The Pyramids and the Secret of the Nile
Day 1 - Arrival in Cairo
Meet and assistance at the airport. Installation at your hotel.
Day 2 - The Pyramids and Saqqara
After enjoying your breakfast, your guide will take you to the Giza Plateau to marvel at one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramids. Walk or take a camel over to the enigmatic Sphinx half-man - half-lion who defends the Royal burials entrance. After, you will go for lunch at an authentic Egyptian restaurant and then head over to the Sakkara area to visit the Saqqara Complex and the first pyramid ever built, the Djoser Pyramid. Night at the hotel.
Day 3 - The "GEM" Grand Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo – Transfer to Luxor
Breakfast at the hotel.
Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), a modern masterpiece showcasing unique treasures from the Egyptian pharaohs.
Lunch at a typical local restaurant.
Then, take a walk through Old Cairo and visit the Hanging Church and the ancient Ben Ezra Synagogue, said to be built on the spot where Pharaoh’s daughter found the infant Moses after he was placed in the Nile by his mother.
Transfer to Cairo Airport for the flight to Luxor. Our representative will meet you at Luxor Airport. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 - The Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut
After you delicious breakfast. Your Egyptologist guide will pick you up at the hotel, you will begin the discovery of Luxor’s West Bank, where the Valley of the Kings and the tombs of the mighty pharaohs lie amongst the desert landscapes of the Nile Valley. the next step will be the magnificent mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, then passing by the imposing Colossi of Memnon. Lunch in a local restaurant then return to the hotel.
Day 5 - Visit of the temple of Karnak - Embarkation
Breakfast at the hotel, then departure for the discovery of the largest religious complex in ancient Egypt, Karnak temple, where the god Amon Râ reigned supreme over the Egyptian pantheon for nearly 2000 years. Departure by minibus for Esna to begin your stay on your Dahabiya. Lunch on board, then sailing to the calm, relaxing rhythm of the wind. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 6 - Discovery of the temple of Edfu - Walk around Bassaw Island
Breakfast while sailing. Arrival in Edfu. Taking a carriage ride for 15 minutes to the entrance of one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. the Edfu Temple which temple was dedicated to the god Horus. Lunch and navigation in the afternoon. Arrival at Bassaw Island, we go for a (1h30min) walk on the island to visit a very beautiful Egyptian village and meet the locals. In the Evening, prepare for a lively bonfire dinner on the shore with the villagers. Overnight on board.
Day 7 - Gebel el Silsila plateau and the temple of Kom Ombo
Breakfast on board, then head to explore Gebel el Silsila and its largest sandstone quarry of the Pharaonic era.
You will discover many inscriptions, stelae and decorated tombs, then visit the small rock temple of Pharaoh Horemheb.
Return for another mouthwatering lunch .
Sail to Kom Ombo.
Arriving in a perfect timing at Kom Ombo temple, you will almost be the only ones to enjoy the lovely temple dedicated to the two gods, Sobek the crocodile and Horus the falcon ,at the end of the visit you will pass by the museum of Crocodiles mummies founded in this city .
Back to the dahabeya to have dinner, then navigation to Daraw.
Day 8 - Visit the popular Daraw Market
After breakfast, a change of scenery guaranteed at the Daraw market. You will stroll through this popular market where the Eastern and African colors and aromas are mixing like symphonies to the eyes and the nostrils to enjoy. Lunch in front of a beautiful sandy beach (Swimming in the sacred river is possible). Navigation to Aswan and stop just before the Aswan Bridge. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 9 - Aswan - Philae Temple
Free morning in Aswan.
Option tours: Possibility to visit the temple of Abou Simbel Or a motorboat tour in the cataracts of Aswan.
Lunch on board.
At afternoon,transfer to Philae temple dedicated to goddess Isis, located on an island 5 km south of Aswan.
Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 10 - Aswan-End of stay
Transfer to Aswan International Airport for your return flight.
Accommodation
- 2 suites with private terrace "18 m2" and 8 double cabins "16 m2"
- Comfortable beds.
- Safe
- A beautiful panoramic view of the Nile
- Electricity 220v --- 24v at night "Normal electrical outlet Type C"
Food
Our cooker with his great experience in 5 star hotels, we prepare the very good typical Egyptian cuisine very varied often between 6 to 10 different dishes with each meal.
When arriving on the boat, do not forget to ask him if you have any preferences for meals: vegetarian or other food allergies ...
In the morning: pancakes, bread, jam, honey, butter, cheese, milk, coffee, tea, fresh fruit juice
Lunch: chicken, fish, meat, vegetables, mixed salad, rice, pasta, seasonal fruits
Dinner: Different soups every night, mixed salad, rice, meat, chicken, Egyptian pastries …
Drinks: All soft drinks are included on the boat "mineral water, tea, coffee, juice. Only to regulate alcoholic beverages or cans "Beer, wine, Coca ..."
Drinks are not included in hotels and restaurants.
Bathroom
All cabins are equipped with private toilet and shower.
Baggage
You must pack all of your belongings in 2 bags: 1 backpack and 1 large flexible travel bag.
- Backpack:
it will be useful for the transport of your personal belongings during the day.
It will also serve as a hand luggage when traveling for all your fragile business (camera ...), valuable (when your accommodation does not have a safe) and for your possible medications.
He will be in the cabin during air transport. Generally, the weight of cabin luggage is limited to 10 kg per person. - The big bag of flexible travel Or suitcase:
It must contain the rest of your business.
Clothing
The list of clothes must be adapted according to the chosen season.
- 1 sun hat or cap
- 1 scarf or cheche
- T-shirts (prefer short-sleeved t-shirts)
- Wide, lightweight, comfortable and versatile canvas pants. For hiking, you can take a crop.
- Socks: provide thin socks for hiking and thicker for the evening.
- Sweaters or fleece for the evening.
- 1 swimsuit
- 1 pair of light hiking shoes (firm sole) to wear with socks
- 1 pair of hiking sandals
- 1 pair of sandals or relaxing shoes for the evening (the floors of the Dahabeya being wooden you will be asked to take off your shoes when arriving on the boat).
Equipment
- 1 pair of sunglasses of excellent quality
- 1 headlamp or flashlight
- Towels are provided on Dahabeya and in hotels, just plan your washcloths.
- Sunscreen and lipstick
- Your music
- A good novel to read while browsing
Personal Pharmacy
- Your usual medications
- Pain medication: preferably paracetamol
- Double skin for any bulbs
- Mosquito Repellent
First aid kit
A first aid kit provided by the agency is under the responsibility of your escort.
Specific formalities
Visa:
Visa required for Europeen travelers .You can travel to Egypt with your passport or identity card
the easiest way is when you arrive in Egypt for about 25 euros. If traveling with an ID card and purchasing the visa on arrival, provide a photo ID. Our representative will be inside the airport to facilitate your visa upon arrival and will accompany you to your hotel.
Gratuities (Tipping)
This practice is rooted in tradition, and is done as part of an exchange in appreciation of a given work. At the end of a trip, it is customary to show your satisfaction by tipping the team of sailors and guide who accompanied you during your trip. This is of course to evaluate according to the satisfaction brought. Thank you for following the advice of your guides.
Expect 5 euro per person per night (~ 50 euro / person),