Here’s what it’s like to sail on the new ship Poppee, a dahabiya operated by Nour el Nil, a brand that specializes in Egyptian hospitality, style, and splendor.

Later on in the cruise, we enjoyed the temple of Kom Ombo, which is dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god. It’s home to a small museum filled with mummified crocs ...