Fairouz el Nil Dahabiya Cruise

This morning, tour the pyramid complex at Giza with your private Egyptologist guide and see the enigmatic Sphinx, which is said to portray the image of the 4th dynasty Pharaoh Kafre. In the afternoon, visit the Egyptian Museum, which has an incredible collection of antiquities, including the golden treasure of Tutankhamun and the elaborately mummified pharaohs.

Fly south to Luxor with Egyptair. On arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your Luxor hotel. After check-in, the remainder of the day will be leisurely relaxing or exploring independently.

A day at leisure to relax or explore independently. We could arrange a guided excursion to some of the less visited sights on Luxor’s West Bank or the stunning Temple of Hathor at Dendera (supplements apply). Wandering through the illuminated Temple of Luxor at night is always a highlight.

Late this morning, you will be met and transferred to your dahabiya home for the next five nights. After lunch on board, explore the stunning temple complex of Amon-Ra at Karnak with its magnificent hypostyle hall with 137 columns and the imposing Temple of Luxor. Dinner will be served aboard your dahabiya this evening. Overnight: Luxor (West Bank).

Today, you’ll discover the famed tombs in the Valleys of the Kings – where archaeologists Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun – then continue to Deir El Bahri to visit the mortuary Temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut. Return to your dahabiya after a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch will be served aboard as you begin to sail south towards Esna. Overnight: Near Esna.

Before daybreak, the Farouz El Nil will cast off from its moorings and set sail to Edfu. After breakfast, onboard, visit the temple of the falcon-headed god Horus at Edfu, one of the most complete buildings surviving from ancient times. Lunch will be served on board as you sail slowly south to Kom Ombo. Overnight: Kom Ombo.

After breakfast, join fellow guests and the resident Egyptologist on an excursion to visit the temple at Kom Ombo, which is dedicated equally to Horus the Elder and the crocodile god Sobek. Then, return to your Dahabiya and enjoy lunch as you continue sailing south to Aswan – one of the most scenic locations in Egypt. On arrival, cross over to Philae Island, where you will see the superbly preserved Temple of Isis, known as the ‘Pearl of Egypt’, which emerges from the waters of its encasing lake. A visit to the Quarries of the Pharaohs, where you will see the **Unfinished Obelisk**, will be your final stop. Overnight in Aswan.

The morning will be at leisure or free for an optional excursion to the temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel (supplement applies). In the afternoon, a short boat ride will bring you to the picturesque Kitchener’s Island, where you will stroll through the botanical gardens. Then, as the sun nears the horizon, you will board a traditional wooden felucca for a sunset felucca sailing on the Nile (shared basis with other resident guests from your boat). Overnight Aswan.

On disembarking from the Fairouz el Nil Dahabiya, you’ll be transferred to Aswan Airport for an Egyptair flight to Cairo. On arrival, there will be a guided tour of Cairo Citadel along with a walking tour of the Khan el Khalili Bazaar with street food tasting before check-in at your 1001 Arabian Nights style hotel located within historic medieval Cairo.

After check-out, a Corinthian Travel representative will transfer you to Cairo International Airport. Assistance will be provided when checking in for your onward flight.