Unveiling Vegetarian Tour at Cairo and the Nile Banks on Boarding the Dahabiya

A soulful vegetarian journey through Egypt’s ancient wonders and the timeless beauty of the Nile.

Start City

Cairo

End City

Cairo

Duration

7 Days

Price From

$924

Tour Overview

Embark on a unique journey that blends Egypt’s rich history with a carefully curated vegetarian culinary experience. This tour takes you through the vibrant streets of Cairo and along the serene Nile River aboard a traditional Dahabiya, offering a peaceful and immersive way to explore the country.

Begin your adventure in Cairo, where ancient landmarks meet lively markets, and enjoy authentic vegetarian dishes from local kitchens. Explore iconic sites like the Giza Pyramids and dive into Egypt’s history at the Egyptian Museum.

Then travel south to Aswan, where you’ll board a Dahabiya and sail along the Nile. Along the way, visit remarkable temples such as Kom Ombo Temple and Temple of Edfu while enjoying freshly prepared vegetarian meals onboard.

This journey is designed to nourish both body and soul, combining cultural exploration, relaxation, and a rich plant-based culinary experience.

Day by Day Itinerary

Arrive at Cairo International Airport where you will be met and assisted by your representative. Transfer to your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

Check-in and relax before enjoying your first vegetarian dinner in Egypt, introducing you to local flavors and cuisine.

Overnight: Cairo hotel

Meals: Dinner

Start your day with a vegetarian breakfast at the hotel.

Visit:

Giza Pyramids including Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure
Great Sphinx of Giza
Valley Temple

Enjoy a vegetarian lunch featuring traditional Egyptian dishes.

Continue to:

Egyptian Museum
Hanging Church
Church of Saint Sergius and Bacchus

Return to hotel and enjoy dinner.

Overnight: Cairo hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan.

Upon arrival, transfer to your Dahabiya and check in.

Begin sailing along the Nile with a relaxing countryside walk on a small island.

Visit:

Kom Ombo Temple

Enjoy freshly prepared vegetarian meals onboard while sailing toward Gebel el-Silsila.

Overnight: Dahabiya

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Start your morning with breakfast on the sundeck while enjoying Nile views.

Visit:

Gebel el-Silsila
Sail to Edfu

Explore:

Temple of Edfu by horse carriage

Continue sailing to El Fawaza Island for a peaceful walk and relaxing evening.

Enjoy an Egyptian-themed night with vegetarian cuisine and music onboard.

Overnight: Dahabiya

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Luxor West Bank – Return to Cairo

After breakfast, visit Luxor West Bank:

Valley of the Kings (visit 3 tombs)
Temple of Hatshepsut
Colossi of Memnon

Transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo.

Enjoy a farewell vegetarian dinner in Cairo.

Overnight: Cairo hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy a relaxed day at your hotel.

Optional: Vegetarian food tour in Cairo to explore hidden gems and local dishes such as:

Falafel , Mahshi , Traditional Egyptian salads and tagines

Overnight: Cairo hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Cairo Airport for your departure.

Meals: Breakfast

What's Included & excluded

Included

Meet & assist at Cairo Airport

All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle

Domestic flights (Cairo–Aswan & Luxor–Cairo)

3 nights Cairo hotel (Half Board)

3 nights Dahabiya cruise (Full Board)

All vegetarian meals as mentioned in itinerary

All sightseeing tours (private guided tours)

Entrance fees to all mentioned sites

English-speaking Egyptologist guide

Bottled water during tours

All taxes and service charges

Not Included

Entry visa to Egypt

International flights

Drinks during meals

Personal expenses

Optional tours

Tipping

You May also like

Pricing & Accommodation

Tour Information

  • Experience our Skip the Line service, designed to save you time and effort. Your visa will be efficiently processed upon arrival.
  • Benefit from multilingual support provided by our fluent-speaking professional Egyptologists.
  • Customize all tours according to your preferences and needs.
  • Please note that hotel ratings in Egypt differ from those in the USA or Europe
  • Extend your stay with the option to add extra nights before or after the tour.
  • Enhance your experience by replacing the night train with an additional hotel night and a domestic flight.

Prices

  • Tour prices are regularly updated to ensure competitive rates. Once your tour is confirmed, the price will not change and includes no hidden fees.

  • Payments can be made securely using major credit cards, secure online payment platform, or wire transfer.

  • Prices are quoted in US dollars per person, but payments can also be made in Euro, British Pound Sterling, or other accepted currencies.

  • The listed prices are valid until April 30, 2027. For bookings after this date or for Christmas, New Year, and Easter, special pricing may apply.

Children Policy

  1. Children Pricing:
    • Ages 2–5.99 years: 25% of the tour price
    • Ages 6–11.99 years: 50% of the tour price
    • Ages 12+ years: Full adult price
  2. Child prices apply when sharing a room with parents (maximum 2 children). Extra beds, domestic flights, or ferry journeys may incur additional charges.

Booking

  • Book early to secure hotel rooms, domestic flights, Nile cruise cabins, and other travel services.

  • A 25% deposit is required to confirm the booking. During Christmas and New Year, a 50% deposit is required. This deposit is part of the total tour payment.

  •  Deposits can be paid via major credit cards, secure online payment platform, or bank wire transfer.

Cancellation

  •  All cancellations must be submitted by email to provide written confirmation.

  • Cancellation Fees:

    • 41+ days before arrival: 10% of deposit

    • 40–30 days: 25% of total tour price

    • 29–15 days: 50% of total tour price

    • 14–7 days: 75% of total tour price

    • 7–1 days: 100% of total tour price
      Domestic flight cancellations follow airline policies.

  • Refunds are processed to the original payment method within 14 working days. No refund is issued for no-shows. Emergency situations (government or airline travel warnings) follow a flexible cancellation policy.

Book Your Trip Request

Share your travel preferences and we’ll send to you a mail with details

Book Now EN

Plan Your Trip Request

Share your travel preferences and we’ll send to you a mail with details

Personal Information
Trip Details

Destinations

Select all destinations you'd like to visit
Additional Details