Nile Majestic Dahabiya
Route
Embarkation: Saturday
Depending on the embarkation day, the route may vary.
Route:
Day 1
Arrival and embarkation
Rest of the day at leisure, including meals and overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 2
Early in the morning, you have the option for an optional hot air balloon ride.
Breakfast followed by a visit to the West Bank: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon (1,2,3).
Return to the boat for lunch. Tea time during the journey.
Dinner followed by entertainment and overnight stay on an island near Luxor.
Day 3
Continue to Edfu. Breakfast and lunch during the journey.
Visit the Temple of Edfu (1,2,3) then continue to Ramady Island.
Dinner, followed by entertainment and overnight stay on board.
Day 4
In the morning, continue from Ramady Island to Bassaw Island.
Upon arrival at Bassaw Island, there will be a one-hour walk through green fields and discovery of the traditional life of the locals.
Followed by breakfast on board during the onward journey.
Arrival in Kom Ombo with an optional visit to the unusual double temple of Sobek and Horus (1,2,3).
Back on board, lunch during the journey to Hor Diab Island.
Upon arrival at Hor Diab Island, there is the opportunity to swim in the Nile.
Dinner on board with entertainment and overnight stay in Aswan.
Day 5
Breakfast followed by an optional visit to the High Dam and the Temple of Philae (1,2,3), then a felucca ride (1,2,3) on the Nile
and an optional visit to the Nubian village (3).
Lunch on board
Optional participation in the sound and light show at the Temple of Philae (starts at 7:00 PM).
Dinner, entertainment, and overnight stay.
Day 6
Optional excursion to the temples of Abu Simbel with breakfast box included (2,3).
Breakfast on board for guests not participating in the Abu Simbel excursion.
Lunch and subsequent tea time during the return journey to Esna (approx. 14-hour drive).
Dinner followed by entertainment and overnight stay in Esna.
Day 7
Breakfast and lunch on board, continue from Esna to Luxor (approx. 6-hour drive).
Arrival in Luxor, visit to the East Bank: Karnak and Luxor Temples (1,2,3), city tour and visit to the oriental bazaar.
Optional excursion to the Luxor Museum (3).
Dinner, entertainment, and overnight stay on board.
Day 8
Breakfast on board and departure.
*****************************************************
The excursions listed in the itinerary are not included.
There is a German-speaking guide on board for the excursions.
The excursion package in which the excursion is included is always indicated behind the excursions in the itinerary:
Excursion Package Classic=1
Excursion Package Classic Plus=2
Excursion Package Premium=3
Excursion packages can be booked optionally. Entrance fees are included in the excursion packages.
*****************************************************
Excursion Package Classic (bookable with initial booking: KW Service: NILKLASS)
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple
Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Colossi of Memnon
Edfu Temple
Kom Ombo Temple
High Dam in Aswan
Felucca ride
Philae Temple
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €305 per person
*******************************************************
Additional excursions to the Excursion Package Classic are included in the Excursion Package Classic Plus: (bookable with initial booking: KW Service: NILKLASSP)
Day trip by bus to Abu Simbel.
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €429 per person
*******************************************************
Additional excursions to the Excursion Package Classic Plus are included in the Excursion Package Premium: (bookable with initial booking: KW Service: NILPREMIUM)
Luxor Museum
Nubian Village in Aswan
-> Winter season 2025/2026, Summer season 2026: €482 per person
Facilities
The Nile Majestic Dahabiya is a 58m long ship with two upper decks and a sun deck. All cabins offer direct Nile views.
The design combines pharaonic elegance with classic style - inspired by antiquity to the era of King Farouk. The ship has 16 cabins spread over two decks. On board, you will find an elegant buffet restaurant, cozy retreats such as a reading corner, and a spacious sun deck with a pool and a cozy bar.
Accommodation
Cabins
All cabins (K2) have a bathroom with shower, toiletries, and hairdryer, as well as glass-enclosed panoramic windows.
Telephone, TV, air conditioning, mini-fridge, electronic safe, and ample storage space.
Cabins are also available for single occupancy (K1).
Meals
Soft All Inclusive
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet. Hot drinks and juices included.
No alcoholic beverages sold on board.
Credit card
Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Entertainment
Live music, belly dancing, island picnics, and traditional folklore shows.
