11 Days Private Guided Tour of Egypt with Dahabiya

Duration

11 Days /10 Nights

Tour Type

Private Tour

Tour Runs

Everyday

Min Price

Offer

Overview

Embark on a Private Guided Tour of Egypt and enjoy an unforgettable exploration through history, culture, and comfort. This 11-day experience offers a perfect blend of ancient discovery and modern luxury, guided by your own private Egyptologist. Begin in Cairo with the legendary Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum, then head to Luxor to admire Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings. Continue on a 4-night Dahabiya Nile Cruise from Esna to Aswan, discovering lesser-known temples at Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Gebel el-Silsila. Encounter Nubian village life, stroll through local markets, and dine under the stars. Conclude your journey in Cairo with a visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Citadel of Saladin before a seamless departure.

Included

Meet and assist by our representatives at all airports with personalized signage at passport control
Support from guest relations staff throughout your stay
Accommodation for 5 nights in Cairo with breakfast included
Accommodation for 2 nights in Luxor with breakfast included
Accommodation for 4 nights on a 5-star Dahabiya Nile Cruise with full board
Meals mentioned in the itinerary at quality local restaurants
Private tour guide fluent in English, Portuguese, German, or Spanish
Domestic flights (Cairo - Luxor and Aswan - Cairo)
All sightseeing tours as private guided experiences
Entrance fees to all mentioned attractions in the itinerary
Bottled water provided during sightseeing tours
All transfers in a private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
All applicable service charges and taxes

Excluded

International flights and entry visa
Tipping
Optional tours
Personal expenses

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Day 1: Arrival in Cairo – Welcome to Egypt
- Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, one of our professional representatives will meet and assist you through all arrival procedures. You will then be transferred in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo. The remainder of the day is free to relax, settle in, and prepare for the journey ahead.
- Meals: None
- Overnight: Cairo
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Day 2: Explore the Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum
- After breakfast at your hotel, meet your private Egyptologist guide and begin your exploration at the Great Pyramids of Giza. Admire the Pyramid of Cheops along with those of Chephren and Mykerinos. Continue to the famous Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple, once used for mummification rituals. Later, visit the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, home to one of the most remarkable collections of ancient artifacts. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Overnight: Cairo
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Day 3: Fly to Luxor – Temples of the East Bank
- Following breakfast, check out and transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, your private guide will take you to Luxor’s East Bank. Visit the vast Karnak Temple Complex, renowned for its grand Hypostyle Hall with towering columns, then continue to Luxor Temple, once linked to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes. After your sightseeing, check in at your hotel and enjoy a restful evening.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Overnight: Luxor
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Day 4: Discover the West Bank of Luxor
- Enjoy breakfast, then cross to the West Bank of Luxor to explore royal tombs and ancient temples. Visit the Valley of the Kings, burial site of pharaohs such as Ramses II and Tutankhamun. Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut, beautifully built into the cliffs at Deir El Bahari, and finish with a stop at the colossal statues known as the Colossi of Memnon. Return to your hotel for free time in the evening.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Overnight: Luxor
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Day 5: Transfer to Esna – Embark on Dahabiya Nile Cruise
- After breakfast, check out and drive to Esna, approximately one hour away, to board your elegant Akhnaton Dahabiya. Before departure, visit the Temple of Esna and wander through its vibrant local market. The Dahabiya then sails toward El Kab, an ancient city featuring rock-cut tombs and temple remains. Enjoy your first dinner onboard or along the Nile’s shores in a tranquil setting.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: Onboard Dahabiya
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Day 6: Edfu and Wadi El Shat
- After breakfast, the Dahabiya sails toward Edfu. There, take a horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s most well-preserved temples. Discover its towering pylons and intricate reliefs before returning to the boat for lunch. Later, take a guided walk through the peaceful Wadi El Shat area, passing small villages and desert trails.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: Onboard Dahabiya
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Day 7: Gebel El Silsila – Kom Ombo – Maniha
- Relax as the Dahabiya sails to Gebel El Silsila, where you will explore rock-carved chapels and the ancient quarries once used for temple construction. After lunch, continue toward Kom Ombo Temple, a unique twin sanctuary dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder. Conclude the day with dinner under the stars near Maniha.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: Onboard Dahabiya
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Day 8: Daraw and Nubian Village in Koubania

In the morning, cruise to Daraw, once an important stop along the trans-Saharan camel trade route. Visit the camel market and experience rural village life. Later, sail to Koubania, a scenic Nubian village surrounded by orchards of mango and citrus trees. Spend your final evening aboard the Dahabiya in this peaceful riverside community. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Onboard Dahabiya
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Day 9: Disembark in Aswan – Fly to Cairo

After breakfast, disembark the Dahabiya in Aswan and transfer to Aswan Airport for your return flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will be met and escorted to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free for relaxation or optional exploration of the city. Meals: Breakfast Overnight: Cairo
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Day 10: Grand Egyptian Museum and Citadel of Saladin

Begin the day with a visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum, Egypt’s newest and most impressive cultural landmark showcasing extraordinary ancient collections and modern exhibits. Continue to the Citadel of Saladin, where you will visit the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali and take in panoramic views of Cairo. Return to your hotel to rest on your final evening in Egypt. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Overnight: Cairo
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Day 11: Final Departure

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before checking out. You will then be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your final departure, marking the end of your memorable private guided journey across Egypt, filled with cultural, historical, and luxurious experiences along the Nile. Meals: Breakfast Overnight: Departure