What’s Included:
	Experienced, Degree qualified, English speaking guide in Cairo and on Dahabiya Dream, exclusive to Explore Egypt customers.
	Sightseeing as detailed, including entrance fees.
	7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners.
	Water, soft drinks, tea and coffee are also included on the cruise. Alcohol is available to purchase at cost price only.
	Private air-conditioned vehicles private to Explore Egypt clients.
	For full details please see table after the itinerary.
	The joining day for the Dahabiya is a Monday.

7 Nights DAHABIYA DREAM Cruise – (Boat full board & Soft drinks)
Day 1 - Cruise Luxor – Aswan
At your flight arrival time you will be collected from Luxor airport and transferred by private air-conditioned bus to check onto Dahabiya Dream. Overnight on board.

Day 2 - Luxor East Bank
After breakfast, you will visit the west bank of Luxor, Kings Valley, Queen Hatshepsut stop at the Colossi of Memnon. After Lunch you will be taken to visit the largest temple in Egypt, the magnificent Karnak following that you will proceed to the famous intact Luxor temple. Overnight on board.

Day 3 - West Bank -Esna – El Kab
Have your breakfast while sailing down the Nile to El Kab. Upon arrival you will visit El Kab, which was, one of the first cities in Egypt and parts of the imposing walls are still to be seen. After your visit, return to “Dream” and sail to El Fouza. Moor on the riverbank at El Fouaza and enjoy dinner.

Day 4 - Edfu – Fouaza Island
After breakfast sail to Edfu where you will visit the beautifully preserved temple dedicated to Horus dating back to 200BC. After your visit, return to “Dream” and sail to El Fouza. Moor on the riverbank at El Fouaza and enjoy dinner.

Day 5 - Gebel el Silsila - Kom Ombo
Sail past Gebel el Silsila where the sandstone for the temples of Southern Egypt was quarried. The great Stele of Akhenaten came from here and it is thought that 3000 labourers produced the quarried stone that built the Ramesseum. Then sail onto visit the temple dedicated to the Gods Haroreris and Sobek, the crocodile god. Then we will continue to sail to Aswan. Overnight on Board.

Day 6 - Aswan
After breakfast you will be going on a tour to visit the high Dam passing by the old dam of Aswan, then take a motorboat to cross the Nile to visit one of the most beautiful temples in Egypt ISIS temple built on the Philea Island. After you enjoy your lunch, before sunset go Sailing by a Felucca around the elephantine Island, Botanical gardens and the AGA KHAN Mausoleum. Evening option to go to the Sound and Light show at Philae Temple Overnight on board

Day 7
In morning there will be time if you want to visit Abu Simbel Temple (Optional Tour) Or visit the Nubian Village (Optional Tour) Disembarkation from the boat and you will be transferred by private A/C to LUXOR City upon arrival check in at your hotel Overnight LUXOR

Day 8
After the breakfast, you will be transferred to LUXOR airport to take your flight back home

Please Note:
• Please advise if you are vegetarian so we can make arrangements for that.
• Please see the optional trip list for all the optional information and prices if you want to add more trips.
• Please read the full terms and conditions last updated 11th October2011.