Discover the highlights of Egypt on this 11-day tour, Splendors of Egypt & Dahabiya Nile Cruise in 11 days. Explore the attractions of the famous cities in Egypt, Cairo, Hurghada, Luxor, and Aswan. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Valley of the Kings, and the Philae Temple. Sail the peaceful Nile on a luxury Dahabiya Nile cruise. Relax in Hurghada and enjoy the Red Sea beaches and its underwater world.
Begin your Egypt 11-day vacation (Splendors of Egypt & Dahabiya Nile cruise in 11 days) in Cairo. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza and the fabulous contents of the Egyptian Museum. Fly from Cairo to Aswan to begin your 3-night Dahabiya Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor.
Sail the Nile like a pharaoh and discover the great sights along the Nile valley from Aswan to Luxor. Explore the mighty sights along the Nile valley from Aswan to Luxor. Discover the largest temple in the world, Karnak Temple, and the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings. Visit the most intact temple in Egypt, Edfu Temple, and the beautiful Temple of Philae in Aswan.
Drive from Luxor to Hurghada for some relaxation on the Red Sea beaches. Explore the great underwater world of the Red Sea. Fly from Hurghada back to Cairo for the rest of your Egypt 11-day tour.
Please note that slight changes might occur due to circumstances beyond our control when you’re cruising the Nile.
Arrival at Cairo International Airport. Meet and assist by our representative of “Egypt Best Vacations” who will help you through the arrival and visa regulations. Transfer to your hotel for free time.
Your actual Egypt 11-day vacation (Splendors of Egypt & Dahabiya Nile cruise) just starts right now.
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?
Today you will learn about the history of the pyramids, how they were constructed, and why they were constructed. Then on to the first pyramid in history, the Step Pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara.
Transfer back to your hotel.
Explore the fantastic contents of the historical Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square in Cairo. Hundreds of objects from all periods of Egypt’s past are displayed on the two floors of the museum.
From the 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.
You will finish your tour at the historical bazaar of Khan El-Khalili, the largest bazaar in the Middle East. Transfer back to your hotel.
Today you will fly to Aswan to begin your 3-night Dahabiya Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Meet your guide just outside the arrival terminal to commence your tour to the highlights of the beautiful City of Aswan, the High Dam, the beautiful Temple of Isis at Philae Island, and the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk.
Transfer to your Dahabiya Nile cruise. Lunch and dinner are on board. Set sail to Kom Ombo to overnight there.
Visit the twin Temple of Horus and Sobek together with the Crocodile Museum at Kom Ombo. Then set sail to Edfu to overnight there. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are served on board.
Take a Horse and Carriage to visit the most intact temple in Egypt, the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Set sail to the lock of Esna. Go through the lock and continue sailing to Luxor to overnight there. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served on board.
Disembarkation. Visit the magnificent Valley of the Kings, the unique Temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut, and the giant Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank of Luxor.
Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant then proceed to the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
Transfer to Hurghada for some relaxation on the beautiful Red Sea beaches.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon over Luxor
Free day. Tours such as diving, glass boat, safari, snorkeling, and submarine rides are available upon request.
Free day. Tours such as diving, glass boat, safari, snorkeling, and submarine rides are available upon request.
Transfer to Hurghada Airport to fly to Cairo. Transfer from Cairo Airport to your hotel.
Transfer to Cairo Airport for final departure. It is really sad to leave so ask our guides about your next adventure in Egypt.
