Enjoy a stunning 6 Days Cairo & Dahabiya Cruise from Australia. Embark on an extraordinary 6-day journey through Egypt, specially crafted for travelers from Australia. This captivating tour combines the timeless treasures of Cairo with the enchanting experience of a Dahabiya Nile cruise, allowing you to immerse yourself in the country’s rich history and natural beauty.
Begin your 6 days Cairo & Dahabiya cruise adventure begins in Cairo. Explore the awe-inspiring Giza Plateau, where the Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx. Delve into the captivating Grand Egyptian Museum, where you will encounter a treasure trove of artifacts. From Cairo, you will journey to Aswan, the gateway to the fabled Nile River. Here, you will step aboard a traditional Dahabiya cruise from Aswan to Esna. Visit the majestic Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Sail to Kom Ombo, where you will marvel at the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god. Discover the stunning Valley of the Kings and explore the impressive Karnak Temple in Luxor.
Throughout your 6 days Cairo & Dahabiya cruise tour, knowledgeable tour guides will enlighten you with the secrets and stories of Egypt’s illustrious past. This 6 days Cairo & Dahabiya cruise tour from Australia promises an unforgettable experience. Prepare to be captivated by the wonders of Egypt with our exclusive Egypt tours from Australia.
Egypt Best Vacations representative 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-days Cairo & Nile Dahabiya from Australia. 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 their Pyramids. He also 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 awaits! You’re going to spend the next four days of your 6 days Cairo and Dahabiya cruise tour onboard a luxury small boat to sail the Nile like a true 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 highlights of the beautiful City of Aswan. Your first stop will be the High Dam, the great engineering feat of the 1960s in Egypt. Then proceed to the beautiful Temple of Isis at Philae Island. You will end your Aswan 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 at 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. Lunch on board and visit the Quarry of Gabal El-Silsilah where the ancient Egyptian workers cut the sandstone blocks to build temples for their gods. Visit 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 the most intact temple in Egypt and one of the most beautiful temples built during the Greco-Roman period. The Temple of Edfu is fully inscribed with reliefs and hieroglyphs on its exterior and interior walls. Take your carriage back to your Dahabiya cruise to set sail to Esna. Overnight in Esna.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast and disembarkation, then a transfer to Luxor to explore its wonders. Visit the magnificent Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom Period were buried. Continue to the unique Temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut, who served for about 20 years as a sole pharaoh. Take a photo of the giant Colossi of Memnon of Amenhotep III before having 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 last night of your 6 days Cairo & Dahabiya cruise tour from Australia.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon over Luxor
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast at the hotel, you will proceed to 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.
From the GEM museum to the Citadel of the Sunni Muslim leader Saladin, which was built in 1172 to defend 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 before heading to the historical bazaar of Khan El-Khalili, the largest bazaar in the Middle East.
Wrap up your 6 days Cairo & Nile Dahabiya cruise from Australia with a transfer you to Cairo Airport in preparation for your final departure. Feel free to contact us about your next adventure in Egypt.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
