8 Days: Cairo, Luxor and Nile Cruise

Package Overview

Experience timeless wonders of EGYPT on an exciting eight-day journey featuring two nights in Cairo, one night aboard a sleeper train, three nights on a Nile cruise and one night in Luxor. Explore the Pyramids of Giza, ancient temples, royal tombs and vibrant city attractions. Sail along the legendary Nile, enjoy scenic landscapes and discover Egypt’s fascinating history, culture and hospitality through a perfectly balanced combination of sightseeing, comfort and memorable experiences across its iconic destinations.

Routing

Trip Duration: 8 Days

2N Cairo, 1N Sleeper Train, 3N Nile Cruise, 1N Luxor

Day Wise Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive Cairo

Arrive at Cairo International Airport, where our representative will welcome you and assist with arrival formalities. Transfer by private vehicle to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2 : Alexandria Day Trip

After an early breakfast, depart at approximately 7:00 a.m. for Alexandria by private air-conditioned vehicle. The drive from Cairo is approximately 225 km and takes around 2½ hours. Explore the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa, an extraordinary Roman-era burial complex carved into the rock. Continue to the Roman Amphitheatre and Pompey’s Pillar, then enjoy an exterior view of the Citadel of Qaitbay, built near the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria. Return to Cairo in the evening for your hotel stay. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 3 : Cairo - Sleeper train to Aswan

Check-out after breakfast. Morning Full day visit of the marvelous Pyramids of Giza, constructed around 2500 BC as the necropolis of the kings of the fourth dynasty. Also, we will see the marvelous Sphinx constructed with a body of a lion and the head of a human to guard the pyramids from any threats. Shop Stops papyrus fair, perfume factory and cotton shop.Continue visits of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization including the Royal Mummies Hall exhibits 20 royal mummies in a climate-controlled, interpretive setting that highlights mummification and royal history and Khan El Khalili Bazaar in El Moez street. This is the most popular tourist market in the world where you will be able to buy souvenirs and gifts for all your beloved people. This market was built during the Mamluks era in the 14th century.After visits free time (own arrangement), till transfer to Cairo station to board the sleeper train to Aswan.Dinner and overnight on board.Train departs Cairo at 20:00. and arrives Aswan at 08:15. (next day)

Day 4 : Aswan - Nile Cruise (runs every Friday or Monday or Wednesday)

Arrival at Aswan station, greeted by our representative. Visit Philae Temple which was built in order to worship Goddesses Isis and Hathor. It’s now one of the famous temples in Egypt that has great heritage, High Dam the greatest achievement of Egypt in 1960. The Dam was constructed by the Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser in order to store the extra water of the Nile flood and also to generate electricity and unfinished obelisk which was made out of red granite and was dedicated to god Amun Ra. After visits transfer to your Nile cruise for check-in.Overnight in Aswan.

Day 5 : Nile Cruise

Early morning with breakfast box, at fixed convoy time at 04:00 am, transfer by A/C vehicle to Abu Simbel. Visits Temple of Abu Simbel which is one of the greatest achievements of the ancient Egyptians as it was built by RamsesII. The temple was made out of rocks and through the years it was buried under the sand until we discovered it in the 19th century. At around 13:00 Sail to Kom Ombo, visit Kom Ombo Temple. The construction of the temple was started in the Ptolemaic period and was completed in the Roman era which made the temple divided into two sections to worship two different gods. Once section for the local crocodile god, Sobek, and the famous eagle god, Haroeris.Sail to Edfu and overnight.

Day 6 : Nile Cruise

Visit Edfu Temple by Bus this temple was built on the same track of the Graeco Roman temples and it’s one of the unique temples built with Sandstone blocks. It was originally built during the Ptolemies era in the 3rd century BC in order to worship the god Horus.Sail to Luxor.

Day 7 : Nile Cruise - Luxor

Check-out after breakfast. Morning visit Valley of Kings it’s a very unique and charming site full of fascinating ancient tombs from ancient Egypt. This site was made specially for the kings from the New Kingdom to be their royal burial site. You will have 3 royal tombs to visit in your tour, Queen Hatshepsut Temple the Temple hosts many terraces and the statues for the Queen with a beard, and Colossi of Memnon This site consists of two huge statues that were built in 1350 BC and were remaining from the great funerary temple of Amenhotep III. Evening visit Karnak Temple This amazing ancient temple has got a touch from many great pharaohs at that time as many kings participated in itsconstruction which made it a great temple through history, and Luxor Temple This majestic Pharaonic temple has suspended mosaïcs that present lots of scenes from ancient Egypt. After visits transfer to your hotel in Luxor, check-in.Overnight at Hotel in Luxor.

