highlights of Egypt and Dahabiya Nile Sailing in 13 Days
ABOUT THE TOUR
Day 1
Arrive at Cairo Airport
Meet and assist
Transfer to your Hotel
Night Stay in Cairo ( Le Riad Hotel or Similar)
Day 2
Breakfast at your Hotel
Visit the Citadel of Saladin in Cairo
Stop at Ibn Tulun Mosque.
Lunch (Zobaa or Zeyara Pyramids)
Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum and see the treasures of Tutankhamun
Learn about archaeological excavations at ancient sites.
Dinner at Zeyara restaurant (Le Riad RoofTop)
Night stay in Cairo Le Riad or Similar
Day 3
Breakfast at your Hotel
Visit the Pyramids and Necropolis of Dahshur and the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara
Enter the red Pyramid. Enter the Step Pyramid of Djoser
Lunch at 9 pyramids lounge
Visit the legendary Pyramids of Giza, located 15 km from downtown Cairo
Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
Travel to Al-Fayoum oasis and stay at Lazib Inn Resort & Spa with a view of Lake Qaroun
Dinner Not Included Fayoum (Blue Donkey restaurant or Ibis restaurant are
recommended for dinner).
Night stay Lazib inn
Day 4
Breakfast at your Hotel
Free walking tour in Tunis Village
Pick up f rom your Hotel with 4×4 Cars at around 12 PM
Explore the Al-Fayoum oasis, including Wadi Hitan (Valley of the Whales).
Light Picnic Lunch
Magic Lake, tent and light ref reshments at the camp.
Nice walk in Tunis Village and Dinner at a high-quality restaurant nearby (Ibis Restaurant).
Night stay at Lazib Inn Resort & Spa with a view of Lake Qaroun
Day 5
Breakfast at your Hotel
7:30 am Check out and deliver your Luggage to the Bus
Pick up from Hotel in a 4×4 cars and drive to explore north Qaroun lake, Demi Elsebaa ancient city
ruins, Qasr El Sagha temple and the petrified forest- Picnic Lunch.
Meet your Transfer Bus and drive to Cairo airport and take a short flight to Aswan. Flight around 6 pm.
Arrive in Aswan followed by a Transfer to the Dahabiya sailboat and dinner on board.
Night stay on board in Aswan.
Day 6
Optional flight excursion to Abu Simbel in the morning (Recommended early morning flights)
Breakfast on board. Explore ongoing archaeological excavations on Elephantine Island (Arrange a
meeting talk with archeologists there, according to the availability – Note, guests choose to visit
Abu Simbel temple has to skip this visit)
Visit Philae Temple (Arrange upon Arrival of Abu Simbel guests)
(Note: Group join the boat near Aswan north bridge )
Sail to Draw – Lunch and dinner on board / Night Stay on board near Daraw
Day 7
Breakfast on board.
Visit Draw local market.
Head to Kom Ombo Temple and visit one of the Nile Valley’s most beautifully sited temples. Unique in
Egypt, it is dedicated to two gods; the local crocodile god Sobek, and Haroeris.
Lunch on board.
Sailing to El Selsela ancient sandstone quarry and shrines.
Shortstop for Kayaks.
Special barbeque dinner by moonlight and folk music show.
Night Stay on board near Bisaw
Day 8
Breakfast 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, visit the Temple of Horus, one of the most striking and complete of ancient
Egyptian temples and is dedicated to the worship of the god Horus.
Lunch and dinner on board.
Optional: Visit Asmaa house and workshop in the evening (no extra charge)
Night Stay on board in El Hegz.
Day 9
Breakfast on board. Sail to Esna.
Enjoying the whole forenoon f ree to enjoy the countryside of the River Nile while
sailing to Luxor.
Lunch on board.
This afternoon, take a visit to Karnak Temple and then at sunset, enjoy a unique
visit to Luxor Temple under night lights.
Dinner on board.
Night stay on board in Luxor.
Day 10
Optional: Balloon ride in the morning over Luxor West Bank. 40 minutes and total duration is 2 hours.
Breakfast on board. Embark on a fascinating journey through the historic Luxor West Bank, starting
with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon. Then, explore the magnificent Hatshepsut Temple, followed by
the Valley of the Kings, where your ticket grants access to three tombs (including Tutanchamun &
Sethi 1 Tombs). Next, discover the Carter House, where Howard Carter uncovered Tutankhamun’s
tomb in 1922.
Lunch at Marsam restaurant
Afterward, visit the Tombs of the Nobles, including Sennefer, Ramose, before heading to the Medinet
Habu Temple, the mortuary temple of Ramses III, which showcases remarkable architectural details
and reliefs
Dinner and Night stay on board in Luxor.
Day 11
Breakfast on board.
Check out in the morning and transfer to Luxor Airport, and the transfer f rom
Luxor to Cairo (Domestic flight ), transfer to the Cairo hotel, and assistance with
check-in at the Cairo hotel.
Day 12
Breakfast at the hotel
Alexandria Highlights in 1 day (Optional)
Travel to Alexandria along the desert road. About 3 hours drive.
Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar and the Roman Amphitheatre.
Lunch
View Fort Qaitbay.
Visit Alexandria’s new library.
Visit Alexandria National Museum Or The Royal Jewellery museum
Drive back to Cairo.
Tour duration 11-12 hours.
Dressing code: Normal.
Day 13
Breakfast at the hotel
Check out in the morning and transfer to Cairo Airport
What you will get
Group Departure - Pricing Overview
| Tour Start Date | Tour End Date | Quotation - Per Person (Shared Double) | Single Supplement |
|---|---|---|---|
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Mar 23, 2026 |
Apr 4, 2026 |
3202 EUR |
611 EUR |
|
Oct 5, 2026 |
Oct 17, 2026 |
3799 EUR |
880 EUR |
|
Nov 9, 2026 |
Nov 21, 2026 |
3799 EUR |
880 EUR |
Includes & Excludes
| Includes | Excludes |
|---|---|
|
– Airport transfers and assist.
– Visa
– Tours.
– Entry Fees
– Transfers (from 4 to 6 people + guide & tour leader in Hiace /
from 7 to 12 people in a Coaster + guide & tour leader / from 13
to 18 people in a Bus + guide and tour leader)
– Fayoum : Maximum 3 pax in 4*4 cars
– German Tour Guide fees. 1 Tour guide for all tours
– Meals (as mentioned) (10 Breakfast meals, 9 Lunch meals & 8
Dinner meals)
– Dahabiya 6 nights with all meals included. Private Suite in a
Private Dahabiya.
– Boat rides
– Bottled water during the trip
– All Taxes and Service charges
– Overland Accommodation: All taxes included..
– Cairo: 4 Nights in Le Riad Hotel de Charme in Deluxe Suite BB
OR Similar
– Fayoum: 2 Nights in Lazib inn Superior Room BB
or Similar according to availability,
Rooms upgrades are available for an extra charge) |
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)
International Flights.
Domestic flights.
Drinks during included meals
Optional tours
Tipping
Any other thing not mentioned in the included section.
|
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES :
| Cairo |
|---|
|
Cairo -Visit The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
Lunch at Al-Azhar park. A beautiful park in the center of Cairo, on the top of a hill overlooking the city.
Visit Sultan Hassan & Rifai Mosques
Stay at Cairo Le Riad
Tour duration 6-7 hours.
Physical condition Good
Dressing code: conservative – Quotation in EURO – Per Person in a group of :
PLEASE NOTIFY US BEFOREHAND OF THE
OPTIONAL TOURS YOU WOULD LIKE |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
238 |
155 |
136 |
120 |
106 |
92 |
86 |
82 |
86 |
82 |
79 |
76 |
74 |
73 |
71 |
78 |
77 |
75 |
| Including | Not Including |
|---|---|
|
– Transfers
– Tours.
– Entry Fees
– Local Guide fees.
– Meals
– Bottled water during the trip
– All Taxes and Service charges |
– Tipping
– Any other thing not mentioned above.
|
| Notes |
|---|
|
– The above prices are not applied in the peak season, such as Christmas, New Year and Easter.
– 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.
– In case of flight cancellations due to bad weather or unseen reason, full refund.
|
| Cairo |
|---|
|
CairoVisit Coptic Old Cairo. Include the Hanging church, Abu Serga Church, The Holy Crypt and the Coptic Museum.
Lunch
Visit the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square
Walking tour in Downtown Cairo.
Tour duration 6-7 hours.
Physical condition Good
Dressing code: conservative -Quotation in EURO – Per Person in a group of
|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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234 |
152 |
132 |
116 |
103 |
89 |
83 |
78 |
82 |
79 |
76 |
73 |
71 |
69 |
68 |
75 |
73 |
72 |
| Including | Not Including |
|---|---|
|
– Transfers
– Tours.
– Entry Fees
– Local Guide fees.
– Meals
– Bottled water during the trip
– All Taxes and Service charges |
– Tipping
– Any other thing not mentioned above.
|
| Notes |
|---|
|
– The above prices are not applied in the peak season, such as Christmas, New Year and Easter.
– 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.
– In case of flight cancellations due to bad weather or unseen reason, full refund.
|
| Alexandria |
|---|
|
Alexandria Quotation in EURO – Per Person in a group of |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
302 |
196 |
178 |
156 |
137 |
118 |
110 |
103 |
112 |
107 |
102 |
99 |
96 |
93 |
91 |
106 |
104 |
101 |
| Including | Not Including |
|---|---|
|
– Transfers
– Tours.
– Entry Fees
– Local Guide fees.
– Meals
– Bottled water during the trip
– All Taxes and Service charges |
– Tipping
– Any other thing not mentioned above.
|
| Notes |
|---|
|
– The above prices are not applied in the peak season, such as Christmas, New Year and Easter.
– 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.
– In case of flight cancellations due to bad weather or unseen reason, full refund.
|
General Notes
| General Notes |
|---|
|
Group minimum number is 18 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 nstead 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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