Egypt 8 D: Cairo, Aswan,Abu Simbel, cruise, Luxor & Sleeper Train
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Egypt 8 D: Cairo, Aswan,Abu Simbel, cruise, Luxor & Sleeper Train
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Start your adventure in Cairo by comfortable ride from Cairo airport to your hotel , Marvel the Great Pyramids and the other highlights in Cairo , Enjoy a Nile River cruise between Aswan and Luxor to take in the highlights of ancient Egypt. You'll travel by overnight Sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan.
- Experience the Sleeper Train travel between Cairo / Aswan - Luxor / Cairo
- See the Philae Temple and the High Dam in Aswan
- Visit the Valley of the Kings in Luxor
- Enjoy a 5-star luxury Nile River cruise
Lowest price guaranteeFree cancellation
Ages 4-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 8 days
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: Arabic, English
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- Lunch
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Dinner
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- Breakfast
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- Lunch
- Dinner
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- Dinner
- All Pick ups and transfers in Cairo , Aswan and Luxor in AC new model Vehicle
- Day Tour to Giza Pyramids & Sphinx , Saqqara and Memphis
- Day tour to Coptic & Islamic Cairo and the Egyptian Museum
- Three Nights Accommodation on a 5-star cruise ship bases on Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner
- Two night Accommodation in Giza Hotel bases on Bed and Breakfast
- Round A/C Sleeper train tickets with dinner and breakfast each way
- Expert Egyptology tour guide .
- All Pick ups and transfers in Cairo , Aswan and Luxor Hotels , Stations...
- Horse and carriage in Edfu.
- Door to door transfers from and to Cairo airport or your hotel in Cairo
- Meet and Assist upon arrival & Departure
- The great pyramids &Valley of the kings and so much more as in itinerary.
- Motorboat to Philae Temple.
- Taxes and charges .
- Entry/Admission - Colossi of Memnon
What's not included- Entrance fees to the sightseeing
- Tipping to cruise crew
- Wifi on The cruise (with extra charge on the cruise)
- Water or Drinks
- Entry/Admission - Pyramids of Giza
- Entry/Admission - Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
- Entry/Admission - Mit Rahina Museum
- Entry/Admission - The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
- Entry/Admission - Cairo Citadel
- Entry/Admission - Aswan High Dam
- Entry/Admission - Unfinished Obelisk
- Entry/Admission - Temple of Philae
- Entry/Admission - Temple of Kom Ombo
- Entry/Admission - Temple of Horus
- Entry/Admission - Temple of Karnak
- Entry/Admission - Luxor Temple
- Entry/Admission - Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
- Entry/Admission - Valley of the Kings
- Start:Traveler pickup offered.
- Option 1Cairo, Cairo, Cairo GovernorateYou Hotel in Cairo Any Meeting point in Cairo
- Option 2Cairo International Airport Road, Cairo Int'l Airport Rd, Sheraton Al Matar, El Nozha, Cairo Governorate, EgyptPlease send us your flight details
- Option 3Al Giza, Giza Governorate, EgyptYou Hotel in Giza Any Meeting point in Giza
Pickup details- Meeting point: * Cairo airport ( Please send us your flight details to arrange the pick up ) * Any Meeting point in Cairo or Giza ( Just send us the address )
Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Cairo Intl Airport, Cairo Egypt
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 43942P26- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- The train is Sleeper train both ways including dinner and Breakfast
- Please Send us a copy from your passport in advance so we can book the sleeper train
- Optional tours such as hot air balloon trip are available for an extra cost
- Cabins in the Nile cruise are Private and Upper Deck
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 43942P26
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Itinerary
Overview
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22 stops
Day 1
Pick up from Cairo airport
Day 2
Cairo ( Giza Pyramids , Sakkara...
Day 3
Cairo City tour and Overnight...
Day 4
Aswan Day Tour
Day 5
Abu Simbel then Aswan sailing to...
Day 6
Edfu Temple then sidling to...
Day 7
Luxor West Bank Tour & Evening...
Day 8
Arrive Cairo and transfer to...
