Arrival in Cairo and Overnight Stay at a 4-Star Hotel

Cairo International Airport - Welcome to Cairo, Egypt! A representative from Egypt Gift Tours will greet and assist you upon arrival at Cairo International Airport. You will be transported to your hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. At the hotel, the representative will help you check in and review your holiday itinerary, confirming pick-up times for each tour. If your flight arrives early, you might consider visiting the pyramids for a spectacular sound and light show or enjoy a Nile dinner cruise and show in downtown Cairo (optional).

Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara, and Dahshur Pyramids - Overnight Sleeper Train to Aswan

Pyramids of Giza - After breakfast, your private guide will pick you up for a full-day tour of the Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, and Coptic Cairo. Begin your day at the Giza Plateau, exploring the renowned pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, Mycrenos, and the Sphinx, which have stood for 4,500 years.

Marvel at the Sphinx, one of the largest monolithic statues in history, enjoy the views, and capture memorable photos. Your local Egyptology guide will be a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm about Egyptian history and culture.

Following this incredible tour, you will have the opportunity to visit a papyrus institute to learn how Egyptians created this unique artwork thousands of years ago. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (optional).

Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids - Continue to Saqqara, located 27 km southwest of Cairo. Visit the Step Pyramid (built for King Zoser), the world’s oldest major stone structure, which marks an important stage in pyramid evolution from simple mastabas to its well-known form. This pyramid was constructed during the Third Dynasty of Ancient Egypt, 4,800 years ago. Also, visit the Tombs of the Nobles in Saqqara to learn about the daily life of ancient Egyptian noblemen.

Pyramids of Dahshour - Proceed to the south to explore the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid at Dahshour, a renowned royal necropolis in Egypt located in the desert on the West Bank of the Nile, approximately 40 kilometers (25 miles) south of Cairo. It is famous for its pyramids, two of which are among the oldest, largest, and best-preserved in Egypt, built from 2613–2589 BC; the Red and Bent Pyramids of King Snefru.

Nile Cruise, Aswan Tours

Temple of Philae - After breakfast on the train, upon arrival at Aswan train station, our representative will be waiting with a sign displaying your name to transfer you by a private air-conditioned vehicle to your Nile Cruise for embarkation in Aswan before lunch. After lunch, visit the High Dam and Temple of Philae on Isis Island, then return to your Nile cruise. Dinner on board.

There is also an optional early morning visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Abu Simbel, an incredible site that was completely dismantled and rebuilt when Lake Nasser was flooded.

Note: If you arrive in Aswan early, the tour may start immediately upon arrival, as cruise check-in is at 12:00, and we aim to maximize your time without waiting in the lobby.

Navigation and Kom Ombo Temple

Temple of Kom Ombo - Enjoy breakfast on board and a leisurely morning on the deck. After lunch, prepare for the cruise navigation in the afternoon, heading to Kom Ombo city to visit the remarkable Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to two gods: Horus (the falcon god) and Sobek (the crocodile god). You will also visit the Crocodile Museum. Return to the cruise for dinner and continue sailing to Edfu for an overnight stay.

Edfu Temple and Arrival in Luxor (Visit Luxor Temple)

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 and relax on the deck, admiring the unique landscape and beautiful scenery of the Nile River while sailing to Luxor. Lunch on board, followed by afternoon tea on the sundeck.

Luxor Temple - Pass through the Esna lock to Luxor, built on and around the ancient site of Thebes, which boasts the greatest concentration of ancient ruins in the Nile Valley, if not the world. Across the Nile lies the City of the Dead, with its mortuary temples and rock-carved tombs. To the east stand the Temples of Luxor and Karnak. Late in the afternoon, arrive at Luxor harbor to visit Luxor Temple, located in the town center and beautifully illuminated at night, showcasing ancient Egyptian, Christian, and Islamic features. Dinner on board and a belly dancing show. Overnight in Luxor.

Luxor West Bank, Karnak Temple Tour, and Sleeper Train Back to Cairo

Valley of the Kings - After breakfast, check out and begin your remarkable day by driving to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs from the New Kingdom carved their tombs in the mountains to hide their treasures and protect their mummies.

Temple of Hatshepsut - Next, visit the Mortuary Temple of the famous Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari. Conclude your West Bank tour with a photo stop in front of the colossal statues of Memnon. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (optional).

Temple of Karnak - Then, visit the massive Temple of Karnak, linked to Luxor by a long sphinx-lined avenue. Inside the large courtyard are three temples. The much-photographed Hypostyle Hall features an impressive 134 towering columns, each carved with scenes of gods and pharaohs, with hieroglyphic inscriptions covering the walls.

Luxor - Later, you will be transferred to Luxor train station to board the sleeper train back to Cairo. Dinner will be served on board the sleeper train. Overnight in your cabin.

Cairo Optional Excursions

Cairo - Enjoy breakfast on board the sleeper train before arriving at Giza train station, where our representative will meet and assist you. You will be transferred to your hotel for free time or choose one of our optional tours to make the most of your holiday.
Optional Activities:
• Cairo city tour to the Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Coptic Cairo or Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar.
• Full-day tour to Alexandria from Cairo.

Cairo - Departure

Cairo International Airport - After breakfast and check-out, our representative will escort you to the airport for your departure, according to your flight details.

• Luxuriously furnished cabins with Mini Bar, Satellite TV, and more
• Guided tours with professional English-speaking guide
• Full-board luxury cruise with sightseeing tours
• All meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Comfortable transfers with A/C vehicles
• Cultural day trip to Giza, Saqqara, and Dahshur Pyramids
• Round-trip sleeper train tickets between Cairo and Upper Egypt
• Accommodation on sleeper train with meals
• Stay at a 4-star Giza hotel with breakfast

• 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.
• Any optional Tours or Any personal expenses like laundry etc.
• Wi-Fi on the cruise.(available with extra charge)
• Motorboat to Philae temple.

Immerse yourself in the magnificence and allure of ancient Egypt with an enchanting 8-day cost-effective vacation. Explore one of the world’s earliest seven wonders, the majestic Pyramids of Giza. Afterwards, travel to Aswan via the sleeper train for a delightful stay on a Nile cruise traveling between Aswan and Luxor, visiting Luxor, Karnak Temple, Philae Temple, Edfu Temple, Valley of the Kings and more! Customize your holiday or reserve it now. We’ll turn your dream into reality.

• Discover top attractions in Cairo, Giza, Aswan, and Luxor on an 8-day journey.
• Explore the legendary Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara, and Dahshur Pyramids in a single day tour.
• Journey in comfort with a 5-star Nile cruise, accommodation, and meals included.
• Enjoy the convenience of private, door-to-door transfers and comfortable hotel pickup and drop-off each day.
• Child rate applies only when sharing 2 paying adults.(Maximum 1 Child sharing parent’s room).
• If your arrival to Luxor is so early, so we might start the tour direct upon arrival as Cruise check in at 12:00
• 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 carry Egyptian money cash for the Tipping to The guide, drivers and cruise crew.
• 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 in Egyptian money cash
• Other languages are available with extra charge upon your request.
• upon booking this tour, it is very important to provide us with your passports copies to be able to buy the sleeping train tickes
• 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 you need to do a separate booking for a single person

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