Find Bliss on a 12-Day Luxury Dahabiya Nile Cruise

• Arrival at Cairo International Airport, where our representative will greet you with a sign bearing the company name and assist with all arrival formalities.
• Private transfer to the legendary Marriott Mena House, a historic hotel offering breathtaking views of the Pyramids.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

• Visit Dahshur to see the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid, remarkable examples of early pyramid engineering.
• Afternoon tour of Saqqara: Imhotep Museum, Step Pyramid of Djoser, Tomb of Kagemni, and Pyramid of Unas.
• Lunch at Saqqara El Seyahi Restaurant, featuring authentic Egyptian cuisine.
• Return to the Marriott Mena House hotel.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

• Early morning pick-up and transfer to the Giza Plateau.
• Private access to the plateau before public hours – experience the pyramids in complete tranquility.
• Enter the Great Pyramid of Khufu with exclusive access to the Queen’s and Subterranean Chambers – a truly rare privilege.
• Private entry to the Great Sphinx enclosure, an experience few visitors ever enjoy.
• Explore the Giza Plateau during public hours, viewing the pyramids from multiple perspectives.
• Stop at Panorama Point for sweeping views of all three pyramids.
• Lunch at the 9 Pyramids Lounge, overlooking the plateau.
• Optional afternoon visit to Old Cairo: the Hanging Church, Abu Serga, Saint Barbara, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque.
• Return to the Marriott Mena House for dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel.

• Spend the day exploring the Grand Egyptian Museum, the world’s largest archaeological museum.
• Discover the museum’s extensive galleries, including the iconic treasures of Tutankhamun.
• Lunch at Zooba Restaurant inside the museum, offering a modern twist on authentic Egyptian cuisine.
• Return to the Marriott Mena House for dinner and overnight stay.

• Morning flight from Cairo International Airport to Luxor.
• Upon arrival, meet and receive assistance from your private tour manager at Luxor Airport.
• Guided visit to the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, one of the grandest monuments of ancient Thebes.
• Transfer to embark on the luxurious Kazazian Dahabiya Nile Cruise.
• Lunch served on board while sailing along the Nile.
• Afternoon visit to the Luxor Temple, beautifully located on the east bank of the Nile and dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship.
• Return to the Dahabiya for dinner and overnight stay in Luxor.

Breakfast on board.

• Visit the Valley of the Kings, the eternal resting place of Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs.
• Optional entry to the world-famous Tomb of Tutankhamun.
• Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural masterpiece carved into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
• Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two monumental statues of Amenhotep III guarding the Theban plain for over 3,400 years.
• Return to the Dahabiya to enjoy lunch on board while sailing toward Esna.
• Romantic candlelight dinner on board as you pass through the Esna Lock.

• Morning sailing from Esna to Edfu.
• Breakfast on board while enjoying the scenic Nile views.
• Visit the impressive Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon god Horus.
• Lunch on board during the cruise from Edfu to Kom Ombo.
• Enjoy views of Gabal El Silsila, the ancient sandstone quarries, from the boat.
• Dinner and overnight stay on board.

• Breakfast on board.
• Visit the fascinating Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to two gods — Sobek and Horus.
• Sail from Kom Ombo to Herbyab Island, enjoying the serene Nile scenery.
• Snack lunch served in a beautiful riverside setting on the banks of the Nile.
• Continue sailing from Herbyab to Aswan.
• Dinner and overnight stay on board.

• Early morning transfer in a private, air-conditioned deluxe vehicle to visit the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel Temples, carved into the mountainside by Ramses II.
• Return to Aswan and rejoin your luxurious Dahabeya Nile Cruise.
• Lunch on board, followed by an afternoon at leisure.
• Dinner and overnight stay on board in Aswan.

• Breakfast on board and check-out.
• Visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, beautifully relocated to Agilkia Island to protect it from the rising Nile waters. Its tranquil location makes it one of Egypt’s most romantic monuments.
• Enjoy a traditional lunch at an Old Nubian House, where authentic flavors and warm hospitality reflect the region’s rich cultural heritage.
• Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, an immense monument that provides unique insight into ancient stone-carving techniques.
• Transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo.
• Upon arrival, meet our representative for a private transfer to the Four Seasons Hotel at First Residence.
• Overnight stay in Cairo.
• Dinner at the hotel.

• Breakfast on board.
• Guided visit to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), featuring the Royal Mummies Hall and a remarkable collection spanning Egypt’s rich history.
• Continue to Islamic Cairo, exploring masterpieces of Islamic architecture:
• The elegant Mosque of Sultan Hassan, a marvel of Mamluk design.
• The neighbouring Al-Rifai Mosque, resting place of kings and shahs.
• The ancient Ibn Tulun Mosque, one of Cairo’s oldest and largest, renowned for its unique spiral minaret.
• Lunch at the celebrated Naguib Mahfouz Café, a cultural landmark in the heart of Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
• Stroll along El Moez Street, lined with medieval mosques, palaces, and markets reflecting Cairo’s golden age.
• Walk through Khan El Khalili Bazaar, where vibrant shops and skilled craftsmen bring Cairo’s history to life.
• Return to the Four Seasons Hotel for an overnight stay.
• Farewell dinner at the hotel.

• Breakfast at leisure.
• Private transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.
• End of services with our warmest wishes for a safe journey home and unforgettable memories of Egypt.