Embark with us on a unique journey aboard a dahabiya, a traditional Egyptian boat with two large sails, where you'll feel like you're traveling back in time but with the comforts of the present. We offer a unique and unique way to explore the best of Pharaonic culture: Cairo, Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan. What more could you ask for?
Cairo and 4-night Dahabiya Cruise
Egypt, 9 Days · Classic tour
A unique and unforgettable experience
Archaeological
Departure date:Departures from September 2026 till January 2027
Departures from:Dublin, Knock, Galway, Shannon, Donegal, Cork, Kerry County
Travel details
City of origin - Cairo
Day 1: Departure with destination Cairo. Arrival and assistance. Transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
Cairo
Day 2: Breakfast. Departure for a visit to the pyramid complex of Khafre, Cheops, and Menkaure (entrance not included), the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. Lunch. Afterward, visit the new Grand Egyptian Museum (the tour will be self-guided, although guests have the option of hiring an audio guide at their own expense). Overnight in Cairo.
BreakfastLunch
Cairo - Luxor - Esna - Edfu
Day 3: Breakfast. At the prearranged time, transfer to the airport. Flight to Luxor. Arrival and start of the tours: the Valley of the Kings, with the tombs of the pharaohs, the beautifully preserved Temple of Medinet Habu, a panoramic view of Hatshepsut's mortuary temple, and a visit to the magnificent Colossi of Memnon. Next, visit Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple, one of the largest in the world. Transfer to the dahabiya and lunch on board. Free afternoon to enjoy the cruise to Edfu, passing through the Esna Lock. Dinner and overnight on board.
BreakfastLunchDinner
Edfu - Kom Ombo - Daraw
Day 4: After breakfast, visit the Temple of Edfu, one of the most interesting and best-preserved in southern Egypt. Return to the dahabiya and lunch on board. Sail to Kom Ombo. Arrival and visit of Kom Ombo. Continue sailing to Daraw, a small village in southern Upper Egypt. Dinner and overnight on board.
BreakfastLunchDinner
Daraw - Aswan
Day 5: Breakfast. Sail to Aswan. Arrival and rest of the day at leisure to participate in interesting optional excursions. Lunch and dinner on board. Overnight on board in Aswan.
BreakfastLunchDinner
Aswan
Day 6: Breakfast. Early morning, depart by road to visit the famous Abu Simbel temples, an impressive archaeological complex consisting of two rock-cut temples, one dedicated to Ramses II and the other to Nefertari. Return to the dahabiya and lunch on board. Dinner and overnight on board in Aswan.
BreakfastLunchDinner
Aswan - Cairo
Day 7: Breakfast. At the prearranged time, departure to Aswan Airport. Flight to Cairo. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
BreakfastDinner
Cairo
Day 8: Breakfast. Free day in Cairo with the opportunity to participate in interesting optional visits: Memphis and Saqqara, the Museum of Civilizations, or a visit to Alexandria, founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC. It is one of the most iconic cities in the Mediterranean. Overnight stay.
Breakfast
Cairo - City of origin
Day 9: Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, departure for the airport. Flight with destination the city of origin. Arrival. End of the trip and our services.
Breakfast
Your trip includes
Return flight.
Internal flights.
Accommodation in the hotels and dahabiyas provided or of a similar category.
4 nights in Cairo with bed and breakfast.
4-night Dahabiya cruise with full board (drinks included: water and soft drinks).
A bottle of wine during the cruise.
Visits on regular tours that are mentioned and are not listed as optional.
Diet: 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners.
Your trip doesn't include
Any other service not previously mentioned as included.
Insolvency protection.
Destinations Visited
Cairo
Luxor
Esna
Edfu
Daraw
Aswan
Expected Hotels (or similar)
In this section you will find a selection of hotels according to the category specified in the itinerary.
Holiday Inn Cairo Maadi By Ihg
Cornish El Nil, Maadi, Cairo
Important remarks
- Egypt is a Muslim country and the month of Ramadan is of major significance to its residents. During Ramadan, entertainment and alcohol will be restricted in most of the country. The sale of alcohol will be restricted in many places, although some establishments will offer alcohol for sale to tourists. During this period, local businesses may also have shorter opening hours.
- The tours include cultural stops at local workshops so you can learn about the production of traditional crafts.
- Mandatory payments and optional excursions are payable in cash once in Egypt.
- Triple rooms in Africa are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.
- Check-in time at the hotel on the day of arrival depends on each establishment, but in no case will it be before 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.
- Check-in at hotels starts at 12 p.m.
- The published itinerary is for arrivals at the destination on Saturdays. For arrivals on other days of the week, please inquire.
- The Egyptian authorities have officially announced that the new Grand Egyptian Museum will remain closed from October 15 to November 3, due to construction needs and internal logistical issues. Therefore, during this period, the visit will be replaced by an excursion to the Open-Air Museum of Memphis.
- The order of the itinerary may be altered for logistical reasons, without prior notice, but no scheduled trips will be cancelled (except in the case that adverse weather conditions prevent its realisation).
- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.
- Prices are calculated based on admission fees to the sights as of the date of publication. If there is an increase in these prices, you will be promptly informed.
- If you are a person with reduced mobility, please contact us to confirm the suitability of the trip.
- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.