• Dahabiya Nile Sailing •
Short Description: This tour covers the highlights of Egypt in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, as well as some sites rarely visited by tourists. The highlight of this tour is sailing the Nile in comfort on board a traditional sailing boat called the Dahabiya, as the Ancient Egyptians did thousands of years ago.
*The preferred day to start this tour is Friday, but we can organize other departure dates for 3+ cabins.
*All our guides have a background in Egyptology, history, archeology and guiding. They are all officially licensed guides.
Day 1
Arrive at Cairo Airport meet and assist then transfer to check in a hotel and rest.
Night stay in Cairo.
Day 2
Breakfast and then Pick up from your hotel
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.
Lunch at a Restaurant.
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
Night Stay in Cairo.
Tour duration is 9-10 hours
Physical condition good
Dressing code: conservative
Day 3
Transfer to the Airport to Catch a domestic flight to Luxor,
meet and assist
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 at Marsam Restaurant
Visit Temple of Luxor at night
Night stay in luxor.
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 )
Day 4
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
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
Half an hour Meditation
Breakfast on board. Visit Asmaa’s house. Walking Meditation in the fields then Sail to Edfu. Another half an hour of 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.
Day 6
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
Half an hour of 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
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.
Night stay in Aswan
The tour duration is 5-6 hours.
Day 9
Check out from the hotel
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
Transfer to Cairo Airport, meet and assist to catch your international flight home.
| Quotation in USD - Per Person in a group of --- | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
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Airport transfers and assist as mentioned.
upgrade to suite is available when requested for an extra charge (subject to availability). For Christmas & Easter Periods: Supplement 120 USD Per Person in Double Room
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1950 | 1613 | 1555 | 1484 | 1424 | 1380 | 1351 | 1330 | 1365 | 1347 | 1331 | 1319 | 1308 | 1299 | 1291 |
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Accommodation per person in Double Breakfast and all taxes included.. Cairo : 3 Nights in Holiday Inn Maadi in Double Standard room Luxor : 1 night in Embrace in Double Superior room Aswan : 1 night in Artika Wadi Kiki in Double Deluxe Chalet or Similar according to availability, For Christams & Easter Periods: Supplement 65 USD Per Person in Double Room Rooms upgrades are available for an extra charge. Other hotels are available - ask for. Our accommodation prices are less than the online price. In case you found less price online, let us know to amend These prices might change when booking (notification will be sent to you)
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475 | 475 | 475 | 475 | 475 | 475 | 265 | 475 | 475 | 475 | 475 | 475 | 475 | 475 | 475 |
| Grand Total per person in USD | 2425 | 2088 | 2030 | 1959 | 1899 | 1855 | 1826 | 1805 | 1840 | 1822 | 1806 | 1794 | 1783 | 1774 | 1766 |
| Single Supplement . USD | 1085 | 1085 | 1085 | 1085 | 1085 | 1085 | 1085 | 1085 | 1085 | 1085 | 1085 | 1085 | 1085 | 1085 | 1085 |
| Triple Deduction . USD | 119 | 119 | 119 | 119 | 119 | 119 | 119 | 119 | 119 | 119 | 119 | 119 | 119 | 119 | 119 |
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