Nile Dahabiya Journey (EXDEG)
Duration:
12 days (may vary)
Areas: Egypt
Tour types: History & Culture, Special Interest
Description
From Cairo to Ancient Thebes
In Cairo we stay at the Mena House Hotel, a former Royal residence overlooking the Giza Pyramids. We explore the pyramids first, and then witness the glittering treasures of the pharaohs in the Egyptian Museum. A second day in Cairo allows time for further sightseeing before we catch the overnight sleeper train to Luxor, the ancient capital Thebes.
Luxor & Nile Dahabiya
On arrival we check into the peaceful Al Moudira hotel, located on the West Bank, before visiting the awe-inspiring temple complex at Karnak and taking a donkey trek to Hatshepsut Temple and visit the Valley of the Kings to see the tombs of the Pharaohs. Then we board our traditional Dahabiya at Esna and begin a leisurely three day journey southwards up the Nile towards Aswan, via Edfu, Silsila and Kom Ombo. Our Dahabiya, the “Princess Donia”, is an elegant wooden vessel with twin masts and lateen sails. With just five beautifully appointed en-suite cabins, she combines the comforts of the finest Nile cruisers with the gentler pace and intimate atmosphere of a Nile felucca.
Aswan & Abu Simbel
From Aswan, the attractive and laidback gateway to Nubia, there's the chance to visit the majestic rock cut temples of Abu Simbel, or ride a camel to the Monastery of St Simeon, surrounded by desert sands. Finally we travel by bus back to Luxor and enjoy our last day and overnight in the opulent splendour of the Old Winter Palace.
Tour itinerary
Note::
days
Day 1:
Join Cairo.
Day 2:
In Cairo; visit Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum.
Day 3:
Free day in Cairo; overnight sleeper train to Luxor.
Day 4:
Arrive Luxor, transfer to hotel; PM visit Karnak Temple.
Day 5:
Early morning donkey trek to Hatshepsut Temple & Valley of the Kings visit.
Day 6:
Drive Esna, board Dahabiya and sail via Edfu Temple to El Fouza Island.
Day 6 to 9:
are wind dependent - the itinerary may vary.
Day 7:
Sail to Gebel el Silsila.
Day 8:
Sail via Kom Ombo Temple to island mooring.
Day 9:
Transfer to Aswan; check into hotel and optional camel trek.
Day 10:
To Abu Simbel (optional); free afternoon.
Day 11:
Bus to Luxor; free afternoon.
Day 12:
End Luxor.