Tour Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrival in Cairo
Your wellness journey begins quietly as you arrive in Cairo, a city that has welcomed travelers for thousands of years.
After landing at Cairo International Airport, you will be met by a representative from Amon Ra Tours, who will take care of arrival formalities and guide you smoothly through the process. A private transfer then brings you to your hotel, allowing you to leave the pace of travel behind and begin settling into the experience.
After check-in, this is your time to rest, recover from the journey, and gently adjust before the days of exploration ahead. Enjoy the comfort of your hotel, take a quiet walk, or simply relax and unwind.
There are no scheduled activities today; the focus is on ease, comfort, and preparing both body and mind for the journey to come.
🍽️ Meals: No meals included 🛏️ Overnight: Cairo
Day 2 | Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum
After breakfast, step into Egypt’s deep past, guided by a private Egyptologist who understands that this experience is about feeling, not rushing.
As you arrive at the Giza Plateau, the wide desert opens up, and the Great Pyramids appear ahead of you. Standing before these monuments is less about sightseeing and more about presence, feeling the scale, silence, and intention behind structures that have stood for over 4,500 years. Your guide will explain how the pyramids were aligned with the sun and stars and how they reflected ancient ideas of balance, renewal, and eternity.
Nearby, stand before the Great Sphinx, shaped from natural rock and facing the rising sun. Many visitors feel a strong sense of stillness here, as if the monument is watching over the land just as it has for thousands of years.
Later, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, where ancient history is displayed in a clear and comfortable way. The wide halls and open spaces allow you to explore at your own pace, moving easily from one gallery to another without feeling rushed.
After returning to your hotel, the rest of the day is free. Take time to rest, relax, and reflect on your first full day in Egypt.
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast 🛏️ Overnight: Cairo
Day 3 | Flight to Luxor & the Start of Dahabiya Sailing
This morning marks a turning point in your journey.
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your short domestic flight to Luxor, once the capital of ancient Thebes.
You’ll be welcomed aboard your traditional dahabiya, a small sailing boat designed for comfort and privacy. With only a few cabins on board, the experience feels personal and relaxed. There are no crowds and no loud engines, just the gentle movement of the river.
After settling into your cabin, enjoy lunch on deck as the Nile flows past palm trees, villages, and fishermen going about their daily routines. It’s a peaceful view that helps you disconnect from the outside world.
In the afternoon, step ashore to explore Luxor’s East Bank. Visit the vast Karnak Temple, where tall columns and open spaces give a strong sense of Egypt’s ancient past. Continue to Luxor Temple, built close to the river and designed to be experienced on foot, just as it was thousands of years ago.
As evening arrives, return to the dahabiya for dinner. The boat remains quietly anchored on the Nile, offering a calm and restful night under the open sky.
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 🛏️ Overnight: Dahabiya
Day 4 | West Bank of Luxor & Sailing Toward Esna
Wake up to a quiet morning on the Nile and enjoy breakfast on board as the river begins another calm day.
After breakfast, head to Luxor’s West Bank, an area closely connected to ancient ideas about life and the afterlife. Visit the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs were buried inside the mountains. As you walk through the tombs, you’ll see colorful wall paintings that have remained clear for thousands of years.
Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, built against towering cliffs in a graceful and balanced design. The setting feels peaceful and powerful at the same time. Stop briefly at the Colossi of Memnon, standing quietly at the edge of the fields, just as they have since ancient times.
Return to your dahabiya for lunch as the sail begins south toward Esna. The afternoon is spent relaxing on deck, watching green riverbanks, palm trees, and small villages pass slowly by. This is a perfect time to rest, read, or simply enjoy the gentle rhythm of the Nile.
Dinner is served on board in the evening, and the boat anchors near a quiet island, offering another peaceful night surrounded by nature.
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 🛏️ Overnight: Dahabiya
Day 5 | Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
Enjoy breakfast on board as the dahabiya continues sailing south along the Nile. The morning is calm, with open views of the river and daily life unfolding quietly along the banks.
Later, arrive near Edfu and head ashore to visit the Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Walking through its tall stone halls, you’ll notice detailed carvings that tell stories of gods, kings, and ancient rituals. The temple’s strong lines and enclosed spaces create a powerful yet peaceful atmosphere.
Return to the dahabiya for lunch as the sailing continues toward Kom Ombo. In the afternoon, step ashore to explore the Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to two gods at the same time. Its riverside location and balanced design make it one of the most interesting temples along the Nile.
As the sun begins to set, return to the dahabiya and continue sailing. Dinner is served on board, followed by another quiet night on the river, surrounded by water, sky, and stillness.
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 🛏️ Overnight: Dahabiya
Day 6 | Gebel El Silsila & Sailing Toward Aswan
Wake up early to a peaceful morning on the Nile and enjoy breakfast on board as the dahabiya continues its gentle journey south.
Later, stop at Gebel El Silsila, a quiet and less-visited site along the river. Here, you’ll walk among sandstone cliffs where stone was once cut to build many of Egypt’s great temples. Small rock-cut shrines and carvings remain, giving the place a calm and timeless feeling.
Return to the dahabiya and continue sailing toward Aswan. The rest of the day is dedicated to relaxation. Sit on the deck, enjoy tea, watch the changing scenery, and take in the wide-open views of the Nile as it flows peacefully through Upper Egypt.
As evening falls, enjoy dinner on board. The dahabiya continues its slow sail or anchors near a quiet spot on the river, offering a final tranquil night surrounded by water and sky.
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 🛏️ Overnight: Dahabiya
Day 7 | Aswan Arrival & Farewell
Arrive in Aswan early in the morning and enjoy a final breakfast on board your dahabiya as the Nile journey comes to a close.
Begin your visit to the beautiful Philae Temple of Isis, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Set on an island and reached by boat, the temple offers a peaceful atmosphere and is considered one of the most graceful and spiritual sites in Egypt.
Next, visit the Aswan High Dam, a symbol of modern Egypt and one of the country’s most important engineering achievements. From here, enjoy wide views over Lake Nasser and reflect on the journey you’ve just completed along the Nile.
Your final stop is the Unfinished Obelisk, a massive block of stone still resting in its original quarry. If completed, it would have been the largest obelisk ever carved by human hands, offering a rare insight into how ancient Egyptians shaped their monuments.
After the visits, transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, proceed to your international departure, marking the end of your wellness dahabiya experience in Egypt.
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast
