Guide

Professional English-speaking tour guide

Meals

Meals on the cruise starts with lunch and ends with breakfast

Others

2 Day Tours in Cairo; Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo and Al Khalili Bazaars. 1 Day tour to Alexandria from Cairo. Rounded-trip Sleeper Train from Cairo to Aswan and return from Luxor or reverse

Transport

All transfers, pick up and drop off by A.C vehicle.

Accommodation

3 nights on a 5- star Cruise based on full board with sightseeing tours 1-Night accommodation at 4-star Hotel in Giza

Not included:

Others

Entry Visa to Egypt International or domestics flights Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sightseeing Water or Beverages on the cruise Any personal expenses like laundry etc Tipping to Guide, Drivers and Cruise crew Wi-Fi on the cruise (available with extra charge)

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Flights

International flights are not included

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Day 1 Cairo Arrival Transfer And Overnight In Cairo Hotel
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cairo Arrival Transfer And Overnight In Cairo Hotel

Welcome to Egypt’s capital! You’ll be met on arrival at Cairo airport by our representative who will be waiting for you outside the exit gate holding a sign with your name and transferred to your hotel. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting to explain your itinerary, then the rest of the day is free at your leisure. If your flight lands early, then you could take a first look at the pyramids with an amazing sound and light show (optional), or perhaps head into downtown Cairo for a Nile dinner cruise and show (optional).

MEALS INCLUDED:

No meals included.

ACCOMMODATION:

Overnight Cairo at 4 star Hotel.
Day 2 Visit The Great Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara And Overnight Sleeper Train To Aswan
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Visit The Great Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara And Overnight Sleeper Train To Aswan

Check out after breakfast to start your full day tour of the pyramids at Giza and Saqqara with your private Egyptology tour guide. Start in chronological order, as it were, by visiting the step pyramid of Saqqara; the first capital of ancient Egypt. This is the oldest pyramid in Egypt 4800 B.C; built by King Djoser, before exploring the famous pyramids at Giza.

Stop for lunch break (optional) then, continue visiting the Giza Plateau to explore the world famous pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, Mycrenos and Sphinx; these structures that have stood tall for 4500 years. Discover the beauty of the Sphinx, one of the largest monolith statues in the history of mankind. Enjoy the views and take remarkable pictures. You’ll find your local Egyptology guide a wealth of knowledge and full of enthusiasm about Egyptian history, and their country in general.

In the evening you will be picked up and transferred to Cairo train station to take your night sleeper train to Aswan (about 12-14 hours).

the train takes approx. 10 to 12 from Cairo to Luxor.

the train takes approx. 12 to 14 hours from Cairo to Aswan.

The Nile Cruise departs from Luxor every Saturday, Monday or Thursday.

The Nile Cruise departs from Aswan every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday or Friday

MEALS INCLUDED:

Dinner and breakfast in the train.

ACCOMMODATION:

Overnight Sleeper train.
Day 3 Aswan Arrival Transfer To Nile Cruise And Aswan Tours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Aswan Arrival Transfer To Nile Cruise And Aswan Tours

Once in Aswan our licensed tour guide will meet and assist you at Aswan Railway station to be transferred by A/C car to your 5 stars Nile Cruise to check in before lunch. Have lunch on board.

Then, start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electric.

Proceed to visit the Greco Roman Temple dedicated to goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there. Later on, return back to your cruise for Dinner, folkloric show, and Overnight in Aswan.

Note: If your arrival to Aswan is so early, so we might start the tour direct upon arrival since the cruise check-in time at 12:00 and we don’t want our guest to waste their time waiting at the lobby for check-in.

ACCOMMODATION:

Overnight in Aswan.

Meals included:

lunch and dinner.
Day 4 Abu Simbel Trip (Sharing A Group In A Bus Or Minibus)And Kom Ombo Temple
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Abu Simbel Trip (Sharing A Group In A Bus Or Minibus)And Kom Ombo Temple

Around 4:30, your guide will pick you up for Abu Simbel trip ( sharing a small group). Arrive around 8 am, to visit one of the most impressive places in Egypt; the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel with their unique design built for King Ramesses 2nd. and his beloved Queen Nefertari. This amazing site was completely dismantled and rebuilt when Lake Nasser was flooded.

Back to the Cruise by noon (around 2:30 pm) to have your lunch and sailing heading to Kom Ombo city, where to visit the amazing temple of Kom Ombo dedicated to two gods: Horus (the falcon god) and Sobek (the crocodile god). Also, you will get to visit the Crocodile Museum. Get back to the cruise and have dinner. Continue sailing to Edfu for overnight.

MEALS INCLUDED:

breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

ACCOMMODATION:

Overnight at Edfu.
Day 5 Edfu Temple And Arrive Luxor (Visit Luxor Temple)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Edfu Temple And Arrive Luxor (Visit Luxor Temple)

which is considered to be the most complete and the best preserved of all the Egyptian temples. Return to the cruise. Relax on the deck watching the unique landscape and admire the beautiful scenery of the Nile river while sailing to Luxor. Lunch on board. Afternoon tea on the sundeck. Passing through the Esna lock to Luxor; built on and around the ancient site of Thebes, and has the greatest concentration of ancient ruins in the Nile Valley, if not the world. Across the Nile lies the City of the Dead, with its mortuary temples and rock carved tombs. To the east stand the Temples of Luxor and Karnak. Late in the afternoon, arrive at Luxor harbor, to visit Luxor Temple which is in the center of town and is colorfully lit up by night and where ancient Egyptian, Christian and Islamic features are exhibited. Dinner on board and belly dancing show. Overnight in Luxor.

