9-Day Journey with a 3-Night Nile Cruise and Sleeper Train

Overview:
Explore the wonders of Egypt in this 9-day program. Begin with 2 days in Cairo, visiting popular historical sites. Then, transfer by sleeper train to Aswan to board a Nile cruise, exploring ancient ruins and temples in Aswan and Luxor before returning to Cairo. Experience Egypt’s top highlights.

Day 1 (Mondays or Wednesdays) : Arrival in Cairo
Arrive at Cairo Airport, where our representative will assist you with arrival procedures. You will be escorted to your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: N/A

Accommodation: Hilton Zamalek Residence – 4 stars (or similar) / Based on Bed & Breakfast

Day 2: Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum Tour – Overnight sleeper train.
Our guide will pick you up from your hotel for a tour of the legendary Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Next, visit the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple dedicated to King Chephren.

After lunch at a local restaurant, explore The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), The Grand Egyptian Museum is a massive archaeological museum located near the Giza Pyramids in Egypt. It is designed to showcase Egypt’s rich history, with a particular focus on its ancient civilization. The GEM will house over 100,000 artifacts, including the complete collection of King Tutankhamun’s treasures, many of which have never been displayed before. The museum’s architecture combines modern design with references to ancient Egyptian culture, making it a cultural landmark. Scheduled to open fully in the coming years, the GEM aims to be the largest museum dedicated to a single civilization in the world Finally, return to your hotel. Transfer to Sleeping train station in Giza to take the sleeper train to Aswan. Dinner on board on the train 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel: Overnight Sleeper Train based on H.B

Day 3: Arrive Aswan – Day tour and Check-in to the Cruise
Breakfast on Board, Upon arrival, a representative in Aswan Sleeper Train Station will assist you. And the guide will be waiting for you for your tour to Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk. The Philae Temple located on Philae Island in Lake Nasser, Egypt, is an ancient temple complex dedicated to the goddess Isis. and the Unfinished Obelisk, where visitors can see the intricate markings and tool marks left behind, making it a fascinating site for understanding ancient Egyptian engineering.

check in to your Nile cruise for lunch. Enjoy dinner and overnight on board in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Nile Cruise – 5 stars 

Day 4: Komombo Temple and Sail to Edfu
At 04:45 in the morning, we depart for the optional trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Abu Simbel.
At 13:00 Sail to Kom Ombo to visit the twin temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus. Continue sailing to Edfu. Overnight on board in Edfu

Enjoy lunch and dinner on board

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Nile Cruise – 5 stars

Optional Activities: Tour to Abu Simbel (USD135 per person)

Day 5: Visit Horus Temple
Breakfast on board, visit Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples from ancient Egypt, dedicated to the falcon god Horus.

Lunch on board while sailing to Luxor.

Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Nile Cruise – 5 stars

Day 6: Disembark the Cruise and Visit Luxor East Bank
After breakfast, disembark the cruise and transfer to visit the East Bank, starting with Karnak Temple, built by various kings throughout history. Then, explore Luxor Temple, one of the world’s most remarkable open-air museums.

Lunch at local restaurant. Then transfer to your hotel in Luxor

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Steigenberger Resort Achti – 5 stars (or similar)

Day 7: Visit Luxor West Bank 
You can enjoy an Optional Hot Air Balloon ride over Luxor.

A representative will pick you up around 3:00 AM for the balloon ride.
After the ride Visit the West Bank of Luxor. visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and The Valley of Kings

Taking lunch at local restaurant before heading to Luxor Sleeper Train Station heading back to Cairo.
Overnight and dinner on board on the Sleeper Train.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight Sleeper Train based on H.B

Optional Activities: Hot Air Balloon (USD140 per person)

Day 8: Cairo – Day tour National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Salah El-Din Citadal and Coptic Cairo.

Starting with The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, located in Old Cairo, spans 490,000 square meters. It partially opened in 2017 and officially opened on April 3, 2021, featuring the Pharaohs’ Golden Parade, which moved 22 mummies. The museum showcases around 50,000 artifacts, illustrating Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times to the present.

After taking lunch, you will be transferred to visit Salah El-Din Citadel, The Citadel was completed in 1183 AD, Saladin’s Citadel served as the seat of government in Egypt for 700 years until Khedive Ismail moved into Abdin Palace in newly constructed Downtown Cairo in the 1870’s.

Continue driving to the area of Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Chruch, Church of St. Barbara, Church of Abu Serga.

Then, we move on to Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to explore Khan El-Khalily Market, Cairo’s old bazaar.  Later, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Accommodation: Hilton Zamalek Residence – 4 stars (or similar) / Based on Bed & Breakfast

Day 9: Cairo – Fly Back Home
Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: N/A

End of the program

General Notes:

• Cruises sailing from Aswan operate every Friday and Wednesday; please ensure your international flight aligns with these dates.
• The itinerary may change based on the specific cruise situation, but all sightseeing’s will be included.