10 Days Cairo and Dahabiay Cruise Tour

Watch Cairo come to life after dark with a private tour through the city’s most atmospheric spots. cast off on the Nile River in a traditional felucca sailboat. Sip tea and enjoy a traditional Egyptian dinner in one of the most famous local restaurant then sip tea in a local coffee shop. Finish your evening at moez street the oldest street in Cairo, where vendors pile their stalls will brilliant displays of antiques, handicrafts and jewelry. *See the sights illuminated at night.
Enjoy the city in the cool of the *evening.
Get an insider’s look at the city with a private guide.
*Great overview of the city

After finishing, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo for the overnight.

During the span of the entire New Kingdom (1550 -1070 BC) the Kings and queens of the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties chose the Valley of the Kings to be their final resting place within the divine heart of the Theban Necropolis under the surface of the earth are 63 golden tombs to a great name like Tutankhamun, Ramses II the great, and more containing illuminating golden wealth in the shape of amazing treasures and infinite facts about the religious beliefs, ancient mythology, and funerary arts of the ancient Egyptian during that period.

The entire magical and influential heritage of Queen Hatshepsut came to reality in the 15th century BC to stand as the most incredible example of ancient Egyptian classical architecture of the New Kingdom. Hatshepsut Temple is colossal, made of three floors made by the brilliant architect Senenmut that served as a worship center of Amun.

Pharaoh Amenhotep III wished to construct an immortal piece of art to stand the test of time radiating power and grace. The Colossi of Memnon was constructed in the new kingdom in 1350 BC to welcome all visitors to the great mortuary temple of Amenhotep III which no longer exists. The colossal temples were very famous between the Roman and Greek that choose to immortalize the name of king Memnon through their great constructions between 20 and 250 AD.
After that, enjoy your lunch onboard the Dahabiya cruise, then escort your guide to visit:

The heavenly fortified village of Karnak is a magical architectural wonder that became the center of religious life as the most selected of Places to worship Amun-Re, Mut, and Monut, plus a number of other ancient Egyptian deities. The complex was built and enlarged for 2000 years from 1971 all the way to 30 AD in the heart of the land of Thebes. Some of the finest masterpieces in Karnak are the Avenue of Sphinxes, the grand hypostyle hall, and many more.
Then you will be transferred from Luxor to Esna for embarking your Nile boat where you will enjoy the dinner meal on the boat.
Overnight in Esna on board your Nile boat.

The epic house of victory the temple of Edfu was created by the Ptolemaic dynasty between 237 BC and 57 BC to honor the protective power and triumph of the sky falcon god Horus.
The temple is by far the most preserved in Upper Egypt which is able to display clear inscriptions showcasing the religion, language, and myth of the Hellenistic period.
Then continue your perfect Dahabiya Nile cruise Luxor to Aswan sailing to visit:

The golden chain of Mountain the immortal place of rowing can be found between Edfu temple and the north side of Kom Ombo temple, just 65 km in the north of Aswan.
It used to be a highly famous quarry location located on both sides of the Nile River from the 18th Dynasty of the New Kingdom (1550 – 1070 BC) to construct some of the most legendary construction of that era which include the Karnak temples Complex, Luxor temple, Medinet Habu, Kom Ombo, and many more.
The lunch and dinner will be onboard the cruise.
Sail to Kom Ombo & spend the overnight onboard the cruise

One of the most unique and magical architectural constructions to ever be built in Egypt between 180 BC and 180 BC in the Ptolemaic dynasty Kom Ombo became known as the hill of gold which honors the crocodile god Sobek, god of fertility on the southern half and the falcon god Horus on the northern half.
At the end of the day, enjoy sailing to Aswan.
The lunch & dinner meals will be served onboard the Dahabiya boat.

The great Aswan High Dam has been the key to innovation and the beginning of the industrial age in Egypt when it was constructed in the 60s.

The miraculous worship house of the golden Philae Temple sits alone on Agilkia Island in Lake Nasser which was founded between the 7th and 6th century BC and significantly enlarged during the Ptolemaic era to honor the goddess of Motherhood Isis and preserve her legendary tale of Osiris.
At the end of the day, you will back to the Nile cruise for the overnight. The lunch and dinner will be on board the boat.

Now, it is your chance to visit the best, the largest, the most impressive temples of Ancient Egypt. You will find two majestic temples there, one of them was dedicated to King Ramses II and he decided to make it a masterpiece, so he attaches it to his birthday & his coronation days in what we call today’s Sun Festival. He also wanted to show his deep affection to his wife Nefertari so he built a smaller temple for her that was dedicated to his wife.

When visiting Abu Simbel temple, you will have a delicious lunch at a restaurant in Aswan.

We will transfer you to Aswan International Airport to catch your flight back to Cairo and upon your arrival, we will transfer you to your hotel in Cairo overnight.

The Giza Pyramids plateau dates more than 4000 years and includes the three main Pyramids, six little Pyramids, the sole Guardian the Great Sphinx, and the valley temple which were all created for the purpose of ascending to the heavens with the ancient Egyptian Gods and preserving their heritage and legacy till the end of times.

