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Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
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Overview
Take an unforgettable experience to discover the magic of Egypt on this 8-days 7-nights Egypt Package tour from Cairo. Cover the most famous attractions in Cairo as well as a 4-night Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan. In Cairo, discover the Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum, and Coptic Cairo. Then take an overnight sleeping train to Luxor to see the temples of Karnak, Luxor, and Hatshepsut, and stroll the Valley of the Kings, before cruising to Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan. Tour includes round-trip sleeping train tickets, 4 star hotel and airport transfers, and most meals.
- See Cairo, Giza, Aswan and Luxor's top sights on 8-days 7-nights private tour
- Visit the iconic Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum and Coptic Cairo in 1 day tour.
- Travel in style at a 5-star Nile cruise accommodation and meals provided.
- Relax with door-to-door transfers and comfortable hotel pickup and drop-off each day
What's included
1 Day Tour in Cairo; Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Coptic Cairo.
1 Night 4-star hotel accommodation in Cairo on bed and breakfast.
Professional English-speaking tour guide.
Meals on the cruise starts with lunch and ends with breakfast.
All Transfers, pick up and drop off by A.C vehicle.
4 nights on a 5- star Cruise based on full board with sightseeing tours.
Entry Visa to Egypt, International or Domestic flights
Entrance fees to all the mentioned sightseeing.
Drinks or meals except the mentioned in the itinerary.
Tipping to Guide, Drivers and Cruise crew.
Wi-Fi on the cruise.
Water or drinks on the cruise.
Motorboat to Philae temple.
What to expect
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo and Transfer to Cairo or Giza hotel
1h
Welcome to Cairo, Egypt
Egypt Lifetime Tours driver will be waiting for you outside the arrival hall at Cairo International Airport, and he will accompany you to the hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle. If your flight lands early, then you could take 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).
Day 2: Cairo Sightseeing Tour- Overnight Sitting Train to Luxor
The Pyramids Of Giza
2h · Admission ticket not included
This morning, after having the breakfast, your private guide will pick you up around 8 to 8:30 am for a full day tour of Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Coptic Cairo.
Start your day by 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.
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
2h · Admission ticket not included
Stop for Lunch during the tour at a good quality restaurant (optional) then move to visit the Egyptian Museum, where you explore the splendid collection of Tutankhamun besides many other attractive artifacts.
Coptic Cairo
2h
Then, continue your tour to Coptic Cairo to see Benezra Synagogue and the Hanging Church.
11h · Admission ticket included
Later on, you will be transferred to Giza train station to take the overnight sleeping train (shared cabins with bunk beds) to Luxor, enjoy light dinner and breakfast on board the train.
Day 3: Arrive Luxor, Transfer to Nile Cruise, Luxor East Bank tour
The Karnak Temple
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
Our expert representative will meet and assist you at Luxor 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 largest temple ever: Karnak temple built through 2000 years, covering an area of about 63 acres.
Luxor Temple
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
Proceed to visit Luxor temple, where ancient Egyptian, Christian, and Islamic features are exhibited. Admire its obelisk and statues. Back to the cruise, dinner on board and overnight in Luxor.
Day 4: Luxor West Bank Tour & Navigation to Edfu
Valley of the Kings
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
Breakfast and start your remarkable day by driving to the West Bank to explore the Theban Necropolis by visiting 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.
Temple of Hatshepsut
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
Then to the Mortuary temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari. Listen from your guide to her exciting story and how she managed to rule as a sole Pharaoh.
End your tour in the West Bank by a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Return back to the Cruise by noon to have your lunch. Start sailing down the River Nile, afternoon tea on the sundeck. Cross Esna Lock and overnight in Edfu.
Day 5: Edfu Temple & Kom Ombo Temple-Aswan
2h · Admission ticket not included
After your breakfast, enjoy Horse Carriage ride with your tour guide to visit the temple of Horus at Edfu which is considered to be the most complete and the best preserved of all the Egyptian temples. Back to the cruise. Relax on the deck watching the unique landscape and admire the scenery of the Nile river while sailing to Kom Ombo. Lunch on board. Afternoon tea on the sundeck.
Kom Ombo Temple
1h · Admission ticket not included
Late in the afternoon, stop at Kom Ombo city where to visit the unique double temple of Sobek, the crocodile God and Horus, the falcon God. Return to the cruise and have dinner followed by folkloric party operated by the cruise staff and tour guides. Continue sailing to Aswan for overnight.
Day 6: Abu Simbel trip (sharing a group in a bus or minibus)
Aswan
1m
Breakfast on board. Free leisure morning on the deck or have a chance to add an optional extra day trip to the rock-cut temples built by Ramses II at Abu Simbel, around 185 miles (300 kilometers) south of Aswan, this tour starts around 4 to 4:30 am for approx. 9-10 hours (private or sharing a small group).
Day 7: Aswan Tour to Philae Temple, High Dam and Overnight Train to Cairo
Temple of Philae
4h · Admission ticket not included
After breakfast, check out and discover with your guide the highlights of Aswan, listen to the story of the Nubian immigration. Start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electric. Proceed to visit the Graeco Roman Temple dedicated to goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there.
Aswan
14h
Later on, you will be transferred to Aswan train station to get the sitting train back to Cairo.
Day 8: Cairo - Fly Back Home
1h
Arrive at Giza train station where you will be met and assisted by our driver. He will transfer you Cairo International Airport departure according to your flight details. . Or choose one of our optional tours, and don't miss a day on your holiday.
Optional Activities
• Cairo - Step Pyramids of Saqqara, Dahshur Pyramids and Memphis City
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Cairo International Airport
Cairo or Giza hotels
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.(full price)
Prices are quoted in U.S dollars, per person per trip and valid, except during Christmas, New Year and Easter Holidays
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 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.
Other languages are available with extra charge upon your request
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
