Egypt
The beating heart of the Tourkom story

Dahabiya Dream

10 daysLuxury Slow CruiseCairo · Luxor · Aswan · Abu Simbel

A slow, private-style sailing aboard a traditional dahabiya, the most romantic and refined way to experience the Nile, paired with two nights in Cairo for the Giza plateau and the Grand Egyptian Museum.

Sample day by day

Your journey, step by step

A suggested flow for Dahabiya Dream. Every day is flexible, we build the final routing, pace and hotels around you.

1
Cairo
Day 1

Cairo

Your journey begins in Cairo. Arrive in Cairo and settle into your hotel with an evening at leisure ahead of the sightseeing days. Timings stay flexible, with room to linger where you like.

2
Giza
Day 2

Giza

On to Giza. Explore the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure with the Great Sphinx at an unhurried pace. Your guide sets an easy pace, leaving space to wander or simply take it in.

3
Cairo
Day 3

Cairo

Today brings you to Cairo. Spend the day at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, home to the complete Tutankhamun collection. We build in free time so the day feels unhurried, never rushed.

4
Luxor
Day 4

Luxor

Today brings you to Luxor. Fly south to Luxor, board your dahabiya and visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank. There's room to add an optional experience or keep the day open.

5
Luxor West Bank
Day 5

Luxor West Bank

Today brings you to Luxor West Bank. Cross to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon, then begin sailing. Evenings are yours, whether to explore further or unwind.

6
Esna and Edfu
Day 6

Esna and Edfu

Today brings you to Esna and Edfu. Sail through the Esna lock to Edfu and tour the well-preserved Temple of Horus. The rhythm is relaxed, shaped around what you most want to see.

7
Kom Ombo
Day 7

Kom Ombo

Today brings you to Kom Ombo. Moor at quiet riverside villages before visiting the double Temple of Sobek and Haroeris at Kom Ombo. Timings stay flexible, with room to linger where you like.

8
Aswan
Day 8

Aswan

Today brings you to Aswan. Reach Aswan to see the Philae Temple of Isis and the Aswan High Dam. Your guide sets an easy pace, leaving space to wander or simply take it in.

9
Abu Simbel
Day 9

Abu Simbel

Today brings you to Abu Simbel. Take a full-day excursion to the rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. We build in free time so the day feels unhurried, never rushed.

10
Cairo
Day 10

Cairo

A final day around Cairo. Fly back to Cairo for your onward departure. There's room to add an optional experience or keep the day open.

What's included

Typically featured

This is a sample inclusion list. Final inclusions, hotel tiers and routing are confirmed when we tailor the trip to your dates, group and budget. Pricing is quoted per enquiry, we never sell fixed packages.

On the map

Where you'll travel in Egypt

The landmarks and regions that shape journeys like this one.

Enhance your journey

Optional experiences to add

Suggested ways to make Egypt your own. Add any of these to your trip, we'll fold them into your tailored plan.

Sound & Light at the Pyramids

An evening spectacle projected across the Giza plateau, telling the story of the pharaohs after dark.

Hot-air balloon over Luxor

Drift above the West Bank temples and the Nile at sunrise for an unforgettable aerial view.

Private felucca sunset sail

A traditional sailboat on the Nile at golden hour, quiet and unhurried.

Egyptian cooking session

Learn to prepare local dishes with a home cook, then share the meal together.

These are sample suggestions. Availability and details are confirmed when we tailor your itinerary.

Keep exploring

Similar journeys nearby

Other sample itineraries you may like, all crafted and operated by Tourkom.

Make Dahabiya Dream your own

Tell us your dates and what matters to you, and we'll shape this sample route into a trip built entirely around you.