Egypt Nostalgia Cairo and Nile Dahabiya Sailing

Egypt Nostalgia Cairo and Nile Dahabiya Sailing

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Tour Overview

Egypt Nostalgia Cairo and Nile Dahabiya Sailing on this magical journey through ancient Egypt discover Egypt’s awe-inspiring culture and ancient history in this guided tour in Egypt, you will be guided through some of the world’s most famous historical sites by an expert Egyptologist guide Start your Egypt tour with The Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx, The Grand Egyptian Museum & the Hidden Gems of Cairo but that’s just the beginning of your magical trip back in time, as your adventure culminates in a magical Egypt river a Three -night stay aboard a traditional Dahabiya sailing boat. During your Egypt Classic tour you will journey down the Nile in effortless style, and feel like we’re on a private charter. starting in Aswan heading to Esna, taking a unique route on board Luxurious Dahabiya. Experience the highest level of luxurious sailing on board your Dahabiya with a small number of cabins and a sun deck where you can enjoy the Nile breeze while sailing and seeing the most famous monuments and temples of Ancient Egypt such as the temple of Phiale, Kom Ombo, Edfu & The iconic Valley of the Kings & The temples of Karnak & Luxor then back to Cairo. Enjoy your Egypt tour packages with best Price Guarantee. Book Now ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Fully Guided Tour in Egypt

  • Off the Beaten Path in Egypt

  • Explore the Nile By Traditional Dahabiya Boat.

  • Enjoy Sailing Experience By Dahabiya

  • Explore Cairo's Top Sights

  • Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx

  • Visit Sakkara Hidden Gems

  • Visit The Grand Egyptian Museum if Opened

  • Explore the Temples on the Nile

  • Visit Phiale Temple in Aswan

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Egypt Nostalgia Cairo And Nile Dahabiya Sailing

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival In Egypt.

Location: Cairo International Airport

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hilton Pyramids Golf or similar

Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, your tour manager will meet and assist you, You will then be escorted through the bustling streets of Cairo in an exclusive air-conditioned vehicle. Once you reach the luxurious hotel, tucked in the heart of Old Islamic Cairo, your tour manager will assist you with your check-in and double-check your itinerary with you to establish and confirm all the pick-up times for all your activities during your trip. ...more ...less

Day 2 : Visit The Great Pyramids Of Giza & Sphinx & The Grand Egyptian Museum

Location: Giza

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hilton Pyramids Golf or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel then with your Egyptologist guide start your day tour by visiting the Pyramids of Giza where the greatness has been embodied in three pyramids with a limestone statue of Sphinx guarding the whole area. The Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx are among the most popular tourist destinations in the World, and indeed already were even in Roman times.

Each of these spectacular Pyramids served as the final resting place of the Pharaoh king of the 4th Dynasty (Many people & scholars now don’t believe this theory ) The Great Pyramid of Giza was built for King Khufu (c.2589–2566 BC), and the other two for Khafre and Menkaure, his son and grandson. Khufu’s pyramid is both the oldest and largest of the three, and the first building to exceed it in height would not be built for another 3,800 years. Although the three pyramids dominate the plateau, they are in fact surrounded by many other monuments, enjoy stunning photos on the Panorama of the Pyramids then move to the Great Sphinx of Giza It was carved directly out of the bedrock during the 4th Dynasty which also makes it the oldest. Ancient Egyptian sphinxes represented the king with the body of a lion, in a clear demonstration of his power.

The Great Sphinx has captured the imagination of travelers and explorers for millennia, even in ancient Egyptian times. During the 18th Dynasty, it came to be seen as a manifestation of the sun god, and was called Horemakhet “Horus in the Horizon”. King Amenhotep II (c.1427–1400 BC) built a temple next to the Sphinx, which he dedicated to this god. His son, Thutmose IV (c.1400–1390 BC), erected a monumental stela between its front paws, called the Dream Stela, on which he recorded a fascinating event.

After your visit to the Giza Plateau enjoy your Lunch at a Local Restaurant, then move to The Grand Egyptian Museum the world's largest Archaeological Museum dedicated to a single civilization.

