Embark On A Remarkable Journey Along The Banks Of The Nile River. Our First Stop Will Be The Great Pyramids Of Giza, The Only Remaining Wonder Of The Ancient World. In An Unforgettable Adventure, We Will Fly To Southern Egypt. The Nile Journey Aboard The Dahabiya Combines Historical Romance With Modern Comfort, Offering A Relaxing And Enjoyable Experience. We Will Sail Through The Nile To Explore Egypt's Rich History And Unique Cultural Experiences.
| Program |
| Day 1: Welcome To Cairo |
Welcome To Egypt! Upon Arrival, Our Representative Will Meet And Greet You, Then Accompany You Through Passport Control, Customs, And Baggage Collection. Afterward, Our Representative Will Guide You To Your Private Transportation To Your Hotel In Cairo. Enjoy Your Free Time Exploring The Vibrant City Or Relaxing In The Comfort Of Your Hotel.
| Meals |
Welcome Drink
| Day 2: Saqqara And The Pyramids Of Giza |
Enjoy Breakfast Before Your Private Transfer To The Giza Plateau To See The Three Magnificent Pyramids. Here, We Will Get Up Close To The Only Remaining Wonder Of The Ancient World, The Great Pyramid Of Khufu, Dating Back To The 27th Century BC. We Will Continue Our Tour To The Other Pyramids, The Pyramid Of Khafre And The Pyramid Of Menkaure, And Take A Panoramic Break To Admire All Three Pyramids Before Concluding Our Tour At The Famous And Enigmatic Sphinx, Which Represents King Khafre As A Lion.
Savor A Delicious Local Lunch Before We Continue The Day With A Visit To The Step Pyramid Of Saqqara, The Oldest Pyramid In The World, Built By King Djoser, And Explore The Saqqara Complex. Afterward, We Return To Your Hotel For A Relaxing Night In Cairo.
| Meals |
Breakfast And Lunch
| Day 3: Flight To Luxor |
After Breakfast, You Will Be Transferred To Cairo Airport For Your Flight To Luxor. Board The Dahabiya And Enjoy The Scenic Views And Bustling Markets Of The City.
In The Afternoon, Visit The Massive Karnak Temple Complex, An Important Religious Center For The City Of Thebes And Upper Egypt. The Karnak Temple Is Connected To The Nile By A Wide Avenue Lined With Sphinxes, And The Entire Complex Was Once Linked To The River By A Canal Used To Transport Sacred Boats Dedicated To Amun. Stroll Through The Grand Hypostyle Hall, Featuring 134 Columns Adorned With Pharaonic Scenes, While Hieroglyphic Inscriptions Decorate The Walls Of This Historic Site.
| Meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner
| Day 4: Luxor Treasures |
Spend The Entire Day Exploring The Ancient Temples And Monuments Of Luxor, Which Is Believed To House One-Third Of The Ancient World’s Relics. Start Your Guided Tour On The West Bank Of Luxor, Where You’ll Visit The Valley Of The Kings, Whose Dusty Tombs Continue To Reveal Their Secrets To This Day, Making It One Of The Most Important Archaeological Sites In The World. Explore Some Of These Pharaonic Tombs From The Inside And Marvel At Their Unique Carvings And Designs.
Then, Visit The Famous Temples Of Queen Hatshepsut And The Colossal Statues Of Memnon, Representing Great Achievements In Pharaonic Architecture.
Afterward, Return To The Dahabiya For Lunch And Enjoy The Rest Of The Day Relaxing Or Exploring The Surrounding Nature, As Well As Visiting Local Markets And Bazaars.
| Meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner
| Day 5: Sailing From Luxor To Esna |
Enjoy Breakfast As You Sail To Esna, Where You Will Disembark To Visit The Temple Of Khnum. This Temple, Dedicated To Khnum, The Ram-Headed God, Was Initially Constructed By Pharaoh Thutmose III During The 18th Dynasty But Completed During The Ptolemaic And Roman Periods Between 40 And 250 AD. The Temple Walls Are Adorned With Inscriptions Recording The Key Figures Involved In The Creation Of The Temple Of Esna.
After The Visit, Return To The Dahabiya, Where Lunch Will Be Served As You Sail Towards Hegz Island.
| Meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner
| Day 6: From Kubb To Edfu And The Rural Villages |
After Breakfast, Sail To Kubb To Visit The Ancient Rulers' Tombs And The Temple Ruins Where Hathor And Horus Met.
Lunch Will Be Served Onboard As You Sail To Edfu. Upon Arrival, Visit The Temple Of Edfu, Dedicated To Horus. The Temple Of Horus At Edfu Is One Of The Best-Preserved Temples In Egypt And Represents One Of The Last Great Temple-Building Efforts In Egyptian History. The Temple Dominates The West Side Of The Town, Despite Humbler Structures Being Tucked Inside Its Enclosure Walls.
