The intimate one
Queen Cleopatra
Three cabins and a single terrace suite, small enough that a family or a group of friends can take the whole boat without it feeling empty.
River Nile, Egypt · Photo: Cleopatra Dahabiyat
About the boat
Every room on Queen Cleopatra looks out on the water through full-width windows. With eight guests at most, nobody queues for anything, and you often have the river to yourselves.
- Suite with private terrace
- Panoramic river windows
- Private bathroom with bathtub
- Full-length sundeck
- Solar power and filtered water
- Guests
- Up to 8
- Suites
- 1
- Cabins
- 3
Routes and rates
5 days, 4 nights
Esna to Aswan
From €890 per person sharing a double. Single supplement €680.
4 days, 3 nights
Aswan to Esna
From €670 per person sharing a double. Single supplement €510.
Exclusive booking
Private charter
On request
Scheduled departures need a minimum of 2 cabins. Rates and dates are confirmed in writing with your quote.
Esna to Aswan, day by day
The day-by-day programme is representative. Exact moorings shift with the wind, the water level and the season.
Day 1: Esna
Board in the afternoon, sail out past the lock and moor on an island for the first night.
Day 2: El Kab and Edfu
The painted rock tombs at El Kab in the morning; the Temple of Horus at Edfu before dusk.
Day 3: Gebel el-Silsila
The sandstone quarries that built half of ancient Egypt, then a long afternoon under sail.
Day 4: Kom Ombo
The double temple to Sobek and Haroeris at first light, and the camel market at Daraw.
Day 5: Aswan
Disembark after breakfast. Philae and the granite quarries can be added before you leave.
Included
- Full board on board: all meals, tea and coffee
- Air-conditioned cabin with private bathroom
- Egyptologist guide for all listed visits
- Transfers between airport, hotel and boat
- Wi-Fi on board (fair use)
- Filtered drinking water throughout
- All sailing and mooring fees
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Egyptian entry visa
- Temple and monument entry tickets
- Soft drinks, beer, wine and spirits
- Gratuities for crew and guide
- Optional excursions (Abu Simbel, hot-air balloon)
What guests say
Reviews from Tripadvisor, in the guests' own words.
“Highlight of our stay in Egypt. We ended up being the only tourists on the boat, so it felt magical — so much better than a normal cruise. The chef cooked great food and the whole crew was friendly and attentive.”
Thomas L
London, United Kingdom · Oct 2023
“Sailing down the Nile was one of my favourite experiences. A smaller ship with only a few cabins, so a more intimate setting — you get to know the crew and have input on the itinerary. The food tasted like home cooking, different every day.”
Patrick P
Family of four · May 2024
“Truly something special. The crew were incredibly kind and attentive, the food superb and fresh, the sightseeing fascinating. The musicians brought an evening to life with traditional music. We never wanted it to end.”
Gemma F
Travelled with friends · Apr 2025
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