11 Days Private Guided Tour of Egypt​ with Dahabiya

Begin your morning with breakfast at the hotel before meeting your private Egyptologist. Head first to the Great Pyramids of Giza, where you’ll marvel at the iconic pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos, and gaze upon the enigmatic Sphinx. Discover the Valley Temple, famed for its role in ancient funerary rituals.

Continue to the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, home to one of the world’s most significant collections of ancient Egyptian artifacts. Lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant is included before returning to your hotel for the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Giza

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, your guide will lead you to explore the East Bank. Wander through the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple Complex, renowned for its immense Hypostyle Hall. Then visit Luxor Temple, once linked to Karnak via the Avenue of Sphinxes. After touring the temples, check into your Luxor hotel for a restful evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Luxor

Cross to Luxor’s West Bank, famed for royal tombs and grand temples. Venture into the Valley of the Kings, the burial site of pharaohs like Ramses II and Tutankhamun. Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, strikingly carved into rocky cliffs, and stop to see the monumental Colossi of Memnon. The evening is yours to relax back at your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Luxor

Following breakfast, check out and drive to Esna (approximately one hour). Upon arrival, board your elegant Akhnaton Dahabiya and visit the Esna Temple. Stroll through the lively local market before setting sail for El Kab, an ancient site with remarkable rock-cut tombs and temple remnants. Enjoy your first evening meal onboard or beside the riverbank as you settle into your Nile adventure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Dahabiya

The Dahabiya sets course for Edfu. After breakfast, a horse-drawn carriage will take you to the Temple of Horus, among the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Explore its striking pylons and intricate reliefs, then return to the boat for lunch. Later, take a guided walk through Wadi El Shat, a tranquil region dotted with small villages and desert scenery.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend a leisurely morning on the river as you cruise to Gebel El Silsila to visit its ancient quarries and rock-cut chapels. After lunch, sail onward to Kom Ombo, famous for its unique twin temple honoring Sobek and Horus the Elder. Dine beneath the night sky near Maniha, surrounded by the peaceful Nile landscape.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Arrive at Daraw, once a key stop on the trans-Saharan camel trade route. Visit the local camel market for a glimpse into traditional commerce, and then continue to Koubania, a vibrant Nubian village nestled among mango and citrus groves. Enjoy your last night on the cruise in this picturesque setting along the river.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After your final breakfast on the Dahabiya, disembark in Aswan and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Cairo. On arrival, you’ll be escorted to your hotel, with the rest of the day free to relax or explore at your leisure.

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight: Cairo

Begin the day at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), a renowned hub of ancient treasures and innovative displays. Afterwards, head to the Citadel of Salah El Din to admire the Alabaster Mosque and enjoy sweeping views of Cairo. This day seamlessly fuses Egypt’s modern culture with its medieval legacy. Return to your hotel for the final night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Following breakfast and hotel check-out, you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your onward flight. Your private journey through Egypt’s history and wonders concludes, leaving you with lasting memories of this extraordinary land.

Meals: Breakfast