The Dahabiya is a traditional Egyptian sailing boat that offers a unique way to explore the Nile River. Enjoy the beautiful scenery, visit ancient temples, and experience the rich culture of Egypt.

The trip includes guided tours, meals, and accommodations on the boat. Relax on the deck, take in the views, and immerse yourself in the history of this incredible region. Whether you're traveling solo, as a couple, or with family, the Dahabiya experience is sure to be memorable.

For more information, please contact us or visit our website. We look forward to welcoming you on board!

Day 1 — Cairo: Arrive and transferred to your hotel and check in. It has been said of Egypt’s exhilarating capital, “He who has not seen Cairo has not seen the world. Cairo’s very age mesmerizes; its monuments have stood here for more than 5,000 years, it is one of the great cities of antiquity.

Day 2 — Cairo: After breakfast, you’ll see two of the world’s most iconic sights – the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Explore these structures which have stood tall for over 4500 years, and for an additional charge, you may be able to go inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu. Afterwards, your adventure continues to the Great Egyptian Museum, home to one of the world's great collections of ancient artefacts. The masses of gleaming artefacts recovered from the tomb of Tutankhamun are an impressive sight – from jewelry to the famous golden death mask and his gilded sarcophagi, this pharaoh was certainly prepared for the afterlife.

Back to your hotel after a day rich in information.

Day 3 — Cairo: After breakfast, you will see a captivating world that has withstood the tests of time unfolds beyond the medieval walls enclosing Old Cairo. The Citadel of Sultan Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi (Saladin) is one of the most iconic monuments in Islamic Cairo, and among the most impressive defensive fortresses. Its strategic location on the Muqattam Hills gave it a formidable defensive position, and offered, as it still does today, an unrestricted panoramic view of Cairo. You will also visit Mohamed Ali mosque, known as the "Alabaster Mosque".

Continue our tour to Muizz Street, named for the Fatimid caliph who established Cairo as Egypt’s capital in 969, was the city’s main thoroughfare, running between the 11th-century city gates Bab al-Futuh and Bab Zuweila. Its splendid Islamic architecture—from elegant mosques and mausoleums to ornate palaces and former residences of Egyptian dignitaries and prominent merchants—provides a glimpse into the glory of the Fatimid dynasty and the periods that followed.

At the end of the trip, you will go to Khan el-Khalili, a famous bazaar and souq (or souk) in the historic center of Cairo, Egypt. Established as a center of trade in the Mamluk era and named for one of its several historic caravanserais, the bazaar district has since become one of Cairo's main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike.

Day 04: Cairo/ Dahabia: Transfer to Cairo Domestic Airport, fly to Luxor, arrive Luxor, upon arrival, Start to Visit Karnak Temple, built over more than a thousand years by generations of Pharaohs. The great “Hypostyle Hall” is an incredible forest of giant pillars, covering an area larger than the whole of Notre Dame Cathedral. It is more than a temple; Karnak is a spectacular complex of sanctuaries, kiosks, pylons and obelisks dedicated to the Theban gods and the greater glory of the pharaohs. Everything here is on a gigantic scale.

Transfer to the west bank, to visit the Valley of the Kings, once called the great place of Truth, the canyon now known as the Valley of the Kings is a place of death, where nothing grows on its scorching cliffs. It is a majestic domain of the Pharaohs who once lay there in great sarcophagi, awaiting immortality.

Transfer to Esna, embarkation on board of your Dahabiehs, elegant Authentic boats with two Latin sails. Our first lunch on board, while cruising to El-Hegz. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 05: EL KAAB - EDFU – FAWAZA: After Breakfast, sailing to El-Kaab to visit the tombs of the governors of the ancient city, the ruins of the temple where Hathor and Horus used to meet. Lunch on board during the cruise to Edfu. Visit of Edfu Temple, dedicated to the falcon god Horus. The temple of Horus at Edfu’s the most completely preserved Egyptian temple. One of the last great Egyptian attempts at monument building on a grand scale, the temple dominates the west-bank town, although Edfu’s more modest structures crowd in on its enclosure wall. Modern Edfu, a centre for sugar and pottery is a very friendly place. Barbecue on Fawaza Island and overnight on board.

Day 06: BASSAW - DJEBEL SILSILA - BESHIR: Breakfast while cruising to Bassaw, the old village of fishers on the Nile. Stop in the small village of Bassaw, deserted by tourism. These places allow a direct contact devoid of all mercantile considerations. (Possibility to try the authentic way, that the ancient Egyptians used for fishing). Lunch while sailing to Djebel Silsila on the west bank of the river is the Speos of Horemheb, a rock-hen chapel dedicated to pharaoh Horemheb (1323-1295BC) and seven deities, including the local god Sobek. Visit the temple of the Horemheb era and the ancient quarry where the temple stones were extracted. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 07: KOM OMBO – HERDIAB: Breakfast while sailing to Kom Ombo. Departure to visit Kom Ombo Temple dedicated to both Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris the hawk. The temple is standing on a promontory at a bend in the Nile, where in ancient times sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the river bank, the temple of Kom Ombo is more precisely the dual temple of Sobek (local crocodile god) and Haroeris. The sandstone temple dates from Ptolemaic times. Lunch while sailing to Herdiab Village, visit Herdiab village, one of the oldest village on the Nile, maintaining the authentic ways of farming... Last Dinner on Herdiab Island and overnight on board.

