Egypt Highlights & Dahabiya Nile Cruise
Cairo to Aswan — 10 days, 9 nights
Cairo’s pyramids and museums, Luxor’s ancient temples, then 5 days sailing the Nile on a traditional Dahabiya — stopping at hidden villages, quarries, and ruins that big cruise ships can never reach.
10
15+
5
€1,248
Saqqara, Dahshur & Giza
Begin at Saqqara with the Step Pyramid and Nobles Tombs, then Dahshur’s Bent and Red Pyramids. After lunch, visit Giza — the Great Pyramid, Sphinx, Khafra and Menkawra Pyramids. Finish with a 40-minute camel ride through the desert.
Around midday, check in to the Dahabiya, enjoy lunch as we begin sailing, and have dinner on your first night aboard in Daraw — with the chance to swim or kayak along the way (let us know two days ahead if you’d like kayaks ready).
Note: pickup is from any address in Aswan to the port of the Dahabiya.
Grand Egyptian Museum & Coptic Cairo
Morning at the Grand Egyptian Museum including Tutankhamun’s treasures. Lunch, then visit Coptic/Old Cairo — the Hanging Church and Abu Serga Church.
Fly to Luxor · West Bank
Transfer to Cairo Airport and fly to Luxor (1 hr). Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch at a local farmer’s house with a brief cookery lesson — a chance to connect with real Egyptian life.
Karnak, Luxor Temple & Board the Dahabiya
After breakfast, visit Karnak and Luxor Temples (3–4 hrs). Drive an hour to Esna to join the Dahabiya — visit the Temple of Esna and restored caravanserai, then sail to El Hegz Village for a unique cultural experience. Lunch and dinner on board.
Optional: Hot air balloon over the west bank at sunrise (~2 hrs, 50 min flight)
El Kab, New Kingdom Tombs & Temple of Horus
Breakfast on board, then sail to El Kab to see the massive ancient walls of Nekheb and explore the New Kingdom tombs. Continue to Edfu to visit the magnificent Temple of Horus. Dinner and free time as you overnight on the Dahabiya.
Bisaw Island, Nile Fishing & El Selsela
Breakfast on board. Visit Bisaw Island — join local men in their boats for a Nile fishing experience, walk through farms, and meet the villagers. Sail to El Selsela’s ancient sandstone quarry and shrines. Finish with a special barbeque dinner by moonlight.
Kom Ombo, Daraw Market & Nubian Town
Breakfast on board. Visit Kom Ombo temple and the Crocodile Museum. In nearby Daraw, learn to shop like a local at the camel market, visit a barn to meet camels and learn about the camel trade, then visit a Nubian Town. Closer to Aswan, an opportunity to swim or kayak. Farewell dinner and final sail to Aswan.
Optional: Philae Temple sound & light show
Abu Simbel & Philae Temple
Breakfast boxes and check out of the Dahabiya. Drive to Abu Simbel through the desert (3–4 hrs), visit the temples for around 2 hours, then drive back to Aswan for lunch. In the evening, attend the sound and light show at Philae Temple.
Unfinished Obelisk, Elephantine & Fly to Cairo
Visit the Unfinished Obelisk, the Elephantine archaeological site, and a Nubian Village. After lunch, transfer to Aswan Airport and fly to Cairo. Transfer to hotel on arrival.
The Citadel, El Muizz Street & Khan El Khalili
Visit the Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque. Lunch at El Azhar Park, a beautiful hilltop garden overlooking the city. Walk through El Muizz Street — Cairo’s most preserved medieval Islamic quarter with mosques, houses, and markets. End at Khan El Khalili bazaar.
Optional: Folk show at Al-Ghouri Caravansary (subject to schedule)
€1,248
per person
All tours, transfers, guide, entry fees, Dahabiya 5 nights with meals. Domestic flights not included.
With accommodation
Double cabin + hotels
Cairo 3N · Luxor 1N · Aswan 1N
€1,926
per person (8 pax)
Holiday Inn Cairo · Embrace Luxor Hotel · Artika Wadi Kiki Aswan. Breakfast & taxes included. High season supplement: +€60/person.
Single supplement
€974
add-on
Includes
- Airport transfers and assist as mentioned.
- Tours.
- Transfers.
- Tour Guide fees.
- Meals (as mentioned)
- Dahabiya 4 nights 5 days with all meals included. private double cabin in a shared Dahabiya.
- upgrade to suite is available when requested for an extra charge (subject to availability).
- For Christmas & Easter Periods: Supplement 135 EUR Per Person in Double Cabin
- Boat rides
- Bottled water during the trip
Excludes
- Domestic flights. (Available upon request and subject to dates and availability)
- Drinks during included meals
- Optional tours
- Tipping
- Any other thing not mentioned in the included section.
Important Notes & Terms
- Breakfast and all taxes included..
- Cairo : 3 Nights in Holiday Inn Maadi in Double Standard room
- Luxor : 1 Night in Embrace Luxor Hotel in Double Superior room
- Aswan : 1 Night in Artika Wadi Kiki in Double Deluxe Chalet
- Supplement for High Season is : 60 EUR Per Person for all accommodation or Similar according to availability,
- Rooms upgrades are available for an extra charge.
- Other hotels are available – ask for.
- Our accommodation prices are less than the online price. In case you found less price online, let us
- know to amend
- These prices might change when booking (notification will be sent to you)
- Single Supplement . 974 EUR
- Other Languages Guide Supplement (French,Spanish & German) Subject to availability
- Land Tours before or after Dahabiya, per group 91 EUR
- Other Languages Guide Supplement (French,Spanish & German) Subject to availability
- Dahabiya Tour, per group of 1 to 5 People 236 EUR
- Other Languages Guide Supplement (French,Spanish & German) Subject to availability
- Dahabiya Tour, per group of 6 to 10 People 253 EUR
- Other Languages Guide Supplement (French,Spanish & German) Subject to availability
- Dahabiya Tour, per group of 11 to 15 People 275 EUR
- Pick up times are estimate times (to be confirmed by our local operator)
- Above quotation is based on hotels located in Central areas, to be updated once we have your accommodation details
- The dress code is conservative while visiting Mosques, Churches, villages or areas with mainly local communities.
- The order of the tour days might change according to availability when booking.
- There’s flights available from Aswan to Abu Simbel and return for an extra cost. Ask for the upgrade to
- flight option instead of traveling overland.
- In case of any complication in sailing, some changes in the itinerary might happen.
- If there are any unforeseen circumstances and the boat assigned for your tour is unable to sail, Real Egypt
- is responsible for arranging a similar boat for your tour.
- Transfers in Sedan cars for 1 or 2 People. (in case a van requested extra cost is added). Note: using a
- Sedan car in Cairo requires an extra short walk in 2 attractions, the Citadel and the Museum of Civilization.
- If big size luggage included Van in all destinations by default.
- The above prices are subject to change; if a high inflation rate happens as a result of government
- practices, currency rate change or economic problems.
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Quick facts
Duration: 10 days · 9 nights
Route: Cairo → Luxor → Aswan → Cairo
Group size: Max 20 guests
Guide: English (others on request)
Meals: As mentioned per day