The collection consisting of King Tutankhamun's tomb and tens of thousands of other rare and unique archaeological finds has found a new home in a museum built on the plateau of the pyramids of Giza. The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is one of the mega national projects that is a great addition to Egyptian tourism and international cultural and media tourism. It reflects the extent of Egyptian international cooperation, as it is considered one of the largest civilizational and archaeological projects in the world, and the largest museum in the world dedicated to one civilization, which is the ancient Egyptian civilization. After that back to your hotel.

NOTE: if the Grand Egyptian Museum is not officially opened you will visit the Egyptian Museum at Tahrir.

Day 3 : Explore Sakkara & Dahsur Pyramids & Memphis

Location: Giza

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hilton Pyramids Golf or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast at your hotel followed by another full-day tour to on of iconic sights of Egypt visit Sakkara the Necropolis of the Old Kingdom it was the home of the oldest Pyramids in Egypt the Step Pyramid of Zoser also tombs of the Nobels, Sakkara recently witnessed many new discoveries and still many new discoveries awaits, after that move to Dahshur to visit two unique Pyramids of King Senfru the Bent and the Red Pyramids, one of the few pharaohs who built two Pyramids and he is the father of King Khufu the builder of the Great Pyramid at Giza, then move to Memphis the oldest capital of Ancient Egypt see the biggest man-made statue of King Ramses the second and the Alabaster Sphinx, have lunch then you can enjoy some shopping then back to your hotel in Cairo.

Day 4 : Islamic Cairo & Coptic Cairo & Bazaar

Location: Cairo

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hilton Pyramids Golf or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast at your hotel, then start your tour by visiting the most iconic landmark in Islamic Cairo the Alabaster mosque of Muhammed Ali.

The Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha or Alabaster Mosque is one of the landmarks in Cairo the mosque is situated in the Citadel of Cairo in Egypt and was commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha between 1830 and 1848. Situated on the summit of the citadel, this Ottoman Mosque, the largest to be built in the first half of the 19th century, is, with its animated silhouette and twin minarets, the most visible mosque in Cairo. The mosque was built in memory of Tusun Pasha, Muhammad Ali's oldest son, who died in 1816. This mosque, along with the citadel, is one of the landmarks and tourist attractions of Cairo and is one of the first features to be seen when approaching the city in any direction, after your visit to the Citadel move to Coptic Cairo and visit the churches that blessed by the Holy family during their escape to Egypt visit the hanging church and Sergiouse church and get inside the Cave of the Holy family where Lord Jesus and His mother hid for Two months from the Roman Soldiers.Enjoy your Lunch at a local resturant then end your tour in The Khan EL Khalili Bazaar then back to your hotel in Cair

Day 5 : From Cairo To Aswan - Dahabiaya Embarakation

Location: Aswan

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Nebyt Dahabiya or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, then you will be leaving Cairo and heading out to Aswan.

You will meet your tour manager early in the morning at your hotel where he will accompany you to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival in Aswan, you will be assisted and whisked away in an exclusive air-conditioned vehicle to embark on your luxury Dahabiya Boat one of the most luxurious dahabiyas that offer a high level of privacy. Enjoy a delicious lunch on board your dahabiya while sailing to Kom Ombo.

Touch down on the shores of Kom Ombo and walk through the town among the locals of the town until you arrive at the unusual Kom Ombo temple with its hypostyle halls, and sanctuaries, visit the unique Museum of Crocodile mummies beside the temple all crocodiles discovered inside the temple. After your visit, head back to your Dahabiya where you will enjoy an appetizing dinner.

Overnight aboard your cruise near Beshir Island.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 6 : Sailing To Gebel El Silsila- Dahabiya Sailing

Location: Aswan

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Nebyt Dahabiya or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy another delicious breakfast on board your luxurious Dahabiya while sailing to Gebel Silsela.

