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Egypt · Cruise & Sailing
The journey
Make your Egyptian experience even more unique with a blissful start at the Great Pyramids of Giza, then sail the majestic Nile River between Luxor and Aswan on board a deluxe Dahabiya cruise. This 12-day tour combines Cairo's iconic ancient sites with a relaxing Nile journey, including Karnak and Luxor Temples, the Temple of Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae Temple. Along the way, discover Memphis, Saqqara, the Egyptian Museum, and Coptic Cairo while enjoying guided sightseeing, comfortable accommodation, and scenic sailing on the Nile.
Make your Egyptian experience even more unique with a blissful start at the Great Pyramids of Giza, then sail the majestic Nile River between Luxor and Aswan on board a deluxe Dahabiya cruise.
From the itinerary
At a glance
Day by day
Our travel representative will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport.
After that, transfer by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to your 5-star deluxe hotel in Cairo.
Check-in and overnight in Cairo.
Have an early breakfast and then begin your blissful day at Memphis, the ancient capital of Old Egypt during the Old Kingdom. It was founded by King Menes.
Proceed to the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, which was designed by the architect Imhotep for his master, King Zoser.
Enjoy lunch at a good quality local restaurant.
After that, move on to visit the enchanting pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus at Giza.
Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, dating back to the time of Chephren. The tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, start your day at the Egyptian Museum, which exhibits the enchanting treasures of Tutankhamen, among many other fascinating pharaonic artifacts.
Enjoy lunch at a good quality local restaurant.
After that, proceed to visit the Hanging Church and Abu Sirga Church in Coptic Cairo.
Back to the hotel and overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Cairo, then transfer to Cairo Airport for a flight to Luxor. Embarkation in Luxor.
Have lunch on board.
After lunch, visit Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple.
Dinner and overnight on the West Bank.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Have breakfast on board.
Visit the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Enjoy lunch on board.
Sail to Esna and enjoy tea time on the sun deck.
Dinner during sailing.
Overnight beside an island.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Have breakfast while crossing Esna Lock.
Sail to Edfu and enjoy lunch during sailing.
Visit the Temple of Edfu.
Sail to Al Ramady Island.
Dinner on board and overnight beside Al Ramady Island.
Early in the morning, sail to Aswan and have breakfast on board.
Sail to el Sheikh Fadl Island and enjoy lunch on board during sailing.
Tea time and dinner on el Sheikh Fadl Island.
Sail to Aswan after dinner and overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive in Aswan early in the morning (06.00 AM).
Have breakfast on board.
Visit the Philae Temple and the High Dam.
Enjoy lunch on board.
Free time at Aswan market and overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Have breakfast on board.
Optional: Visit Abu Simbel Temple early in the morning.
Enjoy lunch on board and sail to Kom Ombo.
Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo.
Sail to El Ramady Island.
Dinner and overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early in the morning, sail to Esna and have breakfast on board.
Enjoy lunch while crossing Esna Lock.
Sail to Luxor.
Dinner and overnight in Luxor West Bank.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast on board and disembarkation in Luxor.
After that, transfer to Luxor Airport for departure to Cairo.
Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, transfer to your hotel in Cairo and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast
Have breakfast and transfer to Cairo International Airport for departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Where this trip takes you
Great Pyramid of Giza, Great Sphinx of Giza, Karnak Temple, Philae Temple
The route
The fine print
Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports
Assistance from our guest relations team during your stay
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
Accommodation for 4 nights in Cairo, including breakfast
Accommodation for 7 nights on a 5-star Dahabiya Nile cruise
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served on the Dahabiya
All sightseeing tours in Cairo as private guided tours
All sightseeing tours on the Dahabiya shared with the Dahabiya group
Entrance fees to all sites as indicated in the itinerary
English-speaking Egyptologist guide throughout your tours
Lunch during tours in Cairo and Giza
One bottle of mineral water per trip in Cairo and Giza
Domestic flight (Cairo - Luxor- Aswan - Cairo)
Portage when needed
Free mobile phone during your stay in Egypt (charged with about 30 minutes local and 3 minutes international)
All service charges and taxes
International airfare
Egypt entry visa. For non-restricted nationalities, you can buy it upon arrival before passport control. Visa cost: $15 = 11 Euro per person, adult or child.
Any optional tours mentioned in the itinerary
Extra drinks and any personal expenses
Entrance fees to special archaeological sites such as the Mummies Room at the Egyptian Museum, inside one of the Pyramids, and Tutankhamen's Tomb at the Valley of the Kings
Tipping
Egypt Dahabiya Nile Travel (A)
Stay in Long Champs Hotel in Cairo and sail on the elegant Rihana Dahabiya Cruise.
From May to September, the cost is $1690 for a double room and $2625 for a single.
From October to April, the rate is $1790 for a double and $2750 for a single.
Egypt Dahabiya Nile Travel (B)
Enjoy a stay at Villa Belle Epoque in Cairo before boarding the Rihana Dahabiya Cruise.
From May to September, the double room rate is $1850, while a single room is $2890.
From October to April, the price increases to $2100 for double and $3350 for single occupancy.
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