Package 8 Nights Cairo Luxor Aswan Abu Simbel Nile Cruise

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Experience Egypt’s famous landmarks and cultural heritage sites on an 8-night tour. Explore Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel, and take a hot air balloon ride over Luxor. Discover the country’s rich history, culture, and stunning scenery.

Duration: 9 days

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Arrival in Cairo - Welcome to Egypt

Cairo - Upon arriving at Cairo International Airport, guests will be warmly welcomed by a friendly representative. After being picked up from the airport, guests will have the chance to learn more about Cairo and its rich history from the knowledgeable representative. Cairo is a city rich in history, with thousands of years of cultural heritage to explore. After arrival and a brief orientation, guests will spend their first night in Cairo at a hotel, where they can relax and prepare for the exciting days ahead. The hotel will offer comfortable accommodations and all necessary amenities. Overall, the arrival experience in Cairo is designed to be smooth, efficient, and welcoming, setting the stage for an unforgettable tour of Egypt.

The Great Pyramids, Sphinx & Overnight Train to Luxor

Pyramids of Giza - After breakfast, explore one of the world’s wonders, the Great Pyramids. Our Egyptology tour guide will pick you up from the hotel on time, and we’ll drive to the pyramids area. Visit the three pyramids and capture rare photos of these magnificent structures. The Egyptian pyramids, built thousands of years ago as tombs for pharaohs and their consorts, are the most famous. The largest and most renowned is the Great Pyramid of Giza, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The architecture and construction techniques used in building the pyramids are remarkable feats of engineering and design.

Great Sphinx - Proceed to the Sphinx, the legendary statue with a human head and lion’s body, symbolizing the power of the lion and the wisdom of man. Return to your hotel. Our representative will pick you up in the evening for your night train to Luxor. Overnight train.

Luxor - Nile Cruise & East Bank of Luxor

Temple of Karnak - Our expert representative will pick you up from Luxor train station. Begin our first tour in Luxor, the most famous historical city in Egypt. Discover the great East Bank of Luxor. Visit the largest temple in the world, Karnak Temple. It is one of Egypt’s most important archaeological sites, constructed over more than 2000 years, starting during the Middle Kingdom (2040-1782 BC). The complex consists of three main temples, several smaller temples, and numerous other structures. The most famous structure at Karnak is the Great Temple of Amun, dedicated to the god Amun-Ra. Other notable structures include the Hypostyle Hall, featuring 134 massive columns, and the Sacred Lake, used for religious ceremonies.

Luxor Temple - Drive over to see the beautiful Luxor Temple. Originally built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II in the 14th century BC, it was dedicated to the gods Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. The temple complex consists of two main temples, a smaller temple dedicated to Mut, and several other smaller structures. The main temple is known for its impressive columns and statues, as well as its many hieroglyphic inscriptions. The temple complex also includes a large courtyard with a sacred lake, used for religious ceremonies. Luxor Temple is one of Egypt’s most visited sites due to its historical importance and stunning architecture. After the wonderful trip, check in to the cruise at lunchtime. Rest and refresh. In the evening, a disco party will be hosted by the cruise staff. Overnight cruise.

Hot Air Balloon, Valley of the Kings & Enjoy Sailing

Hot Air Balloon Luxor Take Off Site - Wake up early in Luxor for an exciting hot air balloon trip. Our representative will pick you up from your cruise in Luxor to the West Bank to enjoy balloon riding. Start your balloon ride in the sky of the largest open-air museum (Luxor). Hot air balloon rides in Luxor, Egypt, are a popular tourist activity and offer a unique way to view the ancient city and its surrounding areas. Luxor is known for its numerous ancient sites, and a hot air balloon ride offers breathtaking views of these and other monuments.

Valley of the Kings - After the “life trip,” as it’s called, start our next tour directly to the West Bank of Luxor. Listen carefully to your expert tour guide, who will provide detailed information about the history of the Valley of the Kings. It is the site of the tombs of many of Egypt’s most famous pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, Ramses II, and Seti I. The Valley of the Kings was used as a burial site for over 500 years, from the 16th to 11th centuries BC.

Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - After the great tour of the kings, drive over to uncover the secrets of Queen Hatshepsut while visiting her temple. It is considered one of Egypt’s most beautiful monuments and is one of the most visited sites in Luxor. Return to the East Bank of Luxor, where the cruise will start to sail. Be ready to capture unique photos of both sides of the River Nile, where you will discover the real Egyptian culture all around you. Pass the famous Esna lock. Enjoy sailing. Overnight cruise.

Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple & Sailing Nile Cruise

Temple of Horus - Experience the Egyptian culture by horse and carriage to visit Edfu Temple. Return to the cruise and continue sailing all the way to Kom Ombo. Enjoy the Nile and the natural views all the way to Kom Ombo. It is one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples and was dedicated to the falcon god Horus. The temple was built during the Ptolemaic dynasty (305–30 BC) and was completed during the reign of Ptolemy III (246–222 BC). The temple is a large structure with two courtyards, a hypostyle hall, and a sanctuary. It features many reliefs depicting scenes from the life of Horus, as well as other gods and goddesses. The temple also contains several statues of Horus, including one over 10 meters tall.

Temple of Kom Ombo - Stop around sunset to visit Kom Ombo Temple, a stunning Greco-Roman double temple dedicated to both the gods Sobek and Horus. Built during the Ptolemaic period between 180 and 47 BC, the temple is unique in its construction, featuring two separate entrances, two courtyards, two hypostyle halls, and two sanctuaries. Its walls feature carvings of hieroglyphs, gods, and mythical creatures. The temple was a site of great religious significance and would have been visited by pilgrims and travelers from all over Egypt to pay tribute to the gods. Today, the Temple of Kom Ombo is a popular tourist attraction and a reminder of the grandeur of ancient Egypt. Enjoy your Egyptian tea on the cruise sun deck during sailing. Overnight cruise.

The Fabulous Temples of Abu Simbel & Local Market in Aswan

Abu Simbel Temple Complex - Around 5 am, it’s time to visit one of Egypt’s most important sites, the Abu Simbel temples. Return to Aswan by lunchtime. Rest and refresh. In the evening, it’s a great opportunity to visit the famous market of Aswan. Overnight cruise.

The Famous Aswan High Dam, Philae Island Temple & Overnight Train to Cairo

Aswan High Dam - Disembark after breakfast. Our Egyptology tour guide will pick you up from your Nile cruise on time to start our wonderful tour to visit the famous Aswan High Dam, a rock-fill embankment dam located in Aswan, Egypt. It was built between 1960 and 1970 and was officially inaugurated in 1971. The dam is located on the Nile River and is one of the largest.

Temple of Philae - Drive over to take a motorboat to Philae Island. The Temple of Philae is a stunning edifice dedicated to the goddess Isis, located in an idyllic setting in Aswan, Egypt. After the great day tour, drive comfortably to Aswan train station for your train to Cairo. Overnight train.

Arrival in Cairo

Giza - Arrive at Giza train station, where we will pick you up. Transfer comfortably to your hotel. Day at leisure. Optional tour upon your request (Alexandria day tour or Old Cairo tour). Overnight Cairo hotel.

Final Departure

Cairo International Airport Road - Enjoy your breakfast. Then, according to your flight departure time, make your final departure to Cairo International Airport with unique photos and unforgettable memories.

