Discover the marvels of Egypt from Cairo and Dahab visiting some of the most astounding sites from the old world. Witness the mighty Pyramids alongside the Sphinx. Discover the vibrant bazaars of Cairo and journey along the Nile on a felucca like a true Egyptian. Marvel at the diverse landscapes when you visit Aswan and Luxor. Then take some time to relax in sunny paradise of Dahab.
Duration
Destination
Start/Ends in
12 Days
Egypt
Cairo / Dahab
Hotels
Group Size
Age Requirement
5 & 4 Star
12-42 People
18+
Trip Rating
Trip Theme
Departs
5
34 reviews
Discovery,Sailing
All Year Round
Why You’ll Love This Tour
Time-travel through ancient Egyptian history, sail down the Nile and experience the chaos of bustling city-life on this 12-day adventure with all breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners included.
Pack your swimsuit for an extended 3-night stay in Dahab! The seaside paradise is the perfect place to slow things down with sunbathing, swimming and snorkelling in the Red Sea.
Travel with your local Egyptologist Guide to some of the world’s most impressive ancient wonders, including the Great Pyramids and Sphinx, the Karnak Temples, Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple and more!
All aboard a traditional Felucca Sailboat as we head down the Nile River like a Nubian local – access to wc facilities available throughout the two-night sail.
Embrace the mayhem of haggling for antiques in the chaotic Khan el-Khalili Bazaar and explore Cairo’s beautiful Citadels, Mosques and busy streets on guided city tour.
Add once in a lifetime experiences to your adventure with optional activities, including hot-air ballooning over Luxor to a dinner cruise in Cairo, camel trekking on the beach, quad-biking in Dahab or snorkelling and scuba-diving at the Red Sea’s famous Blue Hole.
Sunniest city of Egypt and a popular touristic stop for many cruises. The local market here is an excellent place to do some shopping and to find Egyptian fresh spices.
Cairo is the sprawling capital city of Egypt, located on the banks of the Nile River, known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and bustling city life.
“Gold” in Arabic, the city’s name was inspired from the golden sands by the Red Sea coast. Dahab offers Oceanside dinners and crystal-clear waters for diving and snorkeling.
A top travel destination in Egypt with a wealth of historic monuments and buildings bringing Egypt’s fabled past to life. Luxor is called the world’s greatest open air museum.
Sakkara is a vast ancient burial ground in Egypt, located about 30 kilometers south of Cairo, and is known for its remarkable collection of pyramids and tombs.
The 42m long obelisk was left unfinished when some cracks appeared, but had this obelisk been completed, it would have been the heaviest, weighing nearly 1100 tons!
Itinerary
Itinerary
Welcome to Egypt! At the Cairo terminal keep your eyes peeled for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel. Freshen up and meet in the lobby around 6:00pm for an informal meeting with your guide and other tour members. Afterwards you have free time to start exploring vibrant Cairo or board a cruise for an optional group dinner.
Accommodation
Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Included Activities
Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
Group Dinner on Cruise – 30 USD
Set your alarms for 7.30am and fill up on plenty of breakfast before a big day exploring Egypt’s iconic Ancient Wonder of the World – the Pyramids and Sphinx! Follow your guide for a tour across the ancient site to learn about the 4,600-year-old wonders. After everyone has had their dose of awe, we’ll head out to Sakkara to see the iconic step pyramid built in 2700 B.C. Later in the afternoon, board an overnight sleeper train to Aswan.
Accommodation Overnight Sleeper Train
Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities Sightseeing of Giza Pyramids
Sightseeing of Sphinx
Sightseeing of Sakkara Pyramid
Wake up in Aswan, ready to explore on a city tour with your local guide. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk for a look into the incredible building methods used to create the four-sided, hallmark monuments that are placed at the entrances of Egyptian temples. Take some time to walk along the 42-metre long lying bed of granite and learn about its significance from your guide. Visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, divine mother of the pharaohs. The temple is set beautifully on an island in the middle of the Nile. We will then arrive at the hotel for check in at 5.30pm with the option to join a traditional Nubian dinner in the evening.
Accommodation Tolip Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Aswan City tour Sightseeing of Philae Temple
Sightseeing of Unfinished Obeliks of Aswan
Optional Activities Nubian Dinner – 32 USD
Entrance Fees Philae Temple – 300 EGP
Enjoy a free morning to explore Aswan and the banks of the Nile River at your own pace. If you are feeling up to it in the afternoon, join the optional trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Abu Simbel. It is a must-do for all keen historians! Then we will hop on board the traditional Felucca sailboat and embark on our 2-night cruise down the Nile River.
