Egypt in Style - Dahabiya

Dahabiya - The Boutique Sailing Experience

Egypt in Style - Days Ex Cairo

This programme harkens back to the golden age of travel. When travel was as much about the experience and style as the sites.Embark on your Dahabiya journey and get a sense of travel in the 1920s. Relying on the natural Nile river currents, our Dahabiya will sail you back in time to a gentler, gracious era. The Dahabiya cruise is a unique experience. With it's design based on some of the original ships that graced the Nile you'll experience a more intimate taste of Egypt. You'll interact with the local people, discover small and typical villages and spend some nights in front of forgotten temples or secluded islands.Sightseeing is in a small and intimate group with greater flexibility on timing of visits to Temples. Featuring 8 tastefully decorated air conditioned cabins with private facilities, the Dahabiya offers a more personal experience. Complete with dining room, sun deck, bar and Jacuzzi you'll savour fine foods and incredible sights

DAYS 12 days / 11 nights

DEPARTURE Cairo

HOLIDAY TYPE Private Tour and Nile Cruise

DEPARTURE DATES      Thursday

2011 PRICES from NZD4150 per person share twin accommodation

ITINERARY

Day 1: Cairo
Arrival transfer to the Oberoi Mena House Hotel, a beautifully restored palace hotel superbly located adjacent to the Pyramids. Your welcome drink is served in the bar with spectacular views
overlooking the Pyramids

Day 2: Cairo
After breakfast in the shadow of the pyramids,take a private tour of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx before continuing to explore the ancient capital of Memphis and the Step Pyramids of Sakkara. This evening attend the Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids.(B)

Day 3: Cairo – Luxor
This morning fly from Cairo to Luxor to embark on your Dahabiya. Lunch is served on board, then visit the temples complex of Karnak. Continue to the Luxor Temple started by Amenophis III in the 14th century B.C. (BLD)

Day 4: Luxor
Awaken to the unique sounds of the Nile. Visit the West Bank Necropolis, the burial ground of the Pharaohs - the valley of the Kings - where Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922. Proceed to the nearby Valley of the Queens, the mortuary temple of Hatchepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. This afternoon explore Luxor at leisure. (BLD)

Day 5: Luxor – Esna
Set sail for Esna. Let the wind dictate your speed of travel. Visit Esna Temple, dedicated to the creator god Khnum, with time to explore this unique town.(BLD)

Day 6: Esna - Edfu
Early departure through the Esna Lock, view the El Kab Tombs from your deck. Arrive at Edfu to visit one of the best preserved temples of the Greco – Roman era, that of Horus. Experience olde worlde travel when you are transported on a horse drawn carriage to the Temple. Overnight your are moored on a nearby island where you experience the tranquillity of the Nile.(BLD)

Day 7: Edfu – Mena Island
Leisurely sail towards Kom Ombo. Sail down the Nile passing Silsila Temple and the Sandstone quarries at the close quarters.(BLD)

Day 8: Kom Ombo - Aswan
Visit temple of Kom Ombo dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus the elder god of the morning sun. Continue your journey up the Nile towards Aswan, berthing at a nearby island overnight.(BLD)

Day 9: Aswan
Sail to Aswan. Visit the High Dam, the Old Dam and the 'unfinished obelisk', laying in ancient granite quarries of Aswan. Then proceed to Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser at the time of the High Dam's construction. This afternoon visit The Nubian Museum and take time out to explore Aswan.(BLD)

Day 10: Aswan- Cairo
Disembark after breakfast and fly to Cairo or option to visit Abu Simbel. Transfer to the Marriott Hotel, a stylish converted palace overlooking the Nile. Remainder of the day at Leisure. (B)

Day 11: Cairo
This morning take a private tour of Old Cairo's Coptic churches (including the Hanging Church), Roman Fortress, and the unique Ben Ezra Synagogue. Later visit the famous Egyptian Museum to see the golden treasures of Tutankhamun, with his jewel encrusted sarcophagus. Then savour the hustle and bustle of Khan El Khalili Bazaar.(B)

Day 12: Cairo
Departure transfer to the airport

HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS

Deluxe accommodation with private facilities (Nile & Pyramid view rooms)

Private transfers in A/C transportation

7 night Dahabiya Cruise

Daily breakfasts, and all means on Dahabiya

Private guide and sightseeing in Cairo

Small group sightseeing on Dahabiya

NOTES

A small tug is available in the event of limited winds on the Nile.

habiya's also operate Aswan to Luxor.

Shorter Dahabiya trips are available.

Private charters are available.

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