Cairo - Luxor - Dahabiya Sailing on the Nile - Aswan - Abu Simbel
A Meditative Journey through Egypt
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Day 1
Arrive at Cairo Airport meet and assist
then transfer to check into a hotel and rest.
Night stay in Cairo.
Day 2
Breakfast and then Pick up from your hotel
Welcome circle in an open and calm area/terrace…
Visit Coptic Old Cairo. Include the Hanging church, Abu Serga Church, The Holy Crypt.
Visit the Citadel. Including Mohamed Ali mosque.
Lunch at a Restaurant.
El-Hakem Mosque on the way to el Muizz orAnother mosque around
Walking tour in El Moez St, of Medieval Cairo. El Muizz St, is the most preserved area with medieval Islamic architecture such as Mosques, Houses, markets, and other Mediaeval architecture. It’s a perfect place to experience the local culture of Egypt today.
Visit Khan El Khalili market
Night Stay in Cairo.
Tour duration is 9-10 hours
Physical condition good
Dressing code: conservative
Dinner at Khan el-khalili
Day 3
Transfer to the Airport to Catch a domestic flight to Luxor,
meet and assist
Visit the Valley of the Kings. Your tour guide will lead you to the most important tombs among the opened tombs in the valley - You are allowed to visit 3 tombs amongst more than 10 tombs that are currently open.
Visit Hatshepsut temple.
Stop at the Colossi of Memnon
Lunch at Marsam Restaurant
Visit Temple of Luxor at night
Night stay in luxor.
Tour Duration: 8-9 hours
Dressing code: Conservative (for the local family visit)
Optional activities:
( please notify us before hand of optional tours you would like )
Tut Ankh Amon tomb.
Ramses 6th tomb
Set 1st tomb
Horse carriage ride between Karnak and Luxor temples.
Visit Dendara temple (Requires extra day)
Day 4
Hot air Balloon ride. At sunrise, about 50 minutes flight with transfer duration is 2 hours total.
Breakfast at the hotel and check out
Visit Kanak Temple
To join the dahabiya, which is part of the Luxor governorate, we drive about an hour from Luxor to Esna. We visit the Temple of Esna and restored caravanserai and market, Check in to the Dahabiya and sail to El Hegz Village for a unique cultural experience.
Lunch and dinner on board the dahabiya.
Meditation on board in the afternoon.(2 hours program)
Day 5
Half an hour Meditation
Breakfast on board. Visit Asmaa’s house. Walking Meditation in the fields then Sail to Edfu.
Another half an hour of meditation in the afternoon on board. Ride to visit the Temple of Horus.
Lunch then Sailing. Free afternoon. BBQ dinner and Folk music and dance show.
Day 6
Half an hour walking Meditation in Bisaw Village fields before breakfast.
Breakfast in a farmer's house, after a brief cookery lesson. Visit Bisaw Island and village, join the fishermen in their boats to share the experience of Nile fishing, walk through farms and meet the villagers. Lunch on board.
Sailing to El Selsela and visiting Horemheb shrine. Swimming and kayaks.
Meditation session at sunset. Dinner and night stay .
Day 7
Half an hour of meditation before breakfast.
Breakfast on board. Visit Kom Ombo temple and the Crocodile Museum. Visit the nearby town of Daraw where you learn how to shop like a local at the market.
Lunch and rest
Meditation in the Afternoon on the Nile Shore before start the cooking class
As we sail closer to Aswan if you wish there is an opportunity to swim or kayak.
Dinner and sail to our final destination Aswan.
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Day 8
Half an hour of meditation before breakfast. Breakfast on board and check out of the Dahabiya.
Visit Philae temple.
Elephantine archeological Site and the Nubian Village.
Walking the Nubian house
Lunch in a local Nubian house.
Night stay in Aswan
The tour duration is 5-6 hours.
