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8D7N Egypt Rail & Nile

Join us for an exclusive premium excursion. Tour highlights include staying at award-winning hotels, enjoying private local culinary events, and experiencing personalized local sightseeing.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Cairo

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be greeted and assisted by our representative. From the airport, enjoy a comfortable transfer to your hotel for check-in. The evening is yours to relax and unwind with dinner served at the hotel. Overnight in Cairo. dinner

Day 2

Pyramids, Museum & Sleeper Train to Aswan

After breakfast, begin your exploration with a visit to the legendary Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, the last remaining wonder of the ancient world. Continue to a local perfume factory where you’ll learn how traditional Egyptian essences are made. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before heading to the Egyptian Museum, home to thousands of ancient treasures including the golden mask of Tutankhamun. Next, visit a papyrus institute to see a demonstration of ancient paper-making techniques. Wrap up your day with a visit to the lively Khan El Khalili Bazaar, perfect for souvenir shopping. In the evening, transfer to the railway station and board the overnight sleeper train to Aswan.Dinner and overnight on board the train. breakfast lunch dinner

Day 3

Aswan Highlights & Nile Cruise Embarkation

Enjoy breakfast on the train before arriving in Aswan. Begin the day with a tour of the impressive High Dam, a marvel of modern engineering, and the Unfinished Obelisk, showcasing ancient construction techniques. Then, transfer to your Nile Cruise, where you’ll check in and enjoy lunch on board. In the afternoon, embark on a traditional felucca boat ride around Elephantine Island, and view the Agha Khan Mausoleum from the water.Dinner and overnight on board in Aswan. breakfast lunch dinner

Day 4

Kom Ombo Temple & Sailing to Edfu

Early this morning, embark on an unforgettable excursion to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, located near the Sudanese border. These twin temples, carved into the mountainside by Ramses II, are one of Egypt’s most awe-inspiring monuments. Marvel at the colossal statues guarding the entrance and the remarkable interior chambers aligned with the sun twice a year.Return to the Nile Cruise in Aswan for lunch on board. In the afternoon, set sail toward Kom Ombo, where you’ll explore the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and falcon god Horus. The cruise then continues toward Edfu , dinner and overnight on board in Edfu. breakfast lunch dinner

Day 5

Edfu Temple & Cruise to Luxor

Start your day with breakfast, followed by a visit to the stunning Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. After the visit, return to the ship and continue sailing to Luxor. Lunch will be served on board. Upon arrival in Luxor, the remainder of the day is free for you to relax or explore at your own pace. Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor. breakfast lunch dinner

Day 6

Luxor’s West & East Bank Treasures - Cairo by train

After breakfast, disembark from the cruise and begin a full day tour of Luxor’s West Bank, starting with the Valley of the Kings, burial ground of pharaohs. Continue to the majestic Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and admire the massive Colossi of Memnon. Visit a local alabaster factory, where skilled artisans craft stone products using ancient techniques. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before heading to the East Bank to explore the colossal Karnak Temple and the majestic Luxor Temple. After dinner at a local restaurant, transfer to the railway station to board the overnight sleeper train back to Cairo. Overnight on board the train. breakfast lunch dinner

Day 7

Islamic Cairo

Upon arrival in Cairo, have breakfast on the train before beginning a tour of Islamic Cairo. Visit the historic Citadel of Saladin and the magnificent Mosque of Mohamed Ali, also known as the Alabaster Mosque. Lunch will be provided at a local restaurant. After the tour, transfer to your hotel for check-in and some leisure time before dinner. Overnight in Cairo. breakfast lunch dinner

Day 8

Depart Eygpt

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight. breakfast

Inclusions

  • check_circle2 nights hotel accommodation in Cairo
  • check_circle2 nights on sleeper train (Cairo–Aswan & Luxor–Cairo)
  • check_circle3 nights on board a 5 star Nile Cruise
  • check_circleAll transfers and tours as per itinerary
  • check_circleMeals as per in the itinerary
  • check_circleServices of a professional English-speaking guide throughout the tour

Exclusions

  • remove_circleInternational airfare flights
  • remove_circlePersonal travel insurance cover
  • remove_circleDiscretionary tips and gratuities