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Rois

Seven nights under sail, Luxor to Aswan

Rois is a Nile dahabiya (a traditional wind-powered sailing boat). It has 8 cabins and sails itineraries of 7 nights on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan.

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Seven nights under sail, Luxor to Aswan. A sailing dahabiya of eight cabins running the seven-night Luxor-Aswan route in either direction, for travellers wanting an intimate, unhurried Nile.

Best for couples · unhurried travellersCabins 8Board full boardRoute Esna → Aswan

Fleet: Independent
Accommodation: 8 cabins
Dimensions: 50 m
Route: Luxor (East and West Bank), Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Philae Island; optional Abu Simbel
Trip length: 7 nights
Departures: Every Saturday (from Luxor and from Aswan)

About Rois

Rois is an eight-cabin sailing dahabiya carrying a small group on a seven-night passage between Luxor and Aswan, in either direction, with weekly departures. Cabins come with twin or large beds and the usual comforts of a safe, minibar and hairdryer.

The route takes in both banks at Luxor, then Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo before Aswan and Philae Island, with an optional run to Abu Simbel. The slow pace leaves the temples to be seen without the press of the larger ships.

Days aboard settle onto a sun deck of rattan lounges and an indoor salon finished in oak, mahogany and silk, with a restaurant and bar, a small pool and jacuzzi, and a doctor on call. Meals are full-board, freshly prepared aboard across Egyptian and international dishes.

Highlights

Eight cabins, small-group sailing
Seven nights, Luxor to Aswan either way
Ports at Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae
Sun deck lounges and wood-panelled salon
Full-board Egyptian and international menus

At sail

Day by day

The canonical 5-day / 4-night rhythm on the Esna to Aswan reach; Rois sails itineraries of 7 nights on the same water. Days flex with wind and mooring rights, which is half the point of a sailing boat.

Day 1
Embark at Esna
Transfer in, settle into your cabin, and a first sail south as the crew raises the lateen sails.
Lunch · Dinner
Day 2
Edfu · Temple of Horus
The best preserved temple in Egypt in the morning quiet, then onward to an island mooring.
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 3
The quiet Nile
A sailing day: village walks where the boat moors, swimming off the deck where conditions allow, tea as the sails come down.
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 4
Kom Ombo
The double temple to Sobek and Horus late in the day, then a last night on the water short of Aswan.
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 5
Disembark at Aswan
Ashore after breakfast. Philae Temple sits twenty minutes away, and Abu Simbel works as an extension.
Breakfast

Take the whole boat

8 cabins · whole boat from about US$5,920 a night

About US$5,920 a night for the whole boat, or roughly US$35,520 for a six-night sailing.

At this size two or three families travel together without anyone being split between boats, and the crew cooks for your party alone. Tell us your dates, and how many adults and children, and we will price the whole of Rois.

That is the arithmetic of Rois's own published cabin fares, not a quoted charter rate. Operators price exclusive use separately, and usually below the sum of the cabins, so tell us your dates and we will come back with the real figure.

Price the whole boat

What Rois costs in 2026/2027

The published rate is US$370 per person per night , checked on 2026-08-30.

Sailing	Per person, from
7 nights	US$2,590

The boat in detail

Cabin categories: Cabin with twin beds
Cabin with large bed
Dining: Full board - breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea daily
Egyptian and international cuisine, freshly prepared on board
Facilities: Sun deck with rattan lounges
Indoor salon (oak, mahogany, silk decor)
Restaurant and bar
Small pool / jacuzzi
Spa facilities
Gift shop
24-hour doctor
Laundry and housekeeping
Safety box, minibar and hairdryer in cabin
Fire alarm, international telephone
Itineraries: 8 days / 7 nights Luxor - Aswan
8 days / 7 nights Aswan - Luxor

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Rois questions, answered

How much does Rois cost?

Advertised rates start from US$370 per person; prices vary by season and cabin.

How many cabins does Rois have?

8 cabins.

What route does Rois sail?

Luxor (East and West Bank), Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Philae Island; optional Abu Simbel, departing Every Saturday (from Luxor and from Aswan).

What's included on Rois?

Meet and assist, transfers, accommodation, excursions, entrance fees, English-speaking guide, service charges and taxes. Excludes international airfare, beverages, personal extras and tips.