Ethical Shopping
Real Egypt and Dahabiya Nile Sailing provide sustainable tourism and one aspect of this is ethical shopping. Most tour companies in Egypt include shop visits in their tours. This is not to benefit you, but…
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A new vision of the Nile
A new vision of the Nilesailing through history and immersion in Egyptian life along the river Waking up to another city day? Would you prefer to wake up to views and experiences like these? https://youtu.be/sFkYaoiEGEw?si=aIgIUigOL7ijC75b …
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Experiencing Nile life through community and activities
Dahabiya Nile Sailing tours are not only about visiting the ancient temples, tombs and remains of cities while travelling along the Nile in the most relaxed, comfortable way. One of our key aims is to…
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Egypt on Screen
Egypt on Screen“This is about as majestic as it gets…” Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson at the pyramids in Giza reflecting on life, a classic scene from The Bucket List (2007) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utAOfNfI_vE This scene was…
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Sailing the Nile and Cairo encounters: women writers’ experiences of Egypt
Egypt and the Nile have been an inspiration for many writers. Among those who have written about their experiences are many women, perhaps initially interested in seeing the ancient Egyptian temples and tombs but who…
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Travel peace of mind and security
We ensure our guests in Egypt are secure and comfortable wherever we tour. Our team works and lives throughout Egypt and we would not advise you to travel if our on-the-ground assessment suggests there is…
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Food
Egyptian culinary traditions evolved over centuries of trade and invasions. Contemporary Egyptian food includes many dishes and drinks that may be familiar to non-Egyptians because they have been popularised by Egyptians who settled in other…
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General Travel Tips for Travelling in Egypt
Essential to do before you travel COVID 19. Covid-19: currently no entry restrictions for Egypt Covid19 entry restrictions for Egypt were removed from 17th June, 2022. All arrivals no longer need to complete any tests…
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Baron empain palace
Recently finished extensive restoration project and now open to the public – Heliopolis Cairo Baron Empain’s Palace, built as a reflection of a Hindu temple, known as Qasr el Baron in Arabic, The palace tower stands…
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Must do tours for new tourists to Cairo-Egypt
There is an endless list of things to see and do in Cairo and around but as a first-time tourist below is a list of the most popular tourist sites. Allow 2 days to cover…
