• Dahabiya Nile Sailing •

A Meditative Journey through Egypt

11 days - 10 nights: Cairo - Luxor - Dahabiya Sailing on the Nile - Aswan - Abu Simbel

Day by Day

Itinerary

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.

ITINERARY​

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

  • Dinner at Khan el-khalili 
inside of Mohamed Ali's mosque at the citadel,cairo

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 )

  • Tut Ankh Amon tomb. 
  • Ramses 6th tomb 
  • Set 1st tomb 
  • Horse carriage ride between Karnak and Luxor temples. 
  • Visit Dendara temple (Requires extra day)
Hatshepsut temple

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)

karnak temple in the morning

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 .

a fisherman at Bisaw Island aswan

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. 

Kom Ombo temple , 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.

View of the Philae Temple in Aswan from a serene felucca ride on the Nile River

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.

Abu Simbel,Aswan

Day 10

Transfer to Cairo Airport, meet and assist to catch your international flight home.

airplane

HIGHLIGHTS OF EGYPT AND DAHABIYA NILE SAILING IN 10 DAYS

Quotation in USD - Per Person in a group of --- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

 Airport transfers and assist as mentioned.

  • Tours.
  • Transfers.
  •  Tour Guide fees.
  •  Meals (as mentioned)
  • Dahabiya 4 nights 5 days with all meals included. private double cabin in a shared Dahabiya.

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

  •  Boat rides
  • Bottled water during the trip
  • Entry Fees General tickets as mentioned (Today Price)

 

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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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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

Not Including:

  • Domestic flights. (Available upon request and subject to dates and availability)
  •  Drinks during included meals
  •  Optional tours
  • Tipping
  •  Any other thing not mentioned in the included section.

Notes:

  • The dress code is conservative while visiting Mosques, Churches, villages, or areas with mainly local communities.
  •  The above prices are not applied in the peak season, such as Christmas, New Year, and Easter. 
  •  The above prices are subject to change; if a high inflation rate happens as a result of government practices, currency rate change, or economic problems.
  •  The order of the tour days might change according to availability when booking.
  • There are flights available from Aswan to Abu Simbel and return for an extra cost. Ask for the upgrade to flight option instead of traveling overland.
  •  In case of any complication in sailing, some changes in the itinerary might happen.
  • If there are any unforeseen circumstances and the boat assigned for your tour is unable to sail, Real Egypt is responsible for arranging a similar boat for your tour.
  • Transfers in Sedan cars. (in case a van requested extra cost is added). Note: using a Sedan car in Cairo requires an extra short walk to 2 attractions, the Citadel and the Museum of Civilization. If big-size luggage is included Van in all destinations by default.

 

Important note
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Kindly be informed that we will be on Eid Al Fitr Holiday from 19 to 23 March. We will respond to your inquiries upon our return.

For urgent matters, please contact us via WhatsApp at +20 110 002 2242.

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