Embark on an unforgettable journey with our 6-day Cairo and Dahabiya cruise from the UK. This unique Egypt holiday package offers a perfect blend of ancient wonders and modern experiences.
Start your adventure in Cairo, a city where history meets modernity. The Cairo pyramids tour is a must-see, featuring the iconic Great Pyramid of Giza, the Sphinx, and the lesser-known yet equally fascinating pyramids. Dive into Egypt’s storied past at the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to an unparalleled collection of ancient artifacts. Fly to Aswan for the Dahabiya Nile cruise, an intimate way to explore the Nile. Visit the majestic Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. As your dahabiya sails towards Luxor, stop at the Edfu Temple, one of Egypt’s best-preserved shrines, dedicated to the falcon god Horus. Marvel at the wonders of the Karnak Temple complex, a vast area of temples, chapels, and pylons in Luxor.
Our Egypt tours from the UK ensure you experience both Cairo’s bustling streets and the serene beauty of the Nile. The Cairo and Dahabiya cruise from the UK is an enriching way to explore the highlights of Egypt. From the grandeur of the pyramids to the tranquil beauty of the Nile, this tour offers something for every traveler. Book your Egypt holidays from the UK now and create unforgettable memories in the land of the pharaohs.
This carefully curated tour ensures UK travelers can immerse themselves in Egypt’s ancient wonders and modern traditions. From the bustling streets of Cairo to the tranquil beauty of the Nile, every moment promises a unique and memorable adventure.
Egypt Best Vacations representatives will meet you at Cairo International Airport to help you through the arrival and visa regulations. Meet your guide outside the arrival terminal to begin your 6-day Cairo & Dahabiya Cruise Tour from UK. Enjoy a guided tour to the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Your Egyptologist tour guide will explain to you how and why the Ancient Egyptian kings built the Pyramids. They will tell you about the mystery behind the pyramids. Savor your lunch at a local restaurant, then, transfer to your hotel.
Meals Plan: Lunch Only
A majestic Dahabiya Nile cruise holiday beckons! You will spend the next four days of your 6-day Cairo and Dahabiya cruise tour from UK onboard a small boat to sail the Nile like a pharaoh. So, we will transfer you to Cairo Airport to fly to Aswan to begin your 3-night Dahabiya Nile cruise from Aswan to Esna. Meet your guide just outside the arrival terminal to commence your tour to the wonders of the beautiful City of Aswan. Your first stop will be the High Dam, the great engineering feat of the 1960s in Egypt. Then to the beautiful Temple of Isis at Philae Island. You will end your tour at the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk. Then, transfer to your Dahabiya Nile cruise. Set sail to Kom Ombo to overnight there.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Visit the twin Temple of Horus and Sobek together with the Crocodile Museum in Kom Ombo. Kom Ombo Temple was built during the Greco-Roman period. It was built over the ruined temple of the New Kingdom. The temple began during the time of Ptolemy V and was completed by the time of Emperor Tiberius. The emperors Domitian, Caracalla, and others added to the temple. So it took about 400 years to finish. Enjoy a short visit to the Crocodile Museum before you go back to your Dahabiya Nile cruise to set sail to Gebel El Silsilah. Visit the Quarry of Gabal El-Silsilah where the ancient Egyptian workers cut the sandstone blocks to build temples for their gods. Explore the chapel of Horemheb at the quarry. Set sail to Edfu to overnight there. Enjoy your dinner while sailing.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Take a Horse and Carriage to visit the most intact temple in Egypt, the Temple of Horus in Edfu. This temple is very intact, and fully inscribed with reliefs and hieroglyphs on its exterior and interior walls. Let’s take a quick tour of the temple. Take your carriage back to your Dahabiya cruise to set sail to Esna. Overnight in Esna.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Disembarkation, followed by a transfer to Luxor to visit the magnificent Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom Period were buried. Then to the unique Temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut, and the giant Colossi of Memnon of Amenhotep III. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant then proceed to the impressive Karnak Temple and the majestic Luxor Temple. These temples were dedicated to the Theban Triad; Amun, Mut and Khonsu. Then, head to Luxor Airport to fly to back to Cairo. Transfer from Cairo Airport to your hotel in Cairo for the final night of your 6-day Cairo and Dahabiya cruise tour from UK.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon over Luxor
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Following your breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the Grand Egyptian Museum. Explore the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian treasures in one stunning modern complex. You’ll stand face-to-face with the full Tutankhamun collection and enjoy immersive galleries that bring Egypt’s history to life. Then, transfer back to your hotel.
From the GEM museum to the Citadel of the Sunni Muslim leader Saladin, which was built in 1172 to protect Cairo against the Crusaders. The White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha is a prominent feature of the Citadel. Savor your lunch at a local restaurant, then proceed to the historical bazaar of Khan El-Khalili, the largest bazaar in the Middle East.
Wrap up your 6 day Cairo & Dahabiya cruise tour from UK with a transfer you to Cairo Airport in preparation for your final departure. Feel free to contact us about your next holiday in Egypt.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
