When guests step aboard our dahabiya, they often comment on the beauty and detail of the boat, from the soft glow of the lamps to the delicate embroidery on the linens. What many don’t realize is that much of what they see and enjoy has been created by women. From Cairo to Luxor to our…
Used by the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt, and once the sole mode of transport for rich Europeans seeking to explore the land of longing on the Nile at the dawn of tourism, the dahabiya is slowly coming back into fashion. An all-inclusive luxury expedition wherever the wind takes us, where the joys of slow travel and ancient Egypt meet. Romantic, yet intimate.
Imagine this: a gentle evening breeze, the golden hues of the setting sun reflecting on the Nile’s tranquil waters, and the rhythmic sound of the river. Now, picture yourself seated on the open deck of a traditional dahabiya, surrounded by the aroma of freshly prepared Egyptian cuisine, ready to indulge in a feast of flavors.…
When planning a journey on the timeless waters of the Nile, understanding the weather is key to ensuring an unforgettable experience. Egypt’s climate, dominated by its desert geography, varies throughout the year, and each season can bring its own unique charm to your sailing adventure. Here’s what you can expect during different times of the…
“Dear Brittani, Dear Johanna, we just arrived last night back in Switzerland, and I wanted to write and tell you how happy we were with our trip. The sailboat and the crew were amazing. It was such a beautiful experience, and such a privilege to be able to take a sailboat up and down the…
The Grand Egyptian Museum rises in the shadow of the Pyramids, an Egyptian project with Japanese investment. A soft opening provides first impressions of what visitors to this mega- museum museum can expect. by Susanne Mauthner-Weber
Can you see the old man in the back row (3rd from right), to the left of Captain Mohammed (centre, back row)? That is Abd El-Fatah, Captain Mohammed’s former sailing teacher. Now he accompanies the MINYA on its travels as a guiding and enriching presence, taking over if the captain has to leave the helm…
We believe in protecting our planet, and this aim informs all our travel services and all our everyday activities. We do everything we can to keep our eco-footprint as small as possible – on land, and on board. Our sailing ships use wind power wherever they can. We practise environmental awareness, minimise waste, recycle, cut…
The taxi passes between the last buildings of Aswan and the huge cruise ships that clutter the shore of the Nile and then continues on a calm deserted road, drives along the green riverbanks and finally stops. Two lively smiling young men take hold of my luggage and swiftly climb down the herb covered slope…
The Nile flows along, lazy and powerful, as it has done for thousands of years. Past date palms and fertile fields, past ox teams and colourful villages. Time is relative, is a meaningless concept, minutes or hours don’t matter.
Christmas is just around the corner, and in the West it’s impossible to miss, with colourful decorations virtually everywhere – in every town, city and village and on every house. But what happens in Egypt? Is Christmas celebrated by the people there? What about New Year? And what happens on these holidays on board our…
We are delighted to announce that yesterday we collected our new dahabeya MINYA from the shipyard in Esna and brought it to its mooring in Laqalta. The name MINYA means “Happy Bride”. Maiden voyage on 27 September 2021!
One more article by Michelle Leske, hosting the Goddess Tour on our dahabiya ABUNDANCE: Hello Beautiful Souls I hope you are well and feeling positive and happy. It is nearly Spring in South Africa, where I live and there is a promise of new beginnings. The new leaves are starting to sprout, it is a…
If you have ever strolled through an Upper Egyptian village, you will have seen them, the Hajj paitings on the walls of family houses. What`s the story? The pilgrimage to Mecca is one of the five pillars of Islam. The Hajj is a duty set forth in the Koran. Every healthy adult Muslim (men and…
Hello again. I have been pondering what to share with you this month and then decided to share from my heart. My first journey to Egypt in 2011 brought so much personal growth and healing of fears and phobias for me that I just knew I needed to bring people to Egypt to experience some…
Goddess Tours are healing tours, with the intention of opening your Heart to give and receive more Love. We move into a space of Divine Love, or Heaven on Earth. Goddess Tours are unique in that we have special permission for Private Visits, to the Sphinx, the Pyramid and Isis Temple.