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10 Day itinerary in Egypt, Africa

Cairo & Nile Cruise with a Dahabeya

Explore Egypt in comfort during this 10-Day tour! Nila cruise & the visits to the pyramids is something that no one should miss out on!

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

Driver

starting point

Cairo

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Indigenous culture

Visit markets

Meet local people

Rural home stays

Nature & Wildlife

Culture & Heritage

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Visit the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx

2

Visit the Valley of the Kings

3

Nile Cruise

4

Explore the culture & the history of this magic country

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Arrival Cairo

Arrival at Cairo International airport. Meet and assist with formalities. Transfer to your hotel. Accommodation and overnight at the hotel.

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: 4* Hotel
Day 2

place Explore Giza Pyramids

After breakfast, visit the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx: Kheops, the biggest of all, Khephren and Mykerinos the smallest of the three, has its original cover till today. And the fascinating Sphinx with human head ( 57 m long) whose role was to guard the entry of the tombs against all offenders. Lunch in town. Departure to visit the famous National Museum founded in 1857 by the French Egyptologist Auguste Mariette Pasha and transferred in 1902 to the actual building. Then transfer to Cairo airport and flight to Luxor (1h flight)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: 4* Hotels
Day 3

place Visit Valley of the Kings

After breakfast, departure to visit the Valley of the Kings where 62 Pharaohs rest (visit 3 tombs). Then visit valley of the Queens where 75 Queens rest (visit 2 tombs). Later on visit the Luxor temple

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: 4* Hotel
Day 4

place Onboard Nila Cruise

After breakfast, departure to visit the Karnak complex, the temple of Amon Ra whose fascination overcomes imagination., then transfer to Esna and join the Boat , crew will welcome you on board and have your bags taken to your cabins. We will then set sail on your voyage to Aswan. Overnight close to El Hegz Island

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Nica Cruise
Day 5

place Nila Cruise

Morning Sailing gently l en-route to Edfu; enjoy breakfast at your leisure, visit Edfu Temple by horse carriage, one of the largest and most intact of Egypt's monuments. Two beautiful granite statues of the Falcon God Horus flank the entrance. We will then set sail for our private island "El Fouza" where we will disembark for dinner served to you on the edge of the Nile.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Nila Cruise
Day 6

place Nila Cruise

We set off for the relaxing journey to the temple of Gebel el Silsila, another of our less frequented destinations. You will be amazed as we tie up alongside the Speos of Hormheb. If possible dinner will be served in the grounds of the illuminated temple or on the upper deck of Boat whilst soaking up the tranquil atmosphere with music to match the mood.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Nila Cruise
Day 7

place Nila Cruise

Breakfast at your leisure as we sail on to Kom Ombo. Listen to the sounds of the water buffalo as they wade in the shallow water besides the banks of the Nile, the Donkeys as they go about their day to day business and the various bird life of the river. Here we visit to the Greco Roman Temple at Kom Ombo. The temple building is totally symmetrical with two entrance's two halls and two sanctuaries dedicated to the Falcon God Haroeris (Horus the Elder) and the Crocodile God Sobek. Lunch will be served as we head for a small island where we will moor for the evening and enjoy dinner at this atmospheric location.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Nila Cruise
Day 8

place Nila Cruise

Enjoy the privilege and luxury of days gone by as we sail to Aswan, the gateway to Nubia and the Sudan. We should arrive around 10am, giving you plenty of time to visit some of the highlights such as the Temple of Philae and the Souk, and unfinished Obelisk You will have lots of time to prepare for our Egyptian evening fun, with Egyptian cuisine, Arabic Music. Dress in your bespoke Gallabeyah .

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Nila Cruise
Day 9

place Leave the boat & head to the airport

After breakfast, we bid farewell to the crew. Your luggage will be collected and will be ready for you to travel to your next destination Lunch in Aswan in a restaurant Transfert to Aswan airport, flight to Cairo (1h30min flight)

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: 4* Hotel
Day 10

place Departure day

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport. Flight back to your destination.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • 4* Hotel
  • 4* Hotels
  • Nica Cruise
  • Nila Cruise

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (9)
  • Lunch (6)
  • Dinner (7)

Transport expand_less

  • All transfers by private car
  • Internal Flights (Cairo/ Luxor – Aswan- Cairo)
  • Cruise

Activities expand_less

  • The excursions mentioned in program

Extras expand_less

  • Entrance Visa (For passports valid for 6 months or more)
  • Includes entrance fees

Not Included expand_less

  • International Flights
  • Personal Expenses
  • Other Meals/Drinks
  • Tips & Gratitudes
  • Travel Insurance

About Somaya

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Expertise: 

Indigenous culture

Visit markets

Meet local people

Hiking

Rural home stays

Snorkeling/Diving

Nature & Wildlife

My name is Somaya, I’ve been working as an international travel advisor for 4 years, I’m currently working for a travel agency established in 1981 located in Tahrir square in front of the National Egyptian museum.

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