Day 8 : Luxor - Departure

Check-out after breakfast, transfer to Luxor Airport for final departure.

Inclusions

02 nights accommodation in Cairo on bed and breakfast basis
01-night accommodation sleeper train Cairo/Aswan on half board basis.
03 nights accommodation on board of Nile cruise on full board basis (standard cabin).
01-night accommodation in Luxor on bed and breakfast basis (standard room).

Sightseeing tours as mentioned in the program including transportation with deluxe vehicle.

Entrance fees and qualified English-speaking guide

All Transfers in Ca

Exclusions

GST & TCS.
Entry visa of Egypt (USD 50 per person)
International & Domestic flights Cairo/Aswan or Luxor/Cairo
Travel Insurance
Extra meals.
Inside entrance to the Pyramids. Grand Egyptian Museum supplement.
Any personal expenses.
Abu Simbel Sun Festival supplement.
Beverage, drinks and mineral water during meals.
Any Optional tours.

Hotel Details

Cairo - Movenpick Media City, Nile Cruise - 5* Deluxe Cruise, Luxor - Steigenberger Achti Hotel

Booking Procedure

Date of Booking to 30 days prior to travel 30 % and bookings done which are non-refundable.
30 to 15 days prior to travel 50% cancellation
15 to 7 days prior to travel 75% cancellation
0 to 7 days prior to travel or No show 100% cancellation

Please Note

Flight booking: Full payment is required to issue the ticket.
Land Part: 25% of the Total Land Package is payable at the time of booking and the remaining 75% is payable 45 days prior to departure.
If travel is within 45 days, full payment is required.
In case of any unprecedented hike in airfare, hotel charges, or other service charges, the same will be levied extra.
The tour can be canceled or postponed due to natural calamities or any political issues.
No-show guests will not be given any refund, nor will their tours be rescheduled.
SIC means Seat In Coach basis. The driver will communicate with the guests if there is a change in the assigned pickup.
If the guest fails to reach the designated place within the arranged time, no replacement will be provided and the guest will need to make their own arrangements.
The guide will be available only for specific tours/excursions.
If there is any change in flights by the airline, tours and transfers will not be rescheduled.
Above-mentioned itinerary, flights, timings, and rates are subject to change. Hotels, services, and air tickets quoted are subject to final confirmation from hotels, suppliers, and airlines. Otherwise, a similar property or airline will be used.
After booking confirmation, an amendment charge of Rs. 1,000/- per person will be applicable, only if the booking allows amendments.
Room type (Twin or Double) is at the sole discretion of the hotels. Hotels allocate rooms on a Run of the House basis.
It is entirely your responsibility to arrange, provide, and carry valid travel documents, including a passport valid for at least six months from the date of travel, necessary visa(s) and immigration clearance (if applicable), confirmed air tickets, documents confirming insurance covering risk to life, limb, and property for the duration of the tour, medical clearances, and inoculation/vaccination certificates, as applicable, to be able to travel as per the tour itinerary.
Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in surface transportation and land arrangements that may come into effect prior to departure will be applicable. The tour price is subject to increase without notice if the exchange rate changes substantially prior to departure.
It is entirely your responsibility to check the Service Voucher(s), Tickets, Visas, and Insurance Policies carefully and inform the Company immediately in the event of any error.
The itinerary may be changed by the tour manager during execution of the tour. Hence, guests are advised not to fix their own programs, as the itinerary is subject to change.
As granting or rejecting visas and immigration clearance is the sole prerogative of the concerned sovereign government, the Company shall neither be responsible in case of non-granting of such documents nor liable for any delay, denial, or other related act, or for any loss, expense, damage, or cost resulting therefrom.
In case your visa is applied for through us and is rejected, the visa fee is non-refundable.
5% GST will be charged extra.
Above prices are promotional prices and are subject to availability at the time of booking.
Above fares are not available on long weekends and blackout dates.

Cancellation Policy

31 days and above to departure: 50% of the Tour Cost.
0 to 15 days to departure: 100% of the total fare.

Must Carry

Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay, and check visa requirements based on your nationality.
Return Air Ticket.
Hotel Voucher.
Valid Visa
Personal Medication with Doctor's Prescription.
Overseas Medical Insurance.

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