Fort Arabesque Resort & Spa, Villas & The West Bay
Location
The resort, built in Arabic style, impresses with its proximity to the beautiful 900m long private sandy beach. The Fort Arabesque is located on the enchanting shores of Makadi Bay, approx. 30 km south of Hurghada. The center of Hurghada with many restaurants, bars and shopping opportunities is approx. 30 km away. Hurghada Airport is approx. 30 km away.
Facilities
The stylish hotel complex Fort Arabesque is divided into three areas: the Fort Arabesque Resort, the Westbay (Adults-only) and Fort Arabesque The Villas (Adults-only).
The Fort Arabesque Resort has 330 comfortable rooms, a reception, an elevator, and various shops. Culinary specialties are offered in the buffet restaurant. Various bars provide refreshment, such as the "Red Rocks" lobby bar. In the well-kept outdoor area, you will find six swimming pools (three heated in winter) and two children's pools.
The Westbay Adults Only (from 16 years) is equipped with 247 rooms and suites, an elevator, and a reception. A buffet restaurant (from summer '25 with a Mexican corner), the "Sunset Bar," "Lobby Bar," and "Windbreaker Bar" cater to your culinary needs. An adult pool (heated in winter) is available in the outdoor area. From summer '25, the Westbay will also have a Greek Seafood Restaurant (reservations required).
Fort Arabesque The Villas (bookable from 16 years) has 65 modern villas and an elevator providing access to the sea-view villas. The hotel's amenities include two à la carte restaurants, "The Pavilion" (breakfast and dinner) and "Club159" (lunch and dinner).
Sun loungers, umbrellas, and beach towels are included in all areas by the pools and on the beach.
Accommodation
Superior Double Room Sea View
The Superior Double Rooms Sea View (DMU) are comfortably equipped with bath/shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, safe, satellite TV, minibar (water included), coffee and tea maker, individually adjustable air conditioning, and a balcony with sea view.
Also bookable for single occupancy (UME).
(Additionally bookable under HRGB21 with DMU/DME/KMY.)
Family Room
Family rooms (DF2) are more spacious than double rooms with otherwise identical amenities, located on the ground floor and have garden view.
(Additionally bookable under HRGB21 with DF2/KD2 and with a minimum occupancy of 3 adults as DF3).
Deluxe Family Room
The renovated Deluxe Family Rooms (2DF) are equipped like the family rooms, feature a large room (approx. 42 sqm) with a king-size bed and a bunk bed for children. The rooms overlook the Jungle Pool.
The rooms have the following additional amenities:
- the rooms are in direct proximity to the Baby Club for children under 3 years old
- stroller
- children's toys in the garden
- Smart TV
- laundry service for children's clothing
- basket with diapers and baby oil
- ironing board and iron (on request)
- free high-speed Wi-Fi
- food for children such as pureed potatoes, carrots, or vegetables (on request)
- selection of cartoons for children (on request)
- a haircut for a man (once per stay)
- a nail treatment in the beauty center for a woman (once per stay)
When booking this room with three adults, no extra bed is offered. The 3rd person sleeps in the bunk bed (dimensions: 190 cm x 120 cm).
(Additionally bookable under HRGB21 with 2DF and sea-facing with KY6 and as Family Room Deluxe Type A (ADF)).
Double Comfort Adults Only
The Double Comfort Adults Only rooms with garden view (DKO) have been renovated and are equipped with bath/shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, safe, satellite TV, minibar (water, soft drinks, and beer included - replenished daily), coffee and tea maker, individually adjustable air conditioning, and a balcony or terrace.
The rooms are located in the West Wing and are bookable for adults only (16 years and over).
Also bookable for single occupancy (EOM).
From winter, also bookable as Young Traveller rooms for young adults aged 18-29 (birthdate must be entered when booking).
(Additionally bookable from winter under HRGB22 and HRGB21 as Double Room Comfort (2CD/1CD)).
Adults Only Junior Suite Sea View
The Adults Only Junior Suites (JAO) are more spacious than the double rooms and, with the same amenities as the Westwing double rooms, consist of a seating area, a bathroom, and a sleeping area with sea view.
The rooms are located in the West Wing and are bookable for adults only (16 years and over).
Breakfast and dinner in the exclusive "The Pavilion" restaurant. Lunch and dinner at "Club159".
