Jude Vargas

Nour el Nil

  • Where:
  • Why:It's been a dream to sail down the Nile
  • When:October 2022
  • Who:Myself and a dear friend

"An epic sailing trip down the Nile!"

AT A GLANCE: With eye-catching red and white sails, Nour el Nil is a floating hotel on Egypt’s Nile River. Full of character and thoughtfully designed spaces, cruising along the length of one of the world’s greatest civilizations is truly a vacation aboard this boat. From food to entertainment, everything is simple, making you appreciate the little things in life while experiencing the larger-than-life epoch gone by. Swipe the images below to discover.

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Nour el Nil In love with the red and white sails of Nour el Nil!

In love with the red and white sails of Nour el Nil!

Nour el Nil We made it! One of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World!

We made it! One of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World!

Nour el Nil Our view from the boat

Our view from the boat

Nour el Nil Our room on Nour el Nil

Our room on Nour el Nil

Nour el Nil Our little bathroom

Our little bathroom

Nour el Nil The grand entrance of Edfu, just a little big

The grand entrance of Edfu, just a little big

Nour el Nil Lunch is served

Lunch is served

Nour el Nil A little personal downtime

A little personal downtime

Nour el Nil The colors along the Nile!

The colors along the Nile!

Nour el Nil Sail away with me

Sail away with me

Nour el Nil Our guide for a day

Our guide for a day

Nour el Nil The Ancient Tombs at Gebel Silsileh

The Ancient Tombs at Gebel Silsileh

Nour el Nil If the walls could speak...

If the walls could speak...

Nour el Nil And they can — through hieroglyphics, wisdom of medicine being passed down

And they can — through hieroglyphics, wisdom of medicine being passed down

Nour el Nil Sunsets never get old!

Sunsets never get old!

Nour el Nil Music is life!

Music is life!

Nour el Nil Right before the calf nearby head-butted me!

Right before the calf nearby head-butted me!

Nour el Nil Our tribe for five nights

Our tribe for five nights

Nour el Nil Always working

Always working

Nour el Nil Where's the next stop?

Where's the next stop?

Highs & Lows

  • Design and color pop!

  • Smaller group size on the cruise makes Nour el Nil more intimate

  • Floating down in the Nile, the current is crazy strong

  • Live music and dancing on one of the nights! Was just divine

  • Simple and delicious homemade food

  • The tugboats needed when there isn't wind produce a lot of smog. Heartbreaking

Nour el Nil Our view from the boat

The Barometer

  • Design
  • Location
  • Future Forward
  • Night's Sleep
  • Service
  • Amenities
  • Takeable Treats
  • Refer a Friend
  • Overall Value
  • Life Changing
Total: 49/50
Nour el Nil A little personal downtime

Important Bits

  • Type

    Boat Hotel

  • Vibe

    Relaxation mixed with some adventure

  • Location

    Sailing up or down the Nile

  • Rooms

    Eight to twelve, depending on which Dahabiya you take

  • Pre-Arrival & Arrival Experience

    Great at comms before our trip. The crew checked in to see if we wanted to do any add-ons before or after our trip to explore other cities or historical sites

  • Future Forward

    No plastic bottles or single-use plastics!

  • Music

    Local jams

  • Year Opened

    2008

  • Designed By

    Memdouh, a sailor with over 30 years of experience sailing the Nile

  • Health & Wellness

    The Nile is your pool — no gym or spa needed

  • Food

    Local cuisine

  • Bar, Events & Nightlife

    One of the nights, we were treated to live music and dancing!

  • Minibar & Retail

    Tea and snacks on the upper deck of Nour el Nil

  • Accessibility

    This is not ideal for wheelchairs, but they can assist those with canes or difficulty walking

  • Pet Friendly

    No

  • Children

    Yes

  • Price

    Great value!

  • Tel.

    +20 115 400 8100

  • Website

    Visit website

Nour el Nil

Nour el Nil

Luxor, Egypt

Visit the temples of Abu Simbel

Visit the temples of Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel, Egypt

Pyramids of Giza, one of the ancient wonders of the world!

Pyramids of Giza, one of the ancient wonders of the world!

Giza Pyramid Complex, Al Haram, Egypt

Just a little jazz in Cairo

Just a little jazz in Cairo

Cairo Jazz Club, 26th of July Corridor, Madinet Al Eelam, Agouza, Egypt

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