11 Luxury days Cairo, Dahabya Nile Cruise & Abu Simbel

DAY 1

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

Day2

You will be picked up from your hotel early morning by Your Private tour Guide and 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 attractions 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 Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Then to the Panoramic area where you will be able to take the best pictures of the three pyramids together proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time of Chephren, and visit the Valley Temple then Transfer to your hotel and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day3

After breakfast at the hotel, you get ready for a marvelous day in Cairo.

You begin your visits by exploring the Egyptian Museum, which hosts the largest Pharaonic displays in the world. With more than 120 thousand displays, you will comprehend all about ancient Egyptian history, architecture, and culture.

You move on in your tour visiting Coptic Cairo with the famous Hanging Church, built over the ruins of one of Babylon Forts. Other places you visit in Coptic Cairo are the Saint Sergius and Bacchus Church. Afterward, you pay a visit to the Jewish Synagogue of Ben Ezra, the oldest surviving in Cairo.

You enjoy lunch in one of the best local restaurants.

You conclude the day by visiting Khan El Khalili market, the largest and most astonishing touristic market in the region. This is where you shop for the finest gifts and souvenirs to take back home from Egypt.

Return to your hotel at the end of the day.

Meals include: Breakfast and lunch

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Visiting: Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, Islamic Cairo Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Day4

You will enjoy your breakfast at the hotel in Cairo. Afterward, check out your hotel in Cairo. Deluxe Egypt Tour Manager will welcome you to the reception of your hotel.

You ride in one of our modern AC vehicles towards the Cairo International Airport to take the flight to Luxor. In less than an hour, you arrive at Luxor Airport where our tour guide will be waiting for you to begin your visit by exploring

The Karnak Temple: This is the largest Pharaonic temple in the whole world and history. Although established in the Middle Kingdom, the Karnak Temple took around 2,000 years to be completed. You enjoy exploring the huge columns of the Hypostyle Hall, the avenues of the sphinxes, the sacred lake, and many other features.

You move on to the Luxor Temple, one of the finest ancient Egyptian structures of all time! This is where you view the huge colossi of Ramses II at the entrance, in addition to several other impressive sections. return to your dahabiya and enjoy dinner surrounded by the calm, serene water of the Nile River.

Meals: Lunch and Dinner.

Overnight onboard your Dahabiya in Luxor West Bank.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple.

Day 5

Enjoy your breakfast onboard your Dahabya Ship then head out to start your day exploring the West Bank of Luxor by visiting the wonders of the Valley of the Kings, the most impressive royal necropolis of ancient Egypt. Established more than 3000 years ago, during the reign of the 18th dynasty, the tombs are quite remarkable with their colors and various decorations.

Your next visit would be to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of the most charming mortuary temples of all time. You will be exploring the terraces of the temple, admiring the statues of the queen disguised as a Pharaoh, in addition to the Punto section, the Chapel of Anubis, and the Chapel of Goddess Hathor. Finish the day as you will visit the Colossi of Memnon.

After you are done with your tour at the West Bank visits, return to your Dahabya cruise and start sailing while enjoying your 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, and End the day with a dinner on board.

Overnight before Esna Lock.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

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

Day6

You will be having your breakfast and enjoying the cool breath of the River Nile. Crossing Esna Lock then Visit 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 Natural and countryside life. Enjoy Lunch and dinner prepared freshly for you on board while you are enjoying the smooth sailing.

Overnight onboard your Dahabiya at Hegaz Village.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Esna Temple.

Day 7

Enjoy another delicious breakfast on board while sailing to your next stop, Edfu. Upon arrival, head out to visit Edfu Temple, the Temple of Horus, one of the finest preserved temples of ancient Egypt built during the Greco-Roman period more than 2000 years ago. You would be also riding a horse carriage towards the temple and back.

Enjoy a magnificent experience by taking a horse-drawn carriage ride to the temple and discovering Upper Egypt’s local life. After returning to your dahabiya, you will begin sailing again. Enjoy yourself in the breathtaking lush, enjoying watching the landscapes with banana and date palm trees as you have lunch and sail to your next stop.

Arrive at Bassawa Island, head out, and walk among the lovely locals of this island. You will 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 with the kids and live like a true Egyptian for the day.

Return 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, Bassawa Island.

Day 8

You will be having your breakfast and enjoying the cool breath of the River Nile. Your visits today begin with Gebel Silsela. This is where you visit the Temple of Hormoheb, all hewn out of rocks. This chapel temple belongs to the 18th dynasty and contains several wonderful details and aspects. Then, you climb Silsela Mountain and enjoy the matchless views.

back to your dahabiya and enjoy a peaceful sail to your next stop, Kom Ombo, while enjoying a freshly prepared lunch.

Reaching Kom Ombo, you explore the wonders of the Temple of Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haroeris, the flacon god. This distinctive structure consists of two identical temples with all features.

After your visit, head back to your dahabiya where you will enjoy a dinner while sailing to Aswan.

Overnight onboard near Fares Village.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

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

Day 9

Enjoy a delicious breakfast on board as you sail to the city of Aswan. Upon arrival, head out and enjoy a day of sightseeing in this beautiful city, start with a visit to the infamous High Dam, constructed in the 1960s to preserve the water of the River Nile and produce a large portion of Egypt’s electricity. The High Dam represents one of the greatest accomplishments of modern Egypt.

The next visit of the day would be to the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest that the Pharaohs ever dealt with. However, due to a problem at its bottom, they left it where they found it and where we explore it today in the Southern quarries of Aswan. The trip includes a demonstration of the construction of obelisks in ancient Egypt.

Our last visit of the day will be to the Philae Temple, the popular ancient Egyptian Temple. Dedicated to Osiris and Isis, the temple was relocated due to the building of the High Dam in one of the largest international campaigns at the time. The temple is featured with several pylons, huge decorated stone capitals, and several other sections.

After your visits, you will head back to your dahabiya and enjoy a delicious dinner inboard surrounded by its beautiful waters.

Overnight onboard in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: High Dam, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk.

Day 10

Start with a delicious breakfast on board. After breakfast, enjoy a free around the beautiful city of Aswan; meeting and chatting with its locals, going to the market, or visiting the Nubian village. Another option is that you can head out and take a trip to the Temples of Abu Simbel,

Abu Simbel Temple Tour with its unique style, is considered to be the masterpiece of ancient Egypt. They reflect the glory and grandeur of the new Kingdom. The Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to cooperate to save these temples from the flood. The Temple of Ramsses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and Ramesses II himself. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramesses II. The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also Called the Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God so in a symbolic way, the two Temples, that of Ramsses II, and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor, and the Sun God together as one.

you’ll encounter the remarkable temples built for Ramses II and his beloved queen Nefertari. These temples near the Sudanese border are iconic for their beauty, but remarkable for their modern history as well, they were completely relocated in 1968 to avoid submersion by the massive Lake Nasser. After your time spent exploring the temples,

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 11

Enjoy your 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.