Cairo Nile Cruise Sleeper Train

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Pyramids, Nile Cruise & Abu Simbel with Sleeper Train| 7 days 6 nights

Discover Egypt’s top highlights through exciting tour across the country. It is a tailor-made tour over Nile river and railways. This is a cheaper alternative to our popular Pyramids & Nile by Air. You’ll be traveling to Aswan via sleeper train. At first, in Cairo, you’ll visit the Great Pyramids of Giza. This is the place where you witness the greatness of the last standing monument of ancient seven wonders of the world. Then, travel by the sleeper train to Aswan where a luxurious cruise ship awaits you to spend three days sailing on the Nile. Be ready to explore and enjoy the sightseeing between Aswan and Luxor.

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Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports
Assistance of our guest relations during your stay
Entry Visa for Egypt provided upon arrival Cairo Airport
All airport transfer by a private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle with Free WIFI
1 Night hotel accommodation in Cairo on bed and breakfast basis.
3 Nights Nile Cruise accommodation on full board basis (sightseeing included).
2 Nights Sleeper train on half board basis.
All sightseeing tours in Cairo - privately guided tours
All sightseeing tours on the cruise sharing Dahabiya group
All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan as mentioned in the itinerary
Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary.
Tea, Coffee and Soft Drinks during Meals on board your Dahabiya
Local English-speaking tour guide during your tours
Lunch at a good quality local restaurant
Bottled water during your tours and transfers
Free wifi service during your stay in Egypt
All service charges and applicable taxes included

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to Cairo

Arrival to Cairo airport, Upon you arrival you will find our representative waiting you with the sign of Ramasside tours, then you will be transferred by an A/C car to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2: Giza Pyramids / Egyptian Museum

Breakfast. Start your day visiting the Egyptian Museum of antiquities. On display is a rare collection of 5000 years of art he largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamen collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry, as it was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated.

Visit the Great Pyramids – Cheops, Chephren & Mykerions. Cheops is the most colossal ever built. Next is a close-up look at Sphinx – a huge funeral complex guarded by the legendary lion body with the face of king Chephren. Complimentary camel ride.
Transfers to the train station for your overnight Sleeper train to Aswan. Dinner on the train. Overnight Sleeper train to Aswan.

Note: We don’t recommend it, it takes15 to 18 hours. We recommend that you upgrade and take a domestic flight which allows you to travel in comfort and gives you an extra night in a 5 star hotel.

Day 3: Nile Cruise

Breakfast on the train. Arrival and transfer to visit the High Dam and the Philae temple. Transfer to the Cruise. Boarding before lunch, Lunch on board Sail to Kom Ombo. Afternoon Tea. Visit the temple shared by the two gods
Sobek and Haroeris. Sail to Edfu. Dinner on board. Overnight in Edfu.

Day 4 Nile Cruise:

Breakfast on board. Visit The Temple of Horus in Edfu. Cross the lock. Sail to Luxor. Afternoon Tea. Dinner on board & Galabya party. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 5: Nile Cruise

Breakfast on board. Cross to the West Bank to visit Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Excursion to the Valley of Kings; visit the tombs of various Dynasties, The Temple of Deir El Bahari.

On the return journey stop at the Colossi of Memnon which are two gigantic sitting statues representing Amenophis III facing the Nile. and visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Lunch on board. Afternoon free at leisure. Afternoon Tea. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 6: Disembarkation / sleeping train

Breakfast on board. Disembarkation. Free day.

(Optional) Hot Balloon: Should you want to make your stay in Luxor an unforgettable. Drifting peacefully over the Valley of King, Valley of the Queens and the Mountain on the Nobles.
The flight is approximately 30:45 minutes depend on the weather

(Optional) Start your day tour to the east bank of Luxor where you will be accompanied by Private English Egyptologist guide to visit the Karnak Temples, the greatest example of worship in history and was dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu. It was constructed from the beginning of the Middle Kingdom to the Graeco Roman Kingdom. Then move to Luxor Temple.

It was built by Amunhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty. King Ramses II was the most famous king in the 19th Dynasty. He ruled Egypt for about 67 years. It was dedicated to the great god Amun-Ra, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu together representing the Theban triad. Enjoy visiting Obelisk of Ramses II in front of the 1st Pylon.

In the evening, transfers to the train station for your overnight Sleeper train to Cairo. Dinner on the train. Overnight Sleeper train to Cairo.