Home9-Day Romantic Egyptian Journey with Nubia Wedding Zaffa Celebration
This 9-day Romantic Egyptian Journey offers a special wedding celebration with a deep dive into the nation's most iconic sites and local traditions, offering a blend of grand archaeological exploration and intimate cultural moments. Your journey begins in Cairo with private tours of the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the vast collection at the New Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).
A comfortable sleeper train takes you south to Aswan, where you immediately embark on an unforgettable small-group tour to the monumental temples of Abu Simbel. The heart of this tour is a visit to a Nubian Village, where you are welcomed with a traditional Nubian Zaffa celebration—a lively, music-filled experience that showcases the warmth and spirit of Nubian life.
Sail the Nile aboard a classic Dahabiya Nile Cruise ship. Enjoy full-board luxury while visiting the beautifully preserved Philae Temple, the unique twin temples of Kom Ombo, and the magnificent Edfu Temple. After disembarking in Luxor, you’ll visit the grandeur of the Valley of the Kings and the colossal Karnak Temple before taking a domestic flight back to Cairo for your final departure. This comprehensive trip ensures all transfers, internal travel, and guided tours are handled seamlessly.
- Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports.
- Entry visa to Egypt.
- Assistance of our guest relations during your stay.
- All transfers to/from airport & hotel by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Accommodation for 2 nights in Cairo (including daily breakfast).
- Accommodation for 2 nights in Aswan (including daily breakfast).
- Accommodation for 3 nights onboard Nile Cruise (on full board basis).
- Accommodation for 1 night on sleeper train, Cairo-Aswan (half board).
- Domestic flight Luxor-Cairo.
- All sightseeing tours in Cairo are private guided tours.
- All sightseeing tours on the cruise are shared with the cruise group.
- Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary.
- English-speaking tour guide during your tours.
- Meals at the hotel, on the cruise, and during tours as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Bottled water during outings outside of the hotel or cruise ship.
- All service charges and taxes.
- International Airfare.
- Any optional tours.
- Personal spending.
- Tipping.
Your journey begins as your tour manager meets and assists you at Cairo International Airport upon arrival. After handling arrival procedures, you'll be whisked away in a comfortable air-conditioned deluxe vehicle directly to your hotel. Once checked in, your manager will review your itinerary with you and confirm all essential pick-up times for the exciting days ahead.
Overnight in Cairo.
After a delicious and hearty breakfast, your personal guide will lead you to the historic Giza Plateau. Prepare to marvel at the Great Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and visit the iconic Sphinx and Valley Temple. Following your tour, you'll enjoy an authentic Egyptian lunch before heading to the magnificent New Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), located just 2 kilometers from the pyramid complex, for an archaeological visit. Later, you'll be transferred to the Giza train station to board the sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan. Dinner and breakfast will be served right in your compartment.
Overnight aboard the train.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza, Valley Temple, Grand Egyptian Museum
Upon arrival at the Aswan train station, a representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. Soon after, a modern, air-conditioned coach will pick you up for a small-group tour to the magnificent Abu Simbel temples. The 3.5-hour drive leads you to these unique masterpieces of ancient Egypt, reflecting the glory and grandeur of the New Kingdom. You'll explore the Temple of Ramesses II, dedicated to four universal gods (including Ramsses II himself), and the Temple of Queen Nefertari (Temple of Hathor). These temples symbolically unite the royal couple with the sun god. Afterward, you will be escorted back to your hotel in Aswan.
Overnight in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Visits: Abu Simbel Temples.
Start your day with a delightful breakfast at the hotel. Our representative will then accompany you on a scenic felucca ride to a traditional Nubian Village. Here, you'll discover the charm and simplicity of Nubian life and meet its warm, welcoming people. Your arrival is marked by a traditional Nubian Zaffa celebration, complete with vibrant music that perfectly captures the spirit of the culture. After this memorable experience, you'll be transferred back to Aswan.
Overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Visits: The Nubian Village for Nubian Wedding Zaffa celebration
Begin your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel, followed by a transfer to board your Nile Cruise Ship (Dahabiya). After enjoying lunch on board, you’ll head out for a visit to the beautiful Philae Temple. Dinner will be served on board as the ship begins sailing at 5:00 PM toward Herdiab Island for the overnight mooring.
Overnight on board Dahabiya in Aswan.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
Visits: Philae Temple.
Enjoy breakfast on board as the ship sails toward Kom Ombo. Upon arrival, you will visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple, famously divided and shared by the gods Sobek (the crocodile god) and Haroeris (Horus the Elder). Following your visit, the ship resumes sailing toward Edfu for the overnight stay.
Overnight on board Dahabiya in Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Visits: Kom Ombo Temple.
Enjoy an early breakfast on board while sailing toward Edfu. Upon arrival, you’ll visit the magnificent Edfu Temple. The ship then sails toward Esna, where you’ll enjoy lunch while crossing the Esna Lock. The ship continues to Luxor overnight.
Overnight on board Dahabiya in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Visits: Edfu Temple.
After breakfast on board, you will disembark the ship. You'll be transferred for visits to the renowned Valley of the Kings and the colossal Karnak Temple. Afterward, you will be transferred to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, you'll be met, assisted, and escorted to your hotel located near Cairo Airport for the overnight stay.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast
Visits: Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple.
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. After some free time at your leisure, you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.
Meals: Breakfast
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