Cairo Arrival Transfer

Cairo International Airport - Upon arriving at Cairo airport (please contact us to provide your flight details, hotel name, and address), you will be greeted by our representative who will be waiting for you outside the arrival hall holding a sign with your name. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Our representative will assist you in settling in, and the rest of the day is free for you to enjoy at your leisure. If your flight arrives early, you might consider taking a first look at the pyramids with an amazing sound and light show, or perhaps head into downtown Cairo for a Nile dinner cruise and show (optional).

Visit The Great Pyramids, Sphinx, and Saqqara/ Overnight Sitting Train to Luxor or Aswan

Step Pyramid of Djoser - This morning, your private guide will pick you up for a full-day tour of the pyramids at Giza and Saqqara. Begin in chronological order by visiting the step pyramid of Saqqara, the first capital of ancient Egypt. This is the oldest pyramid in Egypt, dating back to 4800 B.C., built by King Djoser, before exploring the famous pyramids at Giza.

Pyramids of Giza - Stop for a lunch break (optional) then continue visiting the Giza Plateau to explore the world-famous pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, Mycrenos, and the Sphinx; these structures have stood tall for 4500 years. Discover the beauty of the Sphinx, one of the largest monolithic statues in history, enjoy the views, and take remarkable pictures. Your local Egyptology guide will be a wealth of knowledge and full of enthusiasm about Egyptian history and their country in general. Return to your hotel in Cairo. Then, around 7 pm, our English-speaking driver will pick you up for the first-class sitting train to Luxor or Aswan.

The Nile Cruise departs from Luxor every Saturday, Monday, or Thursday.
The Nile Cruise departs from Aswan every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, or Friday.

Cairo - Take an overnight first-class sitting train to Luxor or Aswan to start the cruise the next day. It is possible to upgrade to a sleeping train (dinner and breakfast included) for an additional charge.

• The train takes approximately 10 to 12 hours from Cairo to Luxor.
• The train takes approximately 12 to 14 hours from Cairo to Aswan.

Aswan Arrival Transfer to Nile Cruise & Aswan Tours

Aswan - Upon arrival in Aswan, our licensed tour guide will meet and assist you at Aswan Railway Station to be transferred by A/C van to your 5-star Nile Cruise to check in before lunch. Enjoy lunch on board.

Aswan High Dam - Begin your tour by visiting the High Dam, completed in 1960 to protect Egypt from flooding and generate electricity.

Temple of Philae - Proceed to visit the Graeco-Roman Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there. Later, return to your cruise for dinner, a folkloric show, and overnight in Aswan.

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

Abu Simbel Temples and Navigation to Kom Ombo Temple

Abu Simbel Temple Complex - Around 4:30, your guide will pick you up for the 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 II and his beloved Queen Nefertari. This amazing site was completely dismantled and rebuilt when Lake Nasser was flooded.

Temple of Kom Ombo - Return to the cruise by noon (around 1:00 pm) to have your lunch and sail towards Kom Ombo city, where you will visit the amazing temple of Kom Ombo dedicated to two gods: Horus (the falcon god) and Sobek (the crocodile god). You will also visit the Crocodile Museum. Return to the cruise and have dinner. Continue sailing to Edfu for overnight.

Edfu Temple and Arrive Luxor (visit Luxor Temple)

Temple of Horus - After breakfast, enjoy a horse carriage ride with your tour guide to visit the temple of Horus at Edfu, which is considered the most complete and 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.

Luxor Temple - Luxor was 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, where ancient Egyptian, Christian, and Islamic features are exhibited. Dinner on board and a belly dancing show. Overnight in Luxor.

Luxor West Bank, Karnak Temple Tour, and Overnight Sitting Train to Cairo

Valley of the Kings - Enjoy 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 treasures and protect their mummies.

Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - Then visit the Mortuary temple of the famous Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari. End your tour in the West Bank with a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Lunchtime in a local restaurant (optional).

Temple of Karnak - Then 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 Hypostyle Hall has an impressive 134 towering columns, each carved with scenes of gods and pharaohs, and hieroglyphic inscriptions cover the walls.

Luxor Railway Station - Then, head to Luxor Train Station to take your evening first-class sitting train back to Cairo.

Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo

City Centre Alexandria - Pick-up at Cairo train station to start a full-day tour to Alexandria from Cairo. Drive for about 3 hours to Alexandria. Tour Alexandria’s most significant and fascinating spots with your private tour guide. See the Greek and Roman masterpieces ruins at the National Museum, descend into the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa with the beautiful artworks, visit the Roman Theater, and take in views from the 15th-century fortifications at the Citadel of Qaitbay. Explore the New Alexandria library at your own pace. Drive back in comfort to your hotel in Cairo for overnight. Lunch is optional on this tour.

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

The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities - Enjoy breakfast, then 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.

Coptic Cairo - 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.

Khan Al-Khalili - Cairo’s Khan al-Khalili Bazaar is an essential Egyptian experience – lose yourself in the colors and aromas of this fascinating marketplace. Alternatively, 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 Khalili Bazaars or The Citadel.) Our representative will escort you to the airport for departure according to your flight details.

• Professional English-speaking Egyptology tour guide.
• 5-star cruise with 3 nights’ accommodation including full board.
• Day trip to Alexandria from Cairo.
• Comprehensive sightseeing in Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo, and Al Khalili Bazaars.
• Group tour to Abu Simbel temples.
• First Class train tickets for Cairo-Luxor/Aswan route, upgradeable to sleeper.
• All meals covered: daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Round-trip transfers with air-conditioned vehicles.

• Entry Visa to Egypt, or Domestic flights.
• Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing.
• Hotels accommodations.
• Tipping to the guide, driver and cruise crew.
• WiFi, Water or beverages on the cruise.
• Motorboat to Philae temple.

Embark on a journey to Egypt and immerse yourself in its rich history and culture with a tour that takes you through Cairo, cruises along the Nile, and visits Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, and the coastal city of Alexandria. Discover the marvels of Egypt on this 8-day tour, featuring a luxurious 3-night 5-star Nile cruise to explore the treasures between Luxor and Aswan. Experience the UNESCO World Heritage site of Abu Simbel, located 285 km south of Aswan. In Cairo, marvel at the iconic Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara, Egyptian Museum, and Coptic Cairo during two-day tours. Explore one of Egypt’s most remarkable cities, Alexandria, and enjoy a day by the Mediterranean Sea visiting Greek and Roman sites. Benefit from door-to-door transport in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a knowledgeable Egyptology guide.

• The cruise from Luxor departs every Saturday, Monday, or Thursday.
• The cruise from Aswan departs every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, or Friday.
• All hotels in Cairo Or Giza. Cairo International Airport.
• It is available to upgrade the sitting train to a sleeper train (dinner and breakfast included) with extra price.
• The Nile Cruise departs from Luxor every Saturday, Monday or Thursday for the 3 Nights cruise.
• The Nile Cruise departs from Aswan every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday or Friday for the 3 Nights cruise.
• If the trip to Abu Simbel Temples cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 30$USD per person.
• The train takes approximately 10 to 12 hours from Cairo to Luxor.
• The train takes approximately 12 to 14 hours from Cairo to Aswan
• Child rate applies only when sharing 2 paying adults.(maximum 1 child in one room)
• A child from 5 to 11 years old accompanied by one adult will be treated as an adult.
• You will need to pay all the entrance fees by card except the High Dam and motorboat to Philae temple in cash.
• 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.
• Passports copies are required for the cruise line company and Abu Simple trip permission.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.