Cairo-Luxor-Aswan-Sailing down the Nile aboard a dahabiya
The River of Life A journey through Egypt via the Nile 11 days
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An inspiring, stimulating, profound journey.
A UNIQUE, HOLISTIC AND TRANSFORMING EXPERIENCE THROUGH THE JOURNEY DOWN THE NILE.
-The travel program will immerse you in an experience of reset and connection with the environment, with your inner self and with your fellow travelers.
-We travel to the origin of civilizations, connecting with the origin of life itself; from there we will reconnect with the meaning of our own life anchored in a deeper source.
-An experience of openness, connection, enjoyment and learning that will reposition you in a new way on your own life journey.
-A kaleidoscopic journey that integrates different perspectives, approaches and experiences to return home with a broader and deeper view of reality and with a backpack
full of valuable experiences for your own reality.
DOUBLE ITINERARY
-An external journey of navigation along the Nile and an internal journey of deep navigation through your own being.
-An external itinerary through the most emblematic places in Egypt connected to an internal itinerary through the keys to your own life.
DAY 1
ARRIVAL IN EGYPT.
Assistance at the airport and transfer to the
hotel in Cairo to rest in the Zamalek Island neighborhood.
DAY 2
We begin the program by immersing ourselves fully in the
MAGICAL MADNESS OF CAIRO through different angles:
We start at the emblematic Tahir Square
visiting the Egyptian Museum.
We will enter the Coptic quarter and the Islamic quarter.
We will
walk through the streets of the Khan el Khalili market
and we will end this first day enjoying a Sufi music and dance
show in one of the main reference centers of the Sufi world
In the midst of this bath of sensations we will
introduce spaces of silence to begin the journey in a key of silence
and connection.
Day 3
We will fly to Luxor and start the morning visiting the
main sites of the West Bank (Valley of the Kings, Temple of
Hatshepsut, Colossi of Menon).
We will take a guided tour of the archaeological excavation of
the Temple of Tuthmosis III where we will have the opportunity
to see first-hand the work of rebuilding the temple by part of the team of top international archaeologists who are part of
this project.
We will board a fisherman’s boat to experience fishing on the
Nile in the traditional way.
We will end this day with a night visit to the Temple of Luxor,
finding here again a space for connection and silence.
DAY 4
We start the day before dawn to take a hot air balloon ride from the
west bank of Luxor.
In silence we will contemplate from the air how
the lights of dawn progressively illuminate Pharaonic Egypt, the
sugar cane fields, the Nile,… awakening the memory and
the magic that sleeps in these enclaves.
We will visit the monumental Karnak Temple and then begin
our journey south
We will stop in a small town off the beaten track, to enter the rural
world, so close and yet so far from the iconic places.
We will walk through the fields, through the village of Rizagat and we will meet a group of artisan women with whom
we will share a space for intercultural exchange, giving us a glimpse into the life of the
communities that live along the El Nilo plain.
We will then embark on our journey by boat, boarding a
dahabeya that will provide us with an exceptional sailing experience
along the river as we continue our course southwards.
At sunset, a space for meditation and interiority will take place on the
deck of the boat.
DAY 5
We started the day with a meditative walk through the fields of the
Nile valley.
We will visit the village of El Hegz for an intercultural meeting with
local communities.
Downriver we will stop at the Temple of Horus.
We will close the day with a space of music and dance that will
connect us with local traditions while resetting us physically and
sensorially.
DAY 6
Navigation and stops on the island of Bisaw and Selsela.
We will disembark on the island of Bisaw to explore its fields and
have breakfast in the home of a peasant family, after a brief
cooking session in which we will learn how to knead Egyptian bread.
We will board a fisherman’s boat to experience fishing on the
Nile in the traditional way.
thus providing a unique experience of connection with the natural
environment and local communities.
We will continue sailing towards Selsela to visit the Temple of
Horemheb and the chapels carved into the rock of Horemheb.
In the afternoon we will have time for swimming and kayaking.
At sunset we will dedicate a space for interior work and meditation
on the deck of the boat.
DAY 7
Navigation and stop in Komombo and the crocodile museum.
Stop in Daraw village to walk around the fruit and vegetable market.
We will enjoy an Egyptian cooking class on board our boat.
At sunset we will dedicate a space for interior work and meditation
on the deck of the boat.
DAY 8
We arrived at our destination in Aswan.
We disembarked from the dahabeya.
We will visit the Philae Temple, the Aswan market, walk around
Elephantine Island and the Nubian village, also having time to meet and
talk with people from the local Nubian community.
Interior and group workspace.
We will spend the night in Aswan in the Nubian village.
DAY 9
Today you will choose between two options: stay in Aswan, visit
the Nubian museum and take a felucca ride on the Nile or travel to
Abu Simbel.
In the afternoon we will take the return flight from Aswan to Cairo.
DAY 10
As a culmination of this trip we will visit the most authentic
icon of Egypt: the pyramids of Giza, touring the imposing
pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Menkaure as well as the
Sphinx.
We will spend the morning with quality time to enjoy this visit
without rushing, with spaces of silence, riding a camel through the
desert and being able to enter the interior of one of the pyramids
(for those who wish to do so).
We will have lunch at the pyramid complex itself, putting the finishing
touch to our travel program. The rest of the afternoon will be free
time and we will offer options and advice to enjoy it.
DAY 11
Transfer from hotel to Cairo International Airport.
Return
trip home.
WE WILL TRAVEL IN A SMALL GROUP | Limited places
WHAT DOES THIS PRICE INCLUDE?
• Flights and internal transportation in Egypt, including Cairo-Aswan, Luxor-Cairo flights.
• Assistance upon arrival and departure at airports.
• Accommodation in hotels in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan.
• Full board. All meals included (except 2 or 3 that we can take on our own).
• Accommodation and full board in the dahabeya in a double room (4 nights).
• Entrance to all monuments with Spanish-speaking guides.
• Guided tour of the archaeological excavation (guided by international archaeologists).
• Visits to local communities.
• All activities of the personal development and growth program
spiritual with coaching and meditation practices linked to the main milestones of the itinerary through Egypt are accompanied by a coach.
NOT INCLUDED:
• Round-trip international flights to Cairo.
• Tips, personal expenses, insurance, mandatory entry visa to the country.
• Optional visits.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR EGYPT:
Valid passport valid for 6 months after the return date of the trip. • Visa (direct payment
at the airport).
Contact us
-Phone Number: +20 11 00022242
-Email: [email protected]
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.
