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Best Dahabiya Nile Cruise and Cairo Tours

Visit the Capital of Egypt; Cairo and see the Great Pyramids & Sphinx. Embark on the Best Dahabiya Nile Cruise and get a unique experience catching marvelous sites like Karnak Temple, Valley of Kings, Edfu Temple, Gebel El-Silsila, and More through your Egypt Trips!

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo & Overnight

Your tour manager will greet & assist you upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport. Then you will be transferred to your hotel. 

After check-in, please spare some minutes to confirm your tour timetable for your Trip to Egypt with the tour manager.

 

Day 1: Visit Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum | Tours in Cairo

  • Once you arrive in Cairo, your tour manager will meet and assist you at the airport. Next, you will be taken to your hotel. 
  • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Then, your guide will take you to the Giza Plateau to start your Egypt Trip, where you visit the Great Pyramids of Giza. You will also visit the famous Sphinx and the Valley Temple.
    Lunch at a local restaurant.
  • Next, we will visit the Egyptian Museum, home to the largest collection of pharaonic items in the world. We will then visit Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest in the Middle East.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 2: Fly to Luxor | Embark on your Dahabiya

You will be escorted to the airport to take your flight to Luxor, the richest city on your trip to Egypt, where a representative will escort you to your Dahabiya. Before heading to your Dahabiya, you will pay a visit to Karnak Temples and Valley of Kings; a royal cemetery for dozens of pharaohs during the New Kingdom.  

Then we will head to the West Bank of Luxor to embark on your Ashranda Dahabiya. You will get the chance to enjoy your lunch while sailing to Esna freshly cooked on board. Continue sailing enjoying the serenity of the Nile River. Have dinner and Overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Visit Esna | El Kab | Edfu

Early in the morning, cross the Esna Lock while having your first breakfast on board your Dahabiya, surrounded by beautiful scenery. El Kab village, where you will visit El Kab Temple, is your first stop today. Discover the hidden splendor of the New Kingdom's ancient temples, fortifications, and rock-cut tombs. After seeing the temple, take a stroll through the charming town of mud-brick buildings on your way back. Continue sailing, this time going for Edfu. 

During the cruise, have a delicious meal on board. Upon arrival, go to Edfu Temple to see Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman temples, and the two stunning granite statues of the falcon god Horus that tower above the entryway as you walk in. Enjoy a spectacular experience as you go back and forth to the temple in a horse-drawn carriage and marvel at Upper Egypt's local life. 

Pass through the local farmers' and fishermen's slow-paced rural life. You will resume sailing after returning to your dahabiya. Explore the beautiful, beautiful landscapes filled with banana and date palm trees. We will anchor on Sheikh Rehan Island shortly before nightfall, where you will have a tasty meal in a dramatic setting. Near Sheikh Rehan Island, spend the night. 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


 

Day 5 : Gebel El-Silsila | Al Bashir Island

While cruising to today's destination, Gebel Silsela, get another excellent breakfast on board your magnificent dahabiya. Visit the magical rock-cut Temple of Hormoheb when you arrive at the old quarries of Silsela, and then climb to the top of Silsela Mountain for a truly breathtaking sight. Return to your dahabiya and have a relaxing lunchtime cruise to Fawaza Island. Before having a delicious dinner on board, enjoy some tea on the sun deck while taking in the spectacular sunset scenery. Enjoy a great BBQ meal near the edge of Al Bashir Island, which is close to Kom Ombo, at the end of the day. Al Bashir Island will be your home for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner 

Day 6: Sail to Kom Ombo | Haroeris & Sobek temples

While sailing to Kom Ombo, have a delicious breakfast on board. Arrive at the remarkable Kom Ombo temple with its two identical entrances, hypostyle halls, and sanctuaries by landing on the shores of Kom Ombo and walking through the village with the locals. Explore the magnificent Haroeris (Horus the Elder) and Sobek temples (Crocodile God). The temple features two symmetric entrances, halls, and sanctuaries, making it Egypt's only double temple. After your tour, return to your dahabiya and spend the rest of the day sailing to the vibrant city of Aswan, where you will enjoy a delicious lunch and evening on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 7: Disembarkation | Back to Cairo | Cooking Class at Zeyara Restaurant

Today is the concluding day of your magnificent Nile tour. Take advantage of the last delicious breakfast on board. Then disembark and be transferred to Aswan Airport for your return flight to Cairo. Enjoy a cooking course and dine at Egypt's most famous dish, Koshari, in the evening. Egypt's national dish, koshari, dates back to the mid-nineteenth century. Rice, macaroni, and lentils are mixed together and served with a spiced tomato sauce and garlic vinegar, as well as chickpeas and crispy fried onions. Garlic vinegar and spicy sauce are often added as garnishes.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 8: Final Departure

Breakfast at your Cairo hotel - spare time before your flight - check out and then transfer to Cairo International Airport for your final flight.
Meals: Breakfast

Included
  • Meet and greet service at airports by our staff
  • Assistance from our guest relations department during your stay
  • Round-trip airport transportation in a private air-conditioned premium vehicle
  • Three nights' accommodation in Cairo, with daily breakfast
  • Four nights' accommodation on board Dahabiya
  • Cairo/Luxor – Aswan/Cairo domestic flights
  • Private Cairo sightseeing trips
  • Group sightseeing tours on the Dahabiya
  • All sightseeing trips included in the program in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan
  • All entrance fees for places listed on itinerary
  • Tea and Coffee during Meals onboard your Dahabiya
  • Free Soft Drinks at minibar
  • English-speaking tour guides
  • Lunch at high-end local restaurants
  • Bottled water for your trips and transfers
  • Free internet access throughout your stay in Egypt
  • All service charges and taxes
Excluded
  • International airfare
  • Entry Visa to Egypt
  • Any optional tours
  • Personal spending
  • Tipping

Comfort

Accommodation or similar

Prices

May - September
US$ 2069 In Double Room
US$ 3259 Travelling Alone
October - April
US$ 2439 In Double Room
US$ 3799 Travelling Alone

Price Note

Prices are per person & Valid till 30 April 2025 except during Easter, Christmas, and New Year Holidays.

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