Nile Dahabiya earned raving reviews among travelers. One pleased Reddit user summed up their experience: "Small group, a few stops along the way, very comfortable boat, great food. Highly recommend." ...

This is a costly option, though. Sailings can cost anywhere from US$1,000 to US$10,000, depending on the length of time and luxury of the boat, but you will feel like you are travelling back in time.