Luxury Cruising on the Nile, Egypt
Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau
A small private boat, the Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau is perfect for families or groups who want to discover the Nile in complete privacy. A small private boat, the Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau is perfect for families or groups who want to discover the Nile in complete privacy.
A small private boat, the Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau is perfect for families or groups who want to discover the Nile in complete privacy. A small private boat, the Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau is perfect for families or groups who want to discover the Nile in complete privacy.
Location
Cruising the river this way means you can pick and choose where you’d like to dock and what you’d like to see for a uniquely bespoke experience.
The beauty of a smaller boat is it can dock in places the larger cruisers can’t, giving you access to some of some ancient Egypt’s lesser known history. Sailing with complete privacy, this is undoubtedly the finest way to cruise the Nile.
The beauty of a smaller boat is it can dock in places the larger cruisers can’t, giving you access to some of some ancient Egypt’s lesser known history. Sailing with complete privacy, this is undoubtedly the finest way to cruise the Nile.
Accommodation
Rather than a cruiser, this is a dahabiya, a traditional Egyptian sailing boat, with huge white sails that sway on the river breeze.
On board there are various shared areas to relax, alongside four cabins and six suites, accommodating up to 12 passengers in total. Each features decor inspired by a particular time period of Egyptian culture or history and has modern facilities.
The Farouk Suite, is especially luxurious. Palatial in size, it boasts panoramic views of the mighty Nile, plus a bathtub and jacuzzi too. If you’re travelling with smaller children, extra beds or cots can be provided to ensure each and every family member is comfortable.
On board there are various shared areas to relax, alongside four cabins and six suites, accommodating up to 12 passengers in total. Each features decor inspired by a particular time period of Egyptian culture or history and has modern facilities.
The Farouk Suite, is especially luxurious. Palatial in size, it boasts panoramic views of the mighty Nile, plus a bathtub and jacuzzi too. If you’re travelling with smaller children, extra beds or cots can be provided to ensure each and every family member is comfortable.
Elsewhere on board, there are various spots for you to relax in. An Arabian themed sun deck with a pool provides the perfect place to cool off or lay back on a sun lounger and enjoy the glorious Egyptian sun - whichever you prefer!
Sink into the plush sofas of the Nefertiti Lounge as you discuss what you’ve seen that day, the floor to ceiling windows giving you unrivalled views of the historic river.
Award-winning chefs serve both international and Egyptian cuisine in the restaurant, accompanied by an extensive local and international wine list. Wherever you are, the boat’s team will be on hand to look after your every need.
Sink into the plush sofas of the Nefertiti Lounge as you discuss what you’ve seen that day, the floor to ceiling windows giving you unrivalled views of the historic river.
Award-winning chefs serve both international and Egyptian cuisine in the restaurant, accompanied by an extensive local and international wine list. Wherever you are, the boat’s team will be on hand to look after your every need.
Experiences
The true beauty of travelling the Nile on the Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau is the freedom it gives you. You can decide where you’d like to stop and what you’d like to see.
The entirety of the Nile’s history is there for you to choose from, including the Valleys of the Kings and Queens and the temples of Luxor and Karnak in Luxor, and the granite quarries and temples of Aswan.
Being a smaller vessel, it can dock in places that the larger cruisers aren’t able to, which means you can explore areas of ancient Egyptian history that few people are lucky enough to see - particularly sites that show us more of the lives of the ordinary, urban Egyptians.
Wander the Valley of the Workers, a self-contained village on the West Bank where the workmen who built the royal tombs lived, or even visit the tombs they built for themselves.
The entirety of the Nile’s history is there for you to choose from, including the Valleys of the Kings and Queens and the temples of Luxor and Karnak in Luxor, and the granite quarries and temples of Aswan.
Being a smaller vessel, it can dock in places that the larger cruisers aren’t able to, which means you can explore areas of ancient Egyptian history that few people are lucky enough to see - particularly sites that show us more of the lives of the ordinary, urban Egyptians.
Wander the Valley of the Workers, a self-contained village on the West Bank where the workmen who built the royal tombs lived, or even visit the tombs they built for themselves.
Positive Impact
We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.
Conservation
Sanctuary Retreats (SR) work throughout Africa and have multiple philanthropic projects that they implement. A persistent problem throughout rural Africa is human-wildlife conflict mitigation and SR seeks to educate children about their local wildlife and inspires them to appreciate the unique species they share their home with. SR is building a new generation of wildlife and conservation advocates throughout rural Africa that will benefit people and wildlife alike.
Community
Sanctuary Retreats is working toward eliminating the health inequalities which continue to be pervasive throughout Africa. Sanctuary Retreats believe creating access to clean drinking water is the best way to fight this.
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