Tour Itinerary
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1
Welcome to Egypt! Arrive to Cairo airport, where our representative will be waiting for you, with a sign showing your name. From the airport you will be transferred by a private car to your hotel. Over night in the hotel in Cairo.
Day 2
In the morning you will visit Sakkara and see the Step Pyramid of Zoser. This is the first pyramid built and the world's oldest stone structure. Later we drive to Memphis, the capital of the ancient kingdom and one of the most important cities throughout the history of ancient Egypt. In the afternoon we drive to Giza to visit the Great Pyramids and the enigmatic Sphinx. Back to your hotel and over night in the hotel in Cairo.
Day 3
In the morning start the tour with Old Cairo and visit the Hanging Church. Then visit the Citadel of Salah El Din and Mohamed Ali Mosque.
In the afternoon visit the Egyptian Museum which contains the fabulous treasures of Tut-An-Khamun, particularly the solid golden mask and the golden coffin.
In the evening you will be transferred to the train station to take the night train to Aswan. Over night on the train.
Day 4
Arrive to Aswan and check in to the 5* deluxe Nile Cruise. Start guided tour, visiting the fantastic Philae Temple and High Dam of Aswan. Free afternoon, over night on board.
Day 5
After breakfast, free morning in Aswan. Or take the option to visit the glorious temples of Abu Simbel: early morning (3:30 a.m.) pick up from the hotel and transfer to Abu Simbel and visit Temple of Ramses II., and Temple of Hathor. Transfer back to Aswan. Over night on board.
Day 6
Transfer by car to Kom Ombo and visit Temple of Sobek. Then visit Temple of Horus in Edfu and transfer to your hotel in Luxor.
After checking in to your hotel, visit Karnak Temple, the greatest example for worship in the history, dedicated to God Amoun, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu. Then visit Luxor Temple. Over night on board.
Day 7
In the morning start guided tour to see Colossi of Menmon, Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens, Temple of the Queen Hatshepsut the only pharaonic woman ruled ancient Egypt. In the evening transfer to the train station and take the over night train back to Cairo.
Day 8
Arrive to Cairo, pick up from the train station and transfer to the airport.
Tour includes:
- Pick ups and transfers as mentioned above
- English speaking guide for the sights in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan
- First class train (seater train) from Cairo to Aswan and from Luxor to Cairo
- 2 nights in 3* hotel in Cairo, including breakfast
- 3 nights on 5* deluxe Nile Cruise, including all meals
- All services charges and taxes
Tours excludes:
- Entrances fees to the sights
- Optional Abu Simbel tour
- Beverages on the Nile Cruise
- Any items of personal nature, such as drinks, food, tipping
Trip extras:
- 2 hours evening Felluca ride on the Nile (day 1 or day 2) 20 Euro / person, 24 Euro for single booking
- Optional Camel or Horse Ride at Giza (day 2) 25 Euro / person
- Upgrade for sleeper train (return ticket): 60 Euro / person for double cabin, 90 Euro / single cabin
- Optional tour to Abu Simbel (day 5) 25 Euro / person
- Hot Air Balloon (day 7): 70 Euro / person
- Upgrade for 4* or 5 * hotel available upon request
Tour notes:
- This tour departs daily
- In Cairo the tours will be with private car
- In Aswan and Luxor the sightseeing will be in small groups, maximum 10 passengers
Note: For Single travelers, please add a 20% supplement to your price.
Tel. 0020105020700
Email. tours@habibitoursegypt.com
