Royal Cleopatra Dahabia Charters in Egypt
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The Dahabia Nile Cruise - exploring the beautiful Wonders of Ancient
Egypt by a traditional Egyptian Boat is a magical experience. Escape to the
pleasures of relaxing under the sun, visiting the temples of the Pharaohs, good
food and magnificent scenery. The daily experience of sailing to a new adventure
on the Nile waters and enjoying the blue sky and green valley is rewarding and
satisfying. This is a holiday to remember!
Comfortable accommodation and good meals are standard features on the Royal
Cleopatra Dahabia Nile cruises, designed along the traditional lines of Old
Egyptian sailing boats.
The opportunity to combine sun, fun, history and the hikes on land is best
experienced on a Royal Cleopatra Cruise. You can either relax in your bathing
suit all day long, enjoy the good food and the sun or you can experience more
exciting activities like visiting the tomb of King Tut or the local shopping
markets.
Visit historic sites:
Ancient cities such as Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan are yours to
explore. Your Royal Cleopatra Dahabia will be sailing through the antique
regions on the Nile. Every day a new town, a new world to be explored. Endless
natural beauty and history enjoyed while cruising under the Egyptian sun.
What is a Dahabia?
Traditional Egyptian Sailing yachts are called "Dahabia." A Dahabia is
a metal sailing yacht built for cruising the Nile. These boats are built to
center life on deck during the charter. A spacious deck and a good size dining
and lounging area and a comfortable cabin size are their main features.
Accommodations for one to eight people in separate triple or double cabins, each
with private toilet/shower is available. The Royal Cleopatra is a lateen-rigged Nile sailing vessel, 62 feet long by
24-1/2 feet wide, with sleeping accommodations for one to seven people.
Life on Board
You could lounge on the deck sunbathing, sipping your drink, read your favorite
novel or explore the natural beauty of Egypt as you sail. Land trips to ancient
ruins are included. Mealtimes are another form of entertainment with all that
local Egyptian cuisine and wonderful conversation. Having a meal under the stars
on the River Nile, it's waters gently lapping the sides of the boat is an
experience not to be missed. For those who prefer a different view each day and
are prepared for a different and unique cruise in Egypt, a holiday on Royal
Cleopatra Dahabia Nile Cruise is the perfect solution.
What to Bring?
You need casual wear only; comfortable foot wear, swimming suit for the night
you spend in the hotel in Luxor as most hotels have a swimming pool, a sun hat,
some T-shirts and shorts, a sweater for cool evenings and for excursions and
blue jeans. Instead of one large suitcase, we recommend that you take two small
soft bags as they are more convenient to store in your cabin. Towels, soap and
shampoo are available on board.
Your Crew
Crew usually consists of a Tour Guide, captain, one sailor, a cook and a
housekeeper. On the larger Dahabia, a sixth crew member will be at your service.
They are very friendly and ready to help you achieve a relaxed atmosphere but at
the same time extremely professional, familiar with the Nile river and the
Dahabia inside out. The Tour guide is your source of information on the local
history and surroundings, being able to advise the best places to visit and
shop, etc. Also you can get some tips from the cook on local cuisine. At night,
the tour guide is the only crew member who sleeps on board in his private cabin
and private bathroom. The rest of the crew sleep on a different boat.
Cuisine
As you might expect, special attention is given to cuisine while sailing and
cruising. Royal Cleopatra is the only Nile Cruise that allows you a mix of meals
that you might find at local restaurants, luxury hotels and on some of the
islands in the middle of the Nile, and guarantee a memorable dining experience
every day.
Now, we have re-created the grand era of Nile adventure. Completely
refitted, our craft will delight the discriminating traveler, with full
amenities, and modern conveniences and safety features not even imagined by the
aristocratic visitors of yesteryear, or even the ancient pharaohs.
How to charter a Dahabia Nile Cruise
to book, or for more information about these packages, please contact Cecelia or
Lindy on
+27 11 678 4777 or +27 11 478 2884 or email us on:
info@egyptandbeyond.co.za.
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