Egypt Itinerary 8 Days: Cairo, Luxor & Aswan by Train with Nile Cruise

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Cairo - Aswan - Cairo - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Luxor - Cairo

Duration8 days / 7 nights
Travel styleClassical
DeparturesEvery Saturday & Wednesday
From$1,605 pp

Overview

An 8-day classic trip through Cairo, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor with a 3-night Nile cruise. Highlights include Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Valley Temple.

Day 1 in Cairo. Days 2–3 in Aswan: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple and Grand Egyptian Museum. Days 4–5 on the Nile: Temple of Kom Ombo and Temple of Horus at Edfu. Days 6–8 in Cairo: Karnak Temple Complex, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.

Travel between cities is by the overnight sleeper train. It is the classic route in comfortable hotels and ships, with guiding and entrance fees included.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Cairo

Arrive in Cairo. Our representative meets you at the airport and drives you to your hotel. Free time in Cairo to relax or add an optional excursion. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2 Giza Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum & Overnight Train to Aswan

Take the sleeper train to Aswan. With your guide, visit Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple and Grand Egyptian Museum. Overnight on the sleeper train. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (served aboard the train).

Day 3 Aswan: Embarkation, Philae Temple & the Unfinished Obelisk

With your guide, visit Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 4 Kom Ombo & Sailing to Edfu

Sail on to Edfu. With your guide, visit Temple of Kom Ombo. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 5 Edfu & Sailing to Luxor

Sail on to Luxor. With your guide, visit Temple of Horus at Edfu. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 6 Luxor: East & West Banks, Overnight Train to Cairo

Take the sleeper train to Cairo. With your guide, visit Karnak Temple Complex, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. Overnight on the sleeper train. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner (served aboard the train).

Day 7 Return to Cairo, Your Way

With your guide, visit Saqqara and the Step Pyramid of Djoser and Memphis. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast.

Day 8 Departure from Cairo

Free time in Cairo to relax or add an optional excursion. Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Meals: Breakfast.

What's included

Included

  • Meet and greet service by our representatives upon your airport arrival
  • Assistance with guest relations during your stay
  • All transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Accommodation for 2 nights in Cairo including bed and breakfast
  • Accommodation for 3 nights on a 5-star superior Nile cruise ship, full board
  • Accommodation for 2 nights on sleeper train, half board
  • Free Wifi is included onboard the cruise
  • Re-fill minbar with minral water and soft drink is included in the offer
  • Private sightseeing tours in Cairo (listed on itinerary)
  • Sightseeing tours on the cruise shared with our group
  • Entrance fees to all sites mentioned on the itinerary
  • All meals mentioned on the itinerary
  • Local English speaking tour guide
  • Bottled water during outings outside of hotel or cruise ship
  • Portage as needed
  • All service charges and taxes

Not included

  • International Airfare
  • Entry visa to Egypt
  • Any optional tours
  • Personal spending
  • Tipping

Prices

Price per person sharing a double or twin room, in US dollars.

Option / seasonSingle roomDouble roomTriple room
Golden – May to September$3,415$2,399$2,235
Golden – October to April$3,927$2,675$2,515
Silver – May to September$2,487$1,695$1,605
Silver – October to April$2,775$1,879$1,787

Where you stay

Golden: Hilton Pyramids Golf Hotel, Ms Salacia or similar. Silver: M/S Iberotel Crown Empress, The Pyramids Resort by Jaz or similar.

Prices are confirmed with your final quote. International flights are not included.

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