From winter, also bookable as Young Traveller rooms for young adults aged 18-29 (birthdate must be entered when booking).
(Additionally bookable from winter under HRGB22 with J2M.)
Premium Double Room Sea View Adults Only
The Premium Adults Only Double Rooms (PDZ) have the same amenities as the Westbay double rooms, but with a sea view.
The rooms are located in the West Wing and are bookable for adults only (16 years and over).
(Additionally bookable from winter under HRGB22 with PDZ/PEZ and under HRGB21 as PDM/3PM).
Elite Suite
The Elite Suites (ES2) are equipped like the double rooms, but are more spacious and have a sleeping area with a king-size bed, a bathroom, and a living area. The rooms have a side sea view and are located in the West Wing.
From winter, also bookable as Young Traveller rooms for young adults aged 18-29 (birthdate must be entered when booking).
Deluxe Double Room (HRGB21)
The Deluxe Double Rooms (DD2, approx. 43sqm) are similar in amenities to the double rooms but have a king-size bed and a single bed, visually separated by a wooden partition.
Also bookable facing the sea (X2M/X1M).
Villa
The Villas (V12) are spacious (approx. 55sqm) and have a separate bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and a separate living room. Furthermore, the villas have direct pool access (heated in winter) and a sun terrace with sun loungers, a sofa, and umbrellas, a luxurious bathroom with a rain shower, fine Egyptian cotton bedding, LCD flat screen with international channels, minibar (daily replenishment with water, soft drinks, and beer), tea and coffee making facilities, and free Wi-Fi.
The minimum age for children in the villas is 16 years.
Additionally bookable under HRGB21 as Swim Up Villa Type A without sea view (VA2).
Also bookable with sea view for an extra charge (M12).
When booking the villas, the following amenities are included:
- Private check-in/check-out
- Dinner at either the exclusive "The Pavilion" or "Club159"
- Beach Service Plus
- free access to the gym
- high-speed Wi-Fi in the villas and public areas
- 15% discount on the Vareena Spa
- free laundry service (excluding drying)
- a haircut for men (once per stay)
- a nail treatment for women (once per stay)
- Minibar stocked with soft drinks, beer, 2 small bottles of wine, snacks)
- Espresso machine
- Selection of various international teas
- fresh fruit and small pastries daily
- breakfast in the room (on request)
- from 1 PM to 5 PM, a selection of pizzas at "Club159"
- Beach Club in Mexican boho style with beach cabanas
Villa 2 Bedrooms
The Villas 2 Bedrooms (VB3) offer plenty of space (approx. 91sqm), and with otherwise identical amenities to the Villas (V12), are equipped with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and direct pool access (heated in winter) via the terrace.
The minimum age for children in the 2-bedroom villas is 16 years.
(Additionally bookable under HRGB21 as 2 Bedroom Villa (Swim Up) (VB3).
When booking the villas, the following amenities are included:
- Private check-in/check-out
- Dinner at either the exclusive "The Pavilion" or "Club159"
- Beach Service Plus
- free access to the gym
- high-speed Wi-Fi in the villas and public areas
- 15% discount on the Vareena Spa
- free laundry service (excluding drying)
- a haircut for men (once per stay)
- a nail treatment for women (once per stay)
- Minibar stocked with soft drinks, beer, 2 small bottles of wine, snacks)
- Espresso machine
- Selection of various international teas
- fresh fruit and small pastries daily
- breakfast in the room (on request)
- from 1 PM to 5 PM, a selection of pizzas at "Club159"
- Beach Club in Mexican boho style with beach cabanas
Grand Family Suite (HRGB21)
The Grand Family Suite is approx. 51 sqm and has two separate bedrooms. One bedroom is equipped with a double bed and the second bedroom with two single beds. The Grand Family Suite has one bathroom and a terrace or balcony (GR2).
West Bay Junior Suite Adults Only (HRGB21)
The "West Bay" Junior Suites are bookable for adults only and are approx. 61-75 sqm. The amenities include two double beds, a seating area, a bathroom with shower or bathtub (JS2/JS3).
Apartment (HRGB21)
The apartments are equipped with two bedrooms, one with a king-size bed and the second with two single beds. The apartment also has two bathrooms and a large terrace (AP).
Also bookable for a minimum of 3 people (AA3) and with a minimum of 4 people (AA4).
