Overview
Dahabeya cruise
Sail the Nile in style on a luxury Dahabeya cruise and experience the timeless beauty of Egypt. With Travel Corner, enjoy 5 nights onboard a traditional yet elegant Dahabeya between Luxor and Aswan, combined with a cultural stay in Cairo. Explore the Pyramids, Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and the enchanting Philae Temple while soaking in breathtaking Nile landscapes and authentic Egyptian charm.
Itinerary
Day 1: Cairo
- Arrival at Cairo International Airport
- Meet and assist by our representative
- Transfer to hotel
- Overnight in Cairo
Day 2: Cairo
- Breakfast at hotel
- Morning panoramic visit to the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus, the Sphinx, and Valley Temple of Chephren
- Afternoon optional visit to Saqqara Cemetery, Imhotep Museum, Step Pyramid, Pyramid of Teti, and Kagemni Terrace
- Overnight in Cairo
Day 3: Cairo / Luxor / Dahabeya (Boarding)
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to airport for flight to Luxor
- Arrival in Luxor and embarkation on Dahabeya
- Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple connected by the Avenue of Sphinxes
- Overnight onboard Dahabeya
Day 4: Luxor / Esna / Edfu
- Breakfast onboard
- Visit Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir El Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon
- Sail towards Esna
- Lunch onboard and enjoy Nile landscapes of fields and islands
- Overnight onboard Dahabeya
Day 5: El Kab / Edfu
- Breakfast onboard
- Visit El Kab, its temple, cemetery, and sacred lake (if open)
- Continue sailing to Edfu
- Visit Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt
- Evening walk on a Nile island and in local fields
- Overnight onboard Dahabeya
Day 6: Edfu / Gebel El Silsila / Kom Ombo
- Breakfast onboard
- Sail to Gebel El Silsila, enjoy a desert walk (weather permitting)
- Continue sailing towards Kom Ombo
- Overnight onboard Dahabeya
Day 7: Kom Ombo / Aswan
- Breakfast onboard
- Visit Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to Sobek (the Crocodile God) and Haroeris
- Sail to Aswan
- Overnight onboard Dahabeya
Day 8: Aswan (Disembarkation)
- Breakfast and disembarkation
- Visit Philae Temple (Pearl of Egypt) and the Nubian Museum
- Optional excursion to Abu Simbel Temples (approx. 300 km trip)
- Return to Aswan, flight to Cairo, arrival and transfer to hotel
- Overnight in Cairo
Day 9: Cairo
- Breakfast at hotel
- Free day in Cairo
- Optional visit to Egyptian Museum (with Tutankhamun treasures), Citadel of Saladin, Alabaster Mosque, and Coptic Quarter with the Hanging Church
- Overnight in Cairo
Day 10: Cairo (Final Departure)
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure
Included
- 4 nights hotel in Cairo (Steigenberger or similar, bed & breakfast)
- 5 nights onboard Dahabeya 5* luxury, full board
- Panoramic visit to the Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum
- Walking tour through Medieval Cairo and Khan El Khalili Bazaar
- Transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
- All visits as per itinerary with English-speaking guide
- Professional English-speaking guide throughout
Excluded
- Egypt entry visa
- International and domestic flights
- Excursion to Abu Simbel
- Entrance to Great Pyramid of Cheops and Mummy Room in the Egyptian Museum
- Personal expenses and tips
- Any services not mentioned as included
