8 Days Cairo with Nuut/ Nuun Dahabiya Tour Package

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo - Welcome to land of Pharaohs

Arrival to Cairo airport, your tour manager will meet assist you at Cairo International Airport and provide entry visa for Egypt and then he will escort you to your hotel by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. After you have checked in your tour representative will discuss your itinerary and confirm your pick-up times for upcoming day trips. You’re free to spend the rest of the day as you wish and Overnight in Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2: Full day Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Sakkara 

Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel after you have your breakfast to start a full day tour to visit the Pyramids of Cheops, Chechen and Mykerinus. While listening to your Egyptologist guide. Next, you will be able to enjoy the panoramic view, where you can see all pyramids and take special pictures for all the pyramids together in one shot. Then proceed to the sphinx where is the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, dates from the time of Chephren, The tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren, This temple served definitely two functions: First, it was used for the purification of the mummy of the king before its burial. Second, it was used for making the Mummification process of the king then proceed to Move to visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty for King Djoser,  After that transfer to your Last stop Memphis which was founded by King Menes, and was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, it was considered to be a center of rule and culture for over 3000 years the first capital of Egypt, and see the Statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx of Memphis before being transferred back to your hotel & overnight.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch  

Overnight in Cairo.

Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Sakkara, Djoser Pyramid, Memphis.

Day 03: Full day Cairo City (Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo and Bazaar

Breakfast at the hotel and then you will be escorted by your private guide to visit the Egyptian Museum, where you will admire the splendid collection of Tutankhamon alongside many other fascinating artifacts. Move to Coptic Cairo" where you will visit the "Hanging Church" which is dating back to the 3rd Century AD and was dedicated to Virgin Mary ,It's called "Hanging" because of its location above the gatehouse of the ancient Roman fortress "Babylon" .It contains 110 Holy icons depicting beautiful religious scenes.

Then visiting "Saint Sergius and Bacchus Church" which is believed to have been built on the spot (The Crypt) where the holy family rested at the end of their journey into Egypt, And ending Coptic Cairo tour with a visit to the "Jewish Synagogue of Ben Ezra" which gained its importance from its Geniza (Store room) was found during the 19th century containing a treasure of abandoned Hebrew secular and sacred manuscripts Then proceed to visit Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the most famous and oldest bazaars in the Middle East. Back to hotel and overnight in Cairo.

Meals include: Breakfast and lunch

Visits: Egyptian Museum, Islamic Cairo,  Khan El Khalili , Coptic Cairo.

Day 4: Embarkation in Luxor / Visit Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings

After breakfast, you will be transferring from your hotel in Cairo and head out to the shining city of Luxor. You will meet your tour manager early in the morning at your hotel where he will accompany you to Cairo International Airport for your trip to Luxor. Upon landing in Luxor, you will be assisted and whisked away in an exclusive air-conditioned vehicle to your first stop in Upper Egypt which is visiting the infamous Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings— the most famed collection of Pharaonic royalty’s elaborate tombs.

After your visit, you will head to the West Bank to embark on yourNuut and Nuun Dahabiyas—two of  most luxurious dahabiyas that offer a high level of privacy, before noon. You start sailing your Nile journey. You will gently sail to Esna as you enjoy a delicious lunch prepared freshly on board. Continue sailing and enjoy dinner surrounded by the calm, serene water of the Nile River.

Overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visits: Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings.

Day 5: Esna - El Kab – Edfu

Cross the Esna Lock early in the morning while enjoying your first breakfast on board your Dahabiya surrounded by picturesque views. Your first stop today is El Kab village, where you will visit El Kab Temple. Discover the hidden beauty of the ancient temples, walls and rock-cut tombs from the New Kingdom period. Take a walk on your way back after visiting the temple and take in the picturesque village full of mud-brick houses.

Start sailing once again, this time heading to Edfu, Enjoy an appetizing lunch on board during the sail. Upon arrival, head out to visit Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples of the Greco Roman era, that of Horus at Edfu, and the two beautiful granite statues of the falcon god Horus towering over the entrance as you walk in.

Enjoy a magnificent experience as you take a horse-drawn carriage ride back and forth to the temple and marvel at Upper Egypt’s local life. Pass through the slow-paced, rural life of the local farmers and fishermen. After returning to your dahabiya, you will begin sailing again. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking lush, fertile landscapes dotted with banana and date palm trees.

Shortly before sunset, we will drop anchor near Sheikh Rehan Island, where you will enjoy a hearty dinner in an atmospheric surrounding.

Overnight near Sheikh Rehan Island.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Visits: El Kab Village, El Kab Temple, Edfu, Edfu Temple.

Day 6: Visit  Gabal El Silsela 

Enjoy your delicious breakfast on board your luxurious dahabiya while sailing to today’s destination, Gebel Silsela. Upon your arrival at the ancient quarries of Silsela, visit the mystical rock-cute Temple of Hormoheb, and then, hike to the top of Silsela Mountain and relish in a truly breathtaking view. Head back to your dahabiya and enjoy a peaceful sail to Fawaza Island during lunchtime. Enjoy some tea on the sun deck as you take in the magnificent sunset view before having an appetizing dinner on board. Towards the end of the day, enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner at the edge of Al Bashir Island, neighboring Kom Ombo.

Overnight Al Bashir Island.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visits: Gebel Silsela.

Day 7: Sailing to Kom Ombo

Enjoy a delicious breakfast on board while sailing to Kom Ombo, Touch down on the shores of Kom Ombo and walk through the town of Kom Ombo among the locals of the town until you arrive at the unusual Kom Ombo temple with its two identical entrances, hypostyle halls, and sanctuaries. Explore the exceptional beautiful temple of Haroeris (Horus the Elder) and Sobek (Crocodile God). The temple was built with two symmetric entrances, halls, and sanctuaries; it is the only double temple all over Egypt. After your visit, head back to your dahabiya where you will continue the day sailing to the colorful city of Aswan and enjoy a mouthwatering lunch and dinner on board.

Overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Visits: Kom Ombo, Kom Ombo Temple.

Day 8: Final Departure

Enjoy on last scrumptious breakfast on board, Then, disembark and get transferred to Aswan Airport for your final departure via Cairo International Airport.

Meals: Breakfast