7 Days Egypt Tour Package: Cairo & Luxury Dahabiya Cruise
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Duration 7 Days / 6 Nights
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Type Nile River Dahabiya
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Languages English
From $3,125.00
About This Tour
Experience the perfect introduction to Egypt on this carefully designed seven-day journey that combines the legendary landmarks of Cairo with the timeless beauty of a luxury Dahabiya cruise along the Nile. From the iconic Pyramids of Giza to the magnificent temples of Upper Egypt, this itinerary offers an unforgettable blend of history, culture, and relaxation.
Begin your adventure in Cairo, home to the last remaining Wonder of the Ancient World and the spectacular Grand Egyptian Museum. Continue with a domestic flight to Aswan, where you'll embark on an elegant Dahabiya cruise, sailing peacefully along the Nile while exploring magnificent temples, picturesque villages, and breathtaking archaeological treasures before concluding your journey in Luxor.
Throughout the tour, enjoy luxury accommodations, private sightseeing with an expert English-speaking Egyptologist, seamless domestic flights, and personalized service designed to create a truly memorable Egyptian vacation.
Included/Exclude
- Meet and assist upon arrival and departure
- Airport transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo based on breakfast
- Accommodation for 3 nights aboard a luxury Dahabiya on a full-board basis
- Domestic flights (Cairo – Aswan & Luxor – Cairo)
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Private sightseeing tours
- Entrance fees to all mentioned attractions
- Bottled water during sightseeing
- Shopping tour in Cairo
- Porterage service when required
- All taxes and service charges
- International flights
- Egypt entry visa
- Travel insurance
- Optional excursions
- Personal expenses
- Drinks during meals unless specified
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- Anything not mentioned under "Included"
Tour Plan
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, meet our representative who will assist you through arrival formalities before transferring by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel.
The remainder of the day is free to relax or enjoy the hotel's facilities.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: —
Visits: —
Helpful Hint: Exchange a small amount of Egyptian currency for personal expenses during your stay.
After breakfast, meet your Egyptologist guide at your hotel before transferring by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Giza Plateau.
Begin your visit at the Great Pyramids of Giza, the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World, built more than 4,500 years ago as monumental tombs for Egypt's ancient pharaohs.
Continue to the Great Sphinx, the iconic limestone monument featuring the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh.
Next, visit the Valley Temple, where ancient priests performed the sacred mummification rituals of King Khafre.
Around midday, enjoy lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant.
After lunch, continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the world's largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilization. Home to thousands of priceless artifacts, including the complete treasures of King Tutankhamun, the museum offers an extraordinary journey through Ancient Egypt's remarkable history.
Return to your hotel.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza • Great Sphinx • Valley Temple • Grand Egyptian Museum
Helpful Hint: Wear comfortable walking shoes and carry sunscreen for today's outdoor sightseeing.
After breakfast, meet our representative before transferring by private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan.
Upon arrival, meet your Egyptologist guide and begin your sightseeing tour.
Visit the Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt's most significant engineering achievements, built to control the Nile's annual floods and generate hydroelectric power.
Continue by motorboat to Philae Temple, beautifully situated on Agilkia Island. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, the temple was carefully relocated by UNESCO to preserve this remarkable sanctuary after the construction of the High Dam.
Transfer to your luxury Dahabiya for embarkation.
Around midday, enjoy lunch onboard your Dahabiya.
In the afternoon, sail toward Kom Ombo Temple.
Dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder, the falcon god, Kom Ombo Temple is unique for its perfectly symmetrical design with twin sanctuaries honoring both deities.
Return to your Dahabiya.
Overnight: Nile Dahabiya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Aswan High Dam • Philae Temple • Kom Ombo Temple
Helpful Hint: Relax on the sun deck and enjoy your first peaceful afternoon sailing along the Nile.
After breakfast onboard, continue sailing toward Edfu.
Upon arrival, travel by traditional horse-drawn carriage to the magnificent Temple of Horus.
Dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god, this remarkably preserved temple is considered one of Egypt's finest surviving monuments from the Ptolemaic Period.
Return to your Dahabiya and continue sailing toward Gebel El Silsila.
Gebel El Silsila served as Ancient Egypt's principal sandstone quarry, providing building materials for many of the country's greatest temples. Its dramatic cliffs are decorated with fascinating rock-cut shrines and inscriptions.
Around midday, enjoy lunch onboard your Dahabiya.
Continue your relaxing sail along the Nile before returning for dinner onboard.
Overnight: Nile Dahabiya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Temple of Horus at Edfu • Gebel El Silsila
Helpful Hint: Keep your camera nearby to capture the stunning scenery along the Nile.
After breakfast onboard, enjoy a leisurely morning sailing toward Luxor.
Upon arrival, meet your Egyptologist guide and visit Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever built, developed over nearly two thousand years by generations of pharaohs.
Around midday, enjoy lunch onboard your Dahabiya.
After lunch, continue to Luxor Temple, an elegant sanctuary connected to Karnak by the famous Avenue of Sphinxes and once the center of the annual Opet Festival.
Return to your Dahabiya for your farewell dinner.
Overnight: Nile Dahabiya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Karnak Temple • Luxor Temple
Helpful Hint: Late afternoon provides excellent lighting for photography at Luxor Temple.
After breakfast, disembark from your Dahabiya and meet your Egyptologist guide before transferring by private air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor's West Bank.
Begin your visit at the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of Egypt's New Kingdom pharaohs, famous for its beautifully decorated tombs.
Continue to the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut, dramatically built into the cliffs of Deir El Bahari in honor of Egypt's greatest female ruler.
Around midday, enjoy lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant.
After lunch, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two monumental statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood for over 3,400 years.
Following your sightseeing, transfer to Luxor International Airport for your domestic flight back to Cairo.
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Visits: Valley of the Kings • Temple of Hatshepsut • Colossi of Memnon
Helpful Hint: Keep your passport and boarding pass readily available for today's domestic flight.
After breakfast, check out of your hotel.
Meet our representative before transferring by private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport for your international departure.
We hope your unforgettable journey through Egypt's ancient wonders and the timeless beauty of the Nile leaves you with cherished memories that will last a lifetime.
Meals: Breakfast
Visits: —
Helpful Hint: Arrive at Cairo International Airport at least three hours before your international flight to allow sufficient time for check-in and security procedures.
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