Dahabeya Nile Discovery by Sonesta

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Gently sail through the Nile on a journey fit for royalty, aboard the luxurious Amirat Dahabeya. Take in the Nile 's soft breeze as you glide on its sacred waters in a wooden vessel, exclusively made for the use of 20th century monarchy. Discover the mysteries of Ancient Egypt while you make your way through Luxor, its former capital. Explore the splendid Val...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Cairo
    • See the Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara, & Memphis, Solar Boat Museum, Pyramid of Zoser, Egyptian Museum
    • Opportunity to cruise Sonesta Nile Dahabeya
    • Visit temple of Edfu, Temple of Komo Ombo, Esna Sailing
    • Explore Luxor
    • See the fascinating temples of Luxor and Karnak, Avenue of Sphinx, Karnak Open Air Museum, Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens
    • Visit Aswan
    • High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple

What's this trip about?

    Gently sail through the Nile on a journey fit for royalty, aboard the luxurious Amirat Dahabeya. Take in the Nile 's soft breeze as you glide on its sacred waters in a wooden vessel, exclusively made for the use of 20th century monarchy. Discover the mysteries of Ancient Egypt while you make your way through Luxor, its former capital. Explore the splendid Valley of the Kings and take in the grandeur of Queen Hatshepsut s magnificent temple, resplendent in the morning light. Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu and unravel the mythical tale of his exceptional birth, inscribed on the temple s inner walls. Take in the wonders of the legendary Temple of Kom Ombo dedicated to the crocodile God Sobek, exhibiting a Crocodile Museum, displaying the most fascinating ancient tools and artifacts. Tour the fabulous city of Aswan, home to one of the world s largest dams and the great Unfinished Obelisk. The best of ancient history, culinary delights and absolute relaxation for the most extraordinary time of your life!  This is a sample itinerary to give you some ideas - we would be happy to customize this tour to best suit your travel needs.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityCairo
End CityCairo

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Egypt

Attractions

  • Aswan
  • Cairo
  • Luxor Temple
  • Pyramid of Giza
  • Temple of Karnak
  • Valley of the Kings
  • Valley of the Queens

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • River cruise
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Sailing

Trip includes

    • Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, and Fees as indicated on your itinerary.
    • Local and international traveler assistance during your tour.
    • Specialised and personalised services.

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Cairo - Airport Assistance & Visa Service

Accommodation: The Mena House Palace Hotel – Deluxe Pyramid View

Welcome to Cairo! Upon your arrival, you will be met at the end of the tunnel by an airport representative who will aid and facilitate you through the Visa process (cost included). You will then b...

Day 2: Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara, & Memphis Tour (Lunch Included)

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: The Mena House Palace – Deluxe Pyramid View

Spend a full day with your private certified Egyptologist who will provide fascinating insight to each of the three famed pyramids of Giza. Wander about these inspiring...

Day 3: Cairo - Airport Transfer (Depart)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Sonesta Nile Dahabeya – Deluxe Cabin

Transfer in private vehicle with full assistance from your hotel to Cairo Airport.

Flight: Cairo-Luxor (1 hr)

Flight from Cairo to Luxor. Duration is 1 h...

Day 4: Luxor - West Bank Tour (Lunch Included)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Sonesta Nile Dahabeya – Deluxe Cabin

Visit the Valley of the Kings where you will see the intact royal tombs of the Pharaohs. Continue to Tombs of Princes in the Valley of the Queens. Stop at the magnific...

Nile - Esna Sailing

After this unforgettable journey back in time, you will return to your cruiser for an exquisite lunch. Continue to Esna where you will moor for the night.

Day 5: Nile:  Esna - Edfu (Day at Leisure)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Sonesta Nile Dahabeya – Deluxe Cabin B, L, D

Today, you will have a day at leisure while your cruiser sails to Edfu, leaving you plenty of time to wind down and be pampered onboard.

Day 6: Nile - Edfu Tour (Sonesta)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Sonesta Nile Dahabeya – Deluxe Cabin

Enjoy a delicious breakfast onboard while you sail through the Esna Lock onward to Edfu, home to the most well-preserved temple in Egypt. Enjoy a guided exploration of...