Upon your arrival at the ancient quarries of Silsela, visit the mystical rock-cute Temple of Hormoheb, and then, hike to the top of Silsela Mountain and relish in a truly breathtaking view. Head back to your Dahabiya and enjoy a peaceful sail to Fawaza Island during lunchtime. Enjoy some tea on the sun deck as you take in the magnificent sunset view before having an appetizing dinner on board. Overnight aboard your cruise near Fawaza Island.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Visits: Gebel El Silsila, Sandstone quarries, Fawaza Island.

Day 7 : Sailing To Edfu & El Kab- Dahabiya Sailing

Location: Kom Umbu

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Nebyt Dahabiya or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast on board to start your day as you sail Edfu. Head out and visit Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt built in the Greco-Roman era, that of Horus at Edfu. Enjoy a magnificent experience as you take a horse-drawn carriage ride back and forth to the temple and marvel at Upper Egypt’s local life. Pass through the slow-paced, rural life of the local farmers and fishermen. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking lush, fertile landscapes dotted with banana and date palm trees. After returning to your Dahabiya, enjoy your lunch as you sail to your next stop, El Kab village, where you will visit El Kab Temple. Take a walk on your way back after visiting the temple and take in the picturesque village full of mud-brick houses. Return once again to your Dahabiya and enjoy a warm, delicious dinner surrounded by the calm, serene water of the Nile River. Overnight aboard your cruise on El Hegz Island (near Esna). Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. It is a classic and unforgettable trip that you will enjoy every time you spend in Egypt and create unforgettable memories

Day 8 : Sailing To Esna Temple - Luxor -Explore The Karnak & Luxor Temple

Location: Luxor

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Nebyt Dahabiya or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy your last morning on your Dahabiya boat, and enjoy your breakfast while sailing to Esna. Upon arrival at Esna, disembark your Dahabiya and your Nile journey visit one of the unique7 less-visited temples in Egypt the Temple of Khunum in Esna it is unique in style and colors after your visit head to Luxor by your vehicle about one hour drving arrive Luxor Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple the largest temple in Egypt then visit the temple of Luxor then enjoy our lunch then check in at your hotel in Luxor

Day 9 : Visit The Valley Of The Kings & Hatshpsuet Temple & Memnon

Location: Luxor

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Your first visit of the day will be to the Valley of the Kings, the Necropolis of the Pharaonic New Kingdom, including the famous tombs of the kings of ancient Egypt, your next stop will be the amazing temple of Hatshepsut. the first woman who ruled Egypt, this temple was used as a monastery in the Christian era which is why it is famous for the name “El Deir Al Bahry”, or the Western Monastery. Your last stop of the day will be at the gigantic Colossi of Memnon. These two 18 meters high statues are the only remaining items of the temple of Amenhotep III. During the Roman era, music was heard coming out of one of the statues that were attributed, by the Greeks to Aga Memnon the Greek Hero, after your tour in the west bank have your lunch then back to your hotel in Luxor. Overnight

Day 10 : From Luxor To Cairo By Flight

Location: Cairo

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hilton Pyramids Golf or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy your breakfast at Luxor then our team will escort you to Luxor airport to fly back to Cairo, upon arrival meet and assit then transfer to your hotel in Cairo

Day 11 : Final Departure

Location: Cairo International Airport

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at your hotel then according to your flight details, our team will transfer you to the airport for your flight back home.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    5 Nights accommodation in Cairo B&B 3 Nights Accommodation on Dahabiya Boat Full Board 2 Nights Accommodation in Luxor B&B

  • Fully Guided

    Expert Egyptologist Guide

  • Transport

    All transfers and transportation in modern Vehicle

  • Additional Services

    All admission tickets Domestic Flight from Cairo to Aswan Domestic Flight from Luxor to Cairo All Airports pick up & drop off All transfers and transportation in modern Vehicle

  • Meals

    All meals as per itinerary

What's Not Included

Additional ServicesInternational Flights Tipping Any Extras not mentioned. Entry Visa of Egypt

Accommodation

Hilton Pyramids Golf or similar
Nebyt Dahabiya or similar
Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor or similar



Check out our Q&As

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Yes

  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    Yes

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    No

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Yes

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    yes all domestic flights included

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Are vaccinations required for this tour?

    No

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    Yes

  • Company Instant Book

    Yes

  • Do you require a visa for this holiday?

