Pyramids & Nile Cruise Tour in Egypt by Train
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Duration
8 Days
Tour Type
Limited Time Offers
Group Size
50 persons
Overview
Seize the opportunity to experience an unforgettable 8-day trip to Egypt! Begin in Cairo, soaking in the historic atmosphere of the Giza Pyramids, and explore the renowned Egyptian Museum. Then, travel south to Aswan on a sleeper train, where you'll embark on a relaxing Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor, enjoying all the ancient sites along the way. Finally, return to Cairo by train for a memorable conclusion to your journey.
Important Info
- Tour Duration: 8 Days
- Location: Cairo, Egypt
- Time Log: Upon arrival at Airport
- Scheduling: Mon, Wed, Sat
- Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel Movenpick Royal Lily Cruise
Highlights
- Hotel pick up and return
- Visit the Giza Pyramids, one of the 7 wonders of the World
- Explore the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
- Experience the beauty of Philae Temple
- Travel by boat and see the sights from the water
- Visit Kom Ombo Temple, shared by the Gods Sobek & Horus
- Enjoy a horse & carriage ride to Edfu Temple
- Enjoy crystal clear waters
- Visit the magnificent Luxor & Karnak Temples
- Private Egyptologist Guide
- All entrance fees included
Tour Description
Every Saturday 8 Days / 7 Nights
Day 1 Saturday: Arrival in Cairo
On your arrival at Cairo International Airport, our Valley the Kings representative will meet and assist you and accompany you to your Hotel by A/C Vehicle. After checking you in, he will confirm with you the pick-up times for your tours before leaving you to relax and settle in.
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2 Sunday: Cairo Sightseeing Train to Aswan
Your tour guide will pick you up from your Hotel after you have enjoyed your breakfast and checked out to transfer you for a visit to the amazing Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. After this, see the majestic Sphinx, which has the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body and stands on the Giza Plateau. We journey on to visit the fabulous Egyptian Museum, which houses many artifacts from the Pharaonic period; you will also have the great opportunity to view the fantastic Tutankhamun collection. Time now to take a break for lunch. After enjoying your lunch, continue on to Old Cairo to visit The Hanging Church. This church has steps leading up, so it became known as the Staircase Church. Carry on to view Ben Ezra Synagogue. Time now to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the colorful Khan El Khalili Bazaar and shop until you drop. When you have finished your tours, you will be transferred to Giza Train Station to connect with your sleeper Train from Cairo to Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Overnight on the sleeper train.
Day 3 Monday: Aswan Tour
Our Valley the Kings representative will meet you at Aswan Railway Station to transfer you for your visit to the famous High Dam, which controls all of Egypt’s water. Journey on to the great Unfinished Obelisk, which weighs 1,168 tons. Now visit the beautiful Philae Temple, built for the Goddess Isis, who represents Health, Marriage, and Wisdom. After your visits, you will be transferred to check into your Nile Cruise.
Overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 4 Tuesday: Visit to Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples
Breakfast on board. Now sail to Kom Ombo Temple. After we sail to Edfu to visit the Horus Temple, which houses important scenes and inscriptions of the Sacred Drama. Continue sailing onto Luxor.
Overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 5 Wednesday: Luxor Sightseeing Valley of Kings, Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon
After breakfast on board, take a visit to the West Bank, home of the famous Valley of the Kings. Journey through the Valley of the Kings and explore the tombs. Let us unlock the secret story of the Royal Tombs, the world of mystery and treasure. Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. Queen Hatshepsut was the first Pharaonic woman to rule Egypt. Now onto the Colossi of Memnon facing the Nile. The Colossi are twin statues of Amenhotep III. A large earthquake reportedly shattered the northern colossus; after the rupture, the lower half of the statue was reputed to sing, always within 1 or 2 hours of sunrise.
Overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 6 Thursday: Disembarkation Karnak and Luxor Temples
After breakfast, disembark your Nile Cruise, and our guide will accompany you to visit the magical Karnak Temples, the greatest example of worship in history, dedicated to the God Amun and his wife Mut. Then continue to visit the majestic Luxor Temple, which was built by Amunhotep III in the 18th Dynasty and completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty. Enjoy visiting the Obelisk of Ramses II in front of the 1st Pylon. Transfer now to Luxor Railway Station to connect with your Sleeper Train back to Cairo.
Overnight on the sleeper train.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
Day 7 Friday: Cairo Optional Excursions
Our representative will meet you at Giza Railway Station Cairo to transfer you to your Hotel. Today you have the opportunity to take some optional tours to Alexandria, Sakkara, Dashur, Step Pyramids, or take some time to discover the City of Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 8 Saturday: Final Departure
Check out from your Hotel after breakfast to transfer to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.
Meals: Breakfast.
Every Wednesday 8 Days / 7 Nights
Day 1 Wednesday: Arrival in Cairo
On your arrival at Cairo International Airport, our Valley the Kings representative will meet and assist you and accompany you to your Hotel by A/C Vehicle. After checking you in, he will confirm with you the pick-up times for your tours before leaving you to relax and settle in.
