The Dahabiya is a traditional Egyptian boat that has been reimagined to meet modern environmental standards. It operates entirely on solar energy, thanks to advanced solar panel systems installed on board, making it a zero-emission and eco-friendly tourism experience along the Nile River.

This project aligns perfectly with the global trend toward climate-conscious travel and sustainable development, offering a unique blend of cultural authenticity and clean technology.

The initiative is particularly relevant to the European community, which places a high value on environmental responsibility and sustainable tourism. By choosing the solar-powered Dahabiya, travelers not only enjoy a peaceful, scenic cruise but also contribute to protecting the planet and promoting green innovation in the tourism sector.
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Tour Itinerary

Day 0:
Arrive at Cairo Airport to be met and assisted, then transferred to the hotel
Check in at the hotel and night stay in Cairo.

Day 1
Title: Day tour to- Giza
Pick up at 8.00, then;
Visit Giza. Include the Great pyramid, The Sphinx, The Valley Temple, Khafra pyramid, Menkaure pyramid and the Nobel tomb.

.Visit Saqqara: Including the Step Pyramid, going inside the Step Pyramid, visit the Mastaba tomb of Meriruka, Titi Pyramid and the Nobles tombs, visit New Kingdom tombs and the Serapium.
Lunch at Saqqara, a good place to try Egyptian food. Normally they serve mixed grill, kofta, and lots of small dishes filled with appetizers.
Visit Dahshur. Include the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid.

Night stay in Cairo

Day 2.

Visit the Egyptian museum. Including some pieces of King Tut Ankh Amon collection and the Animals Mummies room.
Lunch at famous restaurant
Visit the Citadel. Including Mohamed Ali mosque

Walking tour of Medieval Cairo in El Muizz Street. This is the best preserved area with medieval Islamic architecture such as mosques, houses, markets, and other Medieval structures. It’s a perfect place to experience the local culture of Egypt today.
Visit Khan El Khalili market.

Night stay in Cairo

Day 3.

Pick up from Cairo in a 4×4 car. At 7 am

The ancient Basalt quarry, the ancient Pharaonic road, the petrified forest and its open air geological museum, Abou Lifa ancient Monastery, Qasr El Sagha temple and Demi El Seba ancient city ruins
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Picnic lunch
Watermelon valley.

Dinner and camp overnight

Day 4..

Breakfast
Continue driving along Lake Fayoum shore, Ryan valley, the Whales Valley. Hike to explore the Whales Valley.
Magic Lake, El Rayan waterfalls.
Enjoy sandboarding on the lakeside dunes and swimming at the Magic Lake
Lunch
Visit Tunis village.
Drive back to Cairo Overnight in Sleeping Train

Day 5.
After arriving in Luxor,
Visit the Valley of the Kings. Your tour guide will lead you to the most important tombs among the open tombs in the Valley – You are allowed to visit 3 tombs among more than 10 open tombs. Visit the Tombs of Seti I and Rameses VI.
Visit Hatshepsut temple.
Visit the Howard Carter Museum and King Tut Ankh Amon’s Replica tomb
Stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
Lunch at a farmer’s house. A good chance to meet local people. The lunch includes a brief cookery lesson. You can replace this with lunch in a regular restaurant.
Drop off at hotel and overnight in Luxor

Day 6.
Visit Karnak Temple.
Visit Luxor temple.

Tour Duration 5-6 hours.
Title :- Dahabiya Nile Sailing – 4 Nights – 5 days – Luxor to Aswan
Short Description: A Dahabiya Nile Cruise is the most unique and exclusive way to experience the Nile, coupling simplicity and comfort. These wooden sailing boats, known as Dahabiyas are the most beautiful wooden boats sailing on The Nile. For today’s modern tourists who want to experience culture, history, relaxation and entertainment as they pass along the Nile Valley, there is no better way than a Dahabiya cruise.

Transfer from Luxor to Esna. About 1 hour drive,
Check in to the Dahabiya Cruise.
Lunch on board.
Sailing for about 4-5 hours to El Hegz Island.Going on a walking tour in El Hegz village and visiting a local family there.
Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 7.
Breakfast on board.
Sailing
Visit El Kab ancient tombs and temple ruins.
Sailing.
Lunch on board.
Visit Edfu temple.
Sailing.
Dinner and overnight stay on board.

Day 8.
Breakfast on board.
Visit Bisaw Island and village, and meet more locals and learn about the lifestyle in a remote Egyptian village.

Sailing.
Visit El Selsela ancient sandstone quarry and shrines.
Sailing.
Special barbeque dinner by moonlight and overnight stay on board.

Day 9
Breakfast on board.
Visit Kom Ombo temple, Daraw town,and local market.
Lunch on board.
Sailing.
Farewell dinner and overnight stay on board near Aswan.

Day 10,
Breakfast on board and check out of the Dahabiya.

. Travel to Abu Simbel (In private transport). About 3 hours drive.

Visit Abu Simbel temples. About 2 hours .

Lunch at Kapara Nubian Restaurant (traditional Nubian food) .

Drive back to Aswan.
Stop at the High Dam on the way back to Aswan.

Tour Duration 10-11 hours.

Night stay in Aswan.
At Nubian village Hotel Anakato

Day 11.
9 a.m. pick up time.

Visit Philae temple.
Visit the unfinished obelisk.

Visit Elephantine Island, explore the archeological site and take a walking tour in the Nubian village.

Lunch at a Nubian house on Elephantine.

Visit animalia Nubian museum.
Felucca ride for 1 hour.

Transfer to the airport to fly to Cairo.

Night stay in  Giza.
NOTE :
The program can be modified according to the customer’s desire.