Cairo - Abu Simbel - sailing the Nile on board Dahabiya - Luxor
Highlights of Egypt, Nubia and Dahabiya sailing on the Nile in 7 Days
Optional add on to this itinerary:
Alexandria overnight trip. 2 days.
Fayoum Oasis overnight Desert Safari. 2 days
Red Sea beach relaxation. 2+ days.
Siwa remote Oasis. 4 days.
Arrival Day - Wednesday
Arrive at Cairo Airport
Meet and assist
Transfer to your Hotel
Night Stay in Cairo (Jaz Pyramids or Similar)
Day 1 - Thursday
Visit Saqqara. Include the Step pyramid, Titi pyramid, the Nobles tombs.
Visit Dahshur. Include the bent pyramid and the Red pyramid.
Lunch at Saqqara Lotus Farm.
Visit Giza. view the Great Pyramid, The Sphinx, Khafra pyramid, Menkawra pyramid and, the nobles tombs
The tour duration is 9-10 hours.
Optional extras
- Going Inside the great pyramid
- Camel rides
Transfer to Cairo airport and fly to Aswan. About 1 hour flight.
Night Stay in Aswan (Basma Hotel or Similar)
Day 2 - Friday
Check out from the hotel after breakfast.
Noon: check into the Dahabiya. Lunch and sailing. Dinner and overnight on board in Daraw.
Optional activities: ( please notify us before hand of optional tours you would like )
Early morning travel to visit Abu Simbel temple (3-4 hours drive each way)
Day 3 - Saturday
Breakfast on board. In the town of Daraw you learn how to shop like a local at the market, visit a barn to meet camels and learn about the camel trade, and visit a Nubian Town. Visit Kom Ombo temple. Lunch on board. Sailing to El Selsela ancient sandstone quarry and shrines. Dinner and overnight on board near Bisaw. Special barbeque dinner by moonlight.
Day 4 - Sunday
Breakfast in a local home or on board. Explore Bisaw Island, walk through farms and meet the villagers. Join the men in their boats to share the experience of Nile fishing. Sail to Edfu, Ride to visit the Temple of Horus. Lunch on board. Dinner and night stay on board in El Hegz.
Day 5 - Monday
Breakfast on board. Sail to Esna. Check out the dahabiya after breakfast. We visit the Temple, restored caravanserai and market. Esna is part of the Luxor governorate, we drive about an hour from Esna to Luxor.
Visit Karnak and Luxor temple.
The tour duration about 3-4 hours.
Night stay in Luxor. (Malkata House Boutique or Similar)
Day 6 - Tuesday
Check out the hotel
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 The Colossi of Memnon.
Lunch at a Local Family Owned Restaurant.
The tour duration is 5-6 hours.
Transfer to Luxor airport and fly to Cairo.
Arrive in Cairo airport and transfer to the hotel.
Night stay in Cairo. (Holiday Inn Maadi or Similar)
Optional Tours :-
- Hot air balloon ride over the west bank during the sun rise. The tour duration is about 2 hours, including a 50 minute flight.
Day 7 - Wednesday
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
Visit the citadel. Including the Alabaster mosque of Mohamed Ali.
Walking tour in El Moez 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.
Night Stay in Cairo (Holiday Inn Maadi or Similar)
The tour duration 9-10 hours.
Optional Tours:
– Attend the Folk Show in the Al Ghuri caravansary. (subject to availability)
Departure Day-Thursday
Check out your Hotel
Transfer to Cairo Airport
Assist and help for your departure flight
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2070 USD shared in Double |
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26 Nov 2026 24 Dec 2026 |
High Season 2160 USD shared in Double Single supplement: 950 USD |
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Including:- - Airport transfers and assist. - 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 when available. - Boat rides - Bottled water during the trip - Felucca ride - Entry Fees ( Today Price ) - Domestic flight (Cairo / Aswan - Luxor / Cairo) Economy class - Accommodation per person in Double Breakfast and all taxes included.. Cairo : 1 Night in Jaz Pyramids Aswan : 1 Night in Basma Hotel Luxor : 1 Night in Malkata House Cairo : 2 Nights in Holiday Inn Maadi or Similar according to availability, Rooms upgrades are available for an extra charge.
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Not Including:- - Insurance is not included in the tour price, you can get an insurance with your preferred insurance company (it is recommended to have travel insurance including medical cover, choose a policy that best suits your needs and the cover you prefer) - Entry Visa - International Flights. - Optional tours - Tipping - Any other thing not mentioned in the included section. Notes:- - Group minimum number is 5 People - Pick up times are estimate times (to be confirmed by our local operator) - If this tour itinerary does not meet your full expectations, we can make changes. - Our Travel Advisors can also design your tour completely to fit your preferences. Additional charges may be applied for modifications or personalized itineraries. - 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 above prices are subject to change; if a high inflation rate happens as a result of government practices, currency rate change or economic problems. - The order of the tour days might change according to availability when booking. - Some visits may be cancelled due to weather conditions (such as heavy rains, sand storms ... etc) - There's flights available from Aswan to Abu Simbel and return for an extra cost. Ask for the upgrade to flight option instead of travelling overland. - In case of any complication in sailing, some changes in the Dahabiya itinerary might happen. - If there are any unforeseen circumstances and the boat assigned for your tour is unable to sail, Dahabiya Nile Sailing/Real Egypt is responsible for arranging a similar boat for your tour.
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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.
