Experience the classic Egypt & Dahabiya Nile Cruise tour in 8 days. Do you yearn to unlock the mysteries of ancient Egypt? Our 8-day Egypt tour packages invite you to explore awe-inspiring temples, and sail serenely down the majestic Nile River. This adventure is designed for the curious explorer. Explore Cairo and sail the Nile on a traditional Dahabiya cruise.
Begin your Classic Egypt & Dahabiya Nile cruise in 8 days in Cairo. Step into the shadow of the iconic Pyramids of Giza, marveling at their enduring grandeur. Explore the fabulous contents of the Grand Egyptian Museum. Fly from Cairo to Aswan to begin your 3-night Dahabiya Nile cruise from Aswan to Esna. Embrace the tranquility of a Dahabiya Nile cruise, a unique vessel reminiscent of a bygone era. Discover the beautiful Temple of Philae in Aswan. Explore the most intact temple in Egypt, the Temple of Edfu. Discover the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings and the impressive Karnak Temple. Fly from Luxor back to Cairo for the rest of your 8-day itinerary in Egypt.
Unveil the soul of ancient Egypt on this unforgettable 8-day Classic Egypt & Dahabiya Nile Cruise tour. From the monumental splendor of the Pyramids of Giza to the peaceful rhythm of the Nile aboard a traditional Dahabiya, each moment is crafted for discovery. Let timeless temples, royal tombs, and captivating history awaken your inner explorer. Join us, and turn your Egypt dream into a beautifully curated reality.
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will meet and assist by our representative of “Egypt Best Vacations” who will help you through the arrival and visa regulations. Transfer to your hotel and the beginning of your Classic Egypt & Dahabiya Nile cruise in 8 days.
Meals Plan: No Meals Included
Your actual 8-day classic Egypt tour with Dahabiya Nile cruise begins when our professional tour guide picks you up from your hotel to commence your tour to the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the GEM Museum.
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 fabulous Dahabiya Nile cruise holiday awaits! You will spend the next four days of your classic Egypt & Dahabiya Nile cruise in 8 days onboard a Dahabiya River Nile cruise. 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 Aswan 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
Breakfast then visit the twin Temple of Horus and Sobek together with the Crocodile Museum at Kom Ombo. This temple was built during the Greco-Roman period. 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 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 explore its wonders. 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. Then, head to Luxor Airport to fly to back to Cairo for the remaining of your 8-day classic Egypt tour with Dahabiya Nile cruise. Transfer from Cairo Airport to your hotel in Cairo.
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. Then, transfer to your hotel for the final night of your Classic Egypt & Dahabiya Nile cruise in 8 days.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Conclude your Classic Egypt & Dahabiya Nile cruise in 8 days with a transfer to Cairo Airport for final departure. It is really sad to leave, but feel free to contact us about your next adventure in Egypt.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