Day 7: Nile: Edfu - Kom Ombo Sailing (Day at Leisure)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Sonesta Nile Dahabeya – Deluxe Cabin

Spend a wonderful day at leisure as your boat sails to Kom Ombo, home to the sacred crocodiles.

Day 8: Nile - Kom Ombo Private Tour

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Sonesta Nile Dahabeya – Deluxe Cabin

Continue to the Temple of Kom Ombo, remarkable for its double design. As you walk through the temple complex, notice that the courts, halls, sanctuaries and rooms are ...

Day 9: Aswan - High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Sonesta Nile Dahabeya – Deluxe Cabin

Explore Aswan with a stop at the High Dam, a modern architectural project containing more than 18 times the material used to build the Great Pyramid of Khufu! From a p...

Day 10: Aswan - Airport Transfer (Depart)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Kempinski Nile Hotel – Nile Superior Room

After a delicious breakfast, say goodbye to your fellow passengers and crew. Transfer in private vehicle with English speaking driver from the boat to the airport...

Day 11: Cairo - Airport Transfer (Depart)

Unfortunately, we say goodbye to you today. Transfer in private vehicle with full assistance to Cairo Airport for your flight home. Keep the memories alive and we hope to see you in Egypt again soon. Stay Travelous!

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What's excluded

    • Airfare to/from the Tour start point, including domestic or inter-country connecting flights, unless otherwise stated in itinerary.
    • Tips and gratuities
    • Items of a personal nature such as incidentals, excess baggage charges
    • Airport taxes/entrance fees, port charges, foreign government departure taxes
    • Visas (unless otherwise indicated), Inspection, Customs, Immigration and Naturalization fees Additional fuel surcharges on cruises
    • Travel Insurance including Medical, Lost Baggage and Trip cancellation
    • Optional activities (golf, watersports, etc.)
    • Any other activities or items not explicitly advertised as included in the price of a Tour

Accommodation

,The Mena House Palace - Palace Pyramid View The Mena House is one of the most unique hotels in Cairo, with its own rich and colourful history. Surrounded by 40 acres of verdant green gardens, this palatial hotel is located in the shadows of the Great Pyramids of Giza in Cairo. The royal history of the hotel is reflected in luxurious interiors that are embellished with exquisite antiques, handcrafted furniture, original work of arts and magnificent antiques that are rarely found in luxury hotels. Mena House has played host to kings and emperors, Heads of State and celebrities. Regarded as one of the leading luxury hotels in Cairo, the hotel combines the magical charm of a bygone era with unrivalled service fit for royalty. Located in the Palace, each room is generously proportioned with high ceilings and offers a breathtaking view of the Pyramids. There is a choice of either a kingsize bed or twin beds. Many rooms have private balconies. Amirat Nile Dahabeya by Sonesta - Deluxe Cabin This elegant sailing vessel sails on 7-night cruises between Luxor and Aswan. The cruiser features 5 cabins and 2 suites. The suites each offer a private terrace and all cabins and suites feature private direct-dial telephones, individual climate control, hairdryers, mini-bar, safe deposit boxes, plasma televisions and movie channels. Daily guided excursions to renowned Egyptian temples, tombs and ruins along the Nile - A spectacular way for an extended family or group to discover the Nile on a private cruise. Kempinski Nile Hotel - Nile Superior Room The ultimate attention to details, a charming greeting and a row of familiar smiles welcomes you to our 5 star luxury boutique hotel in Cairo. Set in the heart of the city and on the banks of the River Nile, the Kempinski Nile Hotel is a boutique property with 137 rooms and 54 suites, guests can delight in the views across the Nile as most of the rooms and suites have their own private balcony. Enjoy the comfort of your Nile Superior room with its views of the meandering Nile, the bustle of the city, the twinkling lights at night and the strikingly pretty feluccas.
Cancellation policy

Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $250 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits)

  • 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price
  • 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price
  • 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price
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Meals Included

4 Lunches and 1 Dinner

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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