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Different Egypt Tour 10 Nights - 11 Days
Luxor- Esna - Edfu - Island of Fawaza - Djebel Silsileh Maniha
Island - Kom ombo - Aswan.
We've revived those elegant days, but
with modern comforts and conveniences. Dahabiya combines
the comforts of the finest Nile cruisers with the
gentler pace and intimate atmosphere of a Nile felucca
Guaranteed departures from 2 people at any time of the
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Duration |
10 nights 11 days |
Accommodation |
1 night hotel Cairo
1 night tent in the white Desert
1 night hotel in Bahariya
1 night hotel in Dakhla
1 night hotel in Kharga
1 night hotel in Luxor
4 nights Dahabiya Cruise |
Meals |
Cairo, Luxor with breakfast - Oasis full
board - Dahabiya cruise full board |
Beverage |
included
only in desert camp |
Transportation |
by our private deluxe coach |
Guide |
included |
Entrance fees |
included |
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Day 1 : |
Cairo |
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Arrival at Cairo
airport, assistance during entry visa formalities.
Transfer and overnight in the hotel in Cairo.
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Day 2 : |
Cairo - Bahariya
Oasis |
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After the
breakfast, we leave in the direction of the desert
towards the Bahariya oasis, also known as the Golden
Mommies Valley. Numerous sources of water make of the
oasis a green island in a sea of sand. We thus discover
the sources of hot water, the palm tree alleys and of
course the exhibition of the famous Golden Mommies.
Dinner and overnight in the hotel in Bahariya.
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Day 3 : |
Bahariya - White
Desert |
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On the road towards
the Farafra oasis, we discover the Black Desert
(according to the black basalt rock) and the Crystal
Mountain. In our exploration of the White Desert we
admire innumerable limestone formation shaped by the
wind. Overnight in tents in the desert. |
 
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Day 4 : |
White
Desert - Dakhla Oasis |
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In the morning,
visit of the native museum and then we proceed towards
the most beautiful oasis of the Western Desert, Dakhla
Oasis. Here we will visit El Qasr and Deir El Hajar, the
‘Monastery of stones’, a temple dated from the Roman
emperors and later occupied by Christian monks.
Overnight in a hotel in Dakhla. |
 
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Day 5 : |
Dakhla
Oasis
- Kharga oasis |
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Today our trip
leads us to the ‘Valley of the Pyramids’ and Kharga
Oasis, with an important historical and cultural past.
We will visit the Temple of Hibis, the Temple of Nadura
and the Museum of Kharga. Overnight in a hotel in
Kharga.
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Day
6 : |
Kharga oasis -
Luxor |
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Our journey
continues today through the desert in direction to the
Nile. In the afternoon we arrive in Luxor. Visits of the
Karnak Temples and the Luxor Temple Overnight in the
hotel in Luxor.
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Day
7 : |
Luxor -
Dahabiya Nile sailing tour starting in Esna |
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In the
morning we visit of the Theban Necropolis: the Kings'
Valley, the Queen Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossuses
of Memmon. Transfer to Esna, After you've
boarded the Dahabiya and the anchor is lifted the Dahabiya
will glide silently across the Nile. The first stop is
15km down the Nile at El-Kab. This was once a glorious
city, but is now a city of ruins and rubble and a
reasonably intact city wall. After you've had a chance
to look around, you'll return to the ship and your Nile
sailing tour will continue on to a small island for the
night.
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Day
8 : |
Sailing
to Edfu - Horus Temple |
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After breakfast
sailing Edfu the ship's crew will throw out the anchor
and you'll visit the best preserved cult temple in
Egypt. The monumental temple of Horus, built in honour
of the God with the falcon's head, is easily as
impressive as the world famous temple of Karnak in
Luxor. At the end of the day
you'll spend the night on the Dahabiya.
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Day
9 : |
Sailing
to Kom Ombo |
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After breakfast the
Dahabiya will set sail along the Nile again. It's white
sail will snap in the wind until it's found the right
angle and the canvas catches wind. After a while the
ship will moor at the excavation site 'Gebel El Silsila'
and the temple of Pharaoh Horemheb. You can also visit
an ancient stone quarry where colossal stones were cut
out for the temple of Karnak. After lunch on board the
ship you'll sail on to one of the highlights of this
Nile sailing tour, the majestic temples of Haroeris and
Sobek at Kom Ombo. Candles will be lit and you'll have
your own candlelight dinner on an island in the middle
of the Nile... |
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Day
10 : |
Daraw -
Sailing to El Koubania |
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After breakfast
it's time to hoist the sails and sail towards the town
of Daraw. Stroll through the town's dusty streets that
lead to the colorful and lively souks.
The ship will dock at El Koubania so that you can get to
meet the Nubians and find out more about their way of
life. At the end of the day you'll spend the night in
the Dahabiya |
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Day
11 : |
Aswan
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There's only a
short distance left to sail until the ship reaches
Aswan. Once you step back onto the shore you'll say
goodbye to the ship captain, the cook and the rest of
the crew. Our local representative will be waiting to
greet you in Aswan and will take you hotel or airport
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| Price
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Accommodation |
Number of guests |
1st May - 30th
Sep
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1st Oct - 30th
April
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Christmas - New Year
Easter Period
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3 Star |
2 guests |
970
Euro per person |
1080
Euro per person |
1170
Euro per person |
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3 guests |
850
Euro per person |
965
Euro per person |
1050
Euro per person |
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4 guests |
810
Euro per person |
920
Euro per person |
1005
Euro per person |
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4 Star |
2 guests |
1045
Euro per person |
1170
Euro per person |
1305
Euro per person |
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3 guests |
920
Euro per person |
1050
Euro per person |
1185
Euro per person |
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4 guests |
880
Euro per person |
1010
Euro per person |
1145
Euro per person |
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5 Star |
2 guests |
1055
Euro per person |
1200
Euro per person |
1330
Euro per person |
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3 guests |
930
Euro per person |
1075
Euro per person |
1205
Euro per person |
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4 guests |
890
Euro per person |
1035
Euro per person |
1165
Euro per person |
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Price includes: |
1 night hotel in Cairo
1 night hotel in Bahariya Oasis
1 night tent in the white Desert
1 night hotel in Dakhla Oasis
1 night hotel in Kharga Oasis
1 night hotel in Luxor
Cabin 2 people, Amalia ing the cruise.
Beverage (soft drinks, Juices and Mineral water)
during meals.
Camping equipment in the desert (tents, sleeping
bags..) and Jeep
Visits as mentioned above
All the transfers (private, air-conditioned
minibus, with driver) & English speaking guide
All the taxes
Entry fees for the sites
For the formalities and the safety of our guests,
we inform the Ministry of the Egyptian Tourism of
our programs.
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Price excludes: |
•Entry visa of Egypt.
•Personal expenses.
•Tips.
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Notes |
Sightseeing is based on
private basis and not joining other guests on board
The Nile Cruise program can be changed without prior
notice due to navigational
Circumstances, Select Egypt is not liable to these changes.
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