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- Sherpa359023085860 contributionsTravelling through EgyptWe did a lot of nice activities such as riding a camel and sleeping in the white desert. The temples are wonderful and they have a beautiful culture and history. The guides also know what they are talking about and are very passionate about their country.Written September 15, 2024
- 650willemh0 contributionsGreat time in EgyptThe ancient monuments are amazing! Everybody can look at photos, but it is only when you see it in real life you can truely marvel at it! How did the people of the past build all of this (knowing that also a BIG part is missing) ?! The guide will tell you that this would not be possible today. Well, it is ... but nobody will try this today with primitive tools. The people of the past did have a different mindset, try to understand the mind of the ancient Egyptians. Some tips: prepare for the heat, don't pay attention to those who are trying to sell things to you, and things can be a bit more expensive than you think (but you're making a trip like this only once!).Written September 15, 2024
- Wander547852511430 contributionsRelaxingWhen you're ok with paying for 'extras' during the trip, it's nice. Travelling with a larger group, it could add up... Guide knows what he's talking about and is crazy about his culture.Written September 15, 2024
- philkE6064II0 contributionsTake the cruise, skip the trainOur guide was knowledgeable, helpful and patient. The tours were well-planned and informative. The boat offered every convenience you’d expect in a first class hotel with a friendly and attentive staff However, I’d suggest finding transportation to and from the cruise portion of the trip rather than taking the train. While efficient, the cars are filthy and not in good shape. Nearly every window is cracked or broken, carpeting is stained and torn, many berth lights do not work, the food is okay at best, the WCs are disgusting. Not the best way to start or end the otherwise pleasurable trip.Written August 9, 2024
- Trickytraveller43210 contributionsAmazing experience - highly recommendIt was an amazing couple days and really helped make our trip special. Sherif was very knowledgeable and we learnt a lot from him. We were unsure whether to use a guide or not but were very glad we chose to as it made the experience even better and he helped us navigate around. Our driver was also fantastic. We had communication from the moment we booked so if we had any questions, there was someone to answer them. If you're on the fence about booking a guided tour, don't hesitate - its worth every penny. We will be using this company again when we come back to tour Aswan and Luxor.Written August 2, 2024
- Go443817371400 contributionsWonderful experienceThe Guide was realy friendly and we saw many temples and the pyramids along the nile.It was pretty awesome and intristing.Written July 22, 2024
- huhanad20240 contributionsAmazing and memorable experienceWe got to visit so many temples and had wonderfully experienced, friendly and knowledgeable tour guides to help us understand the significance and history of each temple with Khaled.Written July 6, 2024
- mikemN1152KD0 contributionsEgypt River NileWe had a great time in Egypt! People were very friendly and the sites were incredible. We learned a lot of history. We did book a hot air balloon ride that got canceled due to the weather. We informed our tour guide, Khaled about this and said we would get a refund. We went to some other sites instead. Highly recommended!Written June 17, 2024
- adamrW2352KQ0 contributionsEye opening.Khaled and Ida were amazing guides, took care of me and guided me through the sites and also what's expected of the culture. Cruise was comf as and the river was an amazing site.Written May 30, 2024
- 560siphem0 contributionsIncredible tour through Cairo and Luxor!Incredible experience through Cairo and Luxor! The tour is well organized, has clear communication and all the accommodation is safe and clean All my tour guides were incredible. Fardouse was my guide in Cairo - she was very knowledgeable on all the pyramids, tombs and sights. Khaled El Saady was my guide in Luxor - he was remarkable with his knowledge of the temples and tombs! All the drivers especially Islam were remarkable and Peter ensured I had full knowledge of the plan at every step. Incredible experience all round with so many memories and beautiful photos. Everyone went above and beyond! Definitely request Fardouse, Khaled and Islam when you book this tour! They are so wonderful, knowledgeable and helpfulWritten March 16, 2024
- Sitabai_travelor0 contributionsThis company provides top notch experiences and careThis company took good care of me. I got canceled from my booked tour from another company the night before arriving in Egypt (no kidding), and Peter made it his personal mission to make sure I had a tour when I arrived the next day. Sure enough, my driver was waiting. They had to be creative on how to blend me into another group with no notice, but they did it, and I never missed a thing on my trip. Then, unfortunately, I got Traveler's Trots REALLY bad and had to stay on the River Nile Cruise sleeping in my room (which is lovely), so I missed seeing a few temples. My guide then, Tata, went and got me some medicine that worked wonders, and also super fast. My doctor at home said it was the right thing to do for me, so I was lucky to have this help. I couldn't believe the difference, because it saved the last few days of my trip, and that was in Luxor that you don't want to miss! All around, I was super taken care of. So just because it says Egypt on a Budget don't equate that with lower class experiences because everything is top notch. Book with confidence, these people are great.Written November 16, 2023
- Guide037780605740 contributionsA IkeEvery day your activities will start very early. Your guide will WhatsApp the itinerary of the day. Ours, Khaled El saady Was very punctual on sending the itineraries the night before, with all the detailed information, The anticipation of what’s Ahead will help to forget that you got up at 4 o’clock in the morning. The temples are amazing. One is greater and more magnificent than the next. The month of October is very crowded because everybody loves to come after the long, hot Summer moms so expect to see a lot of people expect to have people pushing you getting in front of you to take their selfie’s and their photos. Never the less the experience is unforgettable.Written October 12, 2023
