DAY 1 - CAIRO Thursday
Weekly in Cairo , year round
Our representative greets you at the airport and whisks you to your hotel. Visa fee is included and will be issued upon arrival at Cairo Airport for : American, EU , Canadian , Singaporean & Japanese citizens. You are responsible for having your passport in order valid at least for 6 month beyond the date of your arrival in Cairo.

Welcome fruit basket & Egyptian pastry, await you in your hotel room .

Hotels : City Stars Inter.continental Nile Hilton , Cairo Conrad or Grand Hyatt or similar

Visa will be issued upon arrival.
As you exit the gate, you will pass through a door or two , down some stairs , then walk for 2-5 minutes , until you pass the duty free shops, at the end of a wide corridor , you will see the security officers. There you will be met by a local representative, who will be holding a sign with the name you prefer to use for the sign .
Our local representative will then take your passport to obtain a stamp from the cashier / bank window and escort you to speak with the passport officer. He will escort you through another last check on your passport as you exit the passport control, into customs area, he will assist you in collecting your luggage and clearing customs . After exiting the terminal, our local representative will escort you (private vehicle) to the hotel

DAY 2 - CAIRO - Friday (BLD)
On your first full day in Egypt we show you the Egyptian Museum including the " Mummies Room" , the Sphinx , the Pyramids of Giza, complimentary short Camel ride is included, to allow you a photo with the Pyramids in the background, time is limited , so please do not go for what the camel driver tries to convince you , i.e. go for a long ride around the Pyramids .
Lunch is included at a local restaurant . On to the Citadel of Saladin, and Mohammed Ali Mosque, made of alabaster. Dinner cruise with folklore show on board Hyatt Cruise

Day 3 : Cairo Luxor- Saturday - Year Round.
Board your Royal Yacht Dahabiya in Luxor (Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner)
Transfer is included from your hotel to the airport, always in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Domestic air fare is included , with all taxes, with possible free upgrade to business class ( subject to availability) . Transfer is included from Luxor Airport to the Cruise .

Get ready for a relaxing week sailing the Nile on a luxuriously appointed Dahabbiya : The Giraffe / Zarafa, deluxe Felucca , and a fresh cup of coffle or tea, and a complimentary breakfast is included today on board the Dahabiya. Boarding the Dahabiya is from either Luxor or Aswan , we will confirm subject to availability at the time of booking

Your crew will be available to welcome you : the captain, sailor, chef, housekeeper and of course your Resident Egyptologist) Welcome drink served upon arrival "Karkadeh - Local herb tea" . Welcome fruit basket awaits you in your cabin.

This afternoon: we stand in awe before the gigantic Great Temple complex at Karnak, and the smaller yet charming temple of Amon Ra ( Luxor Temple)

DAY 4 - Sunday - Luxor- Esna - El Haggis- ,on board your Royal Deluxe Dahabiya (BLD)
Today, we rise early before sunrise. Breakfast around 05:30 AM . Start our day around 6 AM to avoid the heat , as we head into the Sahara and the West Bank , today We tour the magnificent tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens, including the great temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Medinet Habu Temple , stopping also at the Colossi of Memnon .Enjoy lunch at one of the local restaurants , before we drive around 3 PM heading south for Esna, and tour Esna Temple of Khnum, discovered in late in the 19th Century, it was well protected & preserved , buried under the main village's square for thousands of years, excavated only in the late 30 's .
Board your Royal Deluxe Dahabiya cruise around 5 PM . Afternoon tea and Dinner onboard.

DAY 5 - Monday - EDFU - on board your deluxe Royal Dahabiya (BLD)
Breakfast onboard . Lunch will be served, as we sail for Edfu.
In Edfu, climb aboard your private horse-drawn carriages, and clip-clop through the town to the Temple of Horus, Egypt's best preserved. We dock at el Silsila island and evening walk on the island .
Watch sunset as we dock along this charming the islands in the middle of the Nile, and sip tea on deck. Dinner follows , then to bed, with the ripples of the Nile gently rocking you to sleep

DAY 7 - Wednesday - Kom Ombo - Daraw , on board your Deluxe Dahabiya (BLD)
Breakfast on board. We sail further upstream heading for Kom Ombo
Enjoy lunch on board . We reach Kom Ombo visit see the Ptolemaic temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus, god of the morning sun. Inspect the ancient wall carvings that documents the measurements and detailed description of the medical instruments available to the Ancient Egyptian.
Watch sunset as we sip tea on deck. Dinner follows, then on to Daraw, where we dock for the night . Enjoy the Egyptian southern clear skies with thousands of stars to watch ! A galabya will be delivered to your cabin with our compliments.

