Tour Overview

Enjoy the perfect blend of history and relaxation with this 8 Days Egypt Tour – Cairo with 3 Nights Nile Cruise by Train. Explore Cairo’s highlights, including the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then travel overnight by sleeper train to Luxor. Sail the Nile in comfort for three nights, discovering ancient temples and tombs along the way before returning to Cairo. A budget-friendly way to see Egypt’s most famous sites with authentic local experiences.

What’s Included

  • Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide at all sites mentioned

  • Bottle of mineral water for each guest

  • All transfers in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle

  • Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the program

  • Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or airport in Aswan

  • All service charges and taxes

What’s Not Included

  • Optional tours not listed in the itinerary

  • Visa to Egypt (if required

  • Personal expenses

  • Tipping

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo

Arrive at Cairo International Airport where our representative assists with your transfer to the hotel. Evening briefing with your tour manager.

  • 🤝 Meet & greet at airport

  • 🏨 4-star hotel check-in

  • 📋 Evening orientation

  • Overnight in Cairo

  • Meals: Welcome Drink

Day 2: Cairo – Pyramids of Giza & Grand Egyptian Museum

Visit the iconic Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum for Tutankhamun’s treasures.

  • 🕌 Pyramids, Sphinx & Valley Temple

  • 🏛️ Grand Egyptian Museum tour

  • 🍽️ Lunch at local restaurant

  • Overnight in Cairo

  • Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Optional: Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids

Day 3: Cairo Sightseeing – Sleeper Train to Luxor

Explore Islamic and Coptic Cairo with visits to the Citadel of Saladin, Mohamed Ali Mosque, and the Hanging Church. Evening transfer to Giza station for overnight train to Luxor.

  • 🏰 Citadel & Mohamed Ali Mosque

  • ⛪ Hanging Church & Old Cairo

  • 🚆 Sleeper train to Luxor

  • Overnight on train

  • Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 4: Luxor – Nile Cruise Embarkation

Arrive in Luxor and board your Nile cruise. Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple before dinner on board.

  • 🛳️ Nile Cruise check-in

  • 🏛️ Karnak & Luxor Temples

  • Overnight on cruise (Luxor)

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Luxor – West Bank Exploration

Discover Luxor’s West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Sail to Edfu in the afternoon.

  • 🪦 Valley of the Kings (Tutankhamun optional)

  • 👸 Hatshepsut Temple

  • 🗿 Colossi of Memnon

  • 🚢 Sail to Edfu

  • Overnight on cruise (Edfu)

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples – Sail to Aswan

Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, then continue sailing to Kom Ombo to explore its twin temple. Evening arrival in Aswan.

  • 🏛️ Edfu Temple visit

  • ⛪ Kom Ombo Temple tour

  • 🚢 Cruise to Aswan

  • Overnight on cruise (Aswan)

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Aswan Highlights – Sleeper Train Back to Cairo

Tour Aswan’s key sites including the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple. Evening transfer to the station for sleeper train to Cairo.

  • 🌊 High Dam visit

  • 🪨 Unfinished Obelisk

  • ⛪ Philae Temple

  • 🚆 Sleeper train to Cairo

  • Overnight on train

  • Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Optional: Excursion to Abu Simbel Temples

Day 8: Final Departure from Cairo

Arrive back in Cairo and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.

  • 🧳 Hotel/airport transfer

  • Meals: Breakfast