Private Tour: 8 Days 7 Nights Great Pyramids & Nile Cruise by Train from Cairo

Day 1: Arrival Cairo

1. 2h
   On your arrival at Cairo International Airport your 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.

Day 2: Cairo Sightseeing/ Sleeper Train to Aswan

1. The Pyramids Of Giza
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Your Tour Guide will pick you up from your Hotel after you have enjoyed your breakfast 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.
2. The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
   2h · Admission ticket included
   We journey on to visit the fabulous Egyptian Museum. The Museum houses many artifacts from the Pharaonic period, you will also have the great opportunity to view the fantastic Tutankhamun. Time now to take a break for Lunch.
3. The Hanging Church
   1h · Admission ticket included
   After enjoying your Lunch continue on to Old Cairo to visit The Hanging Church. This Church has steps leading up so became known as the Staircase Church.Carry on to view Ben Ezra Synagogue.
4. Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar
   1h · Admission ticket included
   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.

Day 3: Aswan Sightseeing

1. Aswan High Dam
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Your 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.
2. Unfinished Obelisk
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Then journey on to visit the Unfinished Obelisk which shows how the ancient Egyptians cut the stone. It is believed this obelisk belongs to Queen Hatshepsut one of the rulers of the 18th Dynasty.
3. Temple of Philae
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Now visit the beautiful Philae Temple, which the ancient Egyptians built for the Goddess Isis, she represents Health, Marriage and Wisdom. After your visits you will be transferred to check into your Nile Cruise.

Day 4: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples

1. Kom Ombo Temple
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Breakfast on board. Today we sail to Kom Ombo where you will enjoy a tour of Kom Ombo Temple, this Temple was shared by the two Gods Sobek and Horus. back to your Nile Cruise to enjoy lunch on board.
2. Edfu Temple
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Whilst sailing onto Edfu where you will visit Horus Temple. Tea will then be served on board whilst sailing onto Luxor via Esna Lock , here you can observe the local life and have the opportunity to take some photos.

Day 5: Luxor Sightseeing:- Valley of Kings & Queen Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon

1. Valley of the Kings
   2h · Admission ticket included
   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 .So let us unlock the secret story of the Royal Tombs, the world of mystery and treasure.
2. Temple of Hatshepsut
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. Queen Hatchepsuit was the first Pharonic woman to rule Egypt.
3. Colossi of Memnon
   20m · Admission ticket included
   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.

Day 6: Disembarkation/ Karnak and Luxor Temples

1. The Karnak Temple
   2h · Admission ticket included
   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 and was dedicated to the God Amun and his wife Mut.
2. Luxor Temple
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Then continue onto visit the majestic Luxor Temple which was built by Amunhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty. King Ramses II was the most famous king in the 19th Dynasty he ruled Egypt for about 67 years. Enjoy visiting 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.

Day 7: Cairo optional excursion

1. Memphis and Sakkara
   4h · Admission ticket included
   Your 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, Dahshur, Step Pyramids, or take some time to discover the City of Cairo.

Day 8: Fly back home

1. 2h
   Check out from your Hotel after breakfast to transfer to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required