Splendid Cairo and Dahabiya Tour

Trip Summary

Cairo’s pyramids, museum, and Islamic Cairo; then a unique Dahabiya journey Luxor–Aswan — Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Edfu, Gebel el-Silsila, Kom Ombo, Philae, and High Dam. Visa on arrival, 4 nights Cairo + 4 nights Dahabiya.

  • 9 days · Dahabiya cruise
  • Cairo + Nile (Dahabiya) + Luxor + Aswan

Travel through time on the land of the pharaohs: Cairo first, then fly to Luxor and board an elegant Dahabiya for a slow, intimate Nile journey with distinctive stops including Gebel el-Silsila — ending in Aswan before you fly back to Cairo.

Prices (USD, per person, double occupancy)

  • Summer (May–Sep): $3,485
  • Winter (Oct–Apr): $3,650

Holiday surcharge may apply for Christmas (15 Dec – 7 Jan), New Year, and Easter (30 Mar – 20 Apr) — typically +50%.

Children

  • 0–6 years: $250 (airfare portion)
  • 6–11: 50% of adult rate when sharing parents’ room

Deposit & payment

Deposit: $1,000 per person at booking. Balance: on arrival (cash or credit card).

Book with confidence — flexibility to change departure up to 30 days prior (confirm terms on voucher).

Hotels (5★)

Cairo: Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo, Ramses Hilton, Cairo Zamalek Residences, or similar.
Nile: Dahabiya cruise (Luxor & Aswan).

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Highlights

  • Discover the Nile aboard a traditional Dahabiya
  • Egyptian Museum and vast collection of antiquities
  • Camel ride and Great Sphinx on the Giza Plateau
  • King Tut’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings
  • Luxor Temple’s colossal statues and colonnades with expert guides

Tour Route

Route: Cairo → Luxor (Dahabiya) → Esna → Edfu → Gebel el-Silsila → Kom Ombo → Aswan → Cairo

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Cairo

Representative meets you at Cairo Airport (before immigration, name sign), assists with entry visa, and transfers you to your hotel. Check-in and itinerary review. Welcome drink. Overnight Cairo.

Day 2

Pyramids & Sakkara

Giza: Great Pyramids (Cheops, Chefren, Mykerinus), Sphinx, Valley Temple. Optional Solar Boat at Cheops (extra ticket on spot). Lunch. Sakkara: Step Pyramid of Djoser and complex. Memphis — Old Kingdom capital and necropolis. Overnight Cairo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 3

Cairo sightseeing

Egyptian Museum. Lunch at a local restaurant. Islamic Cairo and Khan El Khalili bazaar. Overnight Cairo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 4

Fly to Luxor — embark Dahabiya

Breakfast, checkout, flight to Luxor. Meet, assist, transfer to embark Dahabiya. Lunch on board. Luxor and Karnak Temples. Dinner and overnight on the West Bank. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 5

Valley of the Kings

Breakfast on board. West Bank: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple, Colossi of Memnon. Lunch on board. Sail to Esna; tea on sun deck. Dinner while sailing. Overnight beside an island. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 6

Edfu Temple

Breakfast while crossing Esna lock. Sail to Edfu; lunch during sailing. Visit Temple of Horus at Edfu. Sail to Al Ramady Island. Dinner and overnight beside Al Ramady Island. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 7

Gebel el-Silsila & Kom Ombo

Early sail to Gebel el-Silsila; breakfast on board. Visit Kom Ombo Temple. Sail to El Sheikh Fadl Island; lunch during sailing. Tea time and dinner on the island. Sail to Aswan after dinner. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 8

Aswan — fly to Cairo

Arrive Aswan early (~6:00 a.m.). Breakfast, disembark. Philae Temple and High Dam. Transfer to Aswan airport; flight to Cairo. Meet and transfer to hotel. Overnight Cairo. Meals: Breakfast.

Day 9

Final departure

Breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for departure. Meals: Breakfast.

What's Included — and What's Not

The price includes

  • Meet-and-greet at airports
  • Entry visa for Egypt provided on arrival at Cairo Airport
  • 4 nights Cairo (5★), daily breakfast
  • 4 nights on Dahabiya, full board
  • 19 meals: 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners
  • Domestic flights Cairo/Luxor and Aswan/Cairo
  • All sightseeing in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan per itinerary
  • Entrance fees as on itinerary
  • Local expert tour guides

Not included

  • International airfare
  • Optional tours
  • Drinks from the bar (extra)
  • Tipping (crew, guide, drivers)

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