Day 08: HERDIAB - ASWAN / Cairo: Breakfast on Herdiab beach, where you can swim if you like. Lunch while sailing to Aswan. Visit of Philae temple, Centre for the cult of the goddess Isis. This temple was moved by the UNESCO between 1972 & 1980 to save it from the Nile water. The romantic and majestic aura surrounding the Isis temple complex on the island of Philae has been luring pilgrims for thousands of years. The ruins were one of Egypt’s legendary tourist attractions. After the visit, transfer to Aswan airport to fly to Cairo. Upon arrival, meet & transfer to your Hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 09: Cairo: Trip Includes: Transfer to Cairo International airport for final departure. • Meet and greet service by our representative at airport. • Assistance of our guest relations during your stay. • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle. • 3 Nights accommodation in Cairo on Bed and Breakfast basis. • 4 Nights accommodation on board on Dahabia on Full Board basis • All sightseeing tours as mentioned (Private Tours). • Private Egyptologist. • Entrance fees to all the sites. • Meals as mentioned. • Bottle of Mineral Water during the excursions. • All service charges and taxes.

Trip Excludes: • International airfare. • Domestic Flight Cairo/Luxor-Aswan/Cairo • Entry Visa to Egypt. • Any optional tours. • Personal consumption. • Tipping/gratitude.

Trust House Holidays reserves the right to change the itinerary.

Known as the world's greatest open-air museum, Luxor is home to some of the most significant archaeological sites in Egypt, including the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple.

Visitors can explore the tombs of ancient pharaohs, marvel at the intricate hieroglyphics, and learn about the fascinating history of ancient Egypt. Luxor offers a unique opportunity to step back in time and experience the grandeur of this ancient civilization.

For more information about tours and activities in Luxor, please contact us or visit our website.

Day 01: Cairo Upon your arrival, our representative will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport, and transfer to your hotel, at hotel the representative will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour. Overnight in Cairo. Day 02: Cairo Breakfast at hotel, Proceed to visit the Pyramids, stand in awe at the magnificent Sphinx carved out of a single piece of stone, proceed to visit National Museum Of Egyptian Civilization in the heart of our nation's capital, this iconic institution offers a breathtaking journey through millennia of Egyptian heritage. From the pharaohs to the daily lives of ordinary Egyptians, our exhibits showcase the rich tapestry of culture, art, and architecture that has defined Egypt throughout history. The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization promises an enlightening and memorable experience. Then visit Khan El Khalili Bazaars, Back to hotel. Overnight in Cairo. Day 03: Cairo/Luxor Transfer to Cairo Domestic Airport, Fly to Luxor, upon arrival, meet & transfer. Proceed to visit the Valley of the Kings, the beautifully Terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, continue to Tombs of Khokha one of the necropolises on the western bank of the Nile southward El-Assasif Necropolis in Luxor, check-in at your hotel. Overnight in Luxor. Day 04: Luxor Early morning tour to visit the vast Karnak Temple-Complex, built by generations of Pharaohs over a 2000-year period, continuing to a lovely and tranquil place The Open-Air Museum which is filled with trees, stone footpaths, and some of the most beautiful monuments ever to come from the Temple of Amon, Lunch, proceed to the large ancient Egyptian temple Luxor Temple. Overnight in Luxor. Day 05: Luxor/Hurghada Early morning, Drive to Hurghada, check-in at your Hotel. Overnight in Hurghada. Day 06: Hurghada Free day at leisure, overnight in Hurghada. Day 07: Hurghada Free day at leisure, overnight in Hurghada. Day 08: Hurghada/Cairo Transfer to Hurghada airport, fly to Cairo, upon arrival, meet & transfer to your Hotel. Overnight in Cairo. Day 09: Cairo Transfer to Cairo International airport for final departure. Trip Includes: Meet and greet service by our representative at airport. Assistance of our guest relations during your stay (24 Hours). All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle. 3 Nights accommodation in Cairo on Bed and Breakfast basis. 2 Nights accommodation in Luxor on Bed and Breakfast basis. 3 Nights accommodation in Hurghada on Half Board basis. All sightseeing tours as mentioned (Private Tours). Private Egyptologist. Entrance fees to all the sites. Meals as above mentioned. Bottle of Mineral Water during the excursions. All service charges and taxes. Trip Excludes: • International airfare. • Domestic air tickets. Cairo/Luxor- Hurghada/Cairo. • Entry Visa to Egypt. • Any optional tours. • Personal consumption. • Tipping/gratitude.