    Yes

  • Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

    only at the hotels no wifi on the cruise no wifi

  • Is the tour coach air conditioned?

    Yes

  • Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

    No

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    Yes

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    Yes

  • What currencies are required for this tour?

    USD, Euro, GBP, LE

  • What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

    we guarantee 100% departure whatever the number

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    Easy

  • What is the maximum group size?

    12

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    5 Stars

  • What is the tipping policy?

    In a restaurant, it is good to give between 5 and 10% tip directly to the waiter. For a small favor, like carrying luggage or parking a car, a few Egyptian pounds would be appropriate. Not more than five. Often times in Egypt you will find someone tending to the bathroom to keep it clean. Giving them one Egyptian pound is an appropriate amount. Tipping your tour guide and vehicle driver is completely optional but should be considered if you're provided with great service. If you decide to tip feel free to give what you think your experience was worth.

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

    Sometimes

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    Yes

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If this still with the Terms and condition will not be any charge to change & we have so much flexibility

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Final confirmation and domestic flights, hotles and cruise

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    All our tour is fully guided & escorted with professional guide and staff

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Yes

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Look at Egypt tours Established 2006

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    yes

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Yes We do , require a single supplement

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Look at Egypt tours follows the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism

Reviews of this operator

Heather  

Thanks Look at Egypt Tours

05-Feb-2020

A wide variety of trips offered. The details of each trip are very good. Extremely responsive to questions. The online process was quick and easy. we recommend Look at Egypt tours

Blair Powell  

Marwa id The Best Guide!

12-Feb-2020

Hello, I wanted to post a review for my guide Marwa to say thank you for the wonderful time you provided for us during our stay in Cairo. You are a credit to Look at Egypt tours and thank you for treating us so well. I cannot say how happy and pleased I am with the way we've been treated by you and Look at Egypt tours I would recommend you and the company to everyone that I know whoever wants to come to Egypt you really made it a really fun time. I will recommend this company and Marwa for everyone. ...more ...less

Tammy  

LIFETIME EXPERIENCE with Look at Egypt Tours

18-Mar-2020

I was very impressed with this company and Ahmed the owner. I, like you had some reservations when it came to booking and researched as well as contacted many companies before Choosing look at Egypt. We visited Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor and Aswan for our honeymoon in December and I was extremely satisfied and happy with the company. From the moment we landed we were greeted at the terminal to pass immigration and until our departure we were well taken care of, the staff even going above and beyond to accommodate any requests we had. The transportations are all brand new vehicles, air conditioned and clean. The tour guides are very knowledgeable and kind. I felt very safe as well in Egypt and look at Egypt tours took care of everything for us so we never had to do anything for ourselves besides enjoy our vacation and feel like kings and queens. My honeymoon will definitely be engraved in my Heart and mind forever and Ahmed and his company made this dream of ours come true. I will not hesitate at all to use this company again for any other trips I might be taking to Egypt or any other destinations they offer. ...more ...less

Janice  

Very Trusted Company

04-Jan-2020

Truly a five star service. I am surprised at how genuinely enthusiastic I am about this company. You will be too.

Stephen  

Amazing organization in Egypt

12-Feb-2020

Thank you Look at Egypt tours, our Egypt vacation was an incredible experience. My wife and I enjoyed every minute. Our guide Muhammed has exceptional knowledge in Egyptology. He went above and beyond his duties to make our tour a memorable adventure. Our friendly group all agreed that we were so lucky to get the best guide ever. Thank you to the staff on the Nile cruiser Nile Premium that have such an artistic flare and turned our bath towels into such lovely animals and birds, The Hotels, food, buses, in fact everything was amazing and we shall definitely be back. On our last day we visited the souk's and at no time did we feel unsafe. Thank you Egypt your people are wonderful. ...more ...less

Kevin party (Google Reviewer)  

Very well organized Egypt tour...