Accommodation Traditional Egyptian Felucca
Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerSailing On The Felucca
Optional Activities Abu Simbel – 94 USD
Today is a chill-day sailing down the Nile, watching beautiful scenery and waving to the locals and fishermen. Whilst absorbing the stunning temples along the coast, sit back and enjoy the relaxing breeze. Have a dip in the Nile, play volleyball with the local kids and prepare for a local feast on the riverbanks as you watch the sunset with a cold drink in hand.
Accommodation Traditional Egyptian Felucca
Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities Sailing on the Felucca
Time to bid farewell to our lovely felucca as we hop back onboard the coach and drive north towards Kom Ombo. Visit the Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. Next stop will be Edfu, home to one of the largest and best-preserved temples in Egypt. Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, the temple was built over 180-years from 237 BC to 57 BC. We’ll arrive in Luxor in the late afternoon, before checking out the Luxor Temple in the evening. Explore the dim-light temple after dark and learn from your guide of the temple complexes ancient history, dating back to the 14th century B.C.
Accommodation Steigenberger Nile palace Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Edfu Temple
Sightseeing of Komombo Temple
Sightseeing of Luxor Temple
The West bank of the Nile River awaits you! Follow your guide to the Valley of the Kings, also known as the ‘City of the Dead’, home to fancy royal tombs carved into desert rocks and filled with treasures for the Pharaoh afterlife. Next up, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. Not to forget, a visit to the vast Karnak Temple Complex, one of the most important religious centres of ancient Egypt with its marvellous temples. Your Egyptologist guide will enlighten you with the most intriguing stories and mythologies from the temple complex. Feeling adventurous? Take to the skies on an optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor. In the evening, board an overnight sleeper train to Cairo.
Accommodation Overnight Sleeper Train
Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities Sightseeing of Valley Of The Kings
Sightseeing of Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Optional Activities Hot Air Balloon – 124 USD
Entrance Fees Valley Of The Kings – 400 EGP
Queen Hatshepsut – 240 EGP
Karnak Temple – 300 EGP
Wake up well rested as your overnight sleeper train pulls into Cairo!
The journey continues with one of the most important museums dedicated to the ancient world – Egyptian Museum of Cairo. Home to over 120,000 ancient Egyptian relics and antiquities, this place will leave you in awe! Then, roam around Cairo stopping by the Citadel of Saladin and the world-famous Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Make sure to wear your haggling hats and brace for the mayhem!
Accommodation Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Cairo
Sightseeing of Egyptian Museum
Sightseeing of Citadel of Saladin
Sightseeing of Mohammed Ali Mosque
Sightseeing of Hanging Church
Sightseeing of Bazaar Khan El- Khalili
Entrance Fees Egyptian Museum – 330 EGP
Citadel of Saladin – 300 EGP
Following an early breakfast, head out to the Red Sea paradise of Dahab. Pack your swimsuit close and ready for a dip in the sea. You’ll get plenty of swimming, snorkeling, diving and sunbathing. The perfect way to relax after a week of cultural discovery.
Accommodation Dahab Paradise Hotel – 3 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Optional Activities Snorkelling at Blue Hole – 34 USD
Quad Biking – 29 USD
Today our Dahab experience starts with an optional snorkeling trip to the famous Blue Hole. Here you can snorkel off the shore, swim along colourful fish and experience the beauty of the coral reefs. Dahab is renowned for being one of the best diving destinations in the region, offering an unforgettable experience to divers of all levels. Depart for St. Catherine in the evening. Late at night (about 1:30 a.m. on Day 11) start the ascend to Mt. Sinai, where you’ll witness the spectacular sunrise which blankets the surrounding peaks in gold, unveiling one of the best views in Egypt.
Start off the day with a visit to the beautiful St. Catherine Monastery before you drive back to Dahab. Free time to rest up and recharge after the hike. Get to improve your waterskiing or wake boarding skills and ride the waves to cool off.
Accommodation Dahab Paradise Hotel – 3 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of St. Catherine Monastery
Entrance Fees St. Catherine Monastery – 160 EGP
Have your final breakfast on us and start bidding farewells to your travel mates before checking-out of the hotel in Dahab (11:00am). Time to start counting days for your next adventure with Travel Talk!
