Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and Nile Dahabiya Adventure
Overview
Absorb yourself in Egypt culture, from the towering Great Pyramids to mummies, and savour the timeless experience as you sail from Aswan to Luxor on your Nile dahabiya, a Traditional Luxury Sailing boat. Get in touch with the rich Nubian culture, heritage, and generosity, interact with locals, and experience an authentic glimpse of their life.
Indeed, this is one of the best escapades to see ancient Egypt ruins along the Nile banks. You'll explore the divine Karnak temple Complex, mesmerizing Hatshepsut temple, the legendary Valley of the Kings, the unique Kom Ombo temple, and other glorious and majestic views. At the same time, use the least environmentally harmful means of transportation, offsetting the unavoidable aspects of your journey and receiving a carbon-neutralization certificate through Eol's eco-social projects, which help local farmers and communities. Our ultimate goal is to organize an authentic experience by providing you with a complete trip that benefits the locals and the environment. Thanks to our partnership with sekem Egypt's leading Sustainable Development Since 1977
Itinerary
Day 1 Sunday, Welcome to Cairo.
With your scheduled flight, arrive in Cairo. You will meet your tour manager before customs, who will help you with customs clearance, and transfer to Your hotel in Cairo, check-in and overnight.
Day 2 Monday: Pyramids of Giza, Grand Egyptian Museum
In the morning, you will enjoy Breakfast watching the great view of the Cairo Nile River. Next, your guide will take you to Giza's pyramid plateau, with the worlds-famous tombs of Cheops, Chefren, and mykerinos, as well as sphinx; you will be privileged to watch some of the first fascinating sceneries.
After completion, The Great Egyptian Museum at the Cairo Gate on the Giza Plateau (next to the Pyramids) became the jewel of Egypt's new crown and one of the world's largest, most modern, and most famous museums. The Museum will house more than 50,000 artefacts, including all the personal holdings of the Golden King Tutankhamun, all gathered for the first time in one place.
Note: The Great Egyptian Museum is scheduled to open in 2022; if it is not open alliteratively, you will visit the Egyptian national Museum Afternoon; you will get a chance to see numerous pharaonic eras, including the Tutankhamun exhibition in our Egyptian National Museum trip PM Transfer to Railway Station and catch a sleeper train to Aswan Incl. Dinner Tray Style
Meals Included; Breakfast,
Day 3, Tuesday: Aswan
Upon arrival in Aswan, start your guided trip to the Aswan Dam begins; The first dam was built in 1898-1902 and was the largest dam in the world at the time, but later a new high dam was built in 1960-1971. After that, you will visit the Temple of Philae, the Temple of Isis and Hathor
Later in the afternoon, you check in at your Nubian guest house, and you will have the opportunity to book our Exclusive Tour of the Nubian Village, including Lunch overlooking the view of Aswan city from the Island.
On this tour, you will get unmatched first-hand experience interacting with Nubian Villagers and enjoy an unforgettable dinner cooked by the housewife of the family we support in this part of Egypt. You also want to overlook the view of illuminated Aswan city.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 4 Wednesday Aswan
Enjoy your free day in the village and interact with the locals; however, you have the opportunity to book a trip to Abo Simbel, where you'll drive there (approx. 4 hours). As part of a guided tour (by a local expert guide in Abu Simbel), you'll visit the impressive rock temples of Abu Simbel. After sightseeing (approx. 1.5 - 2 hours), you'll return to Aswan. Overnight.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 5 Thursday Start your Dahabiya Adventure
Today you start your Nile adventure by Sailing on a Dahabiya. "The Dahabiya is a large luxury sailboat with a shallow sailing bottom, used by the royal family in ancient times, as well as aristocrats, famous people on their luxurious voyages, as well as aristocrats and the legendary Nile Draft. When the trip is against the wind, a tractor with a long strap is used to lead the journey so that the sound of the tractor does not reach the Dahabiya. We will start sailing at about noon on the way to Kom Ombo; we will have to stop at harbiab Island if time is available.
Meals included: Soft All Inclusive starts with Lunch.
Day 6 Friday: sailing to Esna / Luxor
Today you will visit Esna Temple and sail to Luxor. Later in the evening, you will have a guided tour of the illuminated Luxor temple. and overnight
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on board
Meals on Board: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 07 Saturday Luxor
In the morning, you will start a guided tour to the West bank, visiting tombs in the famed Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple, and the mighty Colossi of Memnon. Then you head to your Hotel, check in, and have free time.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 08 Sunday West Bank
You'll visit Karnak Temple. Pm, you'll head to the airport and catch a plane to Cairo; upon arrival, our driver will escort you to your hotel near the airport Overnight.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 09 Monday Final Departure
Transfer to Cairo International airport. End of Service
Included: Services & Transfers
- All Transfer from Airport Hotel Airport
- one full-day tour of the pyramids, the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum
- Private Local Mobile Phone to be connected with your private tour assistant round trip
- Guided Tour of The High Dam Unfinished obelisk and Philae
- Guided Luxor and Karnak Temple
- Guided tour of Kom Ombo Temple
- Guided Tour Edfu Temple
- Guided tour of the Kings Valley, Hatshepsut temple and close of Memnon
- Carbon footprint neutralization certificate
Superior Accommodations 4++
- Cairo: Radisson Blu or Similar on BB
- Aswan: Nubian Eco Lodge " Nile View " on BB
- Cairo/Aswan: Sleepr Train on HB
- Nile Cruise: Luxury Dahabiya Miret or Similar on SAI
- Luxor : Stigenburger Achti Nile View on BB
Meals Arrangments
- BB = Bed and Breakfast
- HB = Breakfast and Dinner
- SAI = Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner and Soft Drinks
Not Included:
- Tips – Visa – Extra Meals or beverages
Optional Sightseeing with Locals:
- Abo simple Temple
- Nubian Village
- Hot Air Balloon