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Treat yourself to a remarkable Egyptian holiday that brings together the wonders of Ancient Egypt, from the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx to the treasures of the Egyptian Museum. Travel south to board a luxury Nile River cruise and visit celebrated temples in Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor. Along the way, discover statues, royal tombs, and the historical facts and culture of ancient times, while enjoying the exceptional beauty of the River Nile.
Treat yourself to a remarkable Egyptian holiday that brings together the wonders of Ancient Egypt, from the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx to the treasures of the Egyptian Museum.
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Day by day
When you arrive in Cairo, one of the representatives will meet you at Cairo International Airport. You will then be driven to the Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel.
After arriving at the hotel, you will be assisted with check-in, and the tour manager will discuss the itinerary with you. You will be offered a complimentary welcome drink, and then you will have the rest of the day at leisure.
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a fascinating trip to the Egyptian Museum and an unforgettable visit to the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. Marvel at one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, then enjoy a camel ride and stop for a tasty lunch at a local restaurant.
Once the sun dips below the horizon, you will be transferred to Giza railway station for a sleeper train journey to Aswan. Enjoy dinner and spend the night in your private berth on the train. (B/L/D)
In Aswan, you will board a luxury cruise on the Nile River. Enjoy breakfast on board as you travel to Kom Ombo to visit the amazing Kom Ombo Temple.
Then set sail for Edfu. Enjoy lunch on board and visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, the best-preserved cult temple in all of Egypt.
Sip afternoon tea while sailing on to Esna. Enjoy a fine dinner and an overnight stay on the cruise. (B/L/D)
Have breakfast on board while sailing to Luxor, where you will be taken to see the Karnak Temple complex and Luxor Temple on the east bank of the River Nile.
Enjoy a delectable dinner on board. (B/L/D)
Enjoy breakfast on board the ship before disembarkation. Then have an unforgettable experience in Luxor as you explore the royal cemetery of 62 pharaohs, the Valley of the Kings, walk through the awe-inspiring Hatshepsut Temple, and end your sightseeing day with a brief stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
After lunch, you will be transferred to Luxor railway station to board the sleeper train back to Cairo in a private compartment with twin beds.
After arriving in Cairo, you will be taken to the hotel by the guide. After check-in, the tour manager will leave, and you will have the day to yourself. Relax at the hotel, swim in the pool, or go out and explore the fascinating city.
Lastly, before you head to the airport, enjoy a nice breakfast at the hotel.
A tour consultant will be there to get you to the airport on time. Have a safe journey home.
Where this trip takes you
Great Pyramid of Giza, Great Sphinx of Giza, Nile River cruise, Karnak Temple
The route
The fine print
Meet and assist with arrivals and departures
All transfers to and from the airport, station, hotel, and cruise
All hotel accommodation
Accommodation on a 5-star Nile cruise on a full-board basis
Rail travel on a sleeper train for 2 nights on a half-board basis
All sightseeing tours mentioned in the itinerary
Lunch during the Cairo tour
An English-speaking Egyptologist guide (other languages also available)
Entrance fees to all attractions mentioned in the itinerary
All transfers in a modern air-conditioned vehicle, including a private driver
Portage when needed
Free mobile phone during your stay (charged), good for about 30 minutes of local calls or 2 minutes of international calls
Any optional tours not mentioned in the itinerary
Drinks and personal expenses
Entrance fees to special archaeological sites such as the Tutankhamen Tomb in the Valley of the Kings
Sleeper trains in Egypt are designed and equipped to meet Egyptian Railway Authority standards rather than international standards. The average journey from Cairo to Aswan on a sleeper train takes 14 hours. As an alternative, visitors can opt for a domestic flight, which involves a supplement fee of $135 per person.
Accommodation plan: Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel and a Star Nile Cruise on a full-board basis.
Logistics
Your 7 days finish where they began, in Cairo.
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