Egypt – 7N/8D

Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival Cairo

Meet at Cairo Airport upon arrival by our representative who will assist you through airport customs & formalities. You will be escorted immediately to your hotel.

Day 02: Pyramids, Sphinx – Sleeping train

Today after breakfast we start exploring ancient Egypt with a visit to the famous Pyramids. The Great Pyramid of Cheops which was built by manual labor, is the largest of the three main Pyramids and is the only survivor of the Seven Great Wonders of the Ancient World, the Pyramid of Chephren, which is the best preserved, and the Pyramid of Mycerinus. Nearby see the Sphinx, a marvelous sight carved out of a natural rocky outcrop, the lion’s body stretching 45m, with its paws 15m long. We will visit the Papyrus Institute and learn how paper was made in ancient times followed by shopping in the Papyrus Museum, Perfume factory and Jewelry shop.
Back to the hotel to refresh & check out afternoon will be free at leisure
Alternatively as optional tour, driving to the Egyptian museum to visit. Then drive to the famous Khan El Khalili bazaars for free time at leisure till departure time to the station to board the sleeping train to Aswan.
Dinner and Overnight in the sleeping train.

Day 03: Train – Aswan- Cruise

Breakfast onboard the train and meet & assist upon arriving at Aswan Station and transfer to the Nile cruise

Day 3 -6 On board the Nile Cruise for 3 nights on full board basis from Aswan to Luxor; Whereby guided tours will be conducted to visit the major sites like:

In Aswan; Philae Temple & High Dam
While sailing: Visit Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
In Luxor: The Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut (or Hatchepsut) Temple, the Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank.

Day 06: Luxor – Sleeping Train

Breakfast on your cruise boat, check out and transfer to Luxor Station to Cairo.
Dinner and Overnight in the sleeping train.

Day 07: Cairo

Meet & assist upon arriving at Cairo Station and transfer to the hotel in Cairo.
Enjoy the hotel amenities or you may choose from the short list of activities in Cairo. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08: Departure

Breakfast at the hotel then transfer to Cairo Airport for final departure.

Cruise itinerary may be changed but we guarantee to visit all sights mentioned on the itinerary & the included items.

Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival Cairo

Meet at Cairo Airport upon arrival by our representative who will assist you through airport customs & formalities. You will be escorted immediately to your hotel.

Day 02: Pyramids, Sphinx – Sleeping train

Today after breakfast we start exploring ancient Egypt with a visit to the famous Pyramids. The Great Pyramid of Cheops which was built by manual labor, is the largest of the three main Pyramids and is the only survivor of the Seven Great Wonders of the Ancient World, the Pyramid of Chephren, which is the best preserved, and the Pyramid of Mycerinus. Nearby see the Sphinx, a marvelous sight carved out of a natural rocky outcrop, the lion’s body stretching 45m, with its paws 15m long. We will visit the Papyrus Institute and learn how paper was made in ancient times followed by shopping in the Papyrus Museum, Perfume factory and Jewelry shop.
Back to the hotel to refresh & check out afternoon will be free at leisure
Alternatively as optional tour, driving to the Egyptian museum to visit. Then drive to the famous Khan El Khalili bazaars for free time at leisure till departure time to the station to board the sleeping train to Aswan.
Dinner and Overnight in the sleeping train.

Day 03: Train – Aswan- Cruise

Breakfast onboard the train and meet & assist upon arriving at Aswan Station and transfer to the Nile cruise

Day 3 -6 On board the Nile Cruise for 3 nights on full board basis from Aswan to Luxor; Whereby guided tours will be conducted to visit the major sites like:

In Aswan; Philae Temple & High Dam
While sailing: Visit Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
In Luxor: The Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut (or Hatchepsut) Temple, the Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank.

Day 06: Luxor – Sleeping Train

Breakfast on your cruise boat, check out and transfer to Luxor Station to Cairo.
Dinner and Overnight in the sleeping train.

Day 07: Cairo

Meet & assist upon arriving at Cairo Station and transfer to the hotel in Cairo.
Enjoy the hotel amenities or you may choose from the short list of activities in Cairo. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08: Departure

Breakfast at the hotel then transfer to Cairo Airport for final departure.

Cruise itinerary may be changed but we guarantee to visit all sights mentioned on the itinerary & the included items.