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A 10-day epic in Egypt aboard a Dahabieh: between mythical monuments and traditions, discover Luxor, Aswan and Cairo

Main features
Boat model: Dahabieh
Type: Special sailing boats
Number of cabins: 18
Maximum capacity: 36 travelers
Crew members: 13

Cabin

Double cabin - Lower deck
Spacious cabins, uniquely decorated with oriental touches. The cabins are equipped with comfortable beds, private bathrooms, air conditioning and large windows offering panoramic views of the Nile.
Double cabin - Upper deck
Spacious cabins, uniquely decorated with oriental touches. The cabins are equipped with comfortable beds, private bathrooms, air conditioning and large windows offering panoramic views of the Nile.
NB : The pictures, information, and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The itinerary and program indicated may be modified without notice for technical reasons (captain's decision).

Itinerary

Luxor
On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your dahabieh, an elegant traditional boat. After... more+ boarding, make yourself comfortable and soak up the peaceful atmosphere of the Nile, the prelude to an unforgettable cruise to discover the treasures of Egypt. 
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Lunch
Diner
Luxor Edfu
Today we visit the west bank of Luxor, with the Valley of the Kings. This is where the pharaohs of... more+ the New Kingdom chose to make their final resting place. Then on to the Temple of Hatshepsut. Attributed to the pharaoh of the same name, this heritage of the Egyptian people is a must-see for all visitors. Sailing towards Edfu. 
Activities: Including: Visit to the Valley of the Kings, Visit of the temple of Hatshepsut, more+
Optional services: Visit to Denderah, Hot-air balloon excursion more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Edfu
Arrive at Edfu and discover the temple dedicated mainly to the god Horus, son of Isis and Osiris,... more+ and one of the most venerated gods of the Egyptian religion. 
Activities: Including: Visit of the temple of Edfu, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Edfu Kom Ombo Herdiab
Sail to Kom Ombo, which, along with Esna and Edfu, is the third major stop on a successful Nile... more+ cruise. Visit the Temple and overnight on the island of Hor Diab. 
Activities: Including: Visit of the temple of Kom Ombo, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Herdiab Aswan
Arrive in Aswan and explore the city with a felucca ride around Elephantine Island, which takes its... more+ name from its shape similar to elephants standing in the water. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk, a structure abandoned thousands of years ago in the quarries to the north of the city. In the evening, a Sound & Light show at Philae, one of the major sanctuaries of the goddess Isis in Egypt. 
Activities: Including: Felucca trip around Elephantine Island, Visit to the city of Aswan, more+
Optional services: Visit of the Nubian Museum, Visit to a Nubian village more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Aswan Esna
Optional excursion: visit Abu Simbel (by bus). Carved into the cliffs 3,000 years ago, the Abu... more+ Simbel temples are considered to be the 8th wonder of the world. On the way back, sail to Esna. 
Activities: Optional services: Visit Abu Simbel temple, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Esna Luxor
Arrive in Esna, then sail to Luxor. In the afternoon, visit the Temples of Karnak and Luxor.... more+ Located less than 3 km apart, Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple were linked by the Avenue of the Sphinxes, once lined with 600 Sphinxes. 
Activities: Including: Visit to Karnak temple, Visit of the Luxor Temple, more+
Optional services: Visit to the Luxor Museum, Visit of the Esna Temple more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Luxor Cairo
Transfer to Luxor airport for your flight to Cairo. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to... more+ your hotel to settle in. Accompanied by your Egyptologist guide, you will then set off to explore the treasures of Cairo, with its fascinating historic sites and lively atmosphere. 
Accommodation: Overnight stay in hotel included more+
Activities: Including: Visit of Cairo, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Cairo
Accompanied by your Egyptologist guide, set off to discover the treasures of Cairo. The day begins... more+ with a visit to Saladin's Citadel, an impressive fortress offering a panoramic view of the city. You will then explore the sumptuous mosques that bear witness to Islamic architectural grandeur. Continue your immersion in the lively atmosphere of the Khan el-Khalili bazaar, an emblematic place where traditional stalls and local crafts mingle with the scent of spices. Finally, end your day at the famous Egyptian Museum, a veritable showcase of Pharaonic history, housing countless treasures, including the legendary Tutankhamen collection. 
Accommodation: Overnight stay in hotel included more+
Activities: Including: Visit to the Cairo Museum, Visit to the citadel, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Cairo
This morning, set off on an unforgettable tour of the majestic Pyramids of Giza and the legendary... more+ Sphinx, timeless symbols of ancient Egypt. Accompanied by your Egyptologist guide, immerse yourself in the fascinating history of these emblematic monuments. After this discovery, enjoy a final lunch before your transfer to Cairo airport. Depending on your flight schedule, you'll take off in the late afternoon or early evening, with unforgettable memories flooding your mind. 
Activities: Including: Visit to the Pyramids, Visit to the Sphinx, more+
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Lunch
Diner
The price includes
Special flights: Paris / Luxor / Cairo / Paris
Domestic flight Luxor / Cairo
Airport taxes and fuel surcharge
Unlimited non-alcoholic drinks on board
Hotel in Cairo
All airport/boat/hotel transfers and returns
French-speaking Egyptologist guide
Entrance to monuments
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Hotels included in the program
The price does not include
Prepaid SIM card
Beverages other than those listed
Tips for guides : 5 € / people
Gratuities for crew : 35 € / people
Personal expenses
Visa fees, tips for drivers and porters : 50 € / people to be paid on the spot with cash
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Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request
Activities and excursions upon request more+

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