Take a Dahabiya Nile cruise and explore Egypt's rich history for 9 days, seeing the interesting cities of Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan. Discover the amazing beauty of Egypt tours by touring the famous Giza Pyramids, the mysterious Sphinx, and the incredible artifacts housed in Cairo's Egyptian Museum. Travel to Luxor to see the stunning Temple of Hatshepsut, the imposing Karnak Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. Admire the Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk while sailing to Aswan. This Egypt travel package provides a cozy and unique experience on board the Dahabiya, complete with attentive service, excellent cuisine, and opulent lodging. Take in the history and culture of ancient Egypt while taking in the tranquil Nile scenery. This Egypt luxury tour is perfect for choosing travelers since it offers exclusive access to some of the most important ancient sites in the world together with comfort and elegance. Enjoy the ultimate Egyptian experience, where each and every element is expertly designed to ensure a fascinating and enlightening voyage through the kingdom of the Pharaohs.
Upon your arrival for the Cairo and Dahabiya Nile cruise adventure, our representative will greet you at the Airport and accompany you to the esteemed Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa for a refreshing “welcome” beverage and a seamless check-in process. Following your check-in, our tour consultant will go over your schedule with you, including pick-up times for your different tours and transfers.
This will also be a perfect chance for you to address any inquiries you may have. Once everything is settled, our consultant will depart, leaving you with the rest of the day to yourself.
You will have some time for a quiet breakfast before your guide arrives to take you around the Pyramid area of Cairo. You will be treated to a private guided tour at Giza Plateau, site of the incredible Pyramids of Menkaure, Khafre, and Khufu. Your adventure will also take you to the Valley Temple and the Sphinx.
Your day's adventure ends at the Saqqara complex, where you will find the Pyramid of Djoser. This is the first pyramid ever built in the area.
After a pleasant visit to the ancient Egyptian capital of Memphis, return to your hotel for the night.
Meals Included
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Lunch
Next in line for your 9-day Cairo and Dahabiya Nile Cruise, following a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel, is a hearty breakfast before embarking on an individualized tour of the Egyptian Museum. One should pay great attention to the Treasures Room, which houses so many items from the tomb of King Tutankhamum. Take some time to look over several other ancient artifacts in the museum, and if desired, go ahead and purchase a ticket from the museum counter for the Mummy Room, where several real mummies are displayed.
Enjoy your Egyptian dinner at a local restaurant and drive to the Citadel of Saladin, where you will find Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque.
Next will be the tour of some of the impressive churches, including the Hanging Church. After that, you shall visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue.
The day's schedule comes to an end at the Khan El Khalili Bazaar, whereby the guests will not only do some shopping but also get an opportunity to see various Egyptian cultural shows.
After a value-added day, return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
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Day 4 Begins with Transfer from your hotel to the airport for a short flight to Luxor.
Upon arrival at Luxor Airport you will be met by your Egyptologist and driver who will take you to the incredible Karnak Temple complex, the largest place of worship ever built.
Known to the ancients as Ipet-it, "The Most Sacred of Places," the temples at the Karnak complex were over two millennia in creation, with each successive Pharaoh contributing something to its structure. Your extensive temple tour begins with a visit to the Hypostyle Hall, marveling at the extensive collection of towering pillars.
After the temple, lunch will be taken at a local restaurant before embarking on the Valley of the Kings. The valley represents many magnificently carved tombs within the rock, decorated with treasures and several other ornaments meant for use by the pharaohs in their afterlife.
End your day of discovery at the beautiful temple of El Deir El Bahary, one of the most beautiful temples dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut, the only woman who has crowned Pharaoh. Her temple rises from the plain in a series of terraces that seem to merge with the limestone cliffs behind. You will then be transferred to Esna to board your Dahabiya riverboat for the night.
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The next phase of your Cairo to Dahabiya Nile Cruise will begin with a drive from Esna to Edfu. Here you can disembark and take a horse-drawn carriage to the magnificent Temple of Horus. After this pleasurable excursion, you will be taken to the bustling Edfu souk where you can indulge in shopping or wander around the sights and sounds. We shall continue our sailing until we reach the Speos of Hormoheb.
We will go through this ancient chapel, take as many photographs as you want before dinner will be served out here within this beautiful structure that will be beautifully lit. You will spend the night aboard the Dahabiya.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
On the sixth day of your Cairo and Dahabiya Nile Cruise tour package, you will drive to Kom Ombo to visit the Temple of Sobek. This is a very interesting site because it comprises two temples, facing each other and being a mirror image of each other. They were built like this because they were dedicated to two Gods.
After exploring these magnificent sights, you will cruise ahead to a tranquil island on the Nile River. Enjoy dinner on the island, which quite conveniently lies not too far from Aswan. Overnight on the Dahabiya.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
After breakfast on board on this seventh day of your Cairo and Dahabiya Nile Cruise holiday, tender off the ship to visit some of Aswan's main attractions: the Temple of Philae and the picturesque Aswan souk. Since this is the last night of the cruise, a farwell dinner has been arranged and accompanied by Oriental and Arabic music. Enjoy these last moments on board as much as you can.
Meals Provided:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
After breakfast, you will check out the cruise and be escorted by one of our consultants to Aswan Airport to take the flight to Cairo.
Upon arrival in Cairo, you will be picked up at the airport, transferred to your hotel, and dropped at the hotel to spend the rest of the day.
Meals included
Breakfast
Your Adventure must come to an end, so does your Nile cruise in Cairo and Dahabiya. Enjoy a delicious breakfast while you reflect on your many recent great experiences and vow that you will return. Following breakfast, you'll be picked up and transferred to the airport for your flight home. Bid a fond farewell to Cairo and Egypt, and fly off into the sunset with memories that you will treasure forever.
Meals Included
Breakfast
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2695$ Per Person
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