Program 1 | Cairo, Nile Cruise and Sleeper Train
Program 1 | Cairo, Nile Cruise and Sleeper Train 3 nights Cairo / 3 nights Nile Cruise / 2 nights sleeper train
Program Snapshot
| Item | Details |
| Program | Program 1 – 9-Day Journey Through the Heart of Egypt |
| Duration | 09 Days / 08 Nights |
| Route | Cairo, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor |
| Accommodation | 3 nights Cairo, 3 nights Nile Cruise and 2 nights sleeper train |
| Departure Days | Tuesday, Friday or Sunday |
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01 :
Cairo Arrival
- Arrival at Cairo International Airport with meet and assist for passport control, luggage identification and portage.
- Private air-conditioned transfer to the hotel for check-in.
- Nuit au Caire.
Day 02 :
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Sakkara
- Full-day tour to the Great Pyramids of Giza: Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinos.
- Close-up visit to the Sphinx, part of the ancient funerary complex.
- Continue to Sakkara to explore the Step Pyramid of King Djoser.
- Overnight at the hotel in Cairo.
Day 03 :
Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo and Sleeper Train
- Visit the Egyptian Museum, home to thousands of ancient artifacts including the treasures of Tutankhamun.
- Continue to Old Cairo and visit the historic Hanging Church.
- Enjoy time at Khan El Khalili Bazaar before transferring to Cairo railway station.
- Board the sleeper train to Aswan with dinner served on board.
Day 04 :
Aswan and Nile Cruise Embarkation
- Arrival in Aswan, meet and assist, then transfer to the Nile Cruise for check-in.
- Visit the High Dam and Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis.
- Continue by boat to Elephantine Island and Kitchener Island.
- Return to the cruise and start sailing towards Kom Ombo.
Day 05 :
Kom Ombo and Edfu
- Visit Kom Ombo Temple, uniquely dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris.
- Sail to Edfu and visit the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt's best-preserved temples.
- Continue sailing towards Luxor with overnight on board.
Day 06 :
Luxor East Bank
- Arrive in Luxor and enjoy breakfast on board.
- Visit Luxor Temple through the Avenue of Ram-Headed Sphinxes.
- Continue to Karnak Temple Complex, with its colossal columns, obelisks and sacred lake.
- Overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 07 :
Luxor West Bank and Sleeper Train
- Disembark from the Nile Cruise and begin a full-day tour of Luxor's West Bank.
- Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
- Transfer to Luxor railway station to board the sleeper train back to Cairo.
- Overnight on the sleeper train.
Day 08 :
Cairo at Leisure
- Arrive in Cairo, meet and assist at the train station, then transfer to the hotel for check-in.
- Enjoy the day at leisure, with an optional full-day tour to Alexandria available upon request.
- Nuit au Caire.
Day 09 :
Départ final
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Transfer to Cairo International Airport and assist with final departure formalities.
