Set Nefru: Inside Egypt’s Historic 100-Year-Old Dahabiya Nile Cruise

For centuries, the Nile has been Egypt’s greatest storyteller. It has carried traders, pilgrims, explorers, royalty, and archaeologists along its banks, revealing a civilisation that continues to captivate travellers from across the world. While large cruise ships dominate the river today, a handful of traditional sailing vessels still preserve a slower, more intimate way of experiencing Egypt. Among them is Set Nefru, a nearly century-old dahabiya that offers a journey into both the country’s history and the golden age of Nile travel.