- lds2200 contributionsGreat way to see the Nile sitesThis is definitely a great way to see some really amazing sights in relatively comfortable digs. It’s an action packed four days with very early wake ups but the sites are amazing. Khalid was an enthusiastic tour guide and was very entertaining. He gives an interesting context and perspective versus just reciting facts. Five stars to his guiding and to all of the staff we encountered. I would set your expectations appropriately for the ship, which is showing it’s age and is more of a western three star versus five star accom, but food was delicious and staff eager to please. The entry fees and a number of excursions aren’t included, so would budget a few hundred bucks extra for those in addition to budgeting for drinks on the ship. If you have extra time maybe consider seeing Abu simbel on your own before starting as that was a long driving day, but it’s a must see.Written October 11, 2023
- tommysA4689OK0 contributionsAmazing trip in EgyptKhaled was an amazing tour guide through our tour in Egypt. We went to all the major sites and he gave an in depth and engaging description for each site. I highly recommend to anyone visiting Egypt to book this tour as you’ll really get the most of the history and culture.Written October 11, 2023
- 420arianew0 contributionsA once in a lifetime experience!The tour was great! We arrived on a Friday evening in Cairo and we did the pyramids on the first day and Luxor on the second day. They made sure we would see everything even though our itinerary was a bit different. It was a great experience overall and Khaled was a fantastic guide. He was very kind and knowledgeable. The Nile Cruise was great. I would recommend this tour!Written October 11, 2023
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Tami K
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Mar 2020 • Family
Loved the tour! We were able to see so much. Our guides were great. Talaat in Luxor and Sam in Cairo. They were patient with our large group ranging in age from 6-66. Both very knowledgeable and excited to share egypt. Would totally recommend.
Written March 5, 2020
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Dear Valued Guest Thank you for taking the time to review our tours .. We really appreciate every word
you have written and we will do our best to make our service meet our guests' desires ,, All the Best ,,
Egypt Best Holidays Team
Written March 6, 2020
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Josefa M
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Aug 2019 • Friends
EVERYTHING WAS SO GOOD, guides are very gentled and has a lot of knowing about Cairo history. Sleeper train was a nightmaire, is the noisest and dirtiest. We cant sleep. Aswan Nile Cruise was Good and the people working there was so gently.
Written August 29, 2019
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Dear Valued Guest ,, Thank you for taking the time to review our tours .. We are so happy that you enjoyed that whole tour and we are sorry if your experience with the Sleeper train wasn't that good although this is the best train we have in Egypt ,,,,,,We really appreciate every word you have written and we will do our best to make our service meet our guests' desires ,, All the
Best ,,, Egypt Best Holidays Team
Written August 30, 2019
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Jorge G
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Aug 2019 • Friends
Great vacation, excelent guide Magmud, but the train esa horrible, the personal in ramdamis boat was very kind
Written August 29, 2019
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Dear Valued Guest ,, Thank you for taking the time to review our tours .. We are so happy that you enjoyed that whole tour and we are sorry if your experience with the Sleeper train wasn't that good although this is the best train we have in Egypt ,,,,,,We really appreciate every word you have written and we will do our best to make our service meet our guests' desires ,, All the
Best ,,, Egypt Best Holidays Team
Written August 30, 2019
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Kali
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I had an amazing and memorable time. If you do this trip please plan for the entry fees and tips which are not included. Started in Cairo with tour guide Sam, he had great English and took me to Sakkara, Memphis, Giza pyramids, citadel, Cairo museum, and more. Sam was very professional telling me extensive historical and cultural info, and yet friendly, made the tour as if I had a close friend showing me around. Organised and punctual. He selected the best sights and times to go based on my needs. Nile cruise was beautiful, lots to see in Luxor and Aswan. Food on the Grand sun cruise was delicious and plenty of vegetarian/vegan options. I did the Abu Simbel extra it was beautiful and very worth while. Rooms on cruise were comfortable although needed updating a bit. All the guides were professional but Hani and Sam were exceptionally kind, thoughtful and and knowledgable. Highly recommended. I have no complaints except as a British person we like to know a lot of details. Would be nice to know more precisely the exact timings of the programs for each day with an itinerary because the only info I was given was on the brochure.
Written May 13, 2019
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Dear Valued Guest
Thank you for taking the time to review our tours .. We really appreciate every word you have written and we will do our best to make our service meet our guests' desires
All the Best
Egypt Best Holidays Team
Written May 13, 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Hi is there a flight option from Luxor to Cairo on day 8 rather than the night train back
Written June 11, 2023
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