Package 8 days 7 nights : Cairo to Abu Simbel by Road
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 8-day, 7-night journey from Cairo to Abu Simbel by road, exploring the rich history and culture of Ancient Egypt. Begin your adventure in Cairo, marveling at the iconic Pyramids of Giza and the treasures of the Egyptian Museum. Travel by train to Luxor to visit the Valley of the Kings and the magnificent Karnak Temples. Continue to Aswan to see the High Dam and the Temple of Philae, and sail around Elephantine Island. Experience the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel Temples before returning to Cairo to explore its Islamic and Christian heritage. This luxury tour includes all meals, private air-conditioned transport, and guided sightseeing tours. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Fairmont Nile City
Arrival Cairo
Welcome to Cairo, Egypt (Around The Clock)
Your tour manager will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport (Arrival procedures) and then he will escort you to the hotel by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At the hotel, the tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour. Overnight in Cairo.
Welcome Drink
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Day 2 : Giza
Location: Giza
Accommodation Name: sleeping train
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Pyramids Tour / Train to Luxor
Check out after breakfast at your hotel in Cairo. Then you will be accompanied by your personal guide to Giza Plateau to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus, famous Sphinx and Valley temple facing the great statue.
Then transfer to enjoy the Egyptian Museum, Treasures room for the child king Tutankhamen.
Continue to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Continue driving to Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar. Later, you will be transferred to Giza railway station to