Dahabeya Delight

From$3499USD
12 days,Cairo to Cairo
Trip Code: DPDD

Relaxing on board a private traditional Dahabeya sailing vessel, exploring ancient temples, enjoying dinner at a local Nubian home, bartering in bazaars.

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From the magnificence of Abu Simbel to the might of the Great Pyramids, this tour encompasses the highlights of Egypt. Walk through the Valley of the Kings and feel the rush of awe through your limbs. Then live like a pharaoh yourself with four nights aboard our stately Dahabeya sailing vessel, which allows for exploration of the region’s more remote and lesser-visited temples by way of the Nile. Delight in the smells of markets and explore ancient ruins by day and at night retire to comfortable en suite twin cabins. Experience the best of Egypt in a style truly fit for kings.

What's Included

  • Arrival airport transfer and daily breakfast, 4 nights on a private Dahabiya with all meals included, Egyptian Museum, Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza, Karnak temple the, Valley of the Kings. Mummification museum, Temple of Kom Ombo and Edfu, Nubian village walk and dinner, Flight and guided visit of Abu Simbel, tour of the Citadel of Saladin the bazaars of Khan el-Khalili.
  • 11 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners (Allow USD190-250 for meals not included)
  • Comfort hotels (6 nts), private dahabeya (4 nts), sleeper train (1 nt)
  • Private air-conditioned van, sleeper train, private dahabeya boat, plane
  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout
  • Small group experience; Max 12, avg 10
Map of the route for Dahabeya Delight
Places Visited
  • Egypt
Day 1 Cairo

Arrive at any time. Included transfer to your hotel.

Day 2 Cairo (B,D)

Guided visit to the Egyptian Museum, guided visit to the Pyramids and Sphinx including camel ride. Overnight sleeper train to Luxor.

Days 3-4 Luxor (2B)

Tour of the Mummification Museum, floodlit stroll around Luxor Temple, horse-drawn carriages and guided tour of Karnak Temple complex. Donkey ride and guided visit to the Valley of the Kings.

Days 5-9 Dahabeya River Cruise (5B,4L,4D)

All-inclusive Dahabeya Cruise, including the Temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu and other remote lesser visited sites.

Day 10 Abu Simbel/Aswan (B,D)

Flight, entrance and guided tour of the Temples of Abu Simbel. Traditional dinner with Nubian family.

Day 11 Cairo (B)

Morning flight to Cairo. Tour of Khan El Khalili Bazaar and Cairo Citadel. Option to enjoy a dinner show on a floating restaurant on the Nile.

Day 12 Cairo (B)

Depart at any time.

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