It’s one of the oldest and largest constructions in the world and the first of its kind which started the golden age of construction in ancient Egypt was built by King Khufu. The Great Pyramid dates to 2580 BC which makes it older than 4500 years old. It was built in 20 years using 2,300,000 pieces of limestone. It stands at the height of 147 m (481 ft) which made it the tallest building in existence for 3800 years until the construction of the Lincoln Cathedral in England in 1311. The pyramid is surrounded by mystery and fringe theories due to its complex interior compared to its magnitude.

The Great Sphinx is the oldest statue in existence that served as a source of inspiration to countless travelers, poets, and travelers even today as a lot of mystery still surrounds the place. It has a height of 73 m (240 ft) and 19 m (66 ft) and has the shape of a mythical creature called the Sphinx which has the body of a lion and the head of a man probably King Khafre as a symbol of power and wisdom.

It’s the place where the extraordinary Mummification Process took place since the Egypt old Kingdom. It is one of the best-preserved structures of the ancient Egyptian civilization, made entirely from limestone, and granite, and holds amazing diorite statues of Chephren.

Proceed to have your lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo. Then move to visit:

You will get to witness the first pyramid in existence that started the golden age of construction. It was built by the legendary Imhotep the vizier of Pharaoh Djoser. It has a unique design as it is made of six steps and stands at a height of 62 m. Saqqara Step Pyramid is surrounded by a complex which was the first of its kind containing beautiful decorations and majestic ceremonial structures.

The city is the first official capital of Egypt, founded by King Menes to be the life of the two lands. It is known for being the land of Endurance and beauty, the home of the god Ptah the patron of creation and artwork. Memphis city holds a lot of ruins dating to more than 4000 years to some of the biggest names in Ancient Egypt like Ramses II and great temples to gods and goddess-like Aton & Hathor.

Finally, we drive you back to your hotel to spend the overnight.

The Egyptian Museum is an immortal exhibition showcasing the greatest selection of ancient artifacts in the history of Egypt which came to the light when it was built in 1901AD in the heart of Cairo.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Cairo, then proceed to visit:

A.K.A. Cairo Citadel, it looks over the entire city of Cairo since its construction completed in 1182 AD by the great conqueror Salah El-Din. It served as the center of ruler and a powerful fortress against the crusaders & Napoleon’s French invasion and late on in the 19th century, it became the headquarters of the government. The citadel was the witness to all the biggest events that took place in Ancient Egypt.

A.K.A. “The Alabaster Mosque”, it’s a majestic work of art. It was constructed between 1830 and 1848 AD to be a replica of the blue mosque in Istanbul and act as a symbol of independence and freedom against the Ottoman Empire. Mohamed Ali Mosque is truly enchanting with its ottoman style architecture of French rococo influences with enchanting finishes of ornate red, green, gold, and a great dome.

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is a divine marvel found in Fustat within old Cairo that provides a golden route leading to 50000 pieces of art dating to 4000 years across the rich culture & history of Egypt. Everyone will get the chance to witness the royal mummies and greatest works of art found in every room, hall, and corner of this mythical museum.

Al-Muizz Street is an illuminating treasure vault that stood the test of time to showcase the ancient Islamic history located in the center of old Cairo since its construction in the 10th century by the Fatimid dynasty. It became the most incredible social gathering next to the amazing Khan El Khalili Bazaar which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1979.

Khan El Khalili has gained the name as the golden brick road of the Middle East as it is the oldest market in the region dating back to 970 AD. The street remains active till today and contains everything a traveler might desire plus all the magical cafe s and shops that date back hundreds of years. All the phenomenal Islamic architecture and decorations of the street are highly enchanting and remain in good condition today.

At the end of the day, we will transfer you to the hotel for the overnight.

Pompey’s Pillar is a symbol of roman might & wonder as it is the largest monoliths column ever built outside of Rome, it stands at a height of 28 m tall and 2.7 m wide and is made entirely of pure red granite, and on its western upper side lies Greek inscription dedicated to Emperor Diocletian. It was named Pompey’s pillar as in the Middle Ages the Crusaders believed that the remains of the great Roman general Pompey were located in a pot at the very top of the pillar.

The mysterious house of the dead is considered to be the unique archaeological spot in all of Egypt as it acts as an artistic piece symbolizing the fusion of the artistic elements of the Hellenistic and Roman culture with the ancient Egyptian Pharaonic design. The Catacombs was constructed as a necropolis in the 2nd century AD and holds a number of Greek and Roman artifacts and decoration between its three-level stories which made it earn the title of one of the seven wonders of the Middle Ages.

After having your special lunch meal at a local restaurant in Alexandria, then move to visit:

Qaitbay Citadel is an important Islamic landmark that holds the immortal illuminating spirit of the Alexandria Lighthouse, it was built in 1477 by sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf Al-Din Qa’it Bay on the same site which held the epic lighthouse of Alexandria using the salvaged stones from the wrecked lighthouse which was the third-longest surviving ancient wonder until it’s destruction by series of earthquakes between 956 AD and 1323 AD.

A great house of knowledge that acts as a commemoration of the ancient Alexandria library, it’s one of the finest and most advanced libraries in the world, it contains the world’s sixth-largest Francophone library on earth. It is a trilingual library containing books in Arabic, English, and French plus it holds the largest depository of French books in North Africa and the Middle East, majestic art galleries plus some of the rarest collections of books in the world.

You will then return to Cairo for spending the overnight.