Cairo to Abu Simbel Tour: 8-Day Egypt Journey by Sleeper Train

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Cairo - Luxor - Cairo - Aswan - Abu Simbel - Cairo - Alexandria - Cairo

Duration8 days / 7 nights
Travel styleClassical
DeparturesEvery day
From$1,975 pp

Overview

An 8-day classic trip through Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel and Alexandria. Highlights include Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Valley Temple.

Day 1 in Cairo. Days 2–3 in Luxor: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple and Grand Egyptian Museum. Day 4 in Aswan: Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple. Days 5–8 in Cairo: Great Temple of Ramses II and Temple of Queen Nefertari.

Travel between cities is by the overnight sleeper train. It is the classic route in comfortable hotels and ships, with guiding and entrance fees included.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Cairo

Arrive in Cairo. Our representative meets you at the airport and drives you to your hotel. Free time in Cairo to relax or add an optional excursion. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2 Giza Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum & Overnight Train to Luxor

Take the sleeper train to Luxor. With your guide, visit Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple and Grand Egyptian Museum. Overnight on the sleeper train. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (served aboard the train).

Day 3 Luxor: West Bank & East Bank

With your guide, visit Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple Complex. Overnight in Luxor. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 4 Luxor to Aswan by Road

Drive to Aswan. With your guide, visit Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple. Overnight in Aswan. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 5 Abu Simbel & Overnight Train to Cairo

Take the sleeper train to Cairo. With your guide, visit Great Temple of Ramses II and Temple of Queen Nefertari. Overnight on the sleeper train. Meals: Breakfast (box), Dinner (served aboard the train).

Day 6 Return to Cairo, Your Way

With your guide, visit Saqqara and the Step Pyramid of Djoser and Memphis. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast.

Day 7 Cairo Your Way: Alexandria or a Free Day

With your guide, visit the Qaitbay Citadel, the Citadel and the Mohamed Ali Mosque, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and the Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast.

Day 8 Departure from Cairo

Free time in Cairo to relax or add an optional excursion. Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Meals: Breakfast.

What's included

Included

  • Airport pickup/dropoff and assistance upon arrival and departure
  • All transfers via private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo, including daily breakfast
  • Accommodation for 1 night in Luxor, including daily breakfast
  • Accommodation for 1 night in Aswan, for including daily breakfast
  • Accommodation for 2 nights on sleeper train (half board basis)
  • Private sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor & Aswan
  • Sightseeing tour to Abu Simbel Sharing our group in air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Entrance fees to all sites specified on the itinerary
  • All meals specified on itinerary
  • Bottled water during outings outside of hotel or cruise ship
  • Portage as needed
  • All service charges and taxes

Not included

  • International Airfare
  • Entry visa to Egypt
  • Any optional tours
  • Personal spending
  • Tipping

Prices

Price per person sharing a double or twin room, in US dollars.

Option / seasonSingle roomDouble roomTriple room
May to September$3,369$2,199$1,975
October to April$3,729$2,375$2,149

Where you stay

Hilton Pyramids Golf Hotel, Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor, Tolip Hotel Aswan or similar.

Prices are confirmed with your final quote. International flights are not included.

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