14 Days: Cairo, Dahabiya and the Red Sea
Experience Egypt over 14 days, combining Cairo and the pyramids, an intimate Dahabiya journey along the Nile and relaxing time beside the Red Sea in Hurghada.
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Signature experiences
Highlights of your journey
- Pyramids and Great Sphinx
- Traditional Dahabiya journey
- Ancient wonders of the Nile Valley
- Relaxation beside the Red Sea
The journey
Experience Egypt personally.
Day by day
Your itinerary
Open each stage to explore the planned route and experiences.
Day 1Arrival in Cairo+
On arrival at Cairo Airport, a member of our team will welcome you and transfer you to your accommodation in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Included meals: lunch and dinner.
Day 2The Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum+
After breakfast, visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx before discovering the remarkable collection of the Egyptian Museum. Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 3Coptic and Islamic Cairo+
Explore the Amr Ibn al-As Mosque, the Hanging Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. After lunch, wander through Khan el-Khalili bazaar and enjoy panoramic views from Cairo Tower. Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 4Fly to Luxor and Board Your Dahabiya+
After breakfast, fly from Cairo to Luxor and board your Dahabiya. Later, visit the vast Karnak Temple complex and beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple. Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 5Luxor’s West Bank+
You may begin the day with an optional hot-air balloon flight at sunrise. Afterwards, explore the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Included meals: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.
Day 6Edfu, Gebel el-Silsila and Kom Ombo+
Enjoy breakfast on deck as the Dahabiya sails towards Edfu. Visit the ancient quarries of Gebel el-Silsila, the Temple of Horus at Edfu and, later, the remarkable double temple of Kom Ombo. Included meals: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.
Day 7Aswan and Philae Temple+
In Aswan, visit the High Dam and the beautiful island temple of Philae. Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 8Continue to Hurghada+
An optional excursion to Abu Simbel is available in the morning. Afterwards, travel to Hurghada in a private, air-conditioned vehicle and check in to your five-star resort. Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 9Relaxation and Activities in Hurghada (Days 9 to 12)+
These four days are yours to enjoy. Relax on the beach, make use of the resort facilities or choose optional experiences such as diving, snorkelling or a desert safari. Meals are provided according to the resort’s all-inclusive programme.
Day 13A Free Day in Hurghada+
Spend your final full day exactly as you wish, perhaps enjoying a spa treatment, watersports or quiet time beside the pool. Meals are provided according to the resort’s all-inclusive programme.
Day 14Departure+
After breakfast, there may be time to relax depending on your flight schedule. You will then be transferred to Hurghada Airport. Included meal: breakfast.
Good to know
What your tour includes
Your personal proposal will confirm the exact choice of accommodation and all included services.
Included
Airport welcome and all transfers in private, air-conditioned vehicles
Three nights at a hotel in Cairo
Four nights aboard a five-star Dahabiya
Five nights at a five-star resort in Hurghada
Domestic flight from Cairo to Luxor
Entrance fees for all sights listed in the itinerary
Meals as described in the itinerary
Private guiding by a licensed English-speaking Egyptologist
Drinking water during excursions
Personal assistance throughout your journey
Not included
International flights
Gratuities for guides, drivers and crew
Optional activities such as the hot-air balloon flight, diving or snorkelling excursions
Personal expenses
Any service not expressly listed as included
Your personal host
Planned by people who call Egypt home.
Ahmed and his team tailor the journey to your wishes and remain personally available before and throughout your time in Egypt.
Ahmed EldeakEgyptologist & founder
Personal & without obligation
Could this be your journey?
Tell us when and how you would like to experience Egypt, and we will adapt this tour around you.
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