11 Days Private Guided Tour of Egypt with Dahabiya

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, a professional representative greets you and assists with all arrival formalities. You’ll then be transferred by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and preparing for the adventure ahead.

Meals: None

Overnight: Cairo

After breakfast, meet your private guide to begin your exploration at the Great Pyramids of Giza, including the Pyramid of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Admire the mighty Great Sphinx and visit the Valley Temple, where ancient mummification rituals took place. Continue to The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square to see one of the richest collections of artifacts from ancient Egypt. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Cairo

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor. On arrival, start your East Bank tour with visits to the grand Karnak Temple, famed for its colossal Hypostyle Hall, and Luxor Temple, connected to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes. Check in at your hotel afterward and rest for the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Luxor

Begin the day exploring the West Bank of Luxor, home to royal necropolises and distinguished temples. Visit the awe-inspiring Valley of the Kings, where rulers like Ramses II and Tutankhamun were entombed. Continue to the impressive Temple of Hatshepsut and admire the massive Colossi of Memnon statues before returning to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Luxor

After breakfast, check out and drive to Esna, where your elegant Akhnaton Dahabiya awaits. Visit the Temple of Esna and explore the local market before setting sail to El Kab, an ancient site with rock-cut tombs and temple ruins. Enjoy dinner onboard or riverside as your cruise experience begins.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: On board

As the Dahabiya sails toward Edfu, enjoy breakfast and then ride a horse-drawn carriage to the splendid Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved sanctuaries in Egypt. Return to the boat for lunch, then take a guided walk through Wadi El Shat, a serene area dotted with small villages and desert paths.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: On board

Relax as the Dahabiya glides to Gebel El Silsila, where you’ll explore ancient quarries and rock-cut chapels. After lunch, continue sailing to the twin Kom Ombo Temple, uniquely dedicated to both Sobek and Horus the Elder. Enjoy dinner under the stars near Maniha.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: On board

In the morning, sail to Daraw, once an important stop on trans-Saharan trade routes. Visit the local camel market and observe daily life in the village before continuing to Koubania, a tranquil Nubian village surrounded by lush groves. Spend the evening enjoying your final night on the Nile.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: On board

After breakfast, disembark in Aswan and transfer to the airport for your return flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, you’ll be escorted to your hotel and have the rest of the day free at your leisure.

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight: Cairo

Start your day with a visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum, showcasing extraordinary artifacts with modern displays. Continue to the Salah El Din Citadel and explore the elegant Alabaster Mosque, enjoying panoramic views over Cairo. Return to your hotel for your final evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Cairo

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight. Your Private Guided Tour of Egypt concludes with cherished memories of cultural discovery and luxury along the Nile.

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight: None