Experience the best 9 day Egypt Pharaohs Route & Dahabiya Nile Cruise Tour. Step back in time and explore the majestic wonders of ancient Egypt on this unforgettable 9-day tour. Sail the peaceful Nile like a pharaoh on a Dahabiya Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Immerse yourself in the land of pharaohs, pyramids, and temples. Discover the secrets of one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations with our 9-day Egypt travel packages.
Begin 9 day Egypt & Dahabiya cruise tour in Cairo. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza and the impressive Grand Egyptian Museum. Fly from Cairo to Luxor to begin your 4-night Dahabiya Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Explore the great sights along the Nile valley from Luxor to Aswan. Discover the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings, the largest temple in the world, Karnak Temple. Explore the most intact temple in Egypt, Edfu Temple. Visit the beautiful Temple of Philae in Aswan. Fly from Aswan back to Cairo for the rest of your 9-day Egypt vacation package.
Uncover the wonders of ancient Egypt with our 9-Day Pharaohs Route & Dahabiya Nile Cruise Tour. From Cairo’s pyramids to sailing along the Nile and the majestic temples of Luxor and Aswan, this journey offers the perfect blend of history, culture, and elegance.
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 9 day Egypt & Dahabiya Cruise tour package.
Meals Plan: No Meals Included
Your actual 9 day Egypt & Dahabiya cruise tour begins when our tour guide picks you up from your hotel in Cairo 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 breathtaking Dahabiya Nile cruise holiday awaits! You’re going to spend the next four nights of your 9 day Egypt & Dahabiya cruise tour on board a Dahabiya Nile cruise. So, after your breakfast, you will take a transfer to the Cairo Airport to fly to Luxor, where you will embark on your 4-night Dahabiya Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Meet your guide just outside the arrival terminal to commence your tour. Explore the largest temple in the world, the Temple of Karnak, and the majestic Temple of Luxor. Both temples were dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. Then, head to your Dahabiya cruise to check into your room. Overnight in Luxor.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Visit the glorious tombs of the Valley of the Kings. The pharaohs during the New Kingdom ceased building pyramids and cut their tombs deep into the mountain trying to hide them from grave robbers. There are 65 tombs in the Valley of the Kings, your guide will recommend the best three tombs of the ones open to visit. From the glorious Valley of the Kings to the unique temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut who served as solo pharaoh for about 20 years. You will end your trip at the giant Colossi of Memnon which survives from the Temple of pharaoh Amenhotep III. Then, transfer back to the Dahabiya cruise to set sail to Edfu via the Lock of Esna. Overnight in Edfu.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon over Luxor
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast then, 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 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 Kom Ombo. Disembark in Kom Ombo to visit the twin Temple of Horus and Sobek together with the Crocodile Museum. Back on board to set sail to Aswan. Overnight in Aswan.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Welcome to the lovely City of Aswan. Visit the High Dam, which is regarded as one of the most significant engineering feats of the twentieth century. Aswan High Dam was built to save water and protect Egypt from the Nile‘s high and low floods and to generate electricity.
Continue to the beautiful Temple of Philae. Philae Temple or the temple of Isis at Philae Island in Aswan is one of the most beautiful temples in Egypt and known as the “Pearl of Egypt”. At Philae Island, the popular cult of Isis, goddess of Love and Magic, was developed. End your Aswan tour at the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk. You will learn here how the ancient Egyptians fashioned obelisks and statues of their gods and kings. Transfer back to your Dahabiya Nile cruise.
Optional tour: Nubian Village tour
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Disembarkation, followed by a transfer to Aswan Airport to fly back to Cairo. Transfer from Cairo Airport to your hotel.
Optional tour: Tour to Abu Simbel Temples
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, transfer back to your hotel for final night of your 9 day Egypt & Dahabiya cruise tour package.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Wrap up your 9 day Egypt & Dahabiya cruise tour 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
