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-Friday 2 Jan 2026
Arrive at Cairo Airport meet and assist then transfer to check in a hotel and rest.
Night stay in Cairo.
Day 2-Saturday 3 Jan 2026
8:00 Breakfast and then Pick up from your hotel
9:15 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.
14:30 Lunch at Nagib Mahfouz (reservation by RE payment by guest)
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
Attend Al-Ghouri Show
Night Stay in Cairo.
Tour duration is 10-11 hours
Physical condition good
Dressing code: conservative
Day 3-Sunday 4 Jan 2026
Transfer to the Airport to Catch a domestic flight to Luxor ,meet and assist then
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 in Marsam (order egyptian food in advance: batta)
Visit Temple of Luxor at night
Dinner (Paid by guest)
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.
Day 4- Monday 5 Jan 2026
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
Transfer to visit Maris village before heading to Esna.
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- 06 Jan 2026
Half an hour Meditation
Breakfast on board
Visit Asmaa’s house
walking Meditation in the fields then Sail to Edfu.
Another half an hour 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.
Note:
prepare a session around the music show (danza therapy).
It will require some small coordination with the musician ( I will give some orientations before the show start).
Day 6-7 Jan 2026
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 - 08 Jan 2026
Half an hour 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.
Day 8 - 09 Jan 2026
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 .
Talk with Mr Mohamed Sobhey (subject to his availability) arrange with ahmed .
It's very important to attend a party at artika wadi kiki
Night stay in Aswan
The tour duration is 5-6 hours.
Day 9-10 Jan 2026
Check out from the hotel
Optional :
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 10-11 Jan 2026
Pick up from the hotel at 8 am
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.
(spend Maximum 2.5 hours to have enough time in the pyramids )
Snacks in between.
Visit Giza. Include the Great pyramid,(going inside the great pyramid …optional per request), 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)
Lunch at 3 pm max at 9 Pyramids Restaurant.
Very important to get the reservation in the first line in front of the Pyramids not inside
Add Dinner at cafelluca
Tour duration 10-11 hours.
Dressing code: Normal
Optional: ( please notify us before hand of optional tours you would like )
Going inside the Great Pyramid.
Day 11-12 Jan 2026
Transfer to Cairo Airport, meet and assist then fly to Madrid.
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.