What's Included

First class A/C train tickets with optional sleeping upgrades
5-star cruise accommodation for 4 nights including all meals
Assistance upon arrival and departure
Convenient door-to-door transfers
Guided tours with an expert Egyptologist
2-night stay at a 3-star Cairo hotel with included breakfast
Admission to all sites listed in the tour…

What's Not Included

Entrance fees to all the mentioned sightseeing
Tipping to Guide, Drivers, cruise crew
Motorboat to Philae Temple.
Wi fi on The cruise (with extra charge on the cruise)10$
Water or Drinks

Additional Information

This tour offers an excellent opportunity to explore many of Egypt’s renowned landmarks and cultural heritage sites in a brief period. The journey begins in Cairo, where participants will visit the Great Pyramids before embarking on an overnight train to Luxor for further exploration and a hot air balloon ride. Following this, travelers will enjoy a…

Cancellation Policy

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

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Enrique_c

Sep 5, 2024

Shame on you, Etro tours. - Hi Viator, this is an introduction... The river Nile cruise was nice, there I met other tourist, and I asked them about how their tour operator handled their guidance; they said the same tour guide was with them during the whole trip, also with them were other tourist that they met within their tour and travel together and comparted the experience and companionship of traveling together. Something similar I was expecting to have in my tour. Etro tours, operator in Egypt. How was my experience.... Before arriving to Cairo, I had not sleep for more than 24 hours, but my itinerary for day-1 was to be driven to a hotel, where I was planning to sleep, and at 6:00 PM will be an orientation meeting with the other tourist. I arrived in Cairo around 8:30 AM, while I was picking up my luggage, I received a text on my cellular that the tour guide, Gamal, and the driver were waiting for me already at the gate 6. When I went to the gate 6, other drivers had signed with the name of the people they were picking up. After everybody left a policeman approached me and said something in Arabic. Then a taxi driver came and insisted to take my luggage, and I had to be strong and refused their help. Then came a new policeman and told me to go with the taxi driver, he will take you to your hotel. At their insistence I asked the driver if his name was Mohamed (fake name), he said in a broken English, yes, I was sent to pick you up. After a few minutes, suddenly a person who was running and sweating approach to me and said his name was Gamal and asked me if the driver was here. Then he started calling the driver and after several minutes he finally arrived. At this point I felt afraid and very insecure. To my surprise Gamal said that they will start the tour right away with a visit to the Pyramids. To me the tour was painful and didn't enjoy the visit. I was bored, tired, and hungry. Therefore, the tour was short, and Gamal took me to a restaurant to eat lunch, after a short conversation with the restaurant manager, Gamal left me on a table and said they will serve my food and will include chicken cook on my table, etc., and he left. After waiting 25 minutes and no food was served to me, I stood up and serve myself a plate of rice and beans. After eating my lunch, I went outside and saw the driver across the street I went inside the car and waited for Gamal. Then Gamal said that they will drive me to the train station and since it was still early, I will have to wait 3 hours for the train to Luxor and he left. I gave them a very good tip so they can take a better care of me the next days. Well, the wait was 5 hours, and not knowing any Arabic words I was panicked of losing the right train or climbing to the wrong train. In Luxor, a new tour guide, Hamed, and driver should be waiting for me. When I arrived in Luxor many taxi drivers were waiting, they were very aggressive in trying to pick-up my luggage. One of them told me the agency just replaced the tour guide for him and a policeman was backing up this individual. They almost convince me when Ahmed came running from the other side of the street. He gave me some excuses like is difficult to time at what time the train arrives. I don't want to talk more about how Etro tours operates, but in every tour was a new tour guide and the fact to be by myself was boring. I never signed up to be a solo person, the best part to be a tourist is meeting other fellow travelers. If Etro tours does this purposely because it is easy to manipulate one person at the time, Shame on You, Etro tours!! Unfortunately, this abuse didn't finish here. In my way back from the train from Luxor to Giza, a driver that was waiting for me in the train station said that Hamed sent him to pick me up and take me to a hotel. After the check-in the hotel manager wanted, I pay for the next two nights, I pre-paid for the whole trip I said. Then I called Hamed to explain to the hotel manager what the deal was, then I sat at the lobby, and I don't remember for how long. Then the manager said the Hamed that sent me here was the wrong Hamed. Then they assigned me an awful room in a hotel with a broken internet. Three days I was stack in the hotel uncommunicated waiting for the departure to my next trip.

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