Egypt on Sleeper Train & Nile Cruise

Cairo International Airport, Egypt - Cairo International Airport, Egypt
  • Aswan in the Nile River
  • Karnak Temple
  • Hatshepsut's Mortuary Temple

Start Time: 16:00

Details

8 Days | 7 Nights

Tour Types: Group Tour
Runs:
Accommodation: 3* Hotel, Sleeper Train, Cruise
Minimum Age: 15

Tour Description


Travel to Egypt to see where one of the Ancient civilizations was first established. Here you'll get a glimpse of the majestic Pyramids of Giza, experience to travel through a sleepers train to Aswan, sail along the Nile River, explore Karnak Temple and go to the underground tombs in the Valley of the Kings.gs.

Highlights

  • See Egypt’s old treasures at the Egyptian Museum.
  • Take a tour at the Valley of the Kings.
  • Full day exploration of Luxor.
  • View the stunning Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.
  • Experience the to travel via sleepers train from Cairo to Aswan.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Cairo    

1 Stop

1

Cairo Airport

Ahlan Wa Sahlan – welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival, proceed to your hotel and overnight in Cairo.

1 hour

AraCan Pyramids Hotel or Similar

Day 2
Pyramid of Giza & Sphinx – Egyptian Museum – Cairo Train Station to Aswan    

3 Stops

1

Pyramid of Giza & Sphinx

Today, visit the renowned Pyramids in Giza area. Khufu's pyramid is the northernmost and largest of the three. In classical antiquity, it was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and is the only one to have survived. Khephren's monument can be easily identified by the casing stones that still cling to its pointed top. The much smaller pyramid of Mycerinus had not been completed by the time of the king's death. The Great Sphinx is part of the funerary complex of Khephren. Tour to the Valley Temple.

3 hours

2

Egyptian Museum

Proceed to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities near Tahrir Square in Cairo. It houses the world’s largest, most precious, and rare collection of genuine artifacts, over 250,000 pieces are displayed dating back to 5000.
3

Luxor Train Station

Later in the evening, meet your tour leader and board an overnight sleeper train bound to Aswan. Travel to Aswan is approximately 13 hours.

1 hour

Overnight Sleeper Train
Breakfast & Dinner

Day 3
Arrive in Aswan – Aswan Visit – Nile Cruise    

4 Stops

1

High Dam

On arrival in Aswan, with your guide explore the city of Aswan including the High Dam, Egypt's modern example of construction on a monumental scale. The controversial Aswan High Dam contains 18 times the amount of material used in the Great Pyramid of Khufu and created Lake Nasser, the world's largest artificial lake.
2

Unfinished Obelisk

Continue to visit the Unfinished Obelisk which was made out of red granite and was dedicated to the god Amun Ra.

2 hours

3

Temple of Philae

Then proceed to a motor boat to reach Agilkia Island, where you will visit Temple of Philae that was erected during the Greco-Roman period and was dedicated to goddess Isis. On the walls of the temple of Philae were inscribed the latest hieroglyphic and demotic inscriptions.

2 hours

4

Cruise

Transfer to your cruise for embarkation. Dinner and overnight on board.
Crown Emperor Nile Cruise
Breakfast & Dinner

Day 4
Kom Ombo – Nile Cruise    

2 Stops

1

Kom Ombo

Breakfast on board. The tour begins by visiting the double temple of the Hellenistic period on the eastern bank, the Temple of Kom Ombo. You’ll learn about the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus, whose monuments decorate each half of the temple.

1 hour

2

Cruise

After the tour you will get back to the ship, you will sail to Edfu and enjoy a leisurely dinner and overnight on board.

1 hour

Crown Emperor Nile Cruise
Breakfast

Day 5
Temples of Edfu – Nile Cruise    

2 Stops

1

Temple of Edfu

Breakfast on board. Enjoy a visit to the Temple of the falcon god Horus at Edfu which is the best preserved example among the Greco-Roman temples of Egypt. It is also the repository of the most detailed legacy on matters of cult and temple function.

1 hour

2

Nile Cruise

Lunch on board. Sail to Luxor. Dinner and overnight on board and free time for your leisure.
Crown Emperor Nile Cruise
Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

Day 6
Disembarkation – Luxor Full Day Tour – Luxor Train Station to Cairo    

3 Stops

1

Luxor East Bank

Breakfast on board and disembarkation. Transfer to the east bank of Luxor. Proceed to the most important and most sacred of the sites, the Temple of Luxor. It was built by one of the kings of the 12th dynasty and completed by the well-known king Ramses II. The temple was conceived as a remote southern annex to the temple of Karnak, at a distance of about 3 km from it. Hence, it faces the Karnak Temple, and was connected to it by a long processional avenue, flanked by rows of sphinxes on either side. Have a wonderful tour to Karnak Temples, which are the largest structures ever build in the history of mankind. The principal building is that of god Amun Ra, which is the melting pot of religion and politics.

