Day 1 – Wednesday - Cairo, El Bahariya (Lunch. Dinner )- Weekly -Year Round
Get a taste of desert life with this excursion into the Western Desert. Stay at an oasis, and even spend a night under the stars in Bedouin fashion, as you appreciate the timelessness and vastness beyond the Nile Valley. El Bahariya Oases . Mahmoud Eid, Black Desert, White Desert, Encampment

We’ll set out from Cairo after breakfast in an air-conditioned four-by-four Toyota Land Cruiser, the perfect vehicle, combining ruggedness and comfort for our desert excursion. In short order, the throbbing capital gives way to a landscape of sand and rock. Throughout the 320-kilometer drive to the oasis of El Bahariya, we’ll twist and turn up and over escarpments, then proceed over razor-straight asphalt laid through sand dunes. We’ll stop along the way for a picnic, and a chance to appreciate the surprising array of wildlife that survives in the parched region. Our destination for the day is El Bechmou at El Bahariya Oasis, where we’ll bathe in hot sulphureous waters under a nightly performance of shooting stars.

Day 2 – Thursday - El Bahariya, Mahmoud Eid, Black Desert, White Desert, Encampment - (Breakfast . Lunch. Dinner)
Hot tea or coffee will be most welcome in the morning while the desert is still cool. Then it’s off to the Golden Mummies: the fabulous desert tombs of Benentuie and Zed Amun. Zed Amun’s tomb is unique in all of ancient Egypt, a majestic columned space in place of the usual claustrophobic chambers. We’ll view the Temple of Bess and Isis as well, and explore the village of Alexander built of mud bricks. A collection of pottery from the area is on display in the local museum of Mahmoud Eid oasis, where we’ll take a break for lunch. Afterward, we’ll board our vehicle to ascend through the Black Desert to view an extraordinary vista of subtle landscapes, and cross to Crystal Mountain, named for minerals reflecting in the sun, an unforgettable view, and a challenge to capture by camera. Our motor safari continues for 160 kilometers across the White Desert, bedecked with limestone columns in the shapes of mushrooms and imaginary beasts. Our goal tonight is the desert itself. We’ll rest in a traditional Bedouin encampment, and enjoy a dinner cooked over hot coals.

Day 3 – Friday - Encampment, Cairo (Breakfast . Lunch)

Our desert journey continues after a welcome wake-up of hot tea or coffee, breads, and fruits. After we've packed up, we’ll begin the day-long drive through the varying landscape of sand, rock, mountains, and oases, back to Cairo and your hotel

Day 4 : Cairo Luxor- Saturday- Board your Royal Yacht Dahabiya in Luxor (Lunch, Dinner)
Transfer is included from your hotel to the airport, always in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Domestic air fare is included , with all taxes, with possible free upgrade to business class ( subject to availability) . Transfer is included from Luxor Airport to the Cruise , always in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Get ready for a relaxing week sailing the Nile on a luxuriously appointed Dahabbiya : The Dongola or the Zarafa, deluxe Felucca , and a fresh cup of coffle or tea, and a complimentary breakfast is included today on board the Dahabiya.
Boarding the Dahabiya is from either Luxor or Aswan , we will confirm subject to availability at the time of booking

Your crew will be available to welcome you : the captain, sailor, chef, housekeeper and of course your Resident Egyptologist) Welcome drink served upon arrival "Karkadeh - Local herb tea" . Welcome fruit basket awaits you in your cabin.

This afternoon: we stand in awe before the gigantic Great Temple complex at Karnak, and the smaller yet charming temple of Amon Ra ( Luxor Temple)

DAY 5 - Sunday - Luxor- Esna - El Haggis- ,on board your Royal Deluxe Dahabiya (BLD)
Today, we rise early before sunrise. Breakfast around 05:30 AM . Start our day around 6 AM to avoid the heat , as we head into the Sahara and the West Bank , today We tour the magnificent tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens, including the great temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Medinet Habu Temple , stopping also at the Colossi of Memnon .Enjoy lunch at one of the local restaurants , before we drive around 3 PM heading south for Esna, and tour Esna Temple of Khnum, discovered in late in the 19th Century, it was well protected & preserved , buried under the main village's square for thousands of years, excavated only in the late 30 's .
Board your Royal Deluxe Dahabiya cruise around 5 PM . Afternoon tea and Dinner onboard.

DAY 6 - Monday - EDFU - on board your deluxe Royal Dahabiya (BLD)
Breakfast onboard . Lunch will be served, as we sail for Edfu.
In Edfu, climb aboard your private horse-drawn carriages, and clip-clop through the town to the Temple of Horus, Egypt's best preserved. We dock at el Silsila island and evening walk on the island .
Watch sunset as we dock along this charming the islands in the middle of the Nile, and sip tea on deck. Dinner follows , then to bed, with the ripples of the Nile gently rocking you to sleep

DAY 8 - Wednesday - Kom Ombo - Daraw , on board your Deluxe Dahabiya (BLD)
Breakfast on board. We sail further upstream heading for Kom Ombo
Enjoy lunch on board . We reach Kom Ombo visit see the Ptolemaic temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus, god of the morning sun. Inspect the ancient wall carvings that documents the measurements and detailed description of the medical instruments available to the Ancient Egyptian.
Watch sunset as we sip tea on deck. Dinner follows, then on to Daraw, where we dock for the night . Enjoy the Egyptian southern clear skies with thousands of stars to watch ! A galabya will be delivered to your cabin with our compliments.

