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The eternal Nile and its hidden treasures: a 10-day cruise exploring Egyptian history and culture

Main features
Boat type: dahabieh
Number of cabins: 10
Maximum capacity: 20 travelers
Crew members: 9

Cabins

Double cabin
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
The cabin has a double bed or twin beds, and is equipped with a private bathroom and toilet, as well as a terrace (optional).
Suite with private terrace
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
The suite has a double bed, private bathroom and toilet. It also has access to a private terrace.
NB : The pictures, information, and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The itinerary and program indicated may be modified without notice due to weather conditions or for technical reasons (captain's decision). Sailing times may vary depending on sea conditions and weather.

Itinerary

Cairo
Welcome to Egypt, the land of treasures! Upon arrival, a warm welcome awaits you in this country of... more+ ancient wonders and rich cultural heritage. Our local partner will be eagerly awaiting you at the airport to ensure your transfer to your hotel in Cairo in the best conditions.
Take the time to rest and recharge your batteries after your journey, as this first day is entirely dedicated to relaxation and leisure. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure as you set off to discover the wonders of Cairo and beyond. 
Accommodation: Overnight stay in hotel included more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Cairo Saqqarah Luxor
After breakfast, your guide will accompany you to the Giza Plateau to admire one of the Seven... more+ Wonders of the World: the Great Pyramids. You can walk or ride a camel to the mysterious Sphinx, half-man, half-lion, which guards the entrance to the royal tombs.
After this visit, you will have lunch in an authentic Egyptian restaurant, then travel to Saqqara to discover the Saqqara complex and the very first pyramid ever built: the Pyramid of Djoser.
Transfer to the train station to take the sleeper train to Luxor. Accommodation: Overnight on the Cairo–Aswan sleeper train. 
Included activities: Pyramids of the Giza plateau, Saqqarah, more+
Accommodation: Sleeper train
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Luxor
After a delicious breakfast on the train, your representative will welcome you at Luxor station.... more+ You will then begin your exploration of the west bank of Luxor, home to the Valley of the Kings and the tombs of the powerful pharaohs, nestled in the desert landscapes of the Nile Valley.
Your tour will continue with a visit to the magnificent funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, before passing by the imposing Colossi of Memnon. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant, followed by a return to your hotel. 
Included activities: Valley of the Kings and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Memnon's Colossus, more+
Accommodation: Overnight stay in hotel included more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Luxor Esna
Breakfast at the hotel, then departure to discover the largest religious complex in ancient Egypt:... more+ the Temple of Karnak, where the god Amun-Re reigned supreme over the Egyptian pantheon for nearly 2,000 years.
Departure by minibus to Esna to begin your stay aboard your Dahabiya. Lunch on board, then peaceful sailing at the soothing pace of the wind. Dinner and overnight stay on board. 
Included activities: Karnak Temple, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Esna Edfu Bassaw
Breakfast during the cruise. Arrival in Edfu. You will then take a 15-minute horse-drawn carriage... more+ ride to the entrance of one of Egypt's best-preserved temples: the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the god Horus.
Lunch, then sailing in the afternoon. Arrival on Bassaw Island, where a walk of about 1.5 hours is planned to visit a beautiful Egyptian village and meet the locals. In the evening, get ready for a festive dinner around a campfire on the shore, in the company of the villagers. Night on board. 
Included activities: Temple of Edfu, more+
Optional services: Barbecue dinner on Bassaw Island more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Bassaw Gebel el-Silsila Kom Ombo Daraw
Breakfast on board, then departure to explore Gebel el Silsila and its largest sandstone quarry... more+ from the Pharaonic era. You will discover numerous inscriptions, steles, and decorated tombs before visiting the small rock temple of Pharaoh Horemheb. Return on board for another delicious lunch, then sail to Kom Ombo. Arriving at the temple of Kom Ombo at an ideal time, you will have the magnificent temple dedicated to two gods—Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god—almost to yourselves. At the end of the visit, you will stop by the crocodile mummy museum founded in this city. Return to the dahabeya for dinner, then sail on to Daraw. 
Included activities: Gebel Silsileh, Temple of Kom Ombo, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Daraw Aswan
After breakfast, enjoy a change of scenery at the Daraw market. Stroll through this popular market... more+ where the colors and scents of the Orient and Africa blend together like a symphony for the eyes and nose.
Lunch facing a magnificent sandy beach (swimming in the sacred river is possible). Cruise to Aswan with a stop just before the Aswan Bridge. Dinner and overnight stay on board. 
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Aswan
Free morning in Aswan. Optional excursions: visit Abu Simbel Temple or take a speedboat ride... more+ through the Aswan Cataracts.
Lunch on board. In the afternoon, transfer to the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis, located on an island 5 km south of Aswan. Dinner and overnight stay on board. 
Included activities: Visit of the temple of Philae, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Aswan Cairo
After breakfast, transfer to Aswan International Airport for your return flight to Cairo. Explore... more+ the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), a modern marvel showcasing unique treasures from the Egyptian pharaohs.
Lunch at a typical local restaurant. Then, stroll through Old Cairo and visit the Hanging Church and the ancient Ben Ezra Synagogue, reputed to have been built on the spot where the Pharaoh's daughter found the baby Moses after his mother placed him in the Nile. Transfer to the hotel. Meals included: breakfast | brunch 
Included activities: Old Cairo district, The Grand Egyptian Museum "GEM", more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Cairo
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Cairo International Airport for the return flight.
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner

included

The price includes
Sheets and towel/toilet
Tour Guide (Egyptologist)
2 nights at the Hilton Zamalek Hotel, standard rooms, bed and breakfast
1 night aboard the Cairo/Luxor sleeper train
1 night at the Steigenberger Nile Palace Hotel or similar, standard rooms, bed and breakfast
Service charges and taxes
Unlimited non-alcoholic drinks on board
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
Hotels included in the program
The price does not include
Flights
Visa fees
Prepaid SIM card
Insurance
Guide in other languages upon request
Tips for the guide: €5 to €10 per day of service per person
Tips for the crew: €5 to €10 per night on board per person
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Entry visa for Egypt - Mandatory : 30€ / people
Additional information
A cook, with extensive experience in 5-star hotels, prepares very good and varied typical Egyptian cuisine, often between 6 and 10 different dishes at each meal
This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility
No air conditioning on board
Dahabiehs are traditional sailing boats that navigate primarily under sail. When wind conditions do not permit it, or on certain stretches of the Nile, the boat may be towed at a distance (approximately 30 m) by a small tugboat, as dahabiehs do not have engines
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request
Activities and excursions upon request more+

Activities

Pyramids of the Giza plateau
Discovery of the Giza plateau famous for its Pyramids, including the one of Cheops, the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World to have survived, Khephren and Mykerinos and the enigmatic Sphinx, half-man, half-lion, which defends the entrance to... more+ the royal tombs. Lunch. 
included
Saqqarah
The ancient necropolis of Saqqara and the step pyramid of Pharaoh Djoser.
included
Valley of the Kings and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Explore the Valley of the Kings, where most of the pharaohs of the 18th and 20th Dynasties were buried. Next, visit the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which is notable for its series of terraces leading up to the sanctuary.
included
Memnon's Colossus
included
Karnak Temple
Departure for the discovery of the temple of Karnak, the largest religious complex of ancient Egypt, where the god Amon Ra reigned supreme over the Egyptian pantheon for nearly 2000 years.
included
Temple of Edfu
Visit to the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the god Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.
included
Gebel Silsileh
Set out on foot to explore Gebel Silsileh and its quarry, the largest sandstone quarry from the Pharaonic era. You’ll discover numerous inscriptions, stelae, and decorated tombs, and visit the small rock-cut temple of Pharaoh Horemheb.
included
Temple of Kom Ombo
If you arrive at the Kom Ombo Temple just before the large cruise ships, you’ll be almost the only ones there at this beautiful temple dedicated to two deities: Sobek the crocodile and Horus the falcon. Finish your visit with a tour of the stunning museum... more+ of crocodile mummies. 
included
Visit of the temple of Philae
included
Old Cairo district
Then stroll through the Old Cairo district and visit the Hanging Church and Cairo's ancient synagogue, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, which is said to have been built where Pharaoh's daughter took in the young child Moses after he was laid on the waters of the Nile... more+ by his mother. 
included
The Grand Egyptian Museum "GEM"
included
Barbecue dinner on Bassaw Island
Not included

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  • Last booking with this partner in May 2026
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