Unveil Egypt’s Jewel – 10 Day Elegant Dahabiya Cruise, Pyramids

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Cairo - Luxor - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan - Abu Simbel - Cairo

Duration10 days / 9 nights
Travel styleClassical
DeparturesEvery day
From$3,525 pp

Overview

A 10-day trip through Cairo, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan and Abu Simbel with a 4-night Nile cruise. Highlights include the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx.

Days 1–2 in Cairo: the Grand Egyptian Museum. Days 3–4 in Luxor. Days 5–7 on the Nile: El Kab, Edfu Temple, Gebel el-Silsila and Kom Ombo Temple. Day 8 in Aswan: Philae Temple. Days 9–10 in Cairo: the Temples of Abu Simbel.

Travel between cities is by domestic flights. Guiding, transfers and entrance fees are included, with our team on hand throughout.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Cairo

Arrive in Cairo. Our representative meets you at the airport and drives you to your hotel.

Day 2 Cairo - Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum

With your guide, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 3 Fly Cairo to Luxor

Fly to Luxor. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 4 Luxor - West Bank and Board Dahabiya

Board your Nile cruise. With your guide, visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 5 El Kab Village & Edfu

With your guide, visit El Kab and Edfu Temple. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 6 Gebel el-Silsila & Bashir Island

With your guide, visit Gebel el-Silsila. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 7 Kom Ombo

With your guide, visit Kom Ombo Temple. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 8 Disembark - Philae Temple - Overnight in Aswan

Check out of the boat after breakfast. With your guide, visit Philae Temple and a Nubian village. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 9 Abu Simble Trip - Fly from Aswan to Cairo

Fly to Cairo. With your guide, visit the Temples of Abu Simbel. Meals: Breakfast.

Day 10 Cairo Departure

Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Meals: Breakfast.

What's included

Included

  • Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports
  • Assistance of our guest relations during your stay
  • Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo including bed and breakfast
  • Accommodation for 1 nights in Luxor including bed and breakfast
  • Accommodation for 4 nights on 05 star superior Nile Dahabiya cruise on full board
  • Domestic flights (Cairo→Luxor and Aswan→Cairo) – 23 kg checked + 7 kg carry‑on
  • Private Egyptologist guides in Cairo and Luxor; small‑group guiding on dahabiya excursions
  • Entrance fees to all listed sites and museums
  • Camel photo ride at the Giza Plateau
  • Preview access to the Grand Egyptian Museum (soft‑opening galleries)
  • Sunrise road convoy to UNESCO‑listed Abu Simbel temples
  • Meals: daily breakfasts + 7 Lunches + 4 Dinners (including soft drinks on dahabiya)
  • Bottled water during daily touring
  • 24/7 Canadian‑friendly concierge (WhatsApp and toll‑free)
  • Porterage, service charges and all taxes

Not included

  • International airfare (available on request and priced in CAD)
  • Egyptian entry visa (~CAD 35) – **waived under Early‑Bird promo**
  • Optional tours and upgrades (balloon, Sound and Light, felucca, cooking class)
  • Personal expenses : beverages, laundry, spa, phone
  • Customary tips for guide, driver and hotel staff

Prices

Price per person sharing a double or twin room, in US dollars.

Option / seasonDouble Room
Diamond Accommodation – OCT - APR$3,525
Platinum Accommodation – OCT - APR$4,325

Where you stay

Diamond Accommodation: Asharanda Nuun / Nuut Dahabiya, Le Riad de Charme Cairo Hotel, Movenpick Aswan Hotel, Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino, Steigenberger Luxor Hotel or similar. Platinum Accommodation: Dahabeya Ashranda, Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence, Hilton Luxor Resort and Spa, Sonesta Nuba Aswan Hotel, Waldorf Astoria Hotel Cairo or similar.

Prices are confirmed with your final quote. International flights are not included.

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