DAY 8 - Thursday - Camel Market - Daraw- Aswan, on board your Deluxe Dahabiya (BLD)
After breakfast on board. explore the famous Daraw Camel market with camel caravans coming all the way from the Sudan , enjoy lunch on board your Dongola or Zarafa as we head for Aswan.
and enjoy a walk through the local town and village and dock for the night .

DAY 9 - Friday - Aswan - Disembarkation (B)
After breakfast on board , we bid farewell to our crew , check -out.
We start our day and tour t he mighty Aswan dams are our first goal this morning, followed by a trip by motor launch to the Philae temples. this Island temple , dedicated to the Ancient Goddess ISIS .On to your hotel : check-in at the legendary Old-Cataract Hotel. Nile view room. Remainder of the day at leisure.

Day 10 : Saturday- Aswan - Abu Simbel/ Cairo (Breakfast and lunch box )
Private guide in Abu Simbel. Private driver. Private air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast at the hotel, then on to the airport , fly to Abu Simbel. Your private Egyptologist will escort you on board the flights as well , in Abu Simbel , your private air-conditioned vehicle and private chauffeur will be waiting for you . In the larger temple, colossal figures of Ramses are seated with the gods and attended by his queen and daughters. The smaller temple is dedicated to Queen Nefertari, who appears as Hathor, the goddess of love, joy and fertility, symbolized by the benevolent cow. We explore these fine temple by ourselves in the quiet of the morning, admiring their ancient aura and artistry, after which retire to a comfortable hotel for our lunch plus , plus we will order locally in Abu Simbel sandwiches and refreshments. After which we head for Abu Simbel Airport.
Fly back to Aswan and on to Cairo . Air fare is included in business or first class , subject to the plane configuration, tax included. In Cairo , we 'll assist with your transfer to your International flight or your hotel in Cairo .

DAY 11 - CAIRO - Home Hosted Family Dinner in Cairo - Sunday (BL)
Breakfast is included at the hotel. Morning at leisure. Lunch is served at a charming local restaurant at Khan El Khalili old district, followed by a leisurely walking tour of the Khan El Khalili12-Century District .
A complimentary Dinner is included at a local home:
Meet the locals, you may wish to bring token gifts to exchange with the host family ( T shirt , small souvenirs of your home town )

This evening we'll venture where few ordinary visitors ever tread . . . right into the homes of some of the people of Cairo l! You'll be invited to a family dinner, and while you enjoy wholesome home-cooked specialties, you'll learn about and appreciate the outlook, aspirations, and way of life of your hosts. Be assured, as curious as you may be about your new friends, they're sure to have questions about your own background. Once the ice is broken, you'll enjoy a lively evening, and find that you have more in common than you ever suspected. Of course, you may enjoy a quiet evening with your travel companions, by letting us know your preferences.

DAY 12 - CAIRO/ Departure Monday (B)
Our representative escorts you to the airport for your homeward flight. Bon Voyage

Rates are in USD $ . Rates are PER Person
There is no triple occupancy cabins

Summer Season : May – September :

Rate per person in double : $ 3810.00
Rate per person in single : $ 5980.00

Remainder of the year excluding two weeks Easter - two weeks Christmas/New Year's :

Rates are per person in USD $
Rate per person in double : $ 4610.00
Rate per person in single : $ 7760.00

Peak Season :   Easter ( 2 weeks ) & Christmas and New Year ( 2weeks) :

Rates are per person in USD $
Rate per person in double : $ 4630.00
Rate per person in single : $ 8430.00

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Many visitors come to Egypt to fulfill their dream of sailing the Nile on board a private boat.
These Four Dahabbiya allow you to experience the Nile 's romance in an intimate, privileged setting. These dahabiyas take you back in time to a gentler, more gracious era.

