12 Days
Classical Packages
Egypt
Take the time to visit all the must-see sights when touring Egypt. While in Cairo, see Khan El Khalili, the Egyptian Museum, and the Pyramids. Two historic cities, Aswan and Luxor, are connected by the Dahabiyya Hadeel. Among the intriguing places you'll visit are the Philae Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Gebel El Silsila, Temple of Horus, Valley of Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple. You will encounter an incredible sense of serenity and solitude as you discover the Nile in a very unique and fascinating way.
04 Night's Cairo - 07 Night's Dahabiyya Hadeel
Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival Your tour begins when you are greeted by our representative Executive Travel who will assist you through immigration and customs formalities. After you have collected your luggage, he will then take you, in our deluxe vehicle, to your Cairo hotel and overnight. Optional Dinner cruise on board river Nile in Cairo
After breakfast, you will meet your Egyptologist guide in the hotel lobby. Begin by exploring the desert antiquities dating back to the beginning of a civilization that arose over 5,000 years ago. You will venture through the desert to visit some of Egypt's oldest sites. First, go to the Pyramids of Giza. Nothing evokes the long and intriguing history of Egypt as powerfully as the pyramids. Rising from the desert, Khufu (Cheops), Khafra and Menkaura symbolize the enigmatic tug of Egypt in our imaginations. The Great Pyramid of Cheops immortalizes the son of Sneferu and Hetephres. Though little is known about this pharaoh, his pyramid is the largest of the three and is comprised of 2.3 million stone blocks, each weighing an average of 2.5 tons., the colossal statue of the Great Sphinx, which as stood guard over the pyramids for millennia. Carved from an outcrop of rock, the Sphinx remains the ultimate symbol of Ancient Egypt with its lion's body and human head. After your exploration of the pyramids, drive to Memphis and Sakkara. The necropolis at Sakkara is where King Zoser's Step Pyramid was built. This vast site in the heart of the desert plateau is the largest necropolis in Egypt. Extending for almost five miles, the complex forms a collection of pyramids, temples and tombs that is fundamental to understanding the history of ancient Egypt. Memphis is where the remnants of the city's first capital, once the most cosmopolitan city in Egypt, are scattered in the desert. You will also see the carved limestone colossus of Ramses II. Then you will be back to your hotel and overnight. Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast, you will meet your guide at the lobby. Begin your introduction to Cairo at the famous Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. The museum houses the greatest collection of Egyptian royal treasures in the world. Your expert guide will take you through the highlights, including the famous Tutankhamen Collection of golden treasures You will then visit the Citadel of Salah El-Din, visit The Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the largest structure built during the first half of the 19th century. Counting to visit the most famous Bazaar in the middle east Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Back to your hotel and overnight. Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.
After Breakfast, you will be transferred to Cairo airport for your flight to Luxor. Arrive in Luxor where you will be met by our friendly representative and embark on board Dahabiyya S/S “Hadeel” later on visit the East Bank (Karnak Temple & Luxor temple). Overnight on board in Luxor. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, you will start your tour by Visiting the West Bank of the river including The Valley of Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon, Afternoon free at leisure. Lunch, dinner and overnight onboard the in Luxor. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
All day sailing, Overnight in Esna after passing the locks... Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After Breakfast, continue sailing the ruins of El Kab, one of Egypt’s oldest cities. Continue sailing to Edfu to visit the temple of Horus. Overnight at Fawaza, Island where we enjoy an Egyptian Barbeque perfectly prepared by our onboard Chef. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
After breakfast Sailing to Gebel El Silsila where the stones for the temples in Egypt were quarried. After the tour we continue southwards for overnight on an island just before Kom Ombo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast We start the day with a visit to the double sanctuary temple of Kom Ombo picturesquely situated directly on the river bank. The temple is dedicated to both Gods: the crocodile representing God Sobek as well as the Falcon representing God Haroeris. After the visit we continue sailing towards Aswan, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, Visit to Philae Temple during the day. Rest of day at leisure. Possibility to go to the Nubian Museum or to take a stroll in the souq of Aswan Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, disembark your Dahabiyya then you will be transferred to Aswan airport to take your flight back to Cairo, arrive Cairo then transfer to your hotel for an overnight. Meals: Breakfast
Today you will be transferred to the airport to take your international flight back home. Meals: Breakfast