10-Day Egypt Luxury Vacation with Dahabiya Nile Cruise

Duration

10 Days - 9 Nights

Tour Type

Private Tour

Tour Runs

Everyday

Min Price

Offer

Overview

Experience an extraordinary Egypt Luxury Vacation that unites the best of Cairo and Luxor with an elegant 4-night Dahabiya Nile Cruise. Begin in vibrant Cairo, where you’ll uncover the wonders of the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and the city’s cultural treasures. Continue to Luxor, where ancient temples and royal tombs reveal the stories of Egypt’s glorious past under the guidance of professional Egyptologists. Set sail aboard the refined Akhnaton Dahabiya, gliding along the Nile away from the crowds. Explore hidden sites such as El Kab, Gebel el-Silsila, and Kom Ombo, while savoring gourmet cuisine, flawless service, and stunning scenery. Conclude your unforgettable journey in Aswan before returning to Cairo with lifelong memories. This exclusive trip is designed for travelers who value sophistication, history, and effortless comfort. Let Travista handle every detail while you immerse yourself in Egypt’s timeless allure.

Included

Meet and assist at all airports with personal signage at passport control
Guest relations assistance during the entire stay
3 nights accommodation in Cairo including daily breakfast
2 nights accommodation in Luxor including daily breakfast
4 nights onboard a 5-star Dahabiya Nile Cruise with full board
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary at high-quality restaurants
Private English, Portuguese, German, or Spanish-speaking tour guide
Domestic flights Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo
All sightseeing tours conducted privately with guides
Entrance fees to all listed sites
Bottled water during tours
All transfers in private air-conditioned deluxe vehicles
All applicable service charges and taxes

Excluded

International airfare and entry visa
Tipping
Optional excursions
Personal expenses

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Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
- Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, a representative will greet you and assist with all airport procedures before accompanying you in a private air-conditioned vehicle to your luxury hotel in Cairo. After check-in, spend the rest of the day at leisure to unwind and get ready for the adventure ahead.
- Meals: None
- Overnight: Cairo
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Day 2: The Pyramids and Egyptian Museum
- After breakfast at your hotel, embark on a private guided excursion to the Giza Plateau. Explore the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, then admire the timeless Sphinx and the nearby Valley Temple. Continue to the Egyptian Museum, home to a remarkable collection of ancient relics, statues, royal mummies, and treasures spanning millennia. Enjoy lunch at a specially selected local restaurant before returning to your hotel for a relaxing evening.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Overnight: Cairo
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Day 3: Fly to Luxor – Discover the East Bank
- Enjoy breakfast, then check out and travel to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, meet your Egyptologist guide and begin exploring Luxor’s East Bank. Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, representing centuries of architectural brilliance, and then continue to the graceful Luxor Temple along the Nile. After the tour, transfer to your hotel in Luxor for check-in and free time to rest.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Overnight: Luxor
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Day 4: West Bank Treasures of Luxor
- Start your day with breakfast before venturing across the Nile to Luxor’s West Bank, home to Egypt’s royal burial grounds and grand monuments. Explore the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs such as Ramses and Tutankhamun were entombed. Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut, elegantly carved into the El-Deir El-Bahari cliffs, and end your tour with a stop at the towering Colossi of Memnon. Return to your hotel for a peaceful evening.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Overnight: Luxor
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Day 5: Transfer to Esna – Begin Dahabiya Nile Cruise
- After breakfast, check out and drive south to Esna, about one hour away, to board your luxurious Akhnaton Dahabiya Nile Cruise. Once on board, visit the Esna Temple and enjoy a stroll through the charming local markets. Begin your tranquil sail toward El Kab, an ancient site with fascinating rock tombs and temple ruins. Savor dinner on the deck or along the riverbank for a serene evening on the Nile.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: Onboard Dahabiya
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Day 6: Edfu – Wadi El Shat
- Awaken to beautiful Nile views and enjoy breakfast before sailing to Edfu to explore the grand Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved and most magnificent temples. Later, continue sailing toward Wadi El Shat for a guided walk through peaceful villages and scenic desert paths. Anchor beside a small island for dinner under the stars.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: Onboard Dahabiya
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Day 7: Gebel El Silsila – Kom Ombo – Maniha
- Relax on deck as your cruise heads toward Gebel El Silsila. Disembark to visit rock-cut chapels dedicated to Seti I, Ramesses II, Merenptah, and Horemheb, as well as the ancient sandstone quarries that supplied material for Egypt’s great temples. Enjoy lunch while sailing to Kom Ombo. In the afternoon, explore the distinctive twin sanctuary of Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris. Conclude your day with a delightful dinner by a riverside campfire before resting onboard.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: Onboard Dahabiya
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Day 8: Daraw and Nubian Village at Koubania

Begin sailing to Daraw, once a bustling center for camel trading from Sudan. Wander through the camel market and the lively village streets before continuing on to Koubania, a Nubian village near Aswan surrounded by lush orchards of mango and citrus trees. Spend your final night aboard the Dahabiya in this tranquil riverside setting. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Onboard Dahabiya
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Day 9: Disembark in Aswan – Return to Cairo

After breakfast, disembark in Aswan and transfer to the airport for your return flight to Cairo. Upon landing, meet your representative and proceed to your hotel. Enjoy your final evening in Egypt with free time to relax or explore at your own pace. Meals: Breakfast Overnight: Cairo
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Day 10: Final Departure

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight. Your exceptional Egypt Luxury Vacation concludes, leaving you with treasured memories to last a lifetime. Meals: Breakfast Overnight: None