island where the boat will moor for the night. Dinner will be served on board the Dahabiya or on the tranquil banks of the Nile. First night on board.
Day 2 – Edfu – Wadi el Shat
Sail to Edfu, the scenery is stunning changing from golden sand of the desert to lush and green forests of date palms – scenes unchanged in centuries. Visit the Temple of Horus, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, which is in a state of excellent preservation and once huge ceremonies were held here with live falcons in honour of Horus. Later stops will take you to small villages and the desert. Set sail for a small island where the boat will moor for the night. Dinner will be served on board the Dahabiya or on the tranquil banks of the Nile. Second night on board.
Day 3 – Gebel el Silsila – Kom Ombo – Maniha
Relax in a deck chair and watch the riverside pass by while the crew sails to Gebel El Silsila. Explore the rock-cut chapels of Seti I, Ramesses II, Merenptah and Horemheb and also remnants of the monuments in the old sandstone quarries. During lunch on the sun deck the Dahabiya sails towards Kom Ombo, where you go ashore to see the double temple of Sobek and Haroeris. Set sail for the island of Maniha, where the Dahabiya will moor for the night. Set sail for the island of Maniha, where the Dahabiya will moor for the night. This island is one of the many lovely spots for a refreshing dip in the Nile. The waters are relatively shallow and the scenery is fantastic, it is also very peaceful and quiet. Dinner will be served on a beautiful spot on the banks of the Nile, under a twinkling night sky – You’ll find no flashing disco here! Third night on board.
Day 4 – Daraw – El Koubania, Aswan
Sail to Daraw and take a walking tour to the village to visit the markets of Daraw, once the last stop on the famous 40-day desert road between Sudan and Egypt. Sailing continues to the Nubian village of El Koubania, near Aswan. Fourth and last night on board.
Day 5 – Disembarkation in Aswan
End of the Dahabiya journey in Aswan after breakfast on board. Transfer to any address in Aswan.
Guaranteed weekly departure • Every Friday on board Dahabiya Zekrayaat
Downriver from Aswan to Esna • 3 Night Itinerary
Day 1 – Boarding in Aswan – Kom Ombo – Gebel el Silsila
The pick-up point for this trip is the address of your choice in Aswan. At 9 am, you’ll be met by your Djed Egypt Travel host. Transfer to and embarkation on the Dahabiya, your home for the next three nights, cruising along the Nile between Aswan and Esna. The first day’s sailing takes you to a small Nile island for a walk in the countryside. After lunch on board or on the island, continue sailing towards Kom Ombo to visit the double temple of Sobek and Haroeris. Then cruise towards Gebel el-Silsila. Large cruise boats are forbidden to stop here, which adds to the calm and mystique of the place. In the evening, our chef will prepare an Egyptian-style menu for you, and served on a beautiful spot on the banks of the Nile, under a twinkling night sky. You’ll find no flashing disco here! – First night on board.
Day 2 – Edfu – El Fawaza
After breakfast visit the rock-cut chapels of Horemheb, Seti I, Ramses II and Merenptah and explore the sandstone quarries at Gebel el-Silsila. The sail continues to Edfu where you can visit the temple of Horus, the best-preserved of all the temples in Egypt. Travel on to a small island where the boat will moor for the night. This island is one of the many lovely spots for a refreshing dip in the Nile. The waters are relatively shallow and the scenery is fantastic, it is also very peaceful and quiet. You will have dinner on board the Dahabiya or round a campfire on the tranquil banks of the Nile. Second night on board.
Day 3 – El Kab – Esna
Cruise to El Kab, the ancient town of Nekheb, one of the oldest and most significant archaeological sites on the Nile. Visit the remains of its temples and some of the tombs cut into the cliffs. Return to the boat and set sail for Esna. Third and last night on board.
Day 4 – Disembarkation in Esna
End of the Nile Dahabiya cruise journey in Esna after breakfast on board. Transfer to any address in Luxor.
Rates per person per night | Double occupancy | Triple occupancy | Single occupancy |
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Accommodation in a cabin | € 330 | Not Available | € 490 |
Accommodation in a suite | € 390 | Not Available | € 610 |
Included
Transfers to and from any address in Luxor or Aswan to the Dahabiya, depending on the itinerary
Sightseeing, all entrance fees and English-speaking guide services on board
Full board accommodation, breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner
Tea, coffee, mineral water and soft drinks throughout the voyage
Complimentary Wireless Internet Access – Fair Usage Policy.
Excluded
Alcoholic beverages and tipping.
Children’s Rates
Sharing cabin/suite with adults. From 1 to 4 years old – Free. From 5 to 12 years old – 20% discount.
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Other departure days
We also offer 3 & 4-day itineraries with different departure days on our sister Dahabiya boats, The Orient, Loulia.and Nora