8-Luxury Days Cairo and Nebyt Dahabiya

DAY 1

Your tour manager will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport and provide you with an entry visa for Egypt and then he will escort you to your hotel by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At the hotel, the tour manager will assist you to have a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour.

Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2

Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel after you have your breakfast to explore the wonders of Cairo. You begin your visits by the Giza Pyramids where your Egyptologist would tell you all about the construction of these massive startling structures that used to serve as the royal necropolis of the kings of Egypt during the Old Kingdom. You discover the secrets of the Grand Pyramid of Cheops, Chechen, and Mykerinus. You will also view the greatness of the Pharaohs reflected in the Sphinx, the lion-bodied and Pharaoh-faced stone statue that protected the Giza Pyramids for years and years.

You move on with your tour afterward to visit Saqqara, one of the most interesting royal burial sites of ancient Egypt. The major highlight is the impressive Step Pyramid of Djoser, the belonged to the 3rd dynasty, more than 4500 years ago. This is the first pyramid to be built in Egypt.

You enjoy breakfast at one of the finest local restaurants in Cairo.

Your last visit of the day would be to Memphis, the first capital of unified Egypt. King Menes established Memphis when he was able to unify Southern and Northern Egypt and establish the first dynasty. You would view the huge statue of Ramses II, the alabaster sphinx, and many other ancient displays.

You return to your hotel afterward at the end of the day and overnight.

Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

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

Day 3

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 dates back to the 3rd Century AD and was dedicated to the 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 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 the Coptic Cairo tour with a visit to the "Jewish Synagogue of Ben Ezra" which gained its importance from its Geniza

Then proceed to visit Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the most famous and oldest bazaars in the Middle East After that, you will get transferred to Cairo airport to take your flight to Luxor

Upon arriving in Luxor, you will be met and assisted by our Tour manager and transfer you to your hotel in Luxor- and overnight in Luxor.

Overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

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

day 4

Early morning you will be leaving Cairo and head out to the colorful and cheerful city of Aswan. You will meet your tour manager early in the morning at your hotel where he will accompany you to Cairo Airport for your trip to Aswan. Upon landing in Aswan, you will be assisted and transferred in an exclusive air-conditioned vehicle to your Nuun and Nuut Dahabiyas.

Enjoy a delicious lunch on board your dahabiya while sailing to Kom Ombo.

watching the water pass by while sailing down the Nile. Reaching Kom Ombo Temple, 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 an appetizing dinner.

Overnight aboard your cruise near Beshir Island.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Visits: Aswan, Kom Ombo.

Day 5

Enjoy a delicious breakfast on board your dahabiya while sailing to Gebel Silsela. Upon your arrival at the ancient quarries of Silsela, your visit today begins 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. 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.

Overnight aboard your cruise near Fawaza Island.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Visits: Gebel El Silsila, Sandstone quarries, Fawaza Island.

Day 6

Breakfast on board to start your day as you sail to your next destination, Edfu. When you reach Edfu, it would be time to visit 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.

After returning to your dahabiya, enjoy a delicious lunch as you sail to your next stop, El Kab village, where you will visit El Kab Temple. Take a walk on your way back after visiting the temple and take in the picturesque village full of mud-brick houses. Return once again to your dahabiya and enjoy a warm, delicious dinner surrounded by the calm, serene water of the Nile River.

Overnight aboard your cruise on El Hegz Island (near Esna).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

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

Day 7

Enjoy your morning on your dahabiya with breakfast while sailing to Esna. Upon arrival at Esna, disembark your dahabiya and your Nile journey. exploring the Karnak Temple, the largest ancient Egyptian temple of all time. Then move to the West Bank to Visit 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.

After your tour, you will get transferred to Luxor Airport where you will catch your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, your tour manager will meet you and transfer you back to your luxurious hotel in Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast.

Visits: Esna, Karnak Temple, Valley of the kings.

Day 8

This is the last day of your journey in Egypt the land of pharaohs. Enjoy an Egyptian breakfast in your hotel in Cairo Then; you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your final departure back to your homeland.

Meals: Breakfast.