The dahabeya — Arabic for the golden one — is the most romantic boat ever built for the Nile. Restored 19th-century sailing boats with hand-carved teak interiors, brass lanterns lit at dusk, and four-course tasting menus served on deck.
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A dahabeya is a traditional flat-bottomed Egyptian sailing boat with two masts. Restored 19th-century dahabeyas are the most romantic way to sail the Nile — hand-carved teak interiors, brass lanterns, and a small crew.