The Egypt of Agatha Christie By Dahabiya + Petra

Capture the charm and romance of sailing on the River Nile as you take an elegant 5-star Nour el Nil Dahabiya sailing ship from Luxor south to Aswan, the capital of ancient Nubia. Along way stroll the streets of secluded villages, have picnics on the bank of the river or nap on the deck as the winds of Africa gently nudge you from one Pharaonic treasure to another. Just like Agatha Christie in the early 1900’s, stay at two of the world’s most amazing hotels…the elegant Old Winter Palace in Luxor and the stunning Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan, where she actually penned Death on the Nile. End your journey in Jordan exploring the long-lost, rose-colored city of Petra, the forgotten center of the ancient Nabatean culture. It doesn't get much better than that!


  • DAY 1 ENROUTE

    Depart USA on your overnight flight to Cairo.

  • DAY 2 Four Seasons Nile Plaza

    Arrive Cairo. Meet and transfer to your hotel. The balance of the afternoon is at leisure at adjust to the time change.

  • DAY 3 Four Seasons Nile Plaza

    Take a full day to explore the Giza Plateau including the Sphinx & Valley Temple, the three Great Pyramids of Giza, Solar Boat Museum, Panorama Point, Djoser’s Step Pyramid at Sakkara and select Early Kingdom Tombs. (B,L)

  • DAY 4 Four Seasons Nile Plaza

    Full day Egyptian Museum of Antiquities including the evocative Mummies Room, Gayer Anderson Museum and Ibn Tulun Mosque. (B,L)

  • DAY 5 Four Seasons Nile Plaza

    Today travel into the desert…destination Fayoum Oasis! Continue to the Collapsed Pyramid at Meidum and the Bent, Red & Black Pyramids at Dahshour. (B,L)

  • DAY 6 Four Seasons St. Stefano Hotel

    Morning drive to Alexandria. After a delightful seafood lunch see the new Alexandria Library and Qait Bey Fort. (B,L)

  • DAY 7 Four Seasons St. Stefano Hotel

    Full day explore Alexandria’s highlights such as Montazah Palace & Gardens, Pompeii’s Pillar, the Catacombs & the Old Harbor where Cleopatra & Marc Anthony had their palaces!. (B,L)

  • DAY 8 Old Winter Palace

    Morning return drive to Cairo for your flight to Luxor. Transfer and check-into your hotel. The balance of the afternoon is on your own. (B)

  • DAY 9 Old Winter Palace

    Travel to the West Bank of Luxor to visit Queen Hatchepsut’s Temple, Valley of Kings including King Tut’s Tomb and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the East Bank to explore Karnak Temple and later Luxor Temple at sunset. Spectacular! (B,L)

  • DAY 10 Old Winter Palace

    Return to the West Bank for further discoveries including the Tombs of the Nobles, Dier el Medina (Worker’s Village), Medinat Habu Temple and a very special visit to Queen Neferetari’s Tomb, reputed to be the most beautiful of all Pharaonic tombs. Return via the charming hamlet of New Gurna. Take a relaxing afternoon lunch on your own in the gardens of the Old Winter Palace. (B)

  • DAY 11 Nour el Nil Dahabiya Cruise

    Transfer 35 miles south of Luxor to Esna to embark your Nour el Nil Dahabiya cruise. This afternoon short walk to the Temple of Khnum. (BLD)

  • DAY 12 Nour el Nil Dahabiya Nile Cruise

    Morning sail to El Kab, a former capital of Upper Egypt. Short walk through a small fishing village to the necropolis. Afternoon cruise to Edfu to visit the Temple Horus, the best preserved Pharaonic temple in Egypt. (B,L,D)

  • DAY 13 Nour el Nil Dahabiya Nile Cruise

    Today enjoy the Nile as you moor up an island. At dusk, walk in the desert along a valley lined with boulders covered in ancient hieroglyphs. This evening tie-up at the foot of floodlit Temple of Gebel Sislsileh. (B,L,D)

  • DAY 14 Nour el Nil Dahabiya Nile Cruise

    Explore the small temple of Horemheb and walk through the ancient quarries. Moor on a picturesque riverbank for lunch and swimming. (B,L,D)

  • DAY 15 Nour el Nil Dahabiya Nile Cruise

    Morning sailing to Kom Ombo to visit the Temple of Two Gods. Afternoon cruising towards Aswan. (B,L,D)

  • DAY 16 Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Hotel

    Morning disembark your Nile cruise in Aswan. Take a motorboat excursion to the Kalabsha Temple Complex. Afternoon free to enjoy the leisurely pace and beauty of your hotel overlooking the Nile’s First Cataract. (B)

  • DAY 17 Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Hotel

    This morning explore Aswan including the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple. Afternoon on your own. (B)

  • DAY 18 Petra Movenpick Hotel (Junior Suite)

    Morning air excursion to Abu Simbel. Return flight to Cairo connecting with your onward flight to Amman. Upon arrival take the Desert Road to Petra. (B)

  • DAY 19 Petra Movenpick Hotel

    Full day exploring Petra including lunch at the Basin Restaurant. Take a donkey ride up to the Monastery for a little adventure! (B,L)

  • DAY 20 Bespoke Camp

    Morning drive to Wadi Rum for your 4X4 exploration of Lawrence of Arabia desert hideaway! After a Bedouin lunch, check-in to your luxury Bedouin Camp. (B,L,D)

  • DAY 21 Four Seasons Amman

    Drive to Amman on the King’s Road via Shobak Crusader Castle, the Mosaic city of Madaba and Mt. Nebo, the supposed burial site of Moses. Continue to Amman for overnight. (B,L)

  • DAY 22 Four Seasons Amman

    Morning excursion to the Roman ruins of Jerash. Lunch at Lebanese Restaurant. PM return to Amman for walking tour of the Old City. (B,L)

  • DAY 23 ENROUTE

    Morning transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for your return flight to USA. Welcome Home!


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