Embarking on a journey to explore the treasures of Egypt is a dream for many, and now, travelers from Australia can delve into the wonders of this ancient land with a captivating 7-day Cairo & Dahabiya Cruise From Australia. This meticulously crafted itinerary promises an unforgettable adventure with our Egypt tours from Australia.
Your Egyptian odyssey begins in Cairo. Spend a day unraveling the mysteries of the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx. Immerse yourself in the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum. A seamless transition takes you to Aswan, where your 7 day Egypt itinerary truly takes flight. Here, embark on a unique voyage aboard a Dahabiya cruise. During your Dahabiya voyage, explore the wonders of ancient Egypt with visits to iconic sites such as the Temple of Karnak and the Valley of the Kings. By the end of your 7 Days Cairo & Dahabiya Cruise From Australia, you’ll return home with memories etched in eternity. This unique blend of Egypt Pyramids tour, Cairo discovery, and a luxurious Dahabiya voyage is the perfect way to experience the magic of Egypt in a week. Start planning your unforgettable adventure today!
Your arrival at Cairo International Airport includes a warm welcome and assistance from our “Egypt Best Vacations” representative, who will guide you through the arrival process and visa regulations. Enjoy a transfer to your hotel, where you will have leisure time to relax to begin your 7 days Cairo & Dahabiya cruise tour from Australia tomorrow.
Meals Plan: No Meals Included
Your 7 days Cairo & Dahabiya Cruise from Australia, blasts off right now! Get ready to unravel pharaoh’s secrets, soak in Nile’s timeless embrace, and dance under starlit skies. Let the magic begin!
Today, you will visit the Giza Plateau. Today’s tour includes the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure with the great Sphinx. The only ancient wonder which still remains (Khufu’s pyramid) awaits you. Are you ready to discover it from the inside? (Optional). Today you will learn about the history of the pyramids, how they were constructed, and why they were constructed.
Savor your lunch at a local restaurant, then 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. Then, transfer back to your hotel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
A magnificent dahabiya Nile cruise holiday beckons! The following four days of your 7 days Cairo & Dahabiya cruise from Australia will be spent aboard a Dahabiya Cruise, exploring the River Nile. So, we will transfer you to Cairo Airport to fly to Aswan to begin your 3-night Dahabiya Nile River cruise from Aswan to Esna. Meet your guide just outside the arrival terminal at Aswan Airport to commence your tour.
Explore the wonders of the beautiful City of Aswan such as the High Dam, one of the great engineering feats of the 1960s. Then proceed to the beautiful Temple of Isis at Philae Island. This temple was built during the Greco-Roman era and, was dedicated to Isis, goddess of Love and Magic in ancient Egypt. 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 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. 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 Temple of Horus in Edfu. The Temple of Horus in Edfu is the most intact temple in Egypt and one of the most beautiful temples built during the Greco-Roman period. The temple is very intact, none of its elements are missing but the Sacred Lake and two obelisks. The Temple of Edfu is fully inscribed with reliefs and hieroglyphs on its exterior and interior walls. Take your carriage back to your Dahabiya River Nile 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 proceed to the unique Temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut, who ruled Egypt for about 20 years as a sole pharaoh. Continue to the giant Colossi of Memnon of Amenhotep III. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant then proceed to the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Both two temples were dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun, Mut and Khonsu. Bid farewell to Luxor’s majestic Nile embrace, as a short flight whisks you back to Cairo. But fear not, for your 7 days Egyptian odyssey from Australia is far from over! Cairo, with its pulsating energy and hidden treasures, awaits to unveil its vibrant charms, adding a thrilling contrast to your Nile’s serenity.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Following your breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the Citadel of Saladin, which was built in 1172 to protect Cairo from the Crusaders. At the citadel, you can visit the White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha, which is one of its most prominent features. Continue to Coptic Cairo District to visit the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Your tour will conclude in the largest market in Egypt, Khan El-Khalili, a historical bazaar.
Conclude your 7 days Cairo & Dahabiya cruise from Australia with a transfer to Cairo Airport for your departure. While bidding farewell is always bittersweet, feel free to inquire us about your next exciting adventure in Egypt.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
