Exploring Egypt’s Timeless Treasures: A 9-Day Journey Through History

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  • Duration9 days
  • Route4 citiesAswan · Cairo · Giza · Luxor
  • GuideEnglishEgyptologist guide
  • TypeClassic ToursEgypt Packages · Egypt Vacation Packages
  • Reviews★ 5.0on Google · 7 reviews

In short

Nine days by sleeper train and Nile cruise: Giza, a night in Aswan, three nights on a five-star cruise past Kom Ombo and Edfu to Luxor, and a day in Cairo.

  • Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.
  • Explore the temples of Komombo and Edfu.
  • Experience a Nile River cruise with stops at historic temples.
  • Visit the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple in Luxor.
  • Explore Aswan’s ancient wonders, including the option to visit Abu Simbel.

About this trip

Nine days from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor: south by overnight sleeper train, three nights on a five-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, and back to Cairo by sleeper train.

After a free first evening in Cairo, a full day at Giza takes in the Pyramids before the night train to Aswan. You spend a day seeing Aswan and a night in the city (Abu Simbel can be added as an optional excursion), then board the cruise. The boat stops at the temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu on the way to Luxor, where you visit the East Bank and, the next day, the West Bank before the sleeper train back to Cairo. A full-day tour of Cairo closes the trip, with a transfer to the airport on day nine.

Included: meet-and-assist on arrival, an English-speaking guide, a representative in each city, two nights in a four-star Cairo hotel and one night in a three-star Aswan hotel with breakfast, three nights on the cruise on full board, both sleeper trains, and transport between the sights.

Itinerary

Day 1 · Cairo

Arrive Cairo, Free Evening, overnight in Cairo.

TV Tower and Cairo downtown on the Nile, Egypt

Arrive in Cairo Airport. Our representative will meet and transfer you to your hotel. There you will meet your tour leader who will brief you about your Egypt Tour. Free evening. Overnight at your hotel.

  • Overnight: Cairo

Day 2 · Giza

Giza Full day tour, Overnight Sleeping train to Aswan

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After breakfast, our friendly guide will accompany you to the awe-inspiring Sphinx and Giza Pyramids. Then to Sakkara to see the unique step pyramid of Zoser. Overnight sleeping train to Aswan.

  • Breakfast
  • Train
  • Overnight: Sleeping train

Day 3 · Aswan

Aswan City visit, overnight in Aswan (Abu Simbel, Optional)

4 Day 3 Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

Arrive in Aswan. Our representative will meet and transfer you to your hotel. Morning tour of the famous High Dam of Aswan. Next you will visit the romantic Temple of Philae. Overnight at your hotel.

  • Overnight: Aswan

Day 4

Cruise check-in, overnight on the Cruise

After breakfast, check into a 5 star Nile Cruise Ship, on which you will cruise the Nile river. Then you will sail around Elephantine and Kitchener Islands by Felucca sail board. Overnight on Cruise ship.

  • Breakfast
  • Boat
  • Overnight: Cruise

Day 5

Kom Ombo & Edfu, overnight on the Cruise

All meals on Nile Cruise ship. Enjoy cruising down the Nile and visit Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples. Overnight on The Nile Cruise.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Boat
  • Overnight: Cruise

Day 6

East bank visit, overnight on the Cruise

Luxor Temple at Night.

After breakfast, arrive in Luxor, and be transferred to your hotel in Luxor. Then tour the East Bank of Luxor, containing Karnak temple and Luxor Temple. Overnight in your hotel in Luxor.

  • Breakfast
  • Boat
  • Overnight: Cruise

Day 7

West bank Visit, Overnight Sleeping train to Cairo

Tomb of Ramses V and VI, Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Egypt, Africa

After breakfast, tour the West Bank of Luxor. Start your tour off with the world famous Valley of the Kings where you can enter some of the incredible tombs of the New Kingdom Pharoahs, like King Tutankhamun. Then onto the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. And finish with the great Colossi of Memnon. Relax overnight on the sleeping train back to Cairo.

  • Breakfast
  • Train
  • Overnight: Sleeping train

Day 9 · Cairo

End of the Trip and Transfer to Cairo airport

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After breakfast the trip will end in Cairo where it began. Transfer to the airport. Take your memories and adventure with you on the flight home.

  • Breakfast
  • Flight

Included and not included

Included

  • Meet and assist upon arrival.
  • Pick-up/Drop-off Service.
  • English Speaking Guide.
  • Responsible representative at each city.
  • 3 Nights on 5* Nile Cruise (Full Board).
  • 2 Nights in a 4-Stars Hotel in Cairo (including Breakfast).
  • 1 Night in a 3-Stars Hotel in Aswan (including Breakfast).
  • 1 Overnight Sleeping Train (Cairo-Aswan).
  • 1 Overnight Sleeping Train (Luxor-Cairo).
  • All Breakfast Meals.
  • Relevant transportation between the sights.
  • All Taxes and service charges.

Not included

  • Flights (airfare), Visas, and insurance.
  • Extra meals, snacks, and drinks.
  • Tipping and any tour specifics not stated in this itinerary.
  • Personal spending.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Exploring Egypt’s Timeless Treasures: A 9-Day Journey Through History?

Exploring Egypt’s Timeless Treasures: A 9-Day Journey Through History lasts 9 Days and covers Aswan, Cairo, Giza & Luxor.

How much does Exploring Egypt’s Timeless Treasures: A 9-Day Journey Through History cost?

The price starts at $700 per person. The exact price depends on your dates and the number of travellers, so send an enquiry for a quote for your trip.

What is included in the price?

The programme lists: Meet and assist upon arrival; Pick-up/Drop-off Service; English Speaking Guide; Responsible representative at each city; 3 Nights on 5* Nile Cruise (Full Board); 2 Nights in a 4-Stars Hotel in Cairo (including Breakfast); 1 Night in a 3-Stars Hotel in Aswan (including Breakfast); 1 Overnight Sleeping Train (Cairo-Aswan). See Included/Excluded above for the full list.

What is not included?

Not included: Flights (airfare), Visas, and insurance; Extra meals, snacks, and drinks; Tipping and any tour specifics not stated in this itinerary; Personal spending.

Is a guide included?

Yes. The programme lists: English Speaking Guide.

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. When you enquire, tell us your dates, hotels, pace and anything you would like to add or drop, and we adjust the programme and send you a price for it. If you would rather start from a blank page, use our Tailor a Tour form.

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“Great experience and great people. Highly recommend it to anybody going to Egypt”
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“My family and I were very happy/satisfied to use this agency. We were thrilled to visit every single treasure in Egypt ❤️.”
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