Egypt ancient wonders trip

Welcome to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, your private driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel, assisting with luggage and helping you settle in so you can unwind after the journey.

Your Egypt travel experience begins with warm, personalized service, with the option of a short city orientation if you wish.

Begin your day with breakfast at your hotel before setting out on a guided visit to the Giza Plateau. Stand beneath the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus, and admire the timeless Sphinx as an expert Egyptologist brings their history and legends to life.

Enjoy a leisurely lunch at a local restaurant, then continue to the Egyptian Museum to view its remarkable collection of ancient treasures. Return to your Cairo hotel in the evening for time to relax and an overnight stay.

After an early breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, board your traditional dahabiya sailing cruise, an intimate and unhurried way to experience the Nile and a distinctive highlight of your Egypt itinerary.

Enjoy lunch on board before setting sail, taking in the slow-moving river scenery, daily life along the banks, and attentive personalized service.

In the evening, dine on deck as the boat moors near Daraw, then settle in for an overnight stay on your dahabiya, a peaceful introduction to the Nile journey between Aswan and Luxor.

Enjoy a day of authentic, tailor-made encounters as you explore Daraw’s lively local market, well known for its camel trade. Visit a nearby camel barn and spend time with Nubian hosts to learn about traditional crafts, music, and daily life along the Nile.

Continue sailing to Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the gods Sobek and Horus, and visit the Crocodile Museum to see its remarkable collection of mummified crocodiles. Later, cruise on to El Selsela for a gentle riverside walk among ancient quarries and rock-cut shrines.

The day concludes with an overnight stay on board your dahabiya, moored near Bisaw, surrounded by the quiet rhythms of the Nile.

Enjoy breakfast either on board or in a local home before stepping ashore at Bisaw Village for a walk through nearby farms, where you can meet villagers and observe traditional Nile fishing practices.

Continue sailing to Edfu to explore the impressive Temple of Horus, renowned for its grand scale and remarkably preserved inscriptions, and, if time permits, browse the local market.

Often considered among the best places to visit in Egypt for insight into daily life along the Nile, this stretch of the journey concludes with dinner and an overnight stay aboard your dahabiya in El Hegz, where shared stories and quiet village moments offer a genuine connection to the region.

After breakfast, visit Esna Temple and the Temple of Khnum, taking time to admire the finely sculpted reliefs and the calm riverside setting. Continue to the restored Wekalet Al Geddawi and the historic Ottoman market of Al Qissariya, where you can observe traditional craft demonstrations and sample local flavors.

Later, travel onward to Luxor for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, your tour manager will transfer you to the Steigenberger Cairo Pyramids for a relaxed evening and overnight stay.

Enjoy breakfast at your Cairo hotel, followed by a relaxed morning shaped around your interests. You may choose to revisit the Egyptian Museum, wander through Khan el Khalili, sample local street flavors, or simply reflect on the dahabiya journey from Aswan to Luxor and the lasting Nile memories it created.

Check out at your own pace, then allow our team to transfer you to Cairo International Airport with private assistance, ensuring a smooth and unhurried conclusion to your tailored Egypt journey.