Ideal tour to see all highlights of Egypt and enjoy the most amazing attractions of Egypt
Outline itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Cairo and transfer to hotel
Day 2: Visit Cairo Museum, Pyramids of Giza and overnight train to Aswan
Day 3: Arrive Aswan, transfer to hotel, overnight hotel in Aswan
Day 4: Optional visit to Abu Simbel Temple, Dahabeya
Day 5: Dahabeya Sail
Day 6: Dahabeya Sail
Day 7: From Dahabeya to Luxor, West Bank of Luxor
Day 8: Karnak and Luxor temples and overnight train to Cairo
Day 9: Cairo optional visits
Day 10: Final Departure
DAY 1, Arrive Cairo and transfer to hotel
Our Ancient Egypt Trip representative will be waiting for you at the airport and will help you through airport formalities then escort you to your hotel, check in, our rep will confirm with you all timing and details of your next part of the tour, overnight at hotel.
Meals Included, None
DAY 2: Visit Cairo Museum, Pyramids of Giza and overnight train to Aswan
Ancient Egypt trip Begin the day with one of the real highlights of any visit to Egypt, a visit to the three pyramids of Giza. Originally were located in remote desert, now touches the suburbs of modern Cairo. No matter how many photos or documentaries you have seen, your first glimpse of these marvels of the ancient world will take your breath away. As a qualified Egyptologist, your tour leader is able to expertly explain the facts and myths behind these three mammoth works of art. You will also visit the mysterious Sphinx with its lion’s body and man’s face. Time permitting there might be the chance to see inside one of the two smaller pyramids, take a ride around the pyramids on camel back (NB. Extra entrance fees apply to all of these sites/activities)
There will be time to grab a quick lunch before our afternoon visit to the Egyptian Museum. With over 10,000 pieces from every period of Egyptian history, including the treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamen. Ancient Egypt trip Tour guide will direct you to the most important and magnificent items. There is also plenty of free time for you to explore on your own. After all, Ancient Egypt Trip will transfer you to Train Station and take sleeper train to Aswan, comfortable twin-share bunk-bed compartments with lockable doors. Overnight train to Aswan
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner.
Train to Aswan
In the evening we transfer to the railway station to board our overnight train to Aswan. Accommodation on the sleeper train is in comfortable twin-share bunk-bed compartments with lockable doors. The beds convert into seats when not in use and luggage is stored under the bottom bunk. Bedding is provided and there is a small wash basin with soap and a towel provided. Shared toilet facilities are at the end of each carriage. A simple “airline style” dinner is provided, but most guests prefer to eat before boarding the train. Non Alcoholic drinks are available to purchase and there is a bar car for socializing. In the morning you will be brought a simple continental style breakfast around two hours before arrival.
Estimated Travel Time:
Cairo to Aswan, 12hrs (overnight train)
DAY 3 Arrive Aswan, transfer to hotel, overnight hotel in Aswan
Arrive to Aswan , Ancient Egypt Trip will pick you up from Train Station and take you to visit classical sites of Aswan which are Philae temple , granite quarry in Aswan and the high dam , after visit ,check in hotel in Aswan for one night , after noon is free , relax or visit the Nubian village , Overnight at hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Sailing from Aswan to Kom Ombo
Early morning optional visit to Abu Simbel temple, or St., Simeon Camel Ride, then transfer to Dahabeya, check in and Lunch will be served on Board, set sail to Kom Ombo. On arrival to Kom Ombo, Ancient Egypt Trip Guide will take you to visit the Greco Roman Temple at Kom Ombo. The temple built with two entrance’s two halls and two sanctuaries dedicated to the Falcon God Haroeris (Horus the Elder) and the Crocodile God Sobek after visit we sail to Edfu, dinner and overnight on board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Day 5: visit Silsela and continue to Edfu
Breakfast and Ancient Egypt trip guide will take you to visit the temple of Gebel El-Silsila, another of our less frequented destinations. After the visit. We set off for the relaxing journey to Edfu possible dinner will be served in the grounds of an island or on the upper deck whilst soaking up the tranquil atmosphere with music to match the mood. Dinner and overnight on board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Day 6: Edfu – Farewell dinner Esna
Enjoy breakfast at your leisure; Our Ancient Egypt trip tour guide will organize horse carriages (Calashes), and take you to one of the best monuments in Egypt Temple of Edfu or Horus temple with two beautiful granite statues of the Falcon God Horus flank the entrance. After your visit to the temple, back to the boat and set sail to an island where we will disembark to get dinner served in the edge of the Nile according to weather status or dinner will be served on Sun Deck. Dinner and overnight on board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Day 7: Disembarkation – Esna – Luxor
Enjoy your free time, exploring all Luxor, afternoon ancient Egypt trip will take you to visit Karnak Temple with its massive columns and painted hieroglyphs, Temple was the centre of all religious life in ancient Egypt. Built and extended by successive generations of rulers, after Karnak Ancient Egypt Trip takes you to visit Luxor temple, located near the Nile and right in the centre of downtown Luxor is spectacularly lit in the evenings and well worth a visit after all transfer to Luxor train Station and over night train to Cairo
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
DAY 9, Arrive Cairo
Arrive Cairo, transfer to hotel, Ancient Egypt Trip wish you nice (will be some optional tours like Islamic & Coptic Cairo, Sakkara and Dahshur Pyramids)
DAY 10, final departure
After breakfast Ancient Egypt Trip Representative will transfer you to Cairo airport to travel home.
Price Starts from 1552 $ per person in double room/cabin
Inclusions
All transfers, transportations and luggage handling during the tour
02 nights hotel accommodation in Cairo based on bed and breakfast
01 night’s hotel accommodation in Aswan based ob Bed and Breakfast
03 nights in Dahabeya boat full board
01 night’s hotel accommodation in Luxor based ob Bed and Breakfast
Transportation by air-conditioned vehicles
All sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary
All hotel taxes and service charges
Expertise tour guide (according to your preferred language)
Exclusions
International flight tickets
sleeper train
Entry visa upon arrival
Tips & personal items