While us common folk languish in lockdown, the travel industry is falling over itself to offer the proverbial jet-set cognoscenti extraordinary private experiences where there’s minimal risk of stranger danger. To that end, The Times recently put together a list of the 10 Best Luxury Holidays for 2021 and featured is Egypt’s very own fabulous Zein Nile Chateau Dahabiya. This, of course, is no ordinary cruise boat. This is what nostalgic Nile dreams are made of. There are only four cabins and two suites, so it’s all or nothing with the bespoke dahabiya available only for private charter.

Wake up in your private individually designed quarters before meeting with the boat’s resident Egyptologist for a morning tour of the temples. Return to the Zein for sundowners on the Arabian themed sundeck before dressing for dinner in their dazzling dining room where a gourmet feast will have been prepared just to your liking by the culinary team on board at your beck and call. What next? Well anything you desire really as the itinerary is personalized entirely to your tastes.

You can find out more about Zein at sanctuaryretreats.com