Meals Included Breakfast
Day 1 Cairo
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Cairo
Welcome to Egypt! At the Cairo terminal keep your eyes peeled for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel. Freshen up and meet in the lobby around 6:00pm for an informal meeting with your guide and other tour members. Afterwards you have free time to start exploring vibrant Cairo or board a cruise for an optional group dinner.
Accommodation
Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Included Activities
Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
Group Dinner on Cruise – 30 USD
Day 2 Cairo City Tour, Overnight Sleeper Train
Detailed Itinerary
Day 2 Cairo City Tour, Overnight Sleeper Train
Set your alarms for 7.30am and fill up on plenty of breakfast before a big day exploring Egypt’s iconic Ancient Wonder of the World – the Pyramids and Sphinx! Follow your guide for a tour across the ancient site to learn about the 4,600-year-old wonders. After everyone has had their dose of awe, we’ll head out to Sakkara to see the iconic step pyramid built in 2700 B.C. Later in the afternoon, board an overnight sleeper train to Aswan.
Accommodation Overnight Sleeper Train
Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities Sightseeing of Giza Pyramids
Sightseeing of Sphinx
Sightseeing of Sakkara Pyramid
Wake up in Aswan, ready to explore on a city tour with your local guide. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk for a look into the incredible building methods used to create the four-sided, hallmark monuments that are placed at the entrances of Egyptian temples. Take some time to walk along the 42-metre long lying bed of granite and learn about its significance from your guide. Visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, divine mother of the pharaohs. The temple is set beautifully on an island in the middle of the Nile. We will then arrive at the hotel for check in at 5.30pm with the option to join a traditional Nubian dinner in the evening.
Accommodation Tolip Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Aswan City tour Sightseeing of Philae Temple
Sightseeing of Unfinished Obeliks of Aswan
Optional Activities Nubian Dinner – 32 USD
Entrance Fees Philae Temple – 300 EGP
Day 4 Aswan, Felucca Cruise
Detailed Itinerary
Day 4 Aswan, Felucca Cruise
Enjoy a free morning to explore Aswan and the banks of the Nile River at your own pace. If you are feeling up to it in the afternoon, join the optional trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Abu Simbel. It is a must-do for all keen historians! Then we will hop on board the traditional Felucca sailboat and embark on our 2-night cruise down the Nile River.
Accommodation Traditional Egyptian Felucca
Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerSailing On The Felucca
Optional Activities Abu Simbel – 94 USD
Day 5 Felucca Cruise on the Nile
Detailed Itinerary
Day 5 Felucca Cruise on the Nile
Today is a chill-day sailing down the Nile, watching beautiful scenery and waving to the locals and fishermen. Whilst absorbing the stunning temples along the coast, sit back and enjoy the relaxing breeze. Have a dip in the Nile, play volleyball with the local kids and prepare for a local feast on the riverbanks as you watch the sunset with a cold drink in hand.
Accommodation Traditional Egyptian Felucca
Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities Sailing on the Felucca
Day 6 Felucca cruise on the Nile, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor
Detailed Itinerary
Day 6 Felucca cruise on the Nile, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor
Time to bid farewell to our lovely felucca as we hop back onboard the coach and drive north towards Kom Ombo. Visit the Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. Next stop will be Edfu, home to one of the largest and best-preserved temples in Egypt. Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, the temple was built over 180-years from 237 BC to 57 BC. We’ll arrive in Luxor in the late afternoon, before checking out the Luxor Temple in the evening. Explore the dim-light temple after dark and learn from your guide of the temple complexes ancient history, dating back to the 14th century B.C.
Accommodation Steigenberger Nile palace Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Edfu Temple
Sightseeing of Komombo Temple
Sightseeing of Luxor Temple
The West bank of the Nile River awaits you! Follow your guide to the Valley of the Kings, also known as the ‘City of the Dead’, home to fancy royal tombs carved into desert rocks and filled with treasures for the Pharaoh afterlife. Next up, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. Not to forget, a visit to the vast Karnak Temple Complex, one of the most important religious centres of ancient Egypt with its marvellous temples. Your Egyptologist guide will enlighten you with the most intriguing stories and mythologies from the temple complex. Feeling adventurous? Take to the skies on an optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor. In the evening, board an overnight sleeper train to Cairo.
Accommodation Overnight Sleeper Train
Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities Sightseeing of Valley Of The Kings
Sightseeing of Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Optional Activities Hot Air Balloon – 124 USD
Entrance Fees Valley Of The Kings – 400 EGP
Queen Hatshepsut – 240 EGP
Karnak Temple – 300 EGP
Day 8 Cairo City Tour
Detailed Itinerary
Day 8 Cairo City Tour
Wake up well rested as your overnight sleeper train pulls into Cairo!
