Immerse yourself in the captivating heart of Egypt: Pyramids, Nile and Temples on this extraordinary 10-day luxury journey. This itinerary is designed for discerning travelers seeking an intimate and authentic encounter with Egypt’s timeless wonders, highlighted by an exclusive Dahabiya sailing experience.
Day 1: Arrive Cairo
- VIP meet-and-greet air-side; fast-track immigration.
- Private transfer to hotel; welcome briefing.
Day 2: Cairo – Pyramids & GEM
- Great Pyramids, Sphinx & Valley Temple with Egyptologist.
- Camel ride at Giza Panorama.
- Lunch with pyramid view.
- Timed-entry preview of the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3: Fly Cairo to Luxor | East Bank
- Morning flight (1 hr) with 23 kg + 7 kg allowance.
- Guided tour of Karnak & Luxor Temples.
- Lunch at local restaurant.
- Optional Sound & Light show at Karnak.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4: Luxor – West Bank and Board Dahabiya
- Valley of the Kings – entry to 3 tombs.
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut & Colossi of Memnon.
- Embark dahabiya at noon; lunch while sailing to El Hegz Island.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: El Kab Village & Edfu
- Breakfast under sail; explore El Kab ruins.
- Horse-carriage to Edfu Temple of Horus.
- Anchor near Sheikh Rehan Island for sunset dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Gebel el-Silsila & Bashir Island
- Sail to ancient quarries of Silsila; visit rock-cut Temple of Horemheb.
- BBQ dinner on Bashir Island under the stars.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Kom Ombo | Sail to Aswan
- Tour Kom Ombo twin temples of Horus the Elder & Sobek.
- Lunch on board; afternoon sail to Aswan west bank.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Disembark – Philae Temple – Overnight in Aswan
- Disembark after breakfast; visit Temple of Philae.
- Optional Nubian village motor-boat (+CAD 49 pp).
- Overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 9: Abu Simble Trip – Fly from Aswan to Cairo
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Dawn road transfer to Abu Simbel (early start – 3 hours & half per way); guided tour.
- Flight Aswan→Cairo (1 hr 20 min); overnight near airport.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10: Cairo Departure
- Private transfer; assisted check-in for outbound flight.
Meals: Breakfast