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10-Nights Egypt In Ultimate Style from $17,595

African Travel, Inc.

OFFER ID 1632773

Experience Egypt in unmatched style-sail the Nile aboard a luxury Dahabiya, a smaller vessel that offers a more intimate, refined journey to places larger ships simply cannot reach. Paired with luxurious accommodations, private guided tours, behind-the-scenes access, and unforgettable signature moments, this is more than a trip-it’s Egypt, redefined.

Explore Egypt’s hidden corners through signature moments like private early access to the Great Pyramid and a magical after-hours visit to Luxor Temple.Discover ancient sites in depth alongside a private Egyptologist, including the spectacular new Grand Egyptian Museum.Experience the Nile in unmatched style aboard a newly launched Dahabiya with just 12 cabins, sailing in serene comfort to places larger ships simply can’t reach.Enjoy VIP treatment every step of the way with luxury transfers, top accommodations, and seamless logistics-all expertly managed by your dedicated Travel Director.

1. FOUR SEASONS HOTEL CAIRO AT THE FIRST RESIDENCE, Egypt, Cairo
2. SOFITEL LEGEND OLD CATARACT, Aswan, Egypt
3. SOFITEL WINTER PALACE LUXOR, Egypt, Luxor
4. NAWARA DAHABIYA NILE CRUISE, Egypt, Nile
5. WALDORF ASTORIA CAIRO HELIOPOLIS, Cairo, Egypt

10 nights from $17,595 per person

Special Promotion: Save $250 Per Person on New Bookings of 7 Nights or More

Valid for new bookings deposited Now – September 30, 2025 for travel from Now – December 31, 2025.

*Promotion is not combinable with any other offers, promotions, or discounts, and is subject to availability. Other restrictions may apply. 

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African Travel: Egypt In Ultimate Style

Day 1 Arrive Cairo, Egypt
Upon arrival in Cairo, you are met by our representative who will escort you to the VIP lounge where you can rest while all immigration formalities and luggage collection are handled for you. You are then accompanied through customs and to your waiting vehicle to join your driver for the private transfer to your luxury hotel. Arrive in style at the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at First Residence, where a grand welcome and sweeping Nile River views await.
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo At The First Residence

Meals: (D)

Day 2 Cairo
Spend the day discovering the treasures of Egyptian civilization. Visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, including the evocative Royal Mummies Room. Continue to Coptic Cairo to explore the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue, two of the city's most sacred and historic landmarks. Savor a traditional lunch at the storied Naguib Mahfouz Restaurant tucked inside the old city. This afternoon, stroll through the bustling Khan El Khalili market and along Muezz Street, soaking in the vibrant energy of Cairo’s historic quarter.
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo At The First Residence

Meals: (BL)

Day 3 Cairo
Begin with exclusive early access to the Giza Plateau, entering before public hours to explore the Pyramids. Enjoy breakfast overlooking these ancient wonders. Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to a remarkable collection of antiquities including treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun. Enjoy lunch on-site and, time permitting, opt for an excursion to the step pyramid of Sakkara, one of Egypt’s earliest architectural achievements. Signature Moment: Experience the majesty of the Great Pyramid before the crowds arrive, with special early access to the Giza Plateau. Stand at the foot of this Wonder of the Ancient World in near solitude—an unforgettable moment at the heart of human history.
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo At The First Residence

Meals: (BL)

Day 4 Cairo / Luxor
Fly to Luxor and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the sprawling Karnak Temple complex. Walk through a forest of colossal columns and ancient hieroglyphs in one of the most important religious sites in Egypt. Later, settle into your luxury accommodations. Signature Moment: Experience the haunting beauty of Luxor Temple after dark during an exclusive private visit. The softly lit ruins and absence of crowds make this a magical, intimate encounter with Egypt’s ancient past.
Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor

Meals: (BLD)

Day 5 Nile River Cruise
This morning, explore the wonders of Luxor’s West Bank. Visit the Valley of the Kings, including the legendary tombs of Tutankhamun and Seti I. Then step aboard your elegant Dahabiya and enjoy lunch as you begin your cruise southward. Glide through the Esna Lock, a unique experience on the Nile. Dine on board and spend the night docked in Esna.
Nawara Dahabiya

Meals: (BLD)

Day 6 Nile River Cruise
Sail to Edfu and visit the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus. Back on board, enjoy a behind-the-scenes kitchen tour with the Executive Chef, then help prepare a traditional Egyptian lunch. In the afternoon, arrive at Bisaw for a guided walk through the village and surrounding farms—offering a glimpse into rural Egyptian life. Continue to El Silsila for an overnight stay. Signature Moment: Step into the chef’s shoes for a hands-on cooking experience using regional ingredients and time-honored recipes—a rare opportunity to connect with the culinary soul of Egypt.
Nawara Dahabiya

