Egypt - Featured Trips

This exquisite Nile Cruise on board the SS Hadeel, a traditional Dahabiya, will take you from Luxor to Aswan (or reverse order). In the early 1900s, these sailing boats were used on the Nile for leisure by the aristocracy. The SS Hadeel has 3 decks with a lounge, bar, dining room and only 8 en-suite cabins all decorated in beautiful arabesque style. You will visit some of the best of Pharonic Egypt, including the Valley of Kings & Queens and Karnak Temple in Luxor, temples of Kom Ombo & Edfu between Luxor & Aswan, but also some more off the beaten track destinations. This trip also offers the opportunity to observe its landscape at a slow pace and get close to its people.

On arrival in Luxor or Aswan Airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to the SS Hadeel, your home for the the next 8 days. In the afternoon there is time to explore nearby Karnak and the Luxor Temples. Overnight on the SS Hadeel on FB basis.

Today you will visit the west bank of the Nile River Valley of Kings, tombs of the Nobles, Valley temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut as well as the very interesting Deir El Medina, where the workers of Pharaoh used to live and were buried in very colorful tombs. Overnight on the SS Hadeel on FB basis.

Enjoy a full day aboard the SS Hadeel sailing on the Nile River. Hadeel has two large sails, traditional style, and the wind will take her from one sight to another. Overnight on the SS Hadeel on FB basis.

Your quiet voyage up the Nile takes you to El Kab. This was probably one of the first cities of Egypt and a large part of its imposing walls are still there. You will also see one of the beautiful tombs. Continue to Edfu where you will visit the almost perfectly preserved Horus temple. Anchor for the night at one of the small Nile islands where you can enjoy a traditional Egyptian barbeque perfectly prepared by your onboard chef. Overnight on the SS Hadeel on FB basis.

Continue down the Nile through an area where the cliffs on both side of the river narrow. Visit Gebel el Silsila, where sandstone was quarried for the temples in southern Egypt. Moor on the Nile river bank and in the afternoon take a walk in the countryside. Overnight on the SS Hadeel on FB basis.

During the day you will arrive at Kom Ombo and visit the beautifully situated temple. If it is market day you can also visit the market in Daraw before you continue your journey. Overnight on the SS Hadeel on FB basis.

Continue to Aswan and go for a camel ride through the Nubian desert. Visit the abandoned monastery of St Simeon where you can enjoy the view of the Agha Khan grave, also visit one of the Nubian villages to see and learn more about the Nubian culture.

Afternoon free at leisure to enjoy the souq of Aswan. You will finish your quiet adventure week in the south with the beautiful Sound & light show at Philae temple. Overnight on the SS Hadeel on FB basis.

After breakfast you will be transferred to Aswan Airport for your departing flight.

Cairo & Abu Simbel add-ons can be arranged on request.

£1,485 per person sharing in Low Season (May-Sep)
£1,915 per person sharing in High Season (Oct-Apr)
Single and peak season supplements available on request

Terms and Conditions apply. Price is subject to availability and subject to change due to currency fluctuation.

7 Nights onboard SS Hadeel (FB + soft drinks)
All excursions with English speaking guide
All land and airport transfers
Return internal flights to and from Cairo (can be deducted from price if not required)
Tipping for the staff onboard

International flights
Meals and activities not stated in itinerary
Items of a personal nature
Tips for the guide - recommended US$5 per person per day
Travel insurance
Visa cost