Cairo Transfer and Overnight Sitting Train from Cairo to Luxor

Cairo - An Egypt Gift Tours representative will collect you from your hotel in Cairo or Giza around 6:30 PM to escort you to the train station for your evening first-class sitting train to Luxor. The journey takes approximately 10 to 12 hours.

Transfer to Nile Cruise and Luxor East Bank

Temple of Karnak - Upon arrival at Luxor railway station, our licensed tour guide will meet and assist you, transferring you by A/C van to your 5-star Nile Cruise for check-in before lunch. Enjoy lunch on board, then begin your tour by visiting the largest temple ever built: Karnak Temple, constructed over 2000 years and covering about 63 acres. Note: If you arrive in Luxor early, the tour will start immediately upon arrival, as cruise check-in is at 12:00, and we aim to maximize your time without waiting in the lobby.

Luxor Temple - Continue to Luxor Temple, showcasing ancient Egyptian, Christian, and Islamic features. Marvel at its obelisk and statues. Return to the cruise for dinner on board and overnight in Luxor.

Luxor West Bank Tour and Navigation

Valley of the Kings - After breakfast, embark on an extraordinary day by heading to the West Bank to explore the Theban Necropolis, visiting the Valley of the Kings, where New Kingdom pharaohs carved their tombs into the mountains to conceal their treasures and protect their mummies.

Temple of Hatshepsut - Proceed to the Mortuary Temple of the renowned Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari. Conclude your West Bank tour with a photo stop at the colossal statues of Memnon – two 17-meter-high statues on Luxor’s west bank. Carved from granite blocks, they represent Pharaoh Amenhotep III and were once part of a grand colonnade. Return to the cruise by noon for lunch. Begin sailing down the River Nile, enjoy afternoon tea on the sundeck, cross Esna Lock, and overnight in Edfu.

Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple-Aswan

Temple of Horus - After breakfast, enjoy a horse carriage ride with your tour guide to visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, considered the most complete and best-preserved of all Egyptian temples. Return to the cruise. Relax on the deck, taking in the unique landscape and admiring the Nile River scenery while sailing to Kom Ombo. Lunch on board, followed by afternoon tea on the sundeck.

Temple of Kom Ombo - Late in the afternoon, stop at Kom Ombo city to visit the unique double temple of Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god. Return to the cruise for dinner, followed by a folkloric party hosted by the cruise staff and tour guides. Continue sailing to Aswan for an overnight stay.

Abu Simbel Trip (Sharing a Small Group), Aswan Tour, and Departure Transfer

Abu Simbel Temple Complex - Check out around 4:30 AM, as your guide will pick you up for an Abu Simbel trip (sharing a small group) to visit one of Egypt’s most impressive sites: the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel, uniquely designed for King Ramesses II and his beloved Queen Nefertari. Return to the cruise around 1:30 PM to collect your luggage and begin the tour to Philae Temple.

Temple of Philae - Proceed to visit Philae Temple, the Graeco-Roman temple dedicated to the goddess Isis, accessed by a small motorboat.

Cairo - Later, transfer to Aswan railway station to catch your evening train back to Cairo.

• First-class train travel from Cairo
• Optional sleeping train upgrade
• Guided Abu Simbel excursion in a small group
• Inclusions of all meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• All transfers in air-conditioned vehicle with pick-up/drop-off service
• 5-star full-board cruise accommodation for 3 nights
• Expert English-speaking Egyptology tour guide

• Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing.
• Water or Drinks during meals on the cruise.
• Any personal expenses like laundry etc.
• Tipping to Guide, Drivers, cruise crew etc.
• Wi-fi on the cruise.
• available to pick travelers at Cairo airport or 6th.October with extra 10$ USD per person
• available to drop off travelers at Cairo airport or 6th.October with extra 10$ USD per person
• available to pickup travelers from Hotels at New Administrative Capital with extra 20$ per person.

Picture yourself unwinding on the deck of a luxurious 5-star Nile Cruise ship, gliding along the Nile and taking in the stunning views of the Nile Valley and authentic Egyptian life. Discover the key attractions in Luxor and Aswan, with stops along the way to explore pharaonic sites like the Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples. Experience the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel Temple, located 285 km south of Aswan. Enjoy a variety of evening entertainment options, including belly dancing shows, galabiya parties, Nubian shows, discos, and more during a 4-day/3-night Nile Cruise available every Saturday, Monday, or Thursday from Luxor to Aswan. The package includes full board, with check-in at lunch and check-out at breakfast, as well as round-trip first-class train tickets and door-to-door transportation.

Note:
★ An upgrade to a sleeper train is available for an additional charge.

• Child rate applies only when sharing 2 paying adults.
• A child from 6 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 Holiday
• If your arrival to Luxor is so early, so we will 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 have a chance to upgrade the sitting train to a sleeping one with extra charge.
• 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
• 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.
• Other languages are available with extra charge upon your request.
• If the Abu Simbel trip cancelled due to bad weather you will be refunded with 30$ USD per person.

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