What forms of payment do you accept? We recommend that you pack a universal travel adaptor. Nour El Nil will happily arrange a taxi for you to drive to Aswan following your trip, if desired. Other than that, the design, style, service and experience are the same across all four of our dahabiyas. We can also arrange airport transfers for departure from Aswan. Moreover, many touristic shops, restaurants, and bars will actually accept dollars or Euros at rates that are relatively close to the official ones.

No single occupancy rates/discounts are given during High Season weeks.Nour El Nil understands that sometimes plans change as a result of unforeseen circumstances. The temple was dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile-headed god. We are happy to arrange taxis to the airport (for a surcharge) or to your mainland Aswan hotel (free).We serve only the most authentic Egyptian cuisine, made from fresh ingredients purchased from local farmers and fishermen. While many of our guests choose Yes, it is safe to travel to Egypt according to many Foreign Consulate Offices, including that of the United Kingdom and United States. 2100 Euros Per Person Please e-mail us at Yes. Your trip will begin with a brief walk to the temple and a stroll through streets filled with beautiful textiles and other exotic goods.El Kab, on the East bank of the Nile, was once the capital of Upper Egypt and is still home to the temple of Nekhbet, as well as a row of fascinating decorated tombs carved into the slope of the mountains. Unfortunately, this type of dress attracts unwanted attention and can be looked down upon, given the fact that Egypt is a primarily Muslim country.In general, women should wear long sleeves and dresses in Cairo and cities/locations Propelled by the gentle winds, you will discover the many archaeological treasures, magnificent deserts and breathtaking vistas Egypt has to offer. Guides are available in several major languages. These images mark the beginning of the shortest trail through the desert to Libya (28 days in ancient times). If you have special circumstances, please let us know and we will address your case on an individual basis.Pricing for both the cruise and guesthouse is the same for both residents and non-residents.Our standard trips last 5 nights/6 days. Each room has multiple windows that typically help keep the room comfortably cool.

It should be noted that the air conditioning system runs off of our generator, which we turn off at night, in order to ensure that our guests have a restful sleep. That being said, we recommend you spend If there’s a common theme amongst our guests when packing for their trip to Egypt it’s that they overpack. Please note though, it is illegal to drink alcohol in the streets in Egypt.Standard voltage is 220 volts. That being said, please understand that the dahabiya provides an intimate atmosphere and therefore it is important that your children are well-behaved.All rooms are based on double-occupancy.

There is a limit to 2 single rooms per boat, after which all rooms must be charged at the double occupancy rate. We have never had a single guest complain of being “seasick” on the Nile.While you are welcome to tip as much or as little as you like, when asked by guests we recommend a tip of 100 Euros Yes, we allow and welcome children aboard the cruise. Have the best getaway and relaxa. We are able to shorten or lengthen the trip only in the instance of a privatization (charter), in which case we can customize the trip according to your schedule and desires.The cost for a Single Person to have their own room aboard the dahabiya is the Per Person price plus 50%. For the most part, you will not need a lot of clothes and accessories in order to be comfortable in Egypt and packing lightly always makes your life easier.In general, you should be sure to pack the following: sunglasses, hat, swimsuit, shorts/light dress, scarf/shall (for women), t-shirts/tank-tops, comfortable walking shoes, adaptor plug, camera and a good book! We do provide Cruise: While we discourage guests from using WiFi too frequently, as we’d prefer you enjoy the beautiful Nil, internet is available for those who need to use it.Beit Sabee Guesthouse: Yes, free WiFi is available at the Guesthouse.Yes, we will have a guide present with you at all major sites that we visit along the Nile. Nour el Nil was the exception that rule.

Please e-mail us at Yes. Every week our guests swim in the Nile without any problems or cause for concern. Unlike the sea, the Nile is completely calm and experiences no waves or abrupt movements, therefore you can feel completely confident that being on the river will not adversely affect you. You will need a voltage converter, and plug adaptor in order to use U.S. appliances.The following advice applies to women when visiting Luxor and historical sites: Short skirts/shorts, revealing tank-tops or other types of potentially “provocative” clothing are not recommended. It is our policy that no more than two people be allowed per room, except in rare instances of young children. That being said, please understand that the dahabiya provides an intimate atmosphere and therefore it is important that your children are well-behaved.All rooms are based on double-occupancy. You can check current exchange rates We are often able to exchange smaller sums of money directly at Beit Sabee Guesthouse or on the cruise.Due to the low salaries of many professionals in Egypt, many people depend on tips, or Yes, alcohol is available in Egypt, either in the hotels, higher class restaurants and cafes, pubs, and beer gardens.

In regards to spirits in particular, we have managed to acquire a nice vodka and gin, but if you prefer whiskey you should buy this yourself at Duty Free in the airport.Beer and Wine are available for purchase at the Guesthouse.Your Nour El Nil cruise includes all room and board, travel from Luxor to the cruise, entrance to the sites that we visit and the guide.Not included in the cost of the trip is: alcohol, tips for the crew and guide, and transportation at the end of the cruise.The primary difference between each of our dahabiyas is (a) how spacious the accommodations are and (b) how large the deck is.