26-Sep-2023

Very well organized Egypt tour with Look at Egypt tours based in Cairo. We chose them because of great review onTripadvisor and very competitive good price. This is mainly a semi-private tour ( small group of 3-4 couples ) according to our date and what we want to see. Every communication was easily done by email and later via whatsapp. They answer fast to all your inquiry and questions. After we give them what we wish to see and do , Ahmed, the CEO of the company proposes a plan . They organize everything from A to Z with great 5 stars hotel , 5 stars 3 night cruise and all the local flights the entry tickets for every sites and museum. All the local flights We always have a guide and a driver to every historic sites and transfer. The guides are very good and helpful. From the 1st day at Cairo Airport, where Mahmoud greets you inside the airport BEFORE the customs exit. And miraculously, while there were very long waiting lines to pass through the custom agents, Mahmoud makes us pass the customs without any waiting !! And he charges our phone with egyptian SIM card himself. It was a very good thing to have a master guide such as Walid who was the coordonator of all trip . He takes care of you from the first to the last day. After, everything went on smoothly exactly as planned. We had great guides such as Dahlia for the Cairo and pyramids portion, Mu for AbuSimbel and Nile Cruise . They are with you for every transfer by minivan, to airport and to hotels and cruise. The last segment of 4 night in All inclusive Hilton at Hurghada beach in the Red Sea was pure relaxation without any sightseeing ( as we requested) . We truly enjoy our trip with this Company !! ...more ...less

watson  

Wonderful and Dedicated Staff and Guides!!

22-Jan-2020

The guide was well informed and was able to share his knowledge an interesting way helping to understand and enjoy life and customs of ancient Egypt. Both guides Muhammed and Remon we had were patient and thoughtful towards us. also the itinerary was a great which enabled us to see the wonders of the ancient world, the hustle and bustle of Cairo as well as visits to the countryside visiting a farmer's home and a Nubian village. The cruise was great, slow paced and able to soak up the Egyptian experience. we highly recommend this tour and Look at Egypt tours ...more ...less

Danny  

The tours were outlined very nicely!

12-Mar-2020

Mustafa was a great tour guide that is very friendly and knowledgable. He made the trip more enjoyable.

HR Lu (Google Reviewer)  

Overall, we had a good...

31-Jan-2025

Overall, we had a good time in Egypt. And our experience with Look at Egypt Tours was mostly good as well. The good: 1. Prompt responses before the deposit was made: responses usually received within a day or two 2. Airport and hotel pickups were always prompt 3. All the drivers and guides were friendly 4. The tours were mostly private, except during the Nile cruise portion 5. We used our own hotels and the final tour cost was adjusted accordingly 6. All the vans that were provided by the company were clean and comfortable. The not-so-good: 1. Two weeks before our departure, I sent off a list of questions and did not receive a response until 8 days later. During the wait, I had to wonder if the company was still in business. 2. The tour manager applied high pressure to sell optional tours. We did the hot balloon ride in Luxor. And that's the only one we'd do again. The night Nile cruise with dinner and belly dance was the worst. We did this tour after flying back with Aswan after 7 pm. We boarded the boat at 8:15 pm. The dances started soon. The volume of the music was torturous. The main dancer was middle-aged and unattractive. And she was not even an Arab per our driver. The dinner was served around 9:30. I was starving by then. The sound and light shows of the Giza pyramids were just ok. The pyramids were dimly lit. 3. On the last day, we purchased another optional tour for Grand Egyptian Museum. It was advertised as a half day tour . But the company did not add a half-day time to our original tour schedule. We got about 90 minutes extra time at best. ...more ...less

Danny  

The tours were outlined very nicely!

12-Mar-2020

Mustafa was a great tour guide that is very friendly and knowledgable. He made the trip more enjoyable.

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    Up to 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 35% of booking price.

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Egypt Nostalgia Cairo and Nile Dahabiya Sailing

11 Days Starting in Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt and ending in Cairo, eg

Visiting: Giza, Cairo, Aswan, Kom Umbu, Luxor

Tour operator:

Look at Egypt Tours

Tour code:

classic 6

Group Type:

Private

Specialist Group:

Fifty+

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 12

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

1-80

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Halal

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

Trip Styles:

Cruise

Interests:

Cultural, History

Private Available:

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From: $3735 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 22-Feb-2025 but subject to change.

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