Arrival in Cairo

Cairo Tour

Pyramids of Giza - Begin a full-day tour at the Giza Pyramids, visiting the Great Pyramids: Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Then, explore the Valley Temple where King Chephren’s body was mummified. Here, you can also admire The Sphinx, the legendary guardian with a lion’s body and King Chephren’s head, standing by the grand funeral complex.

The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities - Continue the tour at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, showcasing the world’s largest and most valuable collection of Egyptian art. It features over 250,000 authentic artifacts dating back 5,000 years, including a special exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamun, with treasures, gold, and jewelry buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years until its discovery in the 1920s.

Khan Al-Khalili - Proceed to shop at Khan El Khalili bazaar, renowned for its high-quality items at very affordable prices.

At the end of the day, the guide will accompany you to the train station for your journey to Luxor. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay on the train.

Luxor

Temple of Karnak - Enjoy breakfast on the train. Upon arrival in Luxor, meet and be assisted by local representatives and transfer to the cruise. Board before lunch. After lunch on board, visit the Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Luxor. Explore the Luxor Temple’s courtyard and the granite statues of Ramses the Great. Travel by carriage or bus to Karnak, a series of temples built during different reigns. Start at the Avenue of Sphinxes, visit the Unfinished Propylon, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 massive columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis III, the temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarab of Amenophis III, and the Sacred Lake.

Enjoy afternoon tea, dinner on board, and a belly dance show.

Overnight in Luxor.

Luxor

Valley of the Kings - After breakfast, visit the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari. Explore the Necropolis of Thebes on the Eastern bank. Cross the Nile to the Valley of Kings and visit various dynastic tombs and the Temple of Deir El Bahari. On the return, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous statues of Amenophis III facing the Nile, and visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.

Lunch on board, then sail to Esna. Enjoy afternoon tea and a disco party.

(Optional) $80 per person for a hot air balloon ride: Make your stay in Luxor unforgettable by drifting peacefully over the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, and the Mountain of the Nobles.

Overnight in Edfu.

Kom Ombo/Edfu

Temple of Kom Ombo - Have breakfast on board, then visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Sail to Kom Ombo. After lunch on board, visit the Temple shared by the gods Sobek and Haroeris in Kom Ombo. Enjoy afternoon tea, dinner on board, and a Galabeya party.

Overnight in Kom Ombo.

Aswan

Aswan High Dam - After breakfast on board, sail to Aswan. Visit the High Dam, the Granite Quarries, and the Temple of Philae. Enjoy lunch on board, then sail on the Nile by felucca around Kitchener’s Island and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Enjoy afternoon tea and dinner on board.

Overnight in Aswan.

Aswan/Cairo

Abu Simbel Temple Complex - After breakfast on board, disembark.

(Optional, not included) $75 per person for a trip to Abu Simbel to visit the Temple of Abu Simbel and return to Aswan. The colossal Temple of Abu Simbel, built by Ramses II (19th Dynasty), was saved from the Nile’s inundation and is among the glories of ancient Egyptian monuments. The temples are carved from a sandstone rock cliff, with representations of the deities to which each was dedicated on its massive façade. Nearby, the small Temple of the King’s wife Nefertari, dedicated to the goddess Hathor, was also saved.

Transfer to the train station for an overnight sleeper train to Cairo. Dinner on the train.

Overnight sleeper train.

Cairo/Alexandria

Bibliotheca Alexandrina - After breakfast on the train, arrive in Cairo, meet and be assisted by local representatives, and transfer to Alexandria. Begin the tour in Alexandria with the Library of Alexandria, the world’s largest library with 8 million books (visit its open court and free museums). Then, visit the site of the lighthouse, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, now home to the Castle of Kaitbey. Visit the Royal Gardens of King Farouk, Egypt’s last king, and the city’s largest and most beautiful mosque, Abbo Elabbas Mosque. Optionally stop for lunch, then visit the Church of Saint Mark, the oldest church in Africa. Drive along the Corniche for 30 km to see the entire city of Alexandria from the seaside, including the old harbor where 7,000 monuments were found underwater. Visit the old downtown of Alexandria and walk through the old city center, experiencing the real cold city of Alexandria built by Alexander the Great.

Overnight in Alexandria.

Cairo

Cairo Tower - Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo.

Cairo

Cairo Citadel - Enjoy a free day in Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo.

Cairo

Khan Al-Khalili - Enjoy another free day in Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo.

Final Departure

• 2 Nights in the sleeper train
• 4 nights on Cruise Board (Aswan- Luxor) Full Board (Sightseeing included)
• Accommodation for 4 night in Cairo
• Breakfast at your Hotel
• 1 Night in Alexandria

• Any extras not mentioned
• Tipping Kitty

This pocket-friendly tour package provides services that include airport pickup from Cairo, all transport via private and air-conditioned vehicle, 4 nights of accommodation in Cairo, 2 nights in the sleeper train, 4-night stay on Cruise Board (Luxor - Aswan) that covers all meals and sightseeing, 1-night stay in Alexandria, train tickets, breakfast at your allocated hotel, a guide well-versed in Egyptology, and all entrance fees. The package price includes all service charges and taxes.

• Note: Alexandria Library is Closed on Friday so you will be able to take Photos from outside

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