MEALS INCLUDED:

breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

ACCOMMODATION:

Overnight Luxor.
Day 6 Luxor West Bank, Karnak Temple Tour And Overnight Sleeper Train To Cairo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Luxor West Bank, Karnak Temple Tour And Overnight Sleeper Train To Cairo

Breakfast and check out to start your remarkable day by driving to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs from the new kingdom carved their tombs in the mountains aiming to hide their treasure and protect their mummies. Then to the Mortuary temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari. End your tour in the West Bank by a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Lunchtime in a local restaurant (optional). Continue to visit the massive temple of Karnak. It was linked to the town of Luxor by a long sphinx lined avenue. Inside the large courtyard are three temples. The much photographed Hypo-style Hall has an impressive 134 towering columns, each is carved with scenes of gods and pharaohs, and hieroglyphic inscriptions cover the walls.

At the end, transfer to Luxor train station to take your overnight sleeper train back to Cairo.

MEALS INCLUDED:

breakfast, and dinner in the train.

ACCOMMODATION:

Overnight sleeper train.
Day 7 Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo, Khan Al Khalili And Departure Transfer And Departure Transfer
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo, Khan Al Khalili And Departure Transfer And Departure Transfer

Upon arrival at Cairo train station, meet your guide to start your day tour to the Egyptian Museum; home to the fantastic Tutankhamun exhibit, see his golden mask and many of the New Kingdom royal mummies, lose yourself in the many rooms and galleries full of thousands of artifacts.

Have lunch at a local restaurant (optional) before exploring some of the most famous churches in Cairo. Travel to the Hanging Church and the Church of St. George the Martyr. Both these churches were built into the walls of the Babylon Fortress and their remains could be Cairo’s oldest structures. Visit the Church of St Sergius next before driving back to your hotel.

Cairo’s Khan al-Khalili Bazaar is an essential Egyptian experience – lose yourself in the colors and aromas of this fascinating marketplace or have a chance to visit the famous Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha At Salah Al Din Citadel. (you need to choose either Khan Al Khalil Bazaars or the Citadel)

Drive Back in comfort to Cairo Airport to take your flight back home or if you can add extra nights to your time in Cairo, then you have a chance to join any other optional sightseeing tours to Alexandria from Cairo or an overnight White and black desert.

Our representative will escort you to the airport for departure according to your flight details.

MEALS INCLUDED:

breakfast on board the train.

ACCOMMODATION:

No accommodation Included.

Optional Tours:

Hot Air Balloon In Luxor (120$ USD per person)

Abu Simbel temples private tour (120$ USD per person starting from 2 Travelers, and 180$ USD per single person)

Nubian Village by motorboat (50$ USD per person)

Alexandria day tour from Cairo.

Facilities:

All Cabins Contain:

Mini Bar.

Safe Deposit Box.

Satellite TV.

Private Bathroom with full bathtub.

Additional Information:

Child rate applies only when sharing 2 paying adults.

A child from 5 to 11 years old accompanied by one adult will be treated as an adult.

Prices are quoted in U.S dollars , per person per trip and valid, except during Christmas, New Year and Easter Holidays (100$ per person per night will be charged as extra supplement for these Holidays).

If your arrival to Luxor is so early, so we might start the tour direct upon arrival as Cruise check in at 12:00.

Sometimes due to sailing conditions on the River Nile, Nile Cruises itineraries schedule and sailing time maybe updated. We assure that our clients will see all what is on their itineraries but maybe in different order.

You will need to pay all the entrance fees to the sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary by card except the High Dam and motorboat to Philae temple.

If you want to have your own room, then you need to book for a single person.

If you are traveling in a group of 3 people, you will enjoy one triple room.

If you are traveling in a group and wanted to have your own room, then do a separate booking for a single person.

Upon booking, it is very important to provide us with your passports copies to be able to buy the sleeping train tickets.

Available to upgrade to flight tickets instead of the sleeping train with extra charge.

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Egypt 7-Days 6-Nights Cairo Pyramids, Nile Cruise And Abu Si

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Itinerary of your trip Egypt 7-Days 6-Nights Cairo Pyramids, Nile Cruise And Abu Si

Cairo Arrival Transfer And Overnight In Cairo Hotel

Visit The Great Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara And Overnight Sleeper Train To Aswan

Aswan Arrival Transfer To Nile Cruise And Aswan Tours

Abu Simbel Trip (Sharing A Group In A Bus Or Minibus)And Kom Ombo Temple

Edfu Temple And Arrive Luxor (Visit Luxor Temple)

Luxor West Bank, Karnak Temple Tour And Overnight Sleeper Train To Cairo

Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo, Khan Al Khalili And Departure Transfer And Departure Transfer

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