Day 9
Check out from the hotel
Early morning travel to Abu Simbel temple (3 hours drive each way)
Visit the temple of Ramses and Nefertari.
Drive back to Aswan.
Note: Aswan - Abu Simbel - Round trip flights are available occasionally.
Lunch at Solaih overlooking Phila temple.
Transfer to Aswan airport and fly to Cairo assist then transfer to the Hotel.
Day 10
Pick up from the hotel
Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum. 12 exhibition halls of the main Galleries, Grand Hall, Grand Staircase, commercial area, and exterior gardens. The GEM has a big collection covering most of Ancient Egypt's historical period, displayed in a unique way.
Please note, not all the museum sections are open to the public yet, including king Tut Ankh Amon collection.
Lunch at 9 Pyramids Restaurant.
Visit Giza. Include the Great pyramid,The Sphinx, Khafra pyramid, Menkawra pyramid.
Camel ride. In the desert around Giza pyramids to the Sphinx for about 40 minutes. (Meditation in the desert far away overlooking the pyramids or a walking meditation for like half an hour)
Tour duration 8-9 hours.
Dressing code: Normal
Optional:
( please notify us before hand of optional tours you would like )
Going inside the Great Pyramid.
Day 11
Transfer to Cairo Airport,
meet and assist to catch your international flight home.
Pricing
| Quotation in USD - Per Person in a group of --- | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
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2734 |
1984 |
1830 |
1679 |
1553 |
1450 |
1388 |
1345 |
1445 |
1404 |
1371 |
1344 |
1320 |
1300 |
1283 |
Including:
– Airport transfers and assist as mentioned.
– Tours.
– Transfers.
– Tour Guide fees.
– Meals (as mentioned)
– Dahabiya 3 nights 4 days with all meals included. private double cabin in a shared Dahabiya.
upgrade to suite is available when requested for an extra charge (subject to availability).
For Christmas & Easter Periods: Supplement 90 USD Per Person in Double Room
– Boat rides
– Bottled water during the trip
– Entry Fees General tickets as mentioned (Today Price)
Accommodation per person in Double : 985 USD Breakfast and all taxes included.. Cairo : 3 Nights in Holiday Inn Maadi in Double Standard room Luxor : 2 Nights in Embrace Luxor Hotel in Double Superior room Aswan : 1 Night in Artika Wadi Kiki in Double Deluxe Chalet Hurghada :2 Nights in Tropital Sahl Hashees in Double Classic room HB **Supplement for High Season is : 120 $ Per Person for all accommodation or Similar according to availability, Rooms upgrades are available for an extra charge. Other hotels are available – ask for. Our accommodation prices are less than the online price. In case you found less price online, let us know to amend These prices might change when booking (notification will be sent to you) |
Notes:
– Pick up times are estimate times (to be confirmed by our local operator)
– Above quotation is based on hotels located in Central areas, to be updated once we have your accommodation details
– The dress code is conservative while visiting Mosques, Churches, villages or areas with mainly local communities.
– The order of the tour days might change according to availability when booking.
– There’s flights available from Aswan to Abu Simbel and return for an extra cost. Ask for the upgrade to flight option instead of traveling overland.
– In case of any complication in sailing, some changes in the itinerary might happen.
– If there are any unforeseen circumstances and the boat assigned for your tour is unable to sail, Real Egypt is responsible for arranging a similar boat for your tour.
– Transfers in Sedan cars for 1 or 2 People. (in case a van requested extra cost is added). Note: using a Sedan car in Cairo requires an extra short walk in 2 attractions, the Citadel and the Museum of Civilization. If big size luggage included Van in all destinations by default.
– The above prices are subject to change; if a high inflation rate happens as a result of government practices, currency rate change or economic problems.
08 days - Cairo-Luxor-Dahabiya Cruise-Aswan-Abu Simbel
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Highlights of Egypt and Dahabiya Cruise in 8 days
Day 1
Visit Saqqara. Include the Step pyramid, Titi pyramid, the Nobles tombs.
Visit Dahshur. Include the bent pyramid and the Red pyramid.
Lunch at Saqqara- a good place to try Egyptian food. Normally they serve mixed grill, kofta, and lots of small dishes filled with appetizers.
Visit Giza. view the Great Pyramid, The Sphinx, Khara pyramid, Menkawra pyramid and, the nobles tombs
Night stay in Cairo .
The tour duration 8-9 hours.
Optional extras
Going Inside the great pyramid
Camel rides
Attend Giza sound and light show in the evening.
Day 2
Transfer to Cairo airport and fly to Luxor.
About 1 hour flight.
Pick up at Luxor airport.
Visit The Valley of the Kings, The Colossi of Memnon and Hatshepsut temple.
The tour duration is 5-6 hours.
Lunch and Check in the hotel.
Afternoon:
Visit Habu temple
Visit a local farmer family in Luxor and have dinner in their house.
The tour duration 3- 4 hours.
optional extras- Queens Valley
Night stay in Luxor .
Day 3
Check out from the hotel after breakfast.
Visit Karnak and Luxor temple.
The tour duration about 3-4 hours.
Transfer from Luxor to Esna. About 1 hour drive,
Check in to the Dahabiya Cruise.
Lunch on board.
Sailing for about 4-5 hours to El Hegz Island.
Going on a walking tour in El Hegz village and visiting a local family there.
Dinner and overnight on board.
Optional Tours :-
Hot air balloon ride over the west bank during the sunrise. The tour duration is about 2 hours, including 50 minutes flight.
Donkey ride in the fields
Day 4
Breakfast on board.
Sailing
Visit El Kab ancient tombs and temple ruins.
Sailing.
Lunch on board.
Visit.
Sailing.
Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 5
Breakfast on board.
Visit Bisaw Island and village, and meet more locals and learn about the lifestyle in a remote Egyptian village.
Enjoy a ride with local fishermen helping them in fishing in the Nile River.
Sailing.
Visit El Selsela ancient sandstone quarry and shrines.
Sailing.
Special barbeque dinner by moonlight and overnight stay on board.
Day 6
Breakfast on board.
Visit Kom Ombo temple, Daraw town, camel market( according to availability), and local market.
Lunch on board.
Sailing.
Farewell dinner and overnight stay on board near Aswan.
Optional Tours:-
Philae temple sound and light show.
Day 7
Check out from the Dahabiya after breakfast.
travel to Abu Simbel(3 hours’ drive along the desert)
Visit the 2 temples of Abu Simbel
Drive back to Aswan and stop at the High Dam.
Note: Aswan – Abu Simbel – Round trip flights are available occasionally.
The tour duration 8-9 hours.
Lunch
Boat tour in the Nile in Aswan to view the following: Elephantine Island – Agha Khan Mausoleum – The Cataract – The Nobles tombs
The tour duration is 2 hours.
Transfer to Aswan airport and fly to Cairo.
Arrive in Cairo airport and transfer to the hotel.
Night stay in Cairo.
Day 8
Visit the Egyptian museum. Including King Tut Ankh Amon collection and The Animals mummies room.
lunch at Abo Tarek, famous for Koshri as the most common fast food in Egypt, mix of rice, pasta, lentils, chickpeas, fried onion, and tomato sauce.
Walking tour in Downtown Cairo. The most famous among the area is Tahrir square, the birthplace of Egypt’s great revolution, and visit the places where important events happened during the Egyptian revolution.
Visit the Citadel. Including the Alabaster mosque of Mohamed Ali.
Walking tour in El Muizz St, of Medieval Cairo. The most preserved area with medieval Islamic architecture such as Mosques, Houses, markets, and other Medieval architecture. It’s a perfect place to experience the local culture of Egypt today.
Visit Khan El Khalili market.
The tour duration 9-10 hours.
