8-Night Premium Dahabiya Long Cruise
- Nile cruise
- 9 days · 8 nights
- Luxor → Aswan
- Dahabiya
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Representative photo
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Representative photoRoute · Luxor → Aswan
Overview
A 9-day ultra-luxury nile cruise through Luxor to Aswan. Extended dahabiya with Dendera & Abydos.
Highlights
- Sail the legendary Nile aboard a deluxe cruise vessel with full board
- Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples — the largest religious complex on earth
- Explore Valley of the Kings tombs including Tutankhamun's resting place
- Marvel at Edfu and Kom Ombo — the best-preserved Ptolemaic temples
- Experience Aswan's Philae Temple, High Dam, and Nubian culture
Day by day
- Day 1 · Fly to LuxorMorning domestic flight to Luxor. Afternoon at Karnak Temple complex — the largest religious site ever built. Evening Sound & Light show at Karnak.
- Day 2 · Luxor West BankCross to the West Bank — Valley of the Kings (3 royal tombs), Hatshepsut's Mortuary Temple at Deir el-Bahari, Colossi of Memnon. Optional Tutankhamun's tomb (extra fee).
- Day 3 · Luxor East BankLuxor Temple in the morning, with the avenue of sphinxes connecting to Karnak. Afternoon at leisure or optional hot air balloon.
- Day 4 · Free day / Optional excursionsAt leisure to explore independently or take an optional excursion (camel ride, cooking class, museum visit, hot air balloon).
- Day 5 · Free day / Optional excursionsAt leisure to explore independently or take an optional excursion (camel ride, cooking class, museum visit, hot air balloon).
- Day 6 · Free day / Optional excursionsAt leisure to explore independently or take an optional excursion (camel ride, cooking class, museum visit, hot air balloon).
- Day 7 · Free day / Optional excursionsAt leisure to explore independently or take an optional excursion (camel ride, cooking class, museum visit, hot air balloon).
- Day 8 · Free day / Optional excursionsAt leisure to explore independently or take an optional excursion (camel ride, cooking class, museum visit, hot air balloon).
- Day 9 · DepartureBreakfast at hotel. Private transfer to airport in time for your departure flight. Farewell from your Egypt Stay & Tours representative.
Cabins
Double cabin2 sharing · the “from” basis
Single cabin1 guest · supplement from the vessel
Triple cabin3 sharing · where the vessel allows
Children: per the vessel’s terms, shown with the cabin price in your quote.
Dates and seasons
Sailing days are confirmed by our team in your written quote. Peak dates (20 Dec – 5 Jan and Easter week) cost more on multi-day products; the quote shows it before you confirm.
Good to know
What’s included
- Private airport transfers (arrival & departure)
- All accommodation (8 nights) on bed & breakfast basis
- All sightseeing and excursions per itinerary
- Expert local guide
- All entry fees to monuments and sites
- All transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water during tours
- All taxes and service charges
- Lunch on touring days
- Welcome dinner on day 1
- Domestic flights (where included in itinerary)
- VIP fast-track at airports
- All meals (full board)
- Premium 5-star hotel category
- Private guide throughout (no group sharing)
- Champagne welcome at hotel
- Exclusive after-hours site access where available
- Nile cruise accommodation with full board (all meals included)
Not included
- International flights to/from your home country
- Egypt entry visa (USD $25 on arrival or e-visa available)
- Travel insurance (mandatory — we can recommend providers)
- Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, minibar)
- Optional excursions and activities
- Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff (USD $8–12 per person per day suggested)
- Drinks with meals (unless specifically stated)
- Anything not specified in 'Inclusions'
Best time to go
October to April (cooler weather, peak season)
Payment and cancellation
Payment and cancellation follow the cruise operator’s terms — the supplier’s terms, not ours — stated in your written quote before you confirm. Nothing is paid online.