Meals: (BLD)

Day 7 Nile River Cruise
After breakfast, cruise to Kom Ombo and explore its unusual double temple dedicated to Horus the Elder and the crocodile god Sobek. Continue sailing to Heir Diab Island, where you can swim in the Nile or unwind on its sandy shores. Return to the Dahabiya for dinner and a lively local performance.
Nawara Dahabiya

Meals: (BLD)

Day 8 Nile River Cruise
Enjoy a beautiful view of the island during breakfast. Continue sailing to Aswan, visit the peaceful island sanctuary of Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, and admire the impressive High Dam. Spend the afternoon relaxing aboard your floating home. Dinner this evening is followed by a festive Galabeya party with Nubian music and dance.
Nawara Dahabiya

Meals: (BLD)

Day 9 Aswan
Disembark in Aswan and enjoy a leisurely day at your own pace. Later, dine at the legendary Old Cataract Hotel, a colonial-era masterpiece with views over the Nile that once inspired Agatha Christie.
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan

Meals: (BD)

Day 10 Abu Simbel / Cairo
Fly to Abu Simbel to visit the awe-inspiring temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, carved into the cliffs along Lake Nasser. Return to Cairo later in the day. Gather for a farewell dinner to celebrate your unforgettable journey through Egypt.
Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis

Meals: (BD)

Day 11 Depart Cairo
Transfer to the airport for your international flight and begin your journey home, carrying the memories of Egypt’s timeless wonders and exclusive experiences.


Meals: (B)

Featured Destinations
Edfu
Edfu(Idfu) was the Greek city of Apollinopolis Magna located about 33 miles south of Isna and 65 miles north of Aswan. The city is a religious and commercial center that produces sugar and pottery. The Temple of Horus, a preserved cult temple, is located in Edfu.
Esna (Isna)
Isna is located about 33 miles south of Luxor. The town's Greek name was Latopolis and here fish (lates) where thought to embody the goddess Neith, who was sacred to the area.  Isna was increasingly important during the 18th dynasty due to Egypt's developing relationship with the Sudan.  There was a route established between Isna and Derr. Later, the city slowly declined until it received renewed interest during the 26th Dynasty.  Later, under the Greeks and Romans, it became the capital of the Third Nome of Upper Egypt.
Kom Ombo
In Kom Ombo tourists can visit the roofless Temple of Kom Ombo which was built for the falcon and crocodile gods. The Temple of Sobek is another attraction in Kom Ombo where a mummified crocodile can be seen!
Nile River Cruising
Luxor
Aside from visiting the pyramids near Cairo, Luxor and Al Karnak are places not to be missed when in search of ancient Egyptian monuments and artifacts. Luxor is on the southern part of ancient Thebes, Al Karnak on the north. Between the two, visitors can lose themselves for days in the hundreds of temples, chapels, tombs and gardens in the area. Too extensive to list all of them, a few of the tombs not to be missed are the tombs of Nefertari, Amenhotep II & III, several Ramesses and Tutankhamen.
Aswan
Aswan is Egypt's sunniest southern city and has a distinctively African atmosphere. The pace of life here in the most beautiful setting on the Nile is slow and relaxing. It is a favorite winter resort spot for Europeans, Middle Easterns and Africans alike - it's a perfect place to get away from it all. Strolling up and down the Corniche, one can watch sailboats glide by. Savor the flavor of locally caught fish while listening to Nubian music or wander in the bazaar and get lost in the sights and sounds of this mystical place. Visit the Aga Khan Mausoleum, the Monastery at Qubbat al-Hawa, the Unfinished Obelisk, The Tombs of the Nobles, Qubbat al-Hawa, the Monastery at Aswan , or the St. Simeon monastery (Anba Hatre), uninhabited and just outside of Aswan.
Cairo
Cairo and the ancient monuments of the Egyptian empire have fascinated visitors throughout the centuries. The mystifying Sphinx and the pyramids of Giza, over four thousand years old, stand majestically on the outskirts of the city at the edge of the desert. Cairo's Museum of Antiquities holds one of the finest collections of artifacts in the world, including the astounding treasures of King Tutankhamen's tomb.

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Valid Date Ranges
10/01/2026 - 10/11/2026
from $17,595 per person
04/29/2027 - 05/09/2027
from $17,595 per person


* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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