The journey continues with one of the most important museums dedicated to the ancient world – Egyptian Museum of Cairo. Home to over 120,000 ancient Egyptian relics and antiquities, this place will leave you in awe! Then, roam around Cairo stopping by the Citadel of Saladin and the world-famous Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Make sure to wear your haggling hats and brace for the mayhem!
Accommodation Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Cairo
Sightseeing of Egyptian Museum
Sightseeing of Citadel of Saladin
Sightseeing of Mohammed Ali Mosque
Sightseeing of Hanging Church
Sightseeing of Bazaar Khan El- Khalili
Entrance Fees Egyptian Museum – 330 EGP
Citadel of Saladin – 300 EGP
Day 9 Cairo, Nuwebia, Dahab
Detailed Itinerary
Day 9 Cairo, Nuwebia, Dahab
Following an early breakfast, head out to the Red Sea paradise of Dahab. Pack your swimsuit close and ready for a dip in the sea. You’ll get plenty of swimming, snorkeling, diving and sunbathing. The perfect way to relax after a week of cultural discovery.
Accommodation Dahab Paradise Hotel – 3 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Optional Activities Snorkelling at Blue Hole – 34 USD
Quad Biking – 29 USD
Day 10 Dahab
Detailed Itinerary
Day 10 Dahab
Today our Dahab experience starts with an optional snorkeling trip to the famous Blue Hole. Here you can snorkel off the shore, swim along colourful fish and experience the beauty of the coral reefs. Dahab is renowned for being one of the best diving destinations in the region, offering an unforgettable experience to divers of all levels. Depart for St. Catherine in the evening. Late at night (about 1:30 a.m. on Day 11) start the ascend to Mt. Sinai, where you’ll witness the spectacular sunrise which blankets the surrounding peaks in gold, unveiling one of the best views in Egypt.
Start off the day with a visit to the beautiful St. Catherine Monastery before you drive back to Dahab. Free time to rest up and recharge after the hike. Get to improve your waterskiing or wake boarding skills and ride the waves to cool off.
Accommodation Dahab Paradise Hotel – 3 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of St. Catherine Monastery
Entrance Fees St. Catherine Monastery – 160 EGP
Day 12 Dahab
Detailed Itinerary
Day 12 Dahab
Have your final breakfast on us and start bidding farewells to your travel mates before checking-out of the hotel in Dahab (11:00am). Time to start counting days for your next adventure with Travel Talk!
5 and 4 star hotels, traditional Felucca with access to WC facilities.
Meals
11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Transportation
A/C, modern coach or mini-bus and Felucca.
Airport Transfer(s)
Arrival airport transfer on first day of the trip.
Tour Guiding
Services of experienced Eqyptologist guides
Train ( Sleeper Cabin )
Overnight train from Cairo to Aswan, and from Luxor to Cairo (Private 2 berth)
Felucca Sailing
Nile sailing on traditional felucca boat
Crew
Services of experienced felucca crew.
Free Wifi
Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi access ( where available )
Sightseeing
Giza Pyramids
Sphinx
Sakkara Pyramid
Philae Temple
Unfinished Obeliks of Aswan
Edfu Temple
Komombo Temple
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon
Egyptian Museum
Citadel of Saladin
Mohammed Ali Mosque
Hanging Church
Bazaar Khan El- Khalili
Mt Sinai
St. Catherine Monastery
What is NOT included?
What is NOT included?
- Any flights not mentioned above
- Travel Insurance
- Meals not stated above
- Items of a personal nature
- Tips and gestures
- Entrance fees to the sights and museums
- Optional activities
- Other services not stated in the itinerary
Dates & Rates
All prices are per person, based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers not wishing to pay a single supplement will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender.
The below rates are for solo travellers, the 2 FOR 1 deal will be applied when you select 2 or more travellers during the booking process.
The below rates are for solo travellers, the 2 FOR 1 deal will be applied when you select 2 or more travellers during the booking process.
The luxury design hotel features a SPA & fitness center, an outdoor pool with poolside bar and a selection of restaurants offering delicacies from various cuisines.
STEIGENBERGER HOTEL
Luxor
5 Star
This 5 star hotel, located in the heart of Luxor by the Nile River, provides an outdoor pool, fitness centre and sauna. All rooms feature air-conditioning and satellite TV.
