9-Day Cairo, Luxor and Dahabiya Nile Cruise
At a glance
- Length
- 9 days · 8 nights
- Departs
- Daily
- New
- Couples·
- Families with teens·
- Groups·
- Seniors
Snapshot
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 days / 8 nights
- Operated by
- Discovery Tours Egypt
- Includes
- 4 hotel nights with breakfast · 4-night dahabiya cruise, full board · Domestic flights · All transfers · Egyptologist-guided sightseeing · Listed entrance fees
Best time to go
October to April, when daytime temperatures are comfortable for sightseeing and for sailing on the open deck.
02Overview
A first look
This 9-day tour pairs the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum with a full day in Luxor and a four-night dahabiya cruise from Esna to Aswan. A dahabiya is a traditional Nile sailing boat with only a handful of cabins, so the river feels quiet and unhurried. Domestic flights, transfers, Egyptologist-guided sightseeing and the entrance fees listed in the itinerary are included.
Background
The facts
A 9-day Egypt tour that begins and ends in Cairo: 3 hotel nights in Cairo, 1 in Luxor and 4 nights on a dahabiya, a small traditional sailing boat, from Esna to Aswan. Domestic flights connect Cairo with Luxor and Aswan. Sightseeing covers Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum, Luxor East and West Banks, the temples of Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo, and Philae Temple and the High Dam in Aswan.
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Is this for you?
Yes, if
- Travelers who want the main sites of Cairo, Luxor and Aswan but prefer a small, quiet boat to a large cruise ship, including couples and small family groups.
Maybe not, if
- Travelers who want a large ship with a pool and evening entertainment, or who cannot start on a Friday.
What lingers
- 01Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum with an Egyptologist
- 02A full day in Luxor: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Karnak and Luxor Temple
- 03Four nights on a traditional dahabiya sailing boat from Esna to Aswan, full board
- 04Temples of Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo along the river
- 05Philae Temple, the Aswan High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk
- 06Domestic flights Cairo–Luxor and Aswan–Cairo included
Day by day
Detailed itinerary
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Choose your comfort level
Prices are per person in USD, from 2 people sharing a double room, including accommodation.
| Comfort level | Where you stay | October – Aprilcurrent season | May – September |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort | Cairo Jewel Sport City Luxor Iberotel Luxor by JAZ Dahabiya Bens Dahabiya · Amoura Dahabiya | October – April: from $2,917 | May – September: from $2,749 |
| Classic | Cairo Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – Cairo · Swiss Inn Pyramids Golf Resort Luxor Steigenberger Resort Achti Luxor · Sonesta St George Dahabiya Iris Luxury Dahabiya · Royal Cleopatra Dahabiya | October – April: from $3,440 | May – September: from $2,749 |
| Prestige | Cairo Steigenberger Cairo Pyramids · Hilton Cairo Grand Nile Luxor Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor Dahabiya Azhar Dahabiya | October – April: from $4,541 | May – September: from $3,836 |
You'll stay in these properties, or a similar choice of the same quality. Choose your date in the booking panel for the exact price.
Bundled in
- Domestic flights
- Airport transfer
- Private transfer
- All entry tickets
- Breakfast
- Full board
- Group Egyptologist
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- 4 hotel nights with breakfast: 3 in Cairo and 1 in Luxor
- 4 nights in a dahabiya cabin from Esna to Aswan, full board
- Domestic flights from Cairo to Luxor and from Aswan to Cairo
- All airport and itinerary transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle, including Luxor to Esna
- Egyptologist-guided tours of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum, Luxor West Bank, Luxor East Bank and Aswan
- Entrance fees for the sites listed in the itinerary, including three tombs in the Valley of the Kings
- Meet and assist on arrival at Cairo International Airport
Not included
- International flights and Egypt visa
- Gratuities for guides, drivers and the dahabiya crew
- Pyramid interiors and premium tombs such as Tutankhamun and Seti I
- Drinks, and meals not listed in the itinerary
- Optional extras such as Abu Simbel or a hot-air balloon flight
On the ground
Your route
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
01What is a dahabiya?
A dahabiya is a traditional Nile sailing boat with two large sails and usually between 6 and 12 cabins. It is much smaller and quieter than a standard Nile cruise ship, and it moors at places the large ships pass by.02Which days does this tour start?
Dahabiyas embark at Esna on Mondays, so this 9-day tour starts in Cairo on a Friday. Tell us your dates and we will confirm the departure.03What is included in this 9-day tour?
4 hotel nights with breakfast (3 in Cairo, 1 in Luxor), 4 nights on the dahabiya with full board, domestic flights Cairo–Luxor and Aswan–Cairo, all transfers, Egyptologist-guided tours in Giza, Luxor and Aswan, and the entrance fees listed in the itinerary.04Are international flights included?
No. The price covers everything from your arrival at Cairo International Airport to your departure from it, including the two domestic flights.05Is the dahabiya cruise suitable for children?
Families are welcome. Cabins are limited and some boats set a minimum age, so tell us the ages of your children when you enquire and we will choose a suitable boat.
If plans change
Cancellation and refunds
What you get back if you cancel depends on how far ahead of your trip you tell us and the type of trip you book. Read our current cancellation and refund policy
Product ID: TOU-CAI-523968
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