The Journal

Writing about the Nile between Luxor and Aswan. What a dahabiya actually is, what to pack, and where the good stops are.

What Is a Dahabiya? History, Meaning and Why It Still Sails

The word Dahabiya may be unfamiliar at first, but its history reveals much about the elegant sailing boats it describes.

A dahabiya cruise from Luxor to Aswan is not simply a trip along the Nile. It is a chance to travel the…

Planning a dahabiya Nile cruise is one of the most exciting parts of visiting Egypt. Unlike large cruise ships, a dahabiya offers…