Splendid Cairo and Dahabiya Tour
Duration
8 Days
Tour Type
Private
Pick-up Time
8 Am
Location
Dahabiya
Run
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Explore all of Egypt’s top historical attractions and do it in style while sailing half of your trip on board of one of the two luxurious Dahabiyas, Nuun and Nuut. From visiting magnificent ancient pyramids, museums and Khan El Khalili market in Cairo to seeing vast collections of tombs and temples scattered along the Nile Valley while sailing from Aswan to Esna on board your Dahabiya. With this splendid Cairo and Dahabiya tour, create one of the most memorable experiences you are ever likely to have!
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo - Welcome to land of Pharaohs
Your tour manager will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport and provide you with an entry visa for Egypt and then he will escort you to your hotel by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At the hotel, the tour manager will assist you to have a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour.
Overnight in Cairo.
Welcome Drink.
Day 2: Visiting the Pyramids & Sakkara
After breakfast, you will be accompanied by your personl guide to Giza Plateau to visit the Great Pyramids of Giza: Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus and also the famous Sphinx and Valley Temple facing the great statue. There is an additional visit to the Solar Boat in front of Cheops Pyramid (extra ticket on spot). Lunch will be served in a good quality restaurant, and then proceed to Sakkara area to visit Sakkara Complex and first pyramid ever built, Djoser Pyramid. Then, move to Memphis; Old Kingdom's capital and famous Necropolis.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Sakkara, Djoser Pyramid, Memphis.
Day 3: Cairo Sightseeing
After taking breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, you will be escorted by your private guide to visit the Egyptian Museum. Lunch will be taken throughout the tour at a local restaurant. Then, continue driving to Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s oldest bazaar.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Visits: Egyptian Musuem, Islamic Cairo, Khan El Khalili.
Day 4: Flying to Aswan and Embark your Dahabiya
Check out from your hotel in Cairo in the morning, then transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan where you will be met and assisted, then taken by an air-conditioned vehicle to embark your Dahabeya
- Embark in Aswan at 12:00 PM
- Have lunch while sailing to Kom Ombo
- Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus the elder, god of the morning sun
- Enjoy an appetizing dinner
Overnight aboard your cruise near Beshir Island.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Visits: Aswan, Kom Ombo.
Day 5: Sailing to Gebel El Silsila
Early sailing to Gabal El Silsila and having a lovely breakfast on board while sailing.
- Visit Gabal El Silsila and Sandstone quarries.
- Sail ahead to Fawaza Island during lunch.
- Enjoy tea time in front of a magnificent sunset view while sailing
- Enjoy Dinner on board.
Overnight aboard your cruise near to Fawaza Island.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
VIsits: Gebel El Silsila, Sandstone quarries, Fawaza Island.
Day 6: Sailing to Edfu
- Enjoy an appetizing breakfast while sailing to Edfu.
- Visit Edfu Temple, one of the best preserved temples of Greco Roman era, that of Horus at Edfu. Enjoy an magnificent experience of the horse drawn carriage ride back and forth to the temple.
- Have lunch while sailing to El Kab Village.
- Visit El Kab Temple.
- Enjoy dinner on board.
Overnight aboard your cruise on El Hegz Island (near Esna).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Visits: Edfu, Edfu Temple, El Kab Village, El Kab Temple.
Day 7: Sailing to Esna
- Enjoy breakfast on board while sailing to Esna.
- Disembark in Esna, then transfer to visit Karnak Temple and Valley of the Kings before getting transfered to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo where will be met you then transfered to your hotel.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast.
Visits: Esna, Karnak Temple, Valley of the kings.
Day 8: Final Departure
Enjoy breakfast, then transfer to Cairo Airport for your final departure.
Meals: Breakfast.
Tour Includes
- Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports
- Assistance of our guest relations during your stay
- Entry Visa for Egypt provided upon arrival Cairo Airport
- All airport transfer by a private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle with Free WIFI
- Accommodation for 4 nights in Cairo including daily breakfast.
- Accommodation for 3 nights onboard Dahabiya on full board basis
- Domestic flight Cairo/Aswan– Luxr/Cairo
- All sightseeing tours in Cairo – privately guided tours
- All sightseeing tours on the cruise sharing Dahabeya group
- All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan as mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary.
- Tea, Coffee and Soft Drinks during Meals on board your Dahabiya
- Local English-speaking tour guide during your tours
- Lunch at a good quality local restaurant
- Bottled water during your tours and transfers
- Free wifi service during your stay in Egypt
- All service charges and applicable taxes included
Tour Excludes
- International Airfare
- Any optional tours
- Personal spending
- Tipping Kitty
MAY-SEPT
Single Room = 4575 $
Double Room = 2775 $ Per Person
OCT-APRIL
Single Room = 4775 $ Per Person
Double Room = 2975 $ Per Person
Why Choose Us
- Efficient planning for a hassle-free experience.
- Friendly and helpful team ready to assist.
- Smooth customer service from start to finish.
- Tailored travel experiences to suit your needs.
- Reliable and trustworthy with years of experience.
- Competitive pricing with great value.
- 24/7 support for peace of mind.
