Set Nefru
Dahabiya
ABOUT
Upon the broad waters of the Nile, where history itself flows eternal, there was built, nearly ninety years past, a vessel of rare distinction—Set Nefru. Commissioned for a scion of the Egyptian royal family, she served with grace and dignity for decades, embodying the golden era of Nile cruising, when elegant dahabiyas bore their passengers in stately splendor along the ancient river.
In time, she passed into the hands of a famed raconteur of uncommon charm and a scholar of Egypt’s venerable past. It was under his stewardship that Set Nefru became more than a mere vessel; she was a gateway to legend. His boundless enthusiasm, his mastery of Egyptian history, and his own ineffable charisma transformed every journey into an odyssey of discovery.
Recently, this noble craft underwent two-year restoration, guided by one of Egypt’s foremost naval architects. A brigade of fifty master craftsmen labored with diligence and devotion, employing traditional and sustainable materials to honor her original grandeur. Where possible, the fittings of yesteryear were preserved, including an exquisite Art Deco mural, now restored to its former glory. In keeping with her heritage yet embracing the refinements of modern comfort, her bathrooms have been reappointed with gossamer-thin Carrara marble—light of weight, yet rich in luxury.
Set Nefru is available for private charter for up-to 8 guests.
OUR ROOMS
Within these walls, where elegance and comfort unite, each room—spanning up to 34 square meters—stands as a testament to refinement. With bespoke design and graceful furnishings, they offer not mere shelter, but sanctuary. Here, in spacious cabins adorned with en-suite baths, the spirit of the Dahabiya endures, wedded to the enduring luxury of the finest Egyptian cotton, ensuring rest as timeless as the Nile itself.
OUR ITINERARIES
Esna-ElKab-Fares-Kom Ombo-AswanEmbark upon a noble voyage along the timeless Nile, from Luxor to Aswan, where ancient wonders—El-Kab necropolis and the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo—stand as solemn guardians of history. Glide past verdant shores and storied villages, tracing the path of pharaohs and gods.
Esna-ElKab-Fares -SilsiIeh-Kom Ombo-AswanVenture upon the hallowed waters of the Nile, from Luxor to Aswan, where the venerable temples of Edfu, and Kom Ombo stand in solemn tribute to a bygone era. Pause at Silsileh, where the very bones of Egypt’s monuments were hewn, and hear the murmurs of laborers long departed.
Esna-ElKab-Fares-SilsiIeh-KomOmbo-AswanSet forth upon a journey of grandeur along the ageless Nile, from Luxor to Aswan, where the grand temples of Edfu, and Kom Ombo rise as sentinels of antiquity. Pause at Silsileh, where the stones of Egypt’s great temples were quarried, and an end with swimming site - exploring a small village.
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