14 Days Egypt Highlights Tour Cairo Dahabiya

Welcome to Egypt. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, your representative from Egypt Top Tours will meet and assist you through all arrival formalities before accompanying you to your hotel.

The remainder of the evening is free for relaxation after your international flight or to enjoy your first impressions of Cairo.

After breakfast, begin your Egyptian adventure at the world-famous Giza Plateau.

Explore The Great Pyramids of Giza: Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure while learning about the fascinating engineering achievements and mysteries of ancient Egypt. Continue to The Great Sphinx of Giza, one of the country’s most recognizable ancient monuments.

Later, continue to The Grand Egyptian Museum, where modern galleries and immersive exhibits showcase Egypt’s priceless treasures in a spectacular setting.

Lunch will be served during the tour before returning to your hotel.

After breakfast, discover the rich Islamic heritage of Cairo.

Begin at the historic Salah El Din Citadel, which offers panoramic views across the city skyline.

Continue to Sultan Hassan Mosque, one of the greatest masterpieces of Mamluk architecture, before visiting the elegant neighboring Al Rifai Mosque, famous for its impressive royal tombs and detailed interior design.

Lunch will be served during the excursion before returning to your hotel.

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor.

Upon arrival, begin exploring the East Bank of ancient Thebes with visits to the magnificent Karnak Temple and the elegant Luxor Temple.

Walk among towering columns, sacred halls, and beautifully carved reliefs while your guide shares stories of ancient pharaohs and religious ceremonies that once took place here.

After lunch, transfer to your hotel in Luxor for overnight.

After breakfast, cross to Luxor’s legendary West Bank.

Explore The Valley of the Kings, where generations of pharaohs were buried inside beautifully decorated tombs hidden within the desert mountains.

Continue to the impressive Temple of Hatshepsut, dramatically built into the cliffs, before stopping at the Colossi of Memnon.

Lunch will be served during the tour before returning to your hotel.

Today offers a deeper look into Luxor’s lesser-visited archaeological treasures.

Begin with the remarkable Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III (Habu Temple), known for its impressive reliefs and remarkably preserved walls.

Continue to Deir el-Medina, the ancient village where the artisans who built the royal tombs once lived. The colorful tombs and preserved ruins provide fascinating insight into everyday life during ancient Egypt’s New Kingdom period.

After breakfast, travel north to visit one of Egypt’s most spiritually significant temples, Abydos Temple.

Dedicated to Seti I, The Temple of Seti is famous for its beautifully preserved reliefs, detailed carvings, and the legendary Abydos King List. Far less crowded than many other major sites, Abydos offers a peaceful and immersive archaeological experience.

After the tour, return to Luxor for overnight.

After breakfast and check-out, transfer by private vehicle to Esna to begin your elegant 5-day dahabiya sailing experience along the Nile.

After embarking, sail toward El Kab, the ancient city of Nekheb, where you’ll explore temple remains and rock-cut tombs carved into the surrounding cliffs.

As the dahabiya continues sailing, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Nile before anchoring near a small island for overnight. Dinner is served onboard or beside the tranquil riverbank.

Wake up to a peaceful morning on the Nile before sailing toward Edfu.

Visit the magnificent Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt and dedicated to Horus, the falcon god. A traditional horse carriage ride through the town adds to the authentic atmosphere of the experience.

Later, continue sailing past small villages and desert landscapes while enjoying the relaxed rhythm of dahabiya life.

Today the dahabiya sails toward the dramatic sandstone cliffs of Gebel el-Silsila, once the primary quarry source for many of Egypt’s great temples. Explore the ancient chapels and quarry remains carved into the rock.

Continue sailing north toward the fascinating Kom Ombo Temple, uniquely dedicated to both Sobek and Haroeris. Its riverside setting creates one of the most atmospheric temple visits along the Nile.

Later, sail toward Maniha Island for overnight.

After breakfast, sail toward Daraw and enjoy a walking tour through the local village and market area, once an important stop along the ancient desert trade route connecting Egypt and Sudan.

Continue sailing toward The Nubian village of El Koubania near Aswan, where peaceful Nile scenery and local life create a memorable final evening onboard the dahabiya.

After breakfast, disembark from your dahabiya in Aswan and transfer to the airport for your domestic flight back to Cairo.

Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

After breakfast, spend the day exploring two of Cairo’s most important museums.

Begin at The Egyptian Museum of Cairo, home to thousands of ancient artifacts and royal treasures.

Continue to The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, where exhibits trace Egypt’s long history from prehistoric times through the modern era. The Royal Mummies Hall remains one of the museum’s most fascinating highlights.

After breakfast and check-out, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.

Your unforgettable journey with Egypt Top Tours comes to an end after fourteen days filled with pyramids, temples, Nile sailing, cultural discoveries, and authentic Egyptian experiences.