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Egypt, Nubia & Dahabiya Nile Cruise
Cairo to Luxor — 7 days, 6 nights
Pyramids in the morning, Abu Simbel by desert road, then 4 days drifting north on the Nile aboard a traditional Dahabiya — past fishing villages, ancient quarries, and Nubian towns that large cruise ships never see, finishing in Luxor’s legendary West Bank.
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€865
Saqqara, Dahshur & Giza · Fly to Aswan
Start at Saqqara with the Step Pyramid, Titi Pyramid, and Nobles Tombs, then on to Dahshur’s Bent and Red Pyramids. After lunch, visit Giza — the Great Pyramid, Sphinx, Khafra and Menkawra Pyramids, and the Nobles Tombs. Then transfer to Cairo Airport and fly to Aswan (1 hr).
Board the Dahabiya & Sail to Daraw
Check out of the hotel after breakfast. At noon, check into the Dahabiya. Lunch on board and begin sailing. Dinner and overnight anchored at Daraw.
Daraw Market, Kom Ombo & El Selsela
Breakfast on board. In Daraw, learn to shop like a local at the camel market, visit a barn to meet camels and learn about the camel trade, and explore a Nubian Town. Visit Kom Ombo Temple. Lunch on board. Sail to El Selsela’s ancient sandstone quarry and shrines. Dinner and overnight near Bisaw — special barbeque dinner by moonlight.
Bisaw Island, Nile Fishing & Temple of Horus
Breakfast in a local home or on board. Explore Bisaw Island — walk through farms, meet the villagers, and join local fishermen in their boats for an authentic Nile fishing experience. Sail to Edfu and ride to visit the Temple of Horus. Lunch on board. Dinner and overnight at El Hegz.
Esna Temple, Karnak & Luxor Temple
Breakfast on board. Sail to Esna and check out of the Dahabiya. Visit the Temple of Esna and the restored caravanserai and market. Drive to Luxor (1 hr). Afternoon visits to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut & Fly to Cairo
Check out of the hotel. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, and Hatshepsut Temple. Lunch at a local farmer’s house — a chance to connect with Egyptian life, including a brief cookery lesson (can be replaced with a restaurant). Transfer to Luxor Airport and fly to Cairo.
Grand Egyptian Museum & Medieval Cairo
Morning at the Grand Egyptian Museum including Tutankhamun’s treasures. Lunch. Walk through El Muizz Street — Cairo’s most preserved medieval Islamic quarter, with mosques, houses, and markets spanning centuries. End at Khan El Khalili bazaar.
€865
per person
All tours, transfers, guide, entry fees, Dahabiya 4 nights with all meals. Domestic flights not included.
With accommodation
Double cabin + hotels
Cairo 1N · Aswan 1N · Luxor 1N
€1,245
per person (8 pax)
Holiday Inn Cairo · Artika Wadi Kiki Aswan · Embrace Luxor Hotel. Breakfast & taxes included. High season supplement: +€39/person.
Single supplement
€674
add-on
Includes
- Airport transfers and assist as mentioned.
- Tours.
- Transfers.
- English Tour Guide fees.
- Meals (as mentioned)
- Dahabiya 3 nights 4 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 105 EUR Per Person in Double Room
- Boat rides
- Bottled water during the trip
Excludes
- Domestic flights.
- Flights. Once you give us the travel date, we will give the price and book for you.
- 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 : 1 Night 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 : 39 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 674 EUR
- Other Languages Guide Supplement (French,Spanish & German) Subject to availability
- Land Tours before or after Dahabiya, per group 52 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)
- If this tour itinerary does not meet your full expectations, we can make changes.
- Our Travel Advisors can also design your tour completely to fit your preferences.
- Additional charges may be applied for modifications or personalized itineraries.
- 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 above prices are not applied in the peak season, such as Christmas, New Year and Easter.
- 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.
- 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 travelling overland.
- Transfers in Sedan cars. (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.
- Please note that there are some places whose entrance fees are paid in EUR/Euro.
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Quick facts
Duration: 7 days · 6 nights
Route: Cairo → Aswan → Luxor → Cairo
Group size: Max 20 guests
Guide: English (others on request)
Meals: As mentioned per day