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2 Thursday: Cairo Sightseeing Train to Aswan
Your tour guide will pick you up from your Hotel after you have enjoyed your breakfast and checked out to transfer you for a visit to the amazing Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. After this, see the majestic Sphinx, which has the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body and stands on the Giza Plateau. We journey on to visit the fabulous Egyptian Museum, which houses many artifacts from the Pharaonic period; you will also have the great opportunity to view the fantastic Tutankhamun collection. Time now to take a break for lunch. After enjoying your lunch, continue on to Old Cairo to visit The Hanging Church. This church has steps leading up, so it became known as the Staircase Church. Carry on to view Ben Ezra Synagogue. Time now to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the colorful Khan El Khalili Bazaar and shop until you drop. When you have finished your tours, you will be transferred to Giza Train Station to connect with your sleeper Train from Cairo to Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Overnight on the sleeper train.
Day 3 Friday: Aswan Tour
Our Valley the Kings representative will meet you at Aswan Railway Station to transfer you for your visit to the famous High Dam, which controls all of Egypt’s water. Journey on to the great Unfinished Obelisk, which weighs 1,168 tons. Now visit the beautiful Philae Temple, built for the Goddess Isis, who represents Health, Marriage, and Wisdom. After your visits, you will be transferred to check into your Nile Cruise.
Overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 4 Saturday: Visit to Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples
Breakfast on board. Now sail to Kom Ombo Temple. After we sail to Edfu to visit the Horus Temple, which houses important scenes and inscriptions of the Sacred Drama. Continue sailing onto Luxor.
Overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 5 Sunday: Luxor Sightseeing Valley of Kings, Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon
After breakfast on board, take a visit to the West Bank, home of the famous Valley of the Kings. Journey through the Valley of the Kings and explore the tombs. Let us unlock the secret story of the Royal Tombs, the world of mystery and treasure. Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. Queen Hatshepsut was the first Pharaonic woman to rule Egypt. Now onto the Colossi of Memnon facing the Nile. The Colossi are twin statues of Amenhotep III. A large earthquake reportedly shattered the northern colossus; after the rupture, the lower half of the statue was reputed to sing, always within 1 or 2 hours of sunrise.
Overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 6 Monday: Disembarkation Karnak and Luxor Temples
After breakfast, disembark your Nile Cruise, and our guide will accompany you to visit the magical Karnak Temples, the greatest example of worship in history, dedicated to the God Amun and his wife Mut. Then continue to visit the majestic Luxor Temple, which was built by Amunhotep III in the 18th Dynasty and completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty. Enjoy visiting the Obelisk of Ramses II in front of the 1st Pylon. Transfer now to Luxor Railway Station to connect with your Sleeper Train back to Cairo.
Overnight on the sleeper train.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
Day 7 Tuesday: Cairo Optional Excursions
Our representative will meet you at Giza Railway Station Cairo to transfer you to your Hotel. Today you have the opportunity to take some optional tours to Alexandria, Sakkara, Dashur, Step Pyramids, or take some time to discover the City of Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 8 Wednesday: Final Departure
Check out from your Hotel after breakfast to transfer to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.
Meals: Breakfast.
Pricing
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Adult
(Age 12 and more)
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Child
(Age 2 to 11)
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Infant
(Age 0 to 2)
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| Double | $797.00 | $350.00 | free |
| Single | $1,123.00 | $563.00 | free |
Price Policy
Our prices are quoted in USD, but we also accept Euros and Sterling. The prices are per person and per trip, except during peak seasons such as Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays. You can easily change the currency by clicking the icon at the bottom of the page.
Children Policy
- Ages 0 - 1.99: Free of charge
- Ages 2 - 11.99: Pay 50% of the tour price
- Ages 12 and above: Pay the full tour price as an adult
Note: For domestic flights included in your tour, children aged 0-2 incur a fee of $15. Children aged 2 and above are classified as adults.
Payment Policy
A deposit of 25% of the total tour price is required. During peak times (Christmas, New Year, and Easter), the deposit increases to 50%. Payment can be made via bank transfer (details will be provided), Western Union, or online.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation fees are as follows:
- More than 1 week in advance: No cancellation fee
- 3 to 6 days in advance: 50% cancellation fee
- Within 2 days of departure: 100% cancellation fee
Important: All flights require a 100% cancellation fee.
Tipping
If you are satisfied with the services provided, it is customary to give a gratuity, although you are not obligated to do so.
Included/Excluded
Meet and assist services from our representatives
Transfers in a modern air-conditioned vehicle
2 nights of accommodation in Cairo, including daily breakfast
3 nights on a 5-star cruise with full board
2 nights accommodation on a sleeper train
All sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary
Entrance fees to all attractions
Meals as specified in the itinerary
A bottle of water for your trip
All service charges and taxes
Sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan as outlined in the itinerary
Entry visa to Egypt
Any optional tours
Personal expenses
International flights into Egypt
Tipping
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