Embark on a marvelous journey with our meticulously crafted 8 Days Luxury Tours in Cairo, inclusive of a 4 Nights dahabiya, seamlessly blending luxury with enriching cultural experiences. Traverse the timeless wonders of Cairo, where the tapestry of ancient history meets the opulence of modern living. Our meticulously curated itinerary ensures an authentic exploration of renowned sites such as the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza and the treasure troves housed within the Egyptian Museum.
Stroll through Cairo’s vibrant streets accompanied by our expert guides, unraveling the intricate threads of Egyptian history, and offering an experience beyond typical tourism. The adventure continues with a lavish 3-night cruise along the Nile River, aboard an exquisite vessel. Revel in the highest levels of comfort while soaking in the breathtaking scenery and historic edifices adorning the riverbanks. Elevate your travel aspirations with our 8-day luxury Tours in Cairo combined with a 3-night Cruise. Each moment is a harmonious blend of cultural exploration and indulgent luxury, promising an exceptional journey where your travel dreams materialize into unforgettable experiences.
Tour Highlights
Welcome to Egypt!
As soon as you arrive at Cairo Airport, you will find our representative waiting for you with a big smile and saying, “Welcome to Egypt.” He will make all formalities very smooth and will take you straight to your chosen hotel.
Check into your hotel first and get to your room to relax and unwind after a long flight. Relax, discover your hotel today, and know all details about the itinerary of your program with our tour manager.
Have a good night’s sleep, and prepare for tomorrow’s first round in Cairo.
Meals: Welcome Drink
Night Stay In Cairo
After a delicious breakfast at your accommodation, you will start your wonderful day tour by meeting your private tour guide specializing in Egyptology in a private A/C vehicle to start visiting the following:
Giza Pyramids
The Great Pyramids of Giza is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the most famous. The three main pyramids in Giza are the Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. There are also some other pyramids in the area for the wives of kings.
The Great Sphinx of Giza
The Great Sphinx of Giza is the giant Egyptian sculpture ever. Carved in the limestone of the Giza Plateau, it depicts a lion with a human head wearing a headdress. Over the centuries, the Sphinx has lost its chin and original reddish color.
Valley Temple of Khafra
The valley temple was where the king’s mummy was prepared for burial and the mummification process was performed.
Lunch
Before continuing, we will take a break to eat and recharge. Lunch will be in a restaurant, and Egyptian food options are generally offered, including meat dishes, rice, and salads (drinks are not included).
The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
The Egyptian Museum, one of the most famous museums in the world, includes priceless artifacts from the ancient Egyptian civilization and other civilizations that extend back to five thousand years, as it contains more than 25,000 artifacts on display.
Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
Khan El Khalili Bazaar is the oldest market in Egypt and one of the most beautiful and picturesque tourist destinations in Cairo. It is famous for its ancient history and the various products you can buy from there.
After these fruitful visits, we will return you to your accommodation to relax and spend a peaceful night.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Night Stay In Cairo
After a delicious breakfast at your accommodation, our tour manager will accompany you to Cairo Airport for a short flight to Luxor City.
Once you arrive in Luxor, our tour manager will wait at Luxor Airport to transfer you directly to start your tour with your private tour guide specializing in Egyptology to visiting:
Valley of the Kings
The Valley of the Kings, where the greatest tombs of the Pharaohs throughout history were discovered. These tombs were carved into the Luxor mountain, considered one of the largest sites in Egypt.
Hatshepsut Temple
The Temple of Hatshepsut, located in Deir el-Bahari, is a stunning limestone structure on a mountain on a series of terraces and blends into the surrounding limestone cliffs in honor of Egypt’s sole queen.
Colossi of Memnon
The Colossi of Memnon are two huge stone statues of the ancient Egyptian king Amenhotep III from the Eighteenth Dynasty. They show the king sitting on a throne with pictures of his mother, wife, the god Hapi, and other symbols written on it. Quartz stones are used to make it.
Lunch
Before continuing, we will take a break to eat and recharge. Lunch will be in a restaurant, and Egyptian food options are generally offered, including meat dishes, rice, and salads (drinks are not included).
