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JanPearl of the Nile
A Dahabiya cruise is a unique and luxurious way to explore the ancient wonders of Egypt. These traditional, elegant sailboats offer a more intimate and personalized experience compared to larger cruise ships. With a limited number of cabins, passengers can enjoy a peaceful and exclusive journey along the Nile River. The Dahabiya's spacious cabins are tastefully decorated and equipped with modern amenities, ensuring a comfortable stay. Onboard, guests can indulge in delectable Egyptian cuisine, relax on the sun deck, and soak in the breathtaking views of the Nile's picturesque landscapes. With stops at historical sites such as Luxor and Aswan, a Dahabiya cruise offers an unforgettable voyage, allowing travelers to immerse themselves in the rich history and culture of Egypt.
Included
+3 nights in 4 star hotel in Cairo (B/B).
+4 nights on full board basis on Dahabiya (Soft all inclusive)
+2 nights in 4 star hotel in Luxor (B/B).
+2 ways overnight sleeper train (Cairo- Luxor).
+ All excursions as per the itinerary.
+ All transfers and pick ups.
+ Egyptologist guide in Cairo, Aswan, Kom-ombo, Edfu, and Luxor.
+ Entrance fee of the sights.
Excluded
+ Flights (airfare), visas and insurance
+ Extra meals, snacks and drinks
+ Tips and any tour specifics not stated in this itinerary
Tour Program
Day 1 cairo
Arrive in Cairo Airport. Our representative will meet and assist you. You will be transferred to your hotel. Meet your tour leader at 6:00 PM for the tour briefing, overnight at your hotel.
Day 2 -Cairo
At 9:00 AM After breakfast, our friendly guide will accompany you to Sakkara to see the unique step pyramid of Zoser, than the awe-inspiring Great Pyramids of Cheops (Khufu), Chephren (Khafre) and Mycerinus (Menkaure) and Sphinx in Giza, back to the hotel to collect our bags 6:45 PM transfer to the train station to take the sleeper train to Luxor.
Please make sure to check out from your rooms before the tour start
Day 3 -Luxor
Arrive in Luxor, be transferred to your hotel, prepare your self to tour of the East bank of Luxor, There you will experience the massive Karnak temple and the historic Luxor temple, overnight at your hotel in Luxor.
Day 4 luxor*
After breakfast around 8:00 AM, tour the West Bank of Luxor. Start your tour off with the world famous Valley of the Kings, Then onto the Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir al-Bahri). And finish with the great Colossi of Memnon, back to the hotel and have the rest of the day free at your leisure.
Day 5 Edfu-Fawaza Island*
From Luxor drive to Edfu enjoy breakfast at your leisure and then visit Edfu temple one of the largest and most intact monuments in Egypt. Two beautiful of the granite statues of falcon god hours .are flanking the entrance .after the visits of the temple either ride or walk through bazaars where you can barter a souvenir, spices and perfumes .we will then set sails for about one hour to el fawaza island were we will get dinner
Day 6 Gabal El-Silsilah
We set off relaxing sailing journey to the temple of gabal el silsilah another of the frequent destination. We tie up a alongside speos of hormoheb .tonight the dinner will be served in front of illuminated temple or on the upper deck of the boat on quite atmosphere with some music to match the mood.
Day 7 kom Ombo*
Take your breakfast at your leisure as we will sail on to kom ombo listen to the sound of the water buffalo as they wade in the shallow water or watch the donkeys. Admire the various birds’ life on the river. Visit the Greco roman temple at kom ombo which was built totally symmetrically with two entrances, two halls and two sanctuaries dedicated to (hours the elder) and crocodile god sobek . Lunch will be served as we head for a small island will we moor at the evening and enjoy dinner at enchanting location.
Day 8 _Aswan
Enjoy the privilege and luxury of days gone as we sails to Aswan the gateway to Nubia and Sudan ,we should around arrive at 10 AM giving you the plenty of time to visits the some of the highlights such as phile temple and the unfinished obelisk. The granite quarries soak of Aswan. Farewell dinner with Arabic and oriental music.
Day 9 Abu Simbel*
After breakfast at about 11am you will head to Abu Simbel to visit the two massive temples of Ramsis II and then had back to Aswan where you will take the sleeper train back to Cairo
Day 10 *cairo-
Arrive in Cairo around 7:00 AM, you will be transferred to your hotel for a quick shower before the guided visit of the Egyptian Museum, the old city, Coptic Cairo, Islamic Cairo, and the old Cairo bazaar (Khan El Khalili), overnight at your hotel.
Day 11 Alexandria*
After breakfast you will head to Alexandria for a day trip to visit Quitbai Citadel, Pompey's Pillar, the Catacombs and El-Montazah Garden, and then you will head back to Cairo, overnight at your hotel
Please remember to give your departure flight details to your tour guide.
Day 12 Cairo-Flight back home.
After breakfast the trip will end in Cairo where it began. Transfer to the airport. Take your memories and adventure with you on the flight home.