TOLIP ASWAN HOTEL
Aswan
5 Star
This 5 star hotel overlooking the river, offers a pool, nightclub and spa centre. Air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a minibar and a satellite TV, also free wi-fi access.
DAHAB PARADISE HOTEL
Dahab
4 Star
This beautiful hotel located by the Red Sea features an outdoor pool and a panoramic view of the Sinai Mountain. All of the rooms are air-conditioned and have balcony with a spectacular view.
FELUCCA BOAT
Aswan
Superior Felucca
Feluccas are basic, traditional sailing boats that have been used on the Nile for centuries. They are very simple sailing boats without engines.Felucca experience is an essential highlight of trips in Egypt!
SLEEPER CABIN TRAINS
Cairo to Aswan & Luxor to Cairo
Sleeper Cabin Train
Privacy, a comfortable bed in which to sleep, a fine dinner and excellent service are the hallmarks of Egypt's sleeper trains. The twin share cabins are equipped with bunk beds.
Accommodation
Cairo
SONESTA HOTEL TOWER
5 Star
Accommodation
Luxor
STEIGENBERGER HOTEL
5 Star
Accommodation
Aswan
TOLIP ASWAN HOTEL
5 Star
Accommodation
Dahab
DAHAB PARADISE HOTEL
4 Star
Accommodation
Aswan
FELUCCA BOAT
Superior Felucca
Accommodation
Cairo to Aswan & Luxor to Cairo
SLEEPER CABIN TRAINS
Sleeper Cabin Train
Tour Reviews
At Travel Talk we do not only strive to provide excellent value for premium adventures but also to exceed
expectations in every aspect of our trips, which is reflected in an enviable 98.2% customer satisfaction
rate in 2019. Thanks to the invaluable feedback of our incredible travellers, we are continuously
working to improve ourselves and the communities we touch, year after year.
5/534 reviews
Accomodation 4.91
Transportation 4.68
Value for Money 5
Guide 5
Overall 5
R. Ragonesi
Sam was an amazing guide -so much knowledge and make all info fun and exciting. Best guide I’ve ever had. Sam is a legend. Ramy was awesome for Dahab very relaxed and friendly, gave us mix of free time and organised trips etc.
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T. Crowhurst
The guides were great! Adham had so much knowledge was very approachable and made the overall experience very incredible. The drivers were also great. Overall was a great tour and will be recommending!
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J.Ellis
Overall great tour.
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C. Babich
Mostafa was an amazing tour guide. It was an absolute pleasure to spend time with him. He made everyone feel very safe + was very kind + knowledgeable. He made the trip an unforgettable experience. Everyting else in Egypt has been great 🙂
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Why You’ll Love This Tour
Time-travel through ancient Egyptian history, sail down the Nile and experience the chaos of bustling city-life on this 12-day adventure with all breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners included.
Pack your swimsuit for an extended 3-night stay in Dahab! The seaside paradise is the perfect place to slow things down with sunbathing, swimming and snorkelling in the Red Sea.
Travel with your local Egyptologist Guide to some of the world’s most impressive ancient wonders, including the Great Pyramids and Sphinx, the Karnak Temples, Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple and more!
All aboard a traditional Felucca Sailboat as we head down the Nile River like a Nubian local – access to wc facilities available throughout the two-night sail.
Embrace the mayhem of haggling for antiques in the chaotic Khan el-Khalili Bazaar and explore Cairo’s beautiful Citadels, Mosques and busy streets on guided city tour.
Add once in a lifetime experiences to your adventure with optional activities, including hot-air ballooning over Luxor to a dinner cruise in Cairo, camel trekking on the beach, quad-biking in Dahab or snorkelling and scuba-diving at the Red Sea’s famous Blue Hole.
R. Ragonesi
Sam was an amazing guide -so much knowledge and make all info fun and exciting. Best guide I’ve ever had. Sam is a legend. Ramy was awesome for Dahab very relaxed and friendly, gave us mix of free time and organised trips etc.
T. Crowhurst
The guides were great! Adham had so much knowledge was very approachable and made the overall experience very incredible. The drivers were also great. Overall was a great tour and will be recommending!
J.Ellis
Overall great tour.
C. Babich
Mostafa was an amazing tour guide. It was an absolute pleasure to spend time with him. He made everyone feel very safe + was very kind + knowledgeable. He made the trip an unforgettable experience. Everyting else in Egypt has been great 🙂
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