Continue Sailing To The Tranquil Island Of Fawaza, Where You Can Enjoy A Romantic Evening On The Shores Or Take A Stroll Through Lush Fruit Orchards. A Delicious Barbecue Will Be Held On The Island, Followed By A Comfortable Overnight Stay Onboard.
| Meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner
| Day 7: From Fawaza To Ramadi And Gebel El-Silsila |
Breakfast Will Be Served As You Sail Towards Ramadi, An Ancient Nile Fishing Village. Stop At The Small Town Of Ramadi, Free From Tourists And Located Off The Beaten Path. Enjoy Wandering Through The Village And Interacting With The Friendly Locals. You Will Explore Ramadi Amidst Banana, Sugarcane, And Hibiscus Farms.
Lunch Will Be Served While Sailing To Gebel El-Silsila. In Ancient Times, Its Quarries Produced Countless Stones For Building Famous Temples In Thebes And Along The Nile; Around 3,000 Men Worked Here. You Can See Many Colorful Chapels That Served As Symbolic Tombs For High-Ranking Officials, As Well As The Beautifully Carved Rock-Cut Temple Of Horemheb. Later, We Continue Sailing To The Picturesque Island Of Bashir, Where You’ll Spend A Quiet, Relaxing Night.
| Meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner
| Day 8: Kom Ombo And Aswan |
Breakfast Will Be Served Onboard As You Sail Towards Kom Ombo To Visit The Temples Of Sobek (The Crocodile God) And Haroeris (The Falcon God). The Kom Ombo Temple Is Actually A Double Temple Dedicated To Both Sobek And Haroeris. It Stands On A High Promontory Overlooking A Bend In The Nile, Where Crocodiles Once Basked On The Riverbanks. This Temple Was Built Of Sandstone During The Ptolemaic Period And Features Unique Architecture And Exquisite Decorations.
Lunch Will Be Served As You Sail To Aswan. Upon Arrival, Visit The Temple Of Philae, Relocated By UNESCO Between 1972 And 1980 To Save It From The Rising Waters Of The Nile. The Temple Complex Was Dedicated To The Goddess Isis And Had Long Drawn Pilgrims To The Island Of Philae. The Ruins Became A Famous Tourist Attraction, Celebrated For Their Historical And Cultural Beauty.
| Meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner
| Day 9: Abu Simbel And Return To Cairo |
Today, You Have The Option To Visit Abu Simbel, Where The Magnificent Twin Temples Of Abu Simbel Are Located. The Temple Of Ramses II Stands 30 Meters Tall And Features Four Massive Statues Of The Pharaoh Guarding The Entrance. The Interior Of The Temple Is Carved Deep Into The Rock, Extending Over 60 Meters And Richly Adorned With Columns, Colorful Carvings, And Intricately Sculpted Statues. The Temple Of Nefertari, Ramses’ Wife, Is A Simplified Version Of The Great Temple. Notably, The Statues Of The King And Queen Adorning The Facade Are Of Equal Size, A Unique Feature In Ancient Egyptian Art.
After This Visit, Return To Aswan For Lunch At A Local Restaurant, Then Transfer To The Airport For Your Flight Back To Cairo.
Upon Arrival In Cairo, A Private Vehicle Will Transfer You To Your Hotel. The Remainder Of The Day Is Free For You To Explore The City Or Relax At Your Leisure.
| Meals |
Breakfast
| Day 10: The Egyptian Museum And Old Cairo |
The Tour Includes A Visit To The Egyptian Museum, Home To More Than 250,000 Artifacts That Reflect Egypt's Rich History. Next, Visit The Mosque Of Sultan Hassan, One Of The Finest Examples Of Islamic Architecture From The Medieval Period, Featuring Exquisite Architectural Details.
The Tour Continues With A Visit To The Coptic Quarter, Where We Will Explore The Hanging Church, Built Within The Walls Of The Roman Water Gate And Considered One Of The Oldest Christian Churches In Egypt. We’ll Also Visit The Monastery And Church Of St. George, Dating Back To 1909, And One Of The Few Remaining Circular Churches In The Middle East.
Finally, End The Tour With A Visit To Khan El Khalili, Cairo's Oldest Market, Where You Can Explore Shops And Crafts While Soaking In The Unique Atmosphere Of This Historic Bazaar.
| Meals |
Breakfast And Lunch
| Day 11: Farewell To Egypt |
After Breakfast, Check Out From The Hotel, And Transfer To Cairo International Airport At Your Designated Departure Time.
| Meals |
Breakfast
| Duration |
11 Days - 10 Nights
| Location |
Cairo - Nile Cruise Aboard The Dahabiya
| Price Includes |
- All Taxes And Permits
- All Mentioned Visits In Air-Conditioned Vehicles
- 4 Nights Accommodation In Cairo At The Selected Hotel (Breakfast Included)
- English-Speaking Guide In Cairo, Luxor, And Aswan
- Domestic Flights (Cairo/Luxor/Aswan/Cairo)
- 7-Night Full-Board Stay Aboard Dahabiya Nile Cruise
- All Transfers From Airports And Ports
- Entrance Fees To All Historical Sites
| Price Excludes |
- Tipping (Recommended, But Not Mandatory)
- International Flights
- Optional Activities
- Egypt Entry Visa
- Medical And Luggage Insurance
- Beverages And Other Personal Expenses