On the Nile in Royal Style Feluccas or Dahabiyas are the traditional sailing vessel of much of the Mediterranean world, and the traditional Nile felucca, or Dahabia, was the mainstay of travel in ancient Egypt.

With shallow drafts, sails, and oars, feluccas could navigate not only the great river, but the maze of canals threading through its banks, with or without wind, reaching every part of the kingdom.

Dahabbiyas / Feluccas long ago transcended their role as humble transports. They held the ancient empire together, carrying troops, decrees, and the very mystery of the pharaoh.

Fantasy Royal Yacht Cruise on the Nile

Private docking areas:
Your Dahabia will moor on privately owned areas of the riverbank at Luxor and Aswan, you will avoid the over crowded docking area of the regular large size cruises.
In your felucca docking are you will be welcomed with the sight of flowers and gardens that are frequented by exotic birds. These gardens provide our ships with flowers and organically grown vegetables and herbs.

Along the way, we moor on un-inhabited Nile islands, whose virgin landscapes have hardly changed throughout millennia. Wandering the gardens and Nile islands is an idyllic pastime, and the perfect compliment to your visits to Egypt 's matchless monuments.

The Dahabbiyas are beautifully crafted wooden ships, outfitted in colonial style with oriental and Egyptian touches. The interiors boast period furnishing, and each cabin has its own distinct style and interior .

The Cabins:
Each boat has six delightfully appointed private cabins measuring 5.75 meters x 2.50 meters . The cabins (maximum occupancy two persons) have private bathrooms of 1.25 meters x 2.50 meters with a wc, wash basin, shower and hairdryer. Some cabins offer two single beds and others have a double. Each Dahabia comfortably accommodates twelve passengers sharing in doubles . Yet of course in a lot of cases we have smaller parties that prefer to charter the boat for four, five or six guests only .

The cabins are named them in keeping with the ship's theme. For example, on the Zahra ('flower') you will find the 'white lotus' cabin; on the Nesma ('breeze') you have 'the zephyr', each with tasteful, individualized embellishments.

The cabins are located towards the front of the boat on the starboard and port sides, separated by a central corridor. The communal lounge covers the width of the boat, and is a lovely setting for enjoying meals.

Engines will only be used if wind is insufficient to sail, but generators are available to provide electricity.

From the bow, two staircases lead to the partially shaded top deck. Here, guests can sunbathe or just enjoy the ride and spectacular views from comfortable rattan deck chairs, or in oriental seating areas of colorful cushions and carpets. Meals will also be served on the top deck, a great place for cocktails and stargazing

Daily Telegraph
Peter Hughes
Saturday 13 May 2006

'Going with the flow'

...'The riad I found was not in the city but on the Nile. It's a dahabiya, a traditional, two-masted Nile sailing cruiser. Anywhere else it would be called a yacht. King Farouk had several. So if a riad is a small princely palace on land - now given over to holidaymaking - a dahabiya is a riad on the river...'

...'Mahogany panelled and with two faux-glass oil lamps swinging from the beams - a perfect touch for a sailing ship - the look was of a colonial club. Hercule Poirot could have popped up at any moment. There were button-back leather sofa and chairs, an antique bookcase and Scrabble, and tables where we ate when the weather was too chilly for the deck. The food was outstandingly good...'

...' While the big ships charged by as if permanently late, the El Bey moved at the same courtly pace as the Nile - slow enough to enable us to smell woodsmoke from the villages and watch the kingfishers hover. Under our isosceles sails we were as much a curiosity as the boys laying fishing nets and the women doing laundry, the donkey carts and buffalo. But it was the sight of some 40 huge cruise boats, moored in ranks, cheek by gunwale up to 10 deep, at the pretty little temple of Kom Ombo that made the greatest sense of dahabiya travel. The dahabiyas dont take you to sites different from the norm, but they do take you in irresistibly different style...'

...'The greatest compliment to the El Bey was that, for all the wonders of ancient Egypt, shown to us by our own guide, the part of the week my fellow passengers enjoyed most was the time on the river...'