10-Day Egypt Dahabiya Nile Cruise & Cairo Tour

10-Day Egypt Dahabiya Nile Cruise & Cairo Tour

Luxury Cairo Highlights & Boutique Sailing from Luxor to Aswan

Experience Egypt at its most elegant on this 10-day Cairo and Dahabiya Nile cruise journey, designed for travelers who want iconic sights without the rush or crowds. This carefully paced winter escape combines Cairo’s must-see landmarks with a slow, boutique-style Nile sailing aboard the Nuun or Nuut Dahabiya—one of the most refined ways to travel the Nile.

From the Great Pyramids of Giza and the fully open Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) to intimate temple visits along the Nile at El Kab, Edfu, Gebel Silsela, and Kom Ombo, this itinerary delivers depth, comfort, and authenticity. With private guiding in Cairo, small-group Dahabiya excursions, and Memphis Tours’ trusted local support handling every detail, you enjoy Egypt seamlessly—from arrival to departure.

⭐ Tour Highlights

• Explore Cairo’s top sites with private Egyptologist-guided tours

• Visit the Great Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

• Discover NMEC, Old Cairo & Salah El-Din Citadel

• Fly to Luxor and explore East & West Banks

• Sail the Nile aboard a luxury Dahabiya (Nuun or Nuut)

• Quiet stops at El Kab, Edfu, Gebel Silsela & Kom Ombo

• End in Aswan with a visit to Philae Temple

• Ideal for winter travel, couples & cultural explorers

What’s Included

• Egypt entry visa upon arrival at Cairo Airport (for eligible nationalities)

• Meet & greet service at all airports by Memphis Tours representatives

• Dedicated guest relations assistance throughout your stay

• All airport transfers in private air-conditioned deluxe vehicles with Wi-Fi

• Domestic flights: Cairo → Luxor / Aswan → Cairo (economy class)

• 4 nights in Cairo with daily breakfast

• 1 night in Luxor with daily breakfast

• 4 nights on luxury Dahabiya (full board: breakfast, lunch & dinner)

• All sightseeing in Cairo as private guided tours

• Dahabiya sightseeing in small, intimate groups

• All sightseeing in Cairo, Luxor & Aswan as per itinerary

• Entrance fees to all listed sites

• Tea, coffee & soft drinks during Dahabiya meals

• Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide

• Lunches at quality local restaurants

• Bottled water during tours & transfers

• Free Wi-Fi service in Egypt (where available)

• All service charges & applicable taxes

Not Included

• International airfare

• Optional tours (hot-air balloon, Sound & Light shows, etc.)

• Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, drinks outside inclusions)

• Tipping kitty (guides, drivers, Dahabiya crew – guidance provided on tour)

🗓️ Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Cairo

Welcome to the land of the Pharaohs! On arrival at Cairo International Airport, a Memphis Tours representative meets you before immigration, assists with your entry visa, and helps you through customs.

Relax as you are transferred by private vehicle to your boutique hotel in historic Cairo. The evening is free to rest or enjoy the atmosphere of one of the world’s most fascinating cities.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: None

Day 2 – Pyramids of Giza & Saqqara

Begin your Egypt adventure with a private tour to the legendary Pyramids of Giza—Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos—followed by the iconic Great Sphinx.

Continue to Saqqara, home of the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the world’s oldest stone pyramid and a cornerstone of pyramid evolution.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3 – Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

Today is dedicated to the spectacular Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest archaeological museum in the world. Explore priceless artifacts spanning thousands of years, including the complete treasures of King Tutankhamun, displayed together for the first time.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4 – Fly to Luxor | Karnak & Luxor Temples

Fly to Luxor and meet your Egyptologist guide. Visit the monumental Karnak Temple Complex, followed by Luxor Temple, beautifully positioned along the Nile.

Overnight: Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5 – Luxor West Bank & Dahabiya Embarkation (Esna)

Explore Luxor’s West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Later, transfer to Esna to embark your elegant Dahabiya, enjoying your first sunset sail on the Nile.

Overnight: Dahabiya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 – El Kab & Edfu | Rural Nile Life

Sail to El Kab, an ancient city rarely visited by large ships. Continue to Edfu to explore the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s finest temples. Enjoy peaceful sailing past villages and palm-lined riverbanks.

Overnight: Dahabiya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 – Gebel Silsela & Nile Islands

Visit Gebel Silsela, once the main sandstone quarry for ancient temples. Enjoy time ashore and relaxed sailing among scenic Nile islands—one of the most tranquil days of the journey.

Overnight: Dahabiya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 – Kom Ombo Temple | Sail to Aswan

Stop at Kom Ombo Temple, uniquely dedicated to Sobek and Horus, dramatically overlooking the Nile. Continue sailing toward Aswan, enjoying the slow rhythm of Dahabiya travel.

Overnight: Dahabiya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9 – Disembark in Aswan | Philae Temple | Fly to Cairo

Disembark and visit the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis and set on a Nile island. Later, fly back to Cairo and transfer to your hotel.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 10 – Cairo at Leisure & Final Departure

Enjoy free time in Cairo for last-minute shopping or relaxation. At the appropriate time, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.

Meals: Breakfast

✨ Why Choose This Dahabiya Egypt Tour?

• Combines Cairo’s highlights with slow, luxury Nile sailing

• No big cruise ships—quiet, personal, and atmospheric

• Perfect for winter travel and culture-focused travelers

• Seamless logistics handled by trusted local experts

👉 Book your 10-Day Cairo & Dahabiya Nile Cruise today and experience Egypt at its most refined—unhurried, immersive, and unforgettable.