10 Luxury days Cairo, Dahabiya Nile Cruise & Abu Simbel

Day 1: Welcome to Cairo, Egypt (Around the Clock)

Your tour manager will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport (Arrival procedures) and then he will escort you by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle to your hotel & overnight at Cairo.

Day2 Full Day Tour to the Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis & Sakkara  

You will be picked up from your hotel early morning by Your Private tour Guide & driver 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 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. 

Then Move to enjoy a great excursion to The Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, Then to the Panoramic area where you will be able to take the best pictures for the three pyramids together & try the Camel ride as well Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time of Chephren and visit to the Valley Temple then Transfer to your hotel & overnight .

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch 

Day3:   Full Day Tour Egyptian Museum, Islamic Cairo & Coptic Cairo 

Breakfast at hotel   then Your Tour guide will pick you up from the hotel, to enjoy a visit to the most interesting museum, the Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 overwhelming artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen collection of treasure, gold and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated.

Then proceed to visit the Coptic Cairo is a unique area with Old Cairo that has a concentration of Christian churches and other sites that date from the centuries between the decline of the pharaonic religion and the arrival of Islam when Egypt had a Christian majority. Coptic Cairo is largely built around the fort of Babylon on upon the remains of its walls. There are also six churches here that date back to the early Christian Era, The Hanging Church, or the Church of the Virgin Mary, was built in the 9th century to ‘hang’ high upon the walls of Babylon. The effect of this ‘hanging’ is now diminished significantly as ground levels have raised around the walls. Deeper into Coptic Cairo there are several other older churches, including the Church of St. Sergius, which dates from the 5th century and was supposedly built upon the site of a crypt where the Holy Family (Jesus, Mary, and Joseph) to shelter during there time in Egypt. Even further back is Ben Ezra Synagogue. This is the oldest synagogue in Cairo, founded in the 9th century on what is claimed to be either the site of the Temple of Jeremiah or the site where the pharaoh’s daughter found Moses among the reeds.

Then ending our tour with going to Khan el Khalili Bazaar which is one of Cairo's main attractions .the district of Khan el Khalili was originally a mausoleum called "el Zaafran" for the burial of Fatimid Caliphs  ,after that it became a district for the Turkish community during the Ottoman period , and now it becomes a bazzar where you will find many souvenirs shops ,coffeehouses "Café" serving Arabic coffee and offering Hookah "Shisha then transfer to the hotel and Overnight

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 

Day4: Sunday - Luxor West Bank

Enjoy your first breakfast on board your cruise surrounded by the calm waters of the Nile. After breakfast, head out to explore the West Bank of Luxor. Visit the Royal Cemetery for 62 Pharaohs, the Valley of the Kings, then head to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by the architects of the New Kingdom during the 15th century BCE at Deir El-Bahari. Finish the day as you marvel at the towering Colossi of Memnon. After you are done with your visits to the West Bank, return back to your cruise and start sailing while enjoying a delicious lunch on board. Relax the rest of the day as you sail; take advantage of the amazing facilities of your cruise; enjoy some afternoon tea, get a massage, de-stress in the Jacuzzi. End the day with an appetizing dinner on board.

Overnight before Esna Lock.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon.

Day 5: Monday - Esna

Cross the Esna Lock early in the morning while enjoying your first breakfast on board your dahabiya surrounded by picturesque views. After breakfast, head out to visit the stunning Esna Temple. After your visit, head back to your dahabiya where you will enjoy the day sailing and relaxing till you arrive at your next adventure, Have some afternoon tea as you watch the picturesque scenery pass by, Enjoy a freshly prepared and delicious lunch and dinner o board all while sailing and surrounded by the waters of the Nile.

Overnight onboard your Dahabiya at Hegaz Village.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Esna Temple.

Day 6: Tuesday - Edfu

Enjoy yet another appetizing breakfast on board while sailing to your next stop, Edfu. 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 as you have lunch and sail to your next stop.

Upon arrival at Bassawa Island, head out and walk among the lovely locals of this island. You will actually get to meet a local family and spend time inside their home where you will be introduced to the true lifestyle and the way these locals are living. You can go out and check their farm and chat up with the kids and live like a true Egyptian for the day, Return back to your dahabiya after saying goodbye to the lovely family and enjoy a hearty dinner in an atmospheric surrounding.

Overnight onboard at Bassawa Island.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Edfu, Edfu Temple, EBassawa Island.

Day 7: Wednesday - Gebel El-Silsila & Kom Ombo

Enjoy another 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 your next stop, Kom Ombo, while enjoying a freshly prepared lunch.

Touch down on the shores of Kom Ombo in the afternoon 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. After your visit, head back to your dahabiya where you will enjoy an appetizing dinner while sailing to Aswan.

Overnight onboard near Fares Village.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Gebel Silsela, Kom Ombo, Kom Ombo Temple.

Day 8: Thursday - Sightseeing in Aswan

Enjoy another delicious breakfast on board as you sail to the colorful city of Aswan. Upon arrival, head out and enjoy a day of sightseeing in this beautiful city, meeting the kindest kind of locals. Start with visit the infamous High Dam and then head to the massive Unfinished Obelisk, still resting on its side in the stone quarries of ancient Egypt. After, you will go on to the beautiful Temple of Philae, devoted to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor. After your visits, you will head back to your dahabiya and enjoy an appetizing dinner in the middle of the Nile surrounded by its beautiful waters.

Overnight onboard in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: High Dam, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk.

Day 9 : Friday - Aswan & Optional Trip to Abu Simbel

Start your day with a mouthwatering breakfast on board,  After breakfast, enjoy a free day roaming the streets of the beautiful city of Aswan; meeting and chatting with its locals, going to the market, or visiting the Nubian village and taking the most instagrammable photos with its colorful houses. Another option is that you can head out and take a trip to the spectacular Temples of Abu Simbel, a UNESCO site. Constructed by Ramses II, the two Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt, They reflect the glory and grandeur of the New Kingdom.

Whether you choose to have a free day in Aswan or take a trip to Abu Simbel, after your visits, you will head back to your dahabiya where you will enjoy an appetizing lunch and dinner on board surrounded by the tranquil waters of the Nile.

Overnight onboard your Dahabiya in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Aswan, Optional Trip to Abu Simbel Temples.

Day 10: Final Departure

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

Meals: Breakfast.