Explore Egypt on a 12-Day Dahabiya Cruise from Cairo to Aswan

You should eat breakfast before your meeting with your private English-speaking Egyptologist guide who will take you to the Saqqara Necropolis. The visitors will first explore the tombs of the Old Kingdom aristocracy which date back to the 1st Dynasty (2350-2200 BC) and then they will visit the Step Pyramid complex which Pharaoh Djoser built during the Third Dynasty (2700 BC).

The dining area provides an attractive outdoor space where visitors can enjoy their meal before they travel to the Egyptian Museum which holds the largest collection of ancient artifacts worldwide. After spending the day exploring historical sites you will return to the Mena House Hotel for your overnight stay in Cairo.

Meals included: Breakfast Lunch

Start your day with breakfast at the hotel overlooking the Great Pyramid. Experience exclusive access to the Great Pyramid's King Chamber or Queen Chamber for two hours which allows visitors to feel the ancient power of the site. The Tomb of Osiris exists 36 meters underground behind the Sphinx. This site dedicated to Osiris the god of resurrection and afterlife contains six burial chambers and a central basalt sarcophagus which sits in a water-filled chamber.

Next, people visit the Great Sphinx which honors Horus the god who represents the horizon to complete their spiritual and historical journey. Later, you will take a domestic flight to Luxor before your overnight stay at the boutique Hotel Almudira.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

The day starts with a trip to Dendera to see the beautiful Temple of Hathor which serves as the sacred place for the goddess of happiness and love and prosperity. The zodiac-decorated ceiling lets visitors walk through the rooftop area which ancient priests and priestesses used for their holy ceremonies.

The journey continues to Abydos which features a magnificent temple that serves Osiris and houses the nine essential deities from the Ennead. Visitors can discover the Osirion which ranks among Egypt's most powerful spiritual locations and explore the Seti I temples which display some of Egypt's best bas-relief art.

The meal plan for the day includes breakfast and lunch.

Your day starts with breakfast at your hotel before you join a guided tour that takes you to Luxor's West Bank.Your first stop will be the Valley of the Kings where you will see three of its outstanding tombs which experts recommend as essential viewing. Your journey continues to the exceptional Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut which stands at Deir el-Bahari as the only ancient Egyptian temple that features three distinct architectural levels. The temple restaurant allows you to experience Egyptian cuisine while you enjoy the view of the temple. The afternoon activities take you to the Valley of the Nobles where you will visit the tombs of Ramses and Userhat before returning to your boutique hotel on the West Bank for an overnight stay.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Your hotel breakfast will be available to you before you start your daylong trip with your English-speaking guide. Your first destination will be the sacred Karnak Temple which dedicates its space to the god Amun and shows visitors the statue of the goddess Sekhmet who represents spirit offering. After that, the Luxor Museum will provide you with a chance to see its impressive collection of artefacts. Sofra Restaurant will provide lunch to customers who want to experience authentic Egyptian food in a traditional restaurant atmosphere. The afternoon will take you to the Karnak sister temple which is the Temple of Luxor where you can experience its enchanting atmosphere during sunset hours. Your West Bank hotel will serve as your accommodation base for your Luxor overnight stay.

Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch

You must leave your boutique hotel after breakfast to make your way to your private Nile Dahabiya houseboat. You need to start your Nile journey from Esna to Aswan after you get settled on the boat. The Temple of Esna serves as your starting point for the cruise which takes you to Elkab and the ancient town of Neheb where you can visit the temple ruins and cliffside tombs. The boat will anchor at a small island which will serve as your first sleeping location for the night. The Dahabiya will provide dinner either on the boat or along the peaceful banks of the Nile.

Meals included:
Breakfast at the hotel
Lunch and dinner on board the Nile Dahabiya.

The Dahabiya riverboat starts its journey to Edfu after passengers complete their breakfast. The Temple of Horus stands as the most well-preserved temple throughout all of Egypt which you will visit at this location. The boat will later moor beside a peaceful island or riverbank, which provides visitors with time to discover a nearby village or desert area. Dinner is served on board the Dahabiya or by the quiet Nile shore, before enjoying your second overnight stay on the boat.

Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
 

After breakfast on board, the ship will set sail to Gebel El Silsila so passengers can visit its ancient sandstone quarries and the rock-cut chapels which honor Horemheb Seti I Ramesses II and Merenptah. The Nile journey leads to Kom Ombo which features the special double temple that was built for Haroeris and Sobek. The Dahabiya continues its journey to Maniha Island where it will spend the night at its peaceful docking location. Dinner is served on board or beside the tranquil Nile banks which leads to your third overnight stay on the Dahabiya.

Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

After breakfast, visit the energetic Daraw camel market which used to function as the last trading post for the historic 40-day desert trade route that connected Sudan with Egypt. The walking tour will take you through both the market area and the authentic village residential streets before you proceed with your sailing journey to El Koubania which is a beautiful Nubian village located near Aswan. Passengers will enjoy a peaceful evening aboard the boat while it docks to view the tranquil Nile surroundings. Dinner and overnight on the Dahabiya.

Meals are included

• Breakfast
• Lunch.
• Dinner.

The day starts with breakfast on the Dahabiya before the crew and passengers leave the ship. The private tour of the Philae Temple begins the day at the temple which honors Isis the mother goddess who represents eternal life and resurrection. The tour proceeds to the Kalabsha Temple and Aswan High Dam where visitors will learn about both sites historical value and their present importance.

The visitors will experience a tranquil afternoon by sailing on a felucca through Aswan while enjoying views of Elephantine Island and Kitchener’s Island which people locally call the Botanical Island. The group will move to the historic Old Cataract Hotel. The evening offers free time which allows people to either discover Aswan's traditional souk or relax while watching the Nile. The group will stay overnight in Aswan.

Meals Included:
Breakfast
Lunch

The hotel provides breakfast services which immediately follow the check-out process. Your domestic flight from Aswan Airport will take you to Cairo, where you will board your international flight home. This marks the conclusion of your memorable journey through Egypt.

Meals are included

• Breakfast