Every September we celebrate World Tourism Day which encourages awareness of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political, and economic value. On World Tourism Day and every day, we are proud of the knowledge, experience and enthusiasm each of our team members contributes to make the travel dreams of our guests come true and to give you the…
On 7 September, 2025 a Total Lunar Eclipse was visible in Egypt. Guests on tour with Dahabiya Nile Sailing and with our sister company Real Fayoum watched from the Nile and the desert, and our photographer caught the beauty of this experience to share with you. The moon does not have light of its own, it shines because its surface…
Winter sunrise on the Nile, viewed from the dahabiya. It is no accident that ancient Egyptian spiritual beliefs feature the sun and sun-related gods and goddesses. Egypt can be very hot and the sky is clear, bright and cloudless in some areas even throughout Winter. We want our guests to be comfortable as they explore on land or sail on…
Egyptologist, chief guide and CEO of Real Fayoum, Samir Abbass, introduces some of the ancient sites you can visit during our tours. Dimieh el Sebaa Dimieh el Sebaa is one of the less often visited, fascinating sites that you can explore with Real Fayoum. This Greco-Roman city founded by Ptolemy II in the third century BC is on a site…