Villa Sea View Swim Up (HRGB21)
The villas (M12) are approximately 61 sqm in size and feature a living area and a separate bedroom, as well as a bathroom with a shower and direct access to the pool (heated in winter). The villas have a terrace with sea view.
The minimum age for children in the villas is 16 years.
When booking the villas, the following amenities are included:
- Private check-in/check-out
- Dinner at either the exclusive "The Pavilion" or "Club159"
- Beach Service Plus
- free access to the gym
- high-speed Wi-Fi in the villas and public areas
- 15% discount on the Vareena Spa
- free laundry service (excluding drying)
- a haircut for men (once per stay)
- a nail treatment for women (once per stay)
- Minibar stocked with soft drinks, beer, 2 small bottles of wine, snacks)
- Espresso machine
- Selection of various international teas
- fresh fruit and small pastries daily
- breakfast in the room (on request)
- from 1 PM to 5 PM, a selection of pizzas at "Club159"
- Beach Club in Mexican boho style with beach cabanas
All Inclusive
All Inclusive
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet style.
Afternoon coffee, tea, and ice cream. Local
alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 9 AM to midnight at selected bars. Snacks from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Premium All Inclusive
The Premium All Inclusive package includes the following amenities:
- Free access to the fitness studio
- Discount on the Vareena Spa
- High-speed Wi-Fi in the villas and public areas
- Access to all bars, including premium local alcoholic beverages and cocktails
- "The Pavilion" and "Club 159" are included for dinner
- Beach service plus with umbrella and ice bucket with desired drinks
Please note that Premium All Inclusive is already included in the price for the following room types: Junior Suite, Elite Suite, Villa, Sea View Villa, 2 Bedroom Villa.
not included in All Inclusive and Premium All Inclusive
imported alcoholic beverages
Sports included
Fully equipped fitness room, aquaerobics, beach volleyball, beach soccer, boccia, table tennis.
Sports for a fee
Tennis (floodlight, rackets, and balls, as well as tennis lessons for a fee), paddle, and billiards, as well as various water sports from local providers on the beach. (For a fee) Fitness studio (included when booking Premium AI).
Children's program
A mini-club for children (4-12 years) is available.
Wellness
The large Vareena Spa offers relaxing massages, body treatments, and pampering programs. Facilities include six treatment rooms for classic massages (two of which are equipped for couples), a room for Thai massages, and another room for scrubs and wet treatments with a Vichy shower. There is also a steam bath, two rain showers, massage loungers, a large jacuzzi with hydromassage loungers, a sauna, and a relaxation room. The spa area is available for a fee.
Hotel services
Wi-Fi access is available free of charge throughout the hotel complex.
Credit card
Visa, Mastercard.
Entertainment
Varied entertainment and animation program (international) during the day and in the evening, partly with live music.
Hotel features
- Animation
- Fitness
- Kids Club/Mini Club
- Air Conditioning
- Hotel Safe
- Sandy Beach
- Children's Playground
- Children's Pool
- Massages
- Adults Only
- Spa
- Tennis
- Diving
- Wi-Fi
- Internet
- Shopping Facilities
- Near Beach
- Volleyball/Beach Volleyball
- Luxury Travelers
- Family Friendly
- Direct Beach Location
- Extended Hygiene Concept
Hotelhinweis
**************************************
Please note when choosing your hotel and destination airport that especially when combining "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel", considerable distances may have to be covered and a long transfer should be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked following a Nile cruise.
**************************************
Barrier-free hotel complex.
Four rooms accessible for disabled guests can be booked on request (Superior Double Room).
Seasonal information
From Winter 23-24, The Beach Resort bookable under HRGB21, The West Bay bookable under HRGB22.
Country category
0 nicht klassifiziert
The Nile Majestic Dahabiya is a 58m long ship with two upper decks and a sun deck. All cabins offer direct Nile views.
The design combines pharaonic elegance with classic style - inspired by antiquity to the era of King Farouk. The ship has 16 cabins spread over two decks. On board, you will find an elegant buffet restaurant, cozy retreats such as a reading corner, and a spacious sun deck with a pool and a cozy bar.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a buffet. Hot drinks and juices included.
No alcoholic beverages sold on board.
Live music, belly dancing, island picnics, and traditional folklore shows.
Last updated: 24.04.2026 11:45
