Experience an exquisite 15 day Egypt tour with Dahabiya Nile cruise from USA. Prepare to embark on a captivating journey through the timeless wonders and enigmatic mysteries of this extraordinary land, enhanced by an exclusive Dahabiya Nile cruise. From the moment you arrive, you will be immersed in the breathtaking beauty of iconic landmarks, majestic temples, and captivating landscapes that have fascinated explorers for centuries.
Explore the wonders of Egypt with our exclusive Egypt tours from USA. Begin your Egypt 15-day tour with Dahabiya Nile cruise from the USA in Cairo. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza and the great contents of the Grand Egyptian Museum. Proceed to Alexandria to explore the Roman Catacombs and the Citadel of Qaitbay. Fly from Cairo to Aswan to begin your 3-night Dahabiya Nile cruise from Aswan to Esna. As you navigate the legendary Nile River, you will visit Philae Temple, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings and many more ancient wonders. Then head to Hurghada for some relaxation on the beautiful Red Sea beaches. Fly from Hurghada to Cairo for the rest of your 15-day Egypt tour with Dahabiya cruise from USA.
Our knowledgeable guides, with their profound understanding of Egyptology, will paint vivid narratives around these iconic sites, breathing life into their fascinating stories and legends. Throughout your Egypt 15-day tour with Dahabiya cruise journey, your comfort and satisfaction are our utmost priorities. So, get ready to embark on an unforgettable 15-day Egypt tour with Dahabiya cruise from USA, where every moment is infused with the grandeur of the past and the allure of the present.
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 15-day Egypt tour with Dahabiya cruise from USA.
Meals Plan: No Meals Included
Your actual Egypt 15-day tour with Dahabiya Nile cruise from USA 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 Only
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, head back to your hotel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Today, 15-day Egypt tour with Dahabiya cruise from USA takes you to the beautiful City of Alexandria. Your tour includes the famous Roman Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa. The catacombs are huge Egyptian tombs and royal cemeteries with Ptolemaic and Roman influences. The catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa are one the largest Roman burial sites not just in Alexandria but in Egypt. These catacombs started as a private tomb for a wealthy family, then became a public cemetery. The catacombs house more than 300 tombs.
From the catacombs to the Pompey’s Pillar. Many of the ancient historians did not tell us more details about the “Pompey’s Pillar” but about the buildings that stood nearby and have disappeared now. The hill on which the pillar is erected was covered with temples and houses a long time before the Roman era. It was the place of the Citadel of Rhakotis. A temple was dedicated to Osiris-Serapis was built on the mountain.
Then proceed to the Citadel of Qaitbay. The Citadel of Qaitbay in Alexandria is one of the most important fortifications in Egypt. It was constructed by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay to defend Egypt against the Ottomans/Turks. End your tour to Alexandria highlights with visiting the Library of Alexandria. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then travel back to Cairo.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Step beyond the famous Pyramids of Giza and unlock Egypt’s deeper secrets with a captivating Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur Tour. Begin your journey in Saqqara, home of the iconic Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the world’s oldest stone monument. Discover how Saqqara became the blueprint for pyramid construction.
Continue to Memphis, Egypt’s first capital, where history comes alive among open-air statues and colossal masterpieces. Stand before the legendary fallen statue of Ramses II and explore the treasures that once watched over the heart of the Old Kingdom. Your adventure concludes in Dahshur, a tranquil desert site that showcases the evolution of pyramid engineering. Marvel at the Bent Pyramid and the perfectly crafted Red Pyramid, enjoying quiet moments away from the crowds. Then, return back to your hotel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
A thrilling Dahabiya Nile cruise vacation beckons! You will spend the next four days of your Egypt 15-day tour with Dahabiya cruise from USA 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 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 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
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, then travel from Esna to Luxor to explore the wonders of Luxor. Visit the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom period were buried. Then proceed to the unique Hatshepsut Temple, who ruled Egypt for about 20 years as a sole pharaoh. Continue to the 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 two temples were dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun, Mut and Khonsu. Transfer to Hurghada for beach activities and relaxation. Explore the stunning underwater world by your own. You will enjoy four free days of your 15 day Egypt tour with Dahabiya cruise from USA.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy a free day in Hurghada. Tours such as diving, glass boat, safari, snorkeling, and submarine rides are available upon request.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy a free day with your Hurghada vacation. Tours such as diving, glass boat, safari, snorkeling, and submarine rides are available upon request. Wander through Hurghada with our private Hurghada transfers.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy a free day with your Red Sea vacation. Tours such as diving, glass boat, safari, snorkeling, and submarine rides are available upon request.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Free day. Tours such as diving, glass boat, safari, snorkeling, and submarine rides are available upon request.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transfer to Hurghada Airport to fly back to Cairo. Transfer to your hotel in Cairo for the final night of your 15-day Egypt tour with Dahabiya cruise from USA.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Wrap up your 15-day Egypt tour with Dahabiya cruise from USA with a transfer to Cairo Airport for final departure. It is really sad to leave so, feel free to contact us about your next adventure in Egypt.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