2.5 hours

2

Luxor West Bank

In the afternoon, transfer to the west bank of Luxor for to the Valley of the Kings, the most famous concentration of royal tombs in Ancient Egypt. Disappointed by the failure of the pyramids to protect their royal owners from robbery and desecration, the kings of the New Kingdom decided to adopt a more secure mode of burial. Instead of the pyramid, they opted for deep, rock-cut galleries and halls. Continue to Hatshepsut Temple at Deir el-Bahari, Steep cliffs in the shape of a horseshoe form a natural background to two monumental buildings standing side by side, each belonging to a different period. The earlier one, on the left, was built by King Nebhepetre Mentuhotep (11th Dynasty), as a combined tomb and funerary monument. More than 500 years later, the female pharaoh Hatshepsut (18th Dynasty), whose tomb is situated in the Valley of the Kings, used the same site for the construction of her funerary temple. Pay a tour to the Colossi of Memnon. The first monument one encounters on a visit to the west bank of Luxor is the site of the funerary temple of Amenhotep III (18th Dynasty). The temple itself has all but completely disappeared, but the colossal twin statues of the king, which once stood proudly in front of the entrance to the temple, are still there to greet the visitor.

4 hours

3

Luxor Train Station

Proceed to Luxor train station to travel back to Cairo. Overnight at the train.

11 hours

Overnight Sleeper Train
Breakfast & Dinner

Day 7
Cairo Free Day    

1 Stop

1

Cairo

A day dedicated for your leisure, exploring the other sites in Cairo.
AraCan Pyramids Hotel or Similar
Breakfast

Day 8
Cairo Departure    

1 Stop

1

Cairo Airport

At a pre-arrange time transfer to Cairo International Airport to say farewell.

1 hour

Breakfast

Inclusions


  • Transfers in private, air-conditioned vehicle in Egypt.
  • Meet & Assist at the airport in Cairo.
  • 2x night accommodation with breakfast in Cairo.
  • 3x night accommodation of the Nile River Cruise on full board basis.
  • 2x night accommodation in sleeper train on half board basis.
  • Professional English speaking private tour guide during tour days.
  • Entrance fees to mentioned sites.
  • Daily mineral water during excursions.
  • Internet access to your mobile phone.

Exclusions


  •  International flights.  
  •  Travel insurance. 
  •  Meals and beverage not stated. 
  •  Entrance fees to see the Pyramids from inside & the Tutankhamun Tomb in the Kings' Valley.  
  •  Departure taxes from airports International departure about 25 USD$ per person, Domestic departure about 05 USD$ per person. 
  •  Tips, portage and personal expenses. 
  •  Others not mentioned in the inclusions 
  •  Egypt Entry Visa.  

Practical Info


- The cruise schedule may be changed in sequence due to navigational circumstances; mentioned attractions will all be visited.
- Sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan takes around 14 hours and Luxor to Cairo takes around 14 hours. We are able to upgrade the tour package with additional charges to travel via domestic flight for 1.5 hours per way.
- The triple room in Egypt is a double room + extra bed or sofa bed.
- Official check in time at hotels 15:00 – check out time at hotels 12:00.
- Breakfast at hotels is served in the main restaurant.
- The driver/tour guide escorts you according to the booked itinerary, he is not 24/7 at your disposal. For any extra activity or extra use of vehicle, there is a supplement.
- In case of arrival or departure on different flights, there is a supplement for each extra transfer.
- All guides in Egypt is licensed by the Ministry of Tourism in Egypt and not part of our team.
- Passengers must hold a valid passport for 06 months after departure date from Egypt.
- Vaccinated passengers can only travel to Egypt 14 days after taking 2 doses of vaccine.
- All rooms quoted in the price are all standard. We can give supplement for the upgrade of room if requested.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and depending on season pack sun protection.
- To respect the local culture please cover shoulders and knees.


How to Book this Tour


- After booking the tour with us online, one of our consultants will get in touch within 24 hours. You need to pay then a 25% deposit by credit card or by bank transfer. The full payment is due latest 15 days before tour start.
- Cancellations or changes need to be sent in written form. Charges are as follows:
• 5% of the total price of the trip for cancellations from the date of booking until 41 days before departure.
• 50% of the total price of the trip for cancellations or changes made 40 to 15 days before departure.
• 100% of the total price of the trip for cancellations or changes made 14 to 01 days before departure or no show.
- For refunds we do not cover transaction fees charged by credit card companies and banks.
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