Karnak Temple
Karnak, the world’s largest open-air museum, containing artifacts dating from the 21st century BC to the late 7th century AD, is just one temple with the remains of more than three thousand years of culture.
Luxor Temple
This is the only temple with combined Pharaonic, Greco-Roman, Coptic, and Islamic monuments. Amenhotep III originally built it and later expanded by Ramesses II. It is one of the most beautiful temples in Egypt.
Then, you will be transferred from Luxor to Esna to embark on your Dahabiya Boat, where the crew will welcome you. Overnight in Esna on board your Dahabiya Boat.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Night Stay on Dahabiya
After a delicious breakfast at your Dahabiya, our tour manager will accompany you to visit Edfu Temple by horse carriage:
Edfu Temple:
It is one of the largest and most intact of Egypt’s monuments. Two beautiful granite statues of the Falcon God Horus flank the entrance. After you visit the temple, either ride or walk through the bazaar; this is an extensive bazaar where you can barter for souvenirs, spices, and perfumes.
Lunch
Lunch on Board, then continues Sailing till Silsela Hormoheb Temple.
Dinner will be served on the grounds of the Temple, an island, or the Boat’s upper deck while soaking up the tranquil atmosphere with music to match the mood.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Night Stay on Dahabiya
After a delicious breakfast at your Dahabiya, our tour manager will accompany you to Visit:
Temple of Kom Ombo
The Kom Ombo temple is located on a rocky outcrop at a bend in the Nile where, in ancient times, sacred crocodiles used to bathe on the river bank. It is one of the most beautiful temples in the Nile Valley and Egypt. It was created for two gods: the local god Sobek, a crocodile, and Haroeris, whose name means “Great Horus.”
Lunch
Lunch on Board then continues Sailing to Aswan City.
Enjoy sailing to Aswan and listen to the sounds of the water buffalo as they wade in the shallow water while you will see the Donkeys on the banks of the Nile as they go about their day-to-day business and the various bird life of the river.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Night Stay on Dahabiya
After a delicious breakfast at your Dahabiya, our tour manager will accompany you to Visit:
The Aswan High Dam
The Aswan Dam was completed in 1970 and was constructed to protect Egypt from the periodic floods of the Nile River. It is a huge building from the twentieth century and one of the greatest modern Egyptian constructions.
The Unfinished Obelisk
The unfinished obelisk is located in a red granite quarry and dates back to the reign of Queen Hatshepsut. This obelisk is 42 meters high and has a mass of 1,200 tons. It was intended to be the tallest and heaviest obelisk ever erected in ancient Egypt.
Philae Temple
The amazing Temple of Philae can be seen on the island of Philae, which lies between the Old and New Aswan Dams. It is one of the most beautiful temples in Aswan and Egypt. The temple was moved to its current location after the construction of the High Dam which threatened to submerge it permanently.
After completing your fruitful tour, our representative will return you to Dahabiya for lunch and relaxation. Enjoy a wonderful dinner with the stars on board the Dahabiya in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Night Stay on Dahabiya
Check out after enjoying breakfast; then, our representative will accompany you to Aswan Airport to take your return flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, our representative will take you to your hotel in Cairo for relaxation.
Meals: Breakfast
Night Stay In Cairo
Make sure to have the best breakfast before packing your bags when checking out from your hotel in Cairo.
Now you will head to Cairo International Airport to catch your departing flight back home after spending lots of happy moments and new friends in Egypt.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodations
Meals
Other Inclusions
Note: Prices are quoted per person in US$ and are valid until the 30th of April 2024, except during the Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays.
Additional information
Tipping is not included in any of our packages and is entirely up to the discretion of travelers. Although it is not mandatory, it is of great importance to the people who take care of you while traveling.
Extra personal expenses on the trip may include a food tour, alcoholic beverages, tipping, visa fees, recreational expenses, and other services not listed.
Following are the items with extra costs during the trek:
All our packages and tours of Egypt do not include entrance fees to special archaeological sites such as entering the pyramids from inside, the mummies’ room in Museum, or entering the Tutankhamun tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor.
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