From USD 2'500
The Best Way To See The Nile
A Dahabiya Nile Cruise has long been on Egypt bucket list. Imagine gliding along the Nile on a Dahabiya, stopping to explore temples that become more and more grand. It would be a travel dream come true.
Enjoy one day of private guided tour in Cairo that take you to some of Egypt’s most famous sites, include the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum. Fly to Luxor for some more sightseeing, and then board the Dahabiya boat, and enjoy 5 days you will cherish forever. No matter which one of our Egypt Tour Packages you choose, lifelong memories are guaranteed.
TOUR ADVANTAGES
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Your representative will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport (Before the immigration counters, holding a sign with your name) 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, He 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. No meal.
Day 2: Visiting the Pyramids & the Egyptian Museum
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. Lunch will be served in a good quality restaurant, and then proceed to visit visit the Egyptian Museum.Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 3: Flying to Luxor- Luxor East bank
Check out from your hotel in Cairo in the morning, then get transfered to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor where you will be met and assisted, then taken by an air-conditioned vehicle to embark in Luxor.
Today's sightseeing includes:
Temple of Karnak: Karnak Temple, the greatest example of worship in the history, dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu.
Luxor Temple: the Temple Of Luxor, it was built by Amunhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramses' II during the 19th Dynasty. Overnight on the west bank of Luxor. Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
Day 4: Luxor West Bank Tour - Cruise the Nile
This morning, explore the west bank of the Nile River and the Necropolis of Thebes.
Valley of the Kings: the Valley Of The Kings, the magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for burial, there are many kings buried in this valley. The most known tombs are King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tut-Ankh-Amon, King Ramssess VI, King Mrenptah and AmonhotepII.
Temple of Hatshepsut: at Deir el Bahari: the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut that known as El Dir El Bahari which was built by Queen Hatshepsut the daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately 1490-1469 B.C), the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt.
Colossi of Memnon: The Colossi of Memnon which is remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
This afternoon, Cruise to Esna, Overnight beside an island. Meals: Breakfast & Lunch and Dinner.
Day 5: Sail to Edfu - Visit Edfu Temple
Today, the Dahabiya will star to sail toward Edfu. Enjoy sailing and have your delicious lunch on the sun deck during sailing. Enjoy Nile views and take rare photos of Luxor and Aswan islands in the both sides of the Nile. watch the professional captain of the Dahabiya who wear mostly galabya the official dress of upper Egypt men while he move from the port slowly step by step between the another cruises and motor boats. the Egyptian culture around you every where. the Dahabiya sail by the Nubian islands where you will find their children play and their men and women work at the green fields. small fish boats, villages which is full of splendid Egyptian culture. it is great chance to have unique photos of the real culture.
Today's sightseeing include:
The Temple of Horus at Edfu, falcon-headed god of the sky. Built in 230 BC by Ptolemy III, this amazingly well-preserved and colorful structure reveals what temple worship in ancient Egypt was like.
Sail the Nile, Overnight beside an island. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 6: Kom Ombo Temple - Crocodile Museum
Today, the Dahabiya will star to sail toward Gebel Silsileh & Kom Ombo
Today's sightseeing include:
Kom Ombo Temple: Stop In Kom Ombo, you will visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, which is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. enjoy sailing to Gebel Silsileh which was a very famous quarrying area throughout all of ancient Egypt due to the quality of the building stone quarried here. The site is a rich archaeological area having temples cut directly on the hills. Our Dahebieh will sail right to the foot of this majestic mountain where we will have the peaceful luxury of being the only boat to be docked in this area.
Sail to Aswan. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 7: Disembark in Aswan and Flying to Cairo
Arrive in Aswan such a charming city famous by the Nubian culture. our expert tour guide will take you to discover the high lights of the city.
Today's sightseeing includes:
Aswan High Dam: visit the famous Aswan High Dam, an engineering miracle used as an embankment dam situated across the Nile River, built in the 1960’s to protect Egypt from annual floods.
Temple of Philae: visit the great philae island temple. a boat trip to the Temple of Philae, which was built in honor of goddess Isis.
Unfinished Obelisk: Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries of Aswan where much of the red granite used for ancient temples and colossi came from. The Unfinished Obelisk located in the Northern Quarry still lies where it was carved when a crack was discovered as it was being hewn from the rock. Your qualified Egyptologist guide will explain how the 1 tonne obelisk was carved, and why the crack caused it to be abandoned.
Later, transfer to the Aswan airport for your flight to Cairo where you will be met, then transfered to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast.
Day 8: Final Departure
Have breakfast, then get transfered to Cairo Airport for your final departure. Meals: Breakfast.
NB: "Journey Itinerary may change in sequence but not in visits, *We will send you the exact itinerary a week prior of your journey date*
Hotel Category: 5 Star Hotel
Cairo: Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo Or Ramses Hilton Hilton Or Cairo Zamalek Residences Or Similar.
Luxor & Aswan: Dahabiya Cruise.
Journey Price
Summer Rates (May- Sep.)
$2200 (Prices are in USD, Per Person, Based on Double Occupancy).
$3000 (Prices are in USD, Per Person, In Singel Room).
Winter Rates (Oct-April)
$2500 (Prices are in USD, Per Person, Based on Double Occupancy).
$3360 (Prices are in USD, Per Person, In Singel Room).
Prices are quoted in USD, per person, Per Trip, except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays (Christmas date 15 Dec To 7 Jan & Easter date 30 March To 20 April, The Rate will be 50% extra)
Children Policy :
Children from 0 to 6 Years $250 which is the airfare.
Child from 6 to 11 years old Pay 50% of the adult rate sharing parent's room.
Deposit & Cancellation
Payment Schedule Deposit Per Person at Time of Booking: $1,000. The Remaining Balance To Be Paid On Arrival Cash Or by Credit Card.
Cancellation Fees Per Person
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