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- Destination: Egypt
- Duration: 10 Days
- Tour Type: Private & Bespoke
- Tour Style: Classic
About This Trip
Explore the top sights of Egypt on this 10-day rail adventure, including a Nile cruise. Begin in Cairo, where you’ll admire the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and visit the Grand Egyptian Museum. Board a sleeper train to Aswan, then embark on a three-night Nile cruise to Luxor. Along the way, discover spectacular temples and tombs, including Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple. After the cruise, return to Cairo by train. Enjoy some free time in the city or choose to join an optional excursion to Alexandria to explore its historic landmarks.
Summary
DAY
PLACE
HIGHLIGHTS
1 - 3
Cairo
Pyramids of Giza, Grand Egyptian Museum
4 - 7
Nile Cruise
Aswan: High Dam, Philae Temple
Kom Ombo: Kom Ombo Temple
Edfu: Edfu Temple
Luxor: Valley of Kings, Karnak Temple, the Luxor Temple
8 - 10
Cairo
Free Day with Option to Alexandria
Itinerary
- Day 1: Welcome to Cairo
Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, your tour manager will meet you and assist with all arrival formalities. You will then be transferred to your hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, where help with check-in will be provided and your upcoming travel plan will be reviewed together.
- Cairo
- Day 2: Giza Highlights & Grand Egyptian Museum
Meet your personal guide at the hotel and travel to the Giza Plateau. Explore the legendary pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, and admire the Great Sphinx watching over the site.
Next, visit the nearby Grand Egyptian Museum, one of the world’s most impressive cultural landmarks. Discover an extensive collection of ancient treasures, including Tutankhamun’s iconic golden mask and Khufu’s remarkably preserved Solar Boat, while gaining deeper insight into Egypt’s remarkable past.
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- Cairo
- Day 3: Cultural Cairo Tour & Overnight Train to Aswan
Discover Cairo’s rich heritage today with a guided visit to its historic Islamic and Coptic districts, two of the city’s most culturally significant areas.
Begin at the Citadel of Saladin and the impressive Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque. Continue to the centuries-old Khan El Khalili Bazaar, with time for a stroll along Al-Muizz Street if the schedule allows.
Next, head to Coptic Cairo to visit the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus, the Hanging Church, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. After the tour, transfer to the railway station to board your overnight train to Aswan.
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- On Train
- Day 4: Arrival in Aswan & Nile Cruise Embarkation
Upon arrival at Aswan Railway Station, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your Nile cruise ship in time for lunch on board.
Later in the afternoon, disembark for guided sightseeing in Aswan. Visit the famous High Dam, explore the beautiful Temple of Philae dedicated to the goddesses Isis and Hathor, and see the Unfinished Obelisk resting in the ancient granite quarries.
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- Nile River Cruise
- Day 5: Nile Cruise – Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples
Enjoy breakfast on board as the cruise sails toward Kom Ombo. Disembark to explore the unique double temple, with one side honoring the crocodile god Sobek and the other dedicated to the falcon god Haroeris. Return to the ship for lunch before continuing the journey to Edfu.
In Edfu, visit the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus, one of the finest ancient temples in Egypt. After the tour, rejoin the cruise and sail onward toward Esna.
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- Nile River Cruise
- Day 6: Nile Cruise – Luxor West Bank Exploration
Arrive in Luxor in the morning and set out to explore the West Bank of the Nile. Visit the Valley of the Kings, the burial ground of more than 60 Egyptian pharaohs. Continue to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari, dedicated to Egypt’s second female ruler, and learn about her remarkable reign. Conclude the tour with a stop at the impressive Colossi of Memnon before returning to the cruise.
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- Nile River Cruise
- Day 7: Luxor East Bank Tour & Overnight Train to Cairo
After leaving the cruise this morning, join your guide to discover the East Bank of Luxor. Visit the impressive Karnak Temple Complex and the elegant Luxor Temple, both showcasing the grandeur of ancient Egyptian architecture. Later, transfer to Luxor Railway Station to board the sleeper train for your overnight journey back to Cairo.
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- On Train
- Day 8: Cairo at Leisure
Arrive in Cairo in the morning and enjoy a private transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free for you to unwind at the hotel or discover the city on your own schedule.
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- Cairo
- Day 9: Cairo at Leisure or Optional Alexandria Excursion
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Cairo. Alternatively, you may choose an optional tour to Alexandria, featuring visits to the Qaitbay Citadel built on the site of the ancient lighthouse, the modern Alexandria Library, the Roman Cemetery, and the Catacombs.
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- Cairo
- Day 10: Cairo Departure
After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy some leisure time before being transferred to Cairo International Airport for your scheduled international flight.
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