DAY 9 - Thursday - Camel Market - Daraw- Aswan, on board your Deluxe Dahabiya (BLD)
After breakfast on board. explore the famous Daraw Camel market with camel caravans coming all the way from the Sudan , enjoy lunch on board your Dongola or Zarafa as we head for Aswan.
and enjoy a walk through the local town and village and dock for the night .

DAY 10 - Friday - Aswan - Disembarkation (B)
After breakfast on board , we bid farewell to our crew , check -out.
We start our day and tour t he mighty Aswan dams are our first goal this morning, followed by a trip by motor launch to the Philae temples. this Island temple , dedicated to the Ancient Goddess ISIS .
Check-in at the legendary Old-Cataract Hotel. Nile view room. Remainder of the day at leisure.

Day 11 : Saturday- Aswan - Abu Simbel (Breakfast and lunch box )
Private guide in Abu Simbel. Private driver. Private air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast at the hotel, then on to the airport , fly to Abu Simbel. Your private Egyptologist will escort you on board the flights as well , in Abu Simbel , your private air-conditioned vehicle and private chauffeur will be waiting for you . In the larger temple, colossal figures of Ramses are seated with the gods and attended by his queen and daughters. The smaller temple is dedicated to Queen Nefertari, who appears as Hathor, the goddess of love, joy and fertility, symbolized by the benevolent cow. We explore these fine temple by ourselves in the quiet of the morning, admiring their ancient aura and artistry, after which retire to a comfortable hotel for our lunch plus , plus we will order locally in Abu Simbel sandwiches and refreshments. After which we head for Abu Simbel Airport.
Fly back to Aswan and on to Cairo . Air fare is included in business or first class , subject to the plane configuration, tax included. In Cairo , we 'll assist with your transfer to your flight to Sharm El Sheikh or Hurgada ( and el gouna) , you have the choice at the time of booking to book Sharm El Sheikh or Hurgada / El Gouna .

Welcome fruit basket awaits you at your room at the resort on the Red Sea.

DAY 12 - Sharm El-Sheikh , Sunday (cB)
The day is yours to enjoy this unique desert beach resort. Relax by the cerulean waters, take a camel ride at your option , and observe in the distance the steady line of ships heading to and from the Suez Canal.
Sunset Camel Caravan or on Horse Backs :
A one hour caravan on camels, if you prefer to enjoy a one hour of horse back riding, please do let's know, but in this case the horse ride will not be into the Sahara .
The camel caravan is fully escorted & guided as well by local Bedouins through the desert and through the mountain passes of El Aat mountain , we stop at the highest point in the valley for a cup of tea with the Bedouin, take in the the evening charm of the desert & nature before we head back to your hotel.

DAY 13 - Sharm El Sheikh, Snorkel or Dive- Monday (cB)
The Red Sea just off "Sharm" is replete with fascinating coral and aquatic species unique to this area. You'll spend the full day today exploring these wonders as you snorkel or scuba dive
(for which proof of certification is a must )

DAY 14 - Sharm El Sheikh, Cairo - Tuesday (cB)
After breakfast, transfer and fly back to Cairo , where our local will be meet you and assist with the transfer to the International terminal or a hotel in Cairo . Bon Voyage.

Rates are Per Person in USD

There is no triple occupancy cabins . A beach resort stay at Sharm El Sheikh
And a one week dream cruise on the Nile on a Royal Dahabia

Rate throughout the year except for Easter - Christmas/New Year's weeks :

Rates are PER Person in USD

- Sharing in Double : $ 5550 USD
- Sharing in a suite ( on board the Royal Dahabiya): $ 6100 USD
- Per Person in single cabin: $ 7450 USD

Peak Season: Easter , Christmas and New Year ( weeks) :

Rates are PER Person in USD

- Sharing in Double : $ 6750 USD
- Sharing in a suite( on board the Royal Dahabiya) : $ 7250 USD
- Per Person in single cabin: $ 8005 USD

Children :
Infants that are younger than 2 years :Discount : 70% .
Children that are 2 to 12 years of age : Discount : % 20

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Food on board:
Our onboard chef is expert at preparing wholesome, appetizing Egyptian and international cuisines, while barbeques and picnics will be organized on the riverbanks and islands in the Nile. Your meals (starting with lunch at embarkation and ending with breakfast at disembarkation) are all inclusive, along with tea, coffee and soft drinks as well as a daily high tea. Passengers are, however, invited to bring their own alcoholic beverages - none are available onboard due to licensing restrictions - but we'll supply the ice and the mixers at no additional charge.

Start Weekly on Saturday:
The program starts every Saturday in either Luxor or Aswan

The trip includes visits to sites in ancient Thebes (the Valley's of the Kings and Queens), the Luxor and Karnak temples, as well as Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae. Entrance fees for the monuments are all inclusive.

In addition to these historical sites, guests will visit less frequented monuments and enjoy field excursions to villages and open countryside. In short, we promise our guests a unique, tranquil journey on sailboats fit for a king or a Pharaoh !

A skilled river captain is on board at all times . A guide is at your disposal to plan your itinerary and escort you through the sites you choose to visit. The crew has completely separate quarters, to ensure your privacy.