10 Nights and 11 Days Cairo Desert Oasis and Nile Dahabiya Tour

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11 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover the wonders of Egypt over an immersive 10-night journey combining vibrant cities, serene deserts, and the timeless Nile. Experience iconic sites such as the Giza Pyramids, the Valley of the Kings, and the enchanting Dahabiya cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Camp under the stars in the White Desert, explore the local culture, and enjoy the comfort of 4-star accommodations and expert guides throughout your adventure.

- Explore historic treasures including the Egyptian Grand Museum and Karnak Temple.
- Enjoy a luxurious sailing experience on a traditional Nile Dahabiya.
- Camp in the stunning landscapes of the White and Black Deserts.
- Includes airport transfers, meals, and guided tours of major attractions.

What's Included

Expert tour guide
Water and Hot drinks during your stay at your Nile Dahabiya.
Professional licensed drivers.
Lunch (Optional[6])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[6])
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast (Optional[10])
Breakfast
Door to Door transfers from and to your destinations in Cairo.
Flight tickets Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo
Entrance fees to all archaeological sites, museums, and attractions mentioned in the itinerary are not included in the tour price and must be paid directly by travelers at each site.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We maintain contact with the visitor from the moment the booking is finalized—ensuring a distinctive and comfortable experience—right up until the end of the trip and their departure.

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Meeting point
Cairo International Airport

We will be in touch with them to determine the meeting location, taking the client's convenience into account.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 11 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrive to Cairo & Overnight hotel in Cairo

    1 stop
  • Cairo (Pass by)

    You will find our expert representative waiting for you, holding sign with your name at Cairo Airport. Welcome to Cairo (The capital of Egypt and the Nile River, its heart is a country of seven wonders, enchanting places, and eternal monuments) Overnight at Cairo Hotel

    • Day 2

    Tour to pyramids,sphinks,museum&Flight to Luxor

    3 stops
  • 1
    Pyramids of Giza

    Enjoy your breakfast at your hotel. Are you ready to spend a unique day and visit the most important archaeological places in the world? Our amazing first tour will be Giza (which holds one of the seven wonders of the world the Great Pyramids) Move to see the biggest statue in the world, the Great Sphinx (That guards over the great pyramids in Egypt)

    3 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Grand Egyptian Museum

    Now it is time to discover the oldest archaeological museum, the Egyptian Museum (which includes the largest collection of Egyptian antiquities in the world)

    3 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • Luxor (Pass by)

    After the amazing Cairo trip, drive to Cairo airport for your flight to Luxor. Arrive Luxor the most famous historical city in Egypt.

    • Day 3

    Valley of the kings,Hatshepsut temple,Memnon,Overnight hotel in Luxor

    3 stops
  • 3
    Valley of the Kings

    (Open your eyes you are in Luxor which owns one-third of the world’s monuments ) Cross the fabulous west bank of Luxor. Visit the valley of the kings (Now you are in the most exciting and mysterious place that has more than 60 tombs, it is not just burial cemeteries as everyone knows but palaces for the afterlife)

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari

    Move to visit the mortuary temple of Hatshepsut (Come closer and see the queen who suffered a lot until she became the only female pharaoh)

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Memnon Egypt Tours

    The last tour today will be the Memnon statue ( Let us reveal the secret of the giant statue of Memnon and its mysterious voice)

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 4

    Karnak,Esna,Overnight Dahabiya

    3 stops
  • 6
    Temple of Karnak

    Now the sun is shining with its golden rays while we are driving to the amazing Karnak temple ( you will see with your own eyes where history comes alive, the Karnak temples are considered one of the greatest temples ever in Egypt)

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Esna Lock

    After Karnak temple drive to Esna.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Turquoise Nile Dahabiya (Pass by)

    Now time is coming to check in your Dahabiya. Enjoy your handmade fresh lunch abroad. Rest and refresh. Enjoy sailing and prepare yourself to have unique photos of the splendid Egyptian River Nile during sailing (unique islands, fields, gardens) Pure nature is around you everywhere. Evening After dinner listen quit to your Expert tour guide who will give you a general idea about the hidden culture of Egypt.

    • Day 5

    Edfu,Local village,Overnight Dahabiya

    1 stop
  • 8
    Temple of Horus

    Breakfast during sailing is a great opportunity to discover the whispers of the immortal Egyptian River Nile. Stop by Edfu temple (explore the second largest temple in Egypt that is still in its amazing condition until now, Explore the land of victory to see the attractive story of how Horus defeats the evil god Set ) Enjoy sailing and listen to the Nile secrets. Your adventure is still alive by sailing towards one of the local villages (touch the most pure natural areas where you can enjoy the stunning views ,the daily life and touch the Egyptian simplicity in the Nile)

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 6

    Gebel El-Silsila,Kom Ombo&Overnight Dahabiya

    1 stop
  • 9
    Kom Ombo

    While we’re enjoying the sundeck we are going to reveal the secret of Gebel El-Silsila (The mother of all temples where you can see the remains of the temples and tombs, listen well to your tour guide and know the story of how Only a chisel and a hammer could cut the giant stones) Back to your Dahabiya. Enjoy your drink on the Dahabiya sundeck during sailing. Stop once again to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo (Let’s learn about Nubian culture this is a unique temple in that it has two identical entrances dedicated to two different gods, again one more attractive story of how the Egyptians avoid the danger of the crocodiles)

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Aswan,Phile temple&Overnight Dahabiya

    1 stop
  • Aswan (Pass by)

    Arrive in Aswan the beautiful and amazing city famous for its Nubian history and the city which has a lot to offer. Visit the love place The Temple of Philae (The first thing that will catch your eye is the most famous legends of love and loyalty) Evening simple departure party will be operated by the Dahabiya staff.

    • Day 8

    Abu Simbel,Flight and Overnight in Cairo

    1 stop
  • 10
    Abu Simbel Temple Complex

    Today you can discover one of the most important temples in Egypt which is Abu Simbel temple (optional trip with extra cost upon your request) Drive in comfort to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo.

    8 hours • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 9

    Bahariya Oasis&Overnight camping in desert

    1 stop
  • Bahariya Oasis Desert (Pass by)

    Early morning we will drive in comfort from your hotel in Cairo to Oasis Bahariya, Bahariya is the nearest oasis to Cairo, surrounded by black hills made up of ferruginous quartzite and dolerite, and famous for its 398 mineral & sulfur springs, some of which have temperatures reaching up to 45 degrees and are famous for their healing effects. Arrive in Bawiti the capital of the Oasis occupying a hillside. Enjoy your lunch then you will start your tour to visit the Black Desert surrounding Bahariya Oasis, where the iron in the desert is one of the reasons for the black rocks. Overnight Camping in desert oasis

    • Day 10

    White Desert,Crystal Mountain,Overnight camping in Desert

    1 stop
  • White Desert (Pass by)

    Enjoy your breakfast. You will walk to explore Gabal el Marsos (Divided Mountain) Drive towards the small Bedouin village El Hez. Then Making your way to the White Desert 160-km on/off road. You will stop by the Crystal Mountain & Agabat el Sharkia, El Santa tree. Go across the sands of the White Desert with its chalky, cream landscape, and the wind carved mushroom-shaped formations that resemble both human and animal faces. Tonight you will watch the sunset over the exquisite sands of the desert.

    • Day 11

    Back to Cairo&Final transfer to your destination in Cairo

    1 stop
  • Cairo (Pass by)

    Wake up from a peaceful night. Breakfast and return all over the road across the White Desert. Return to Bahariya, break and head off back to Cairo. Arrive to Cairo then Final transfer upon your request to Cairo airport or your destination in Cairo but definitely with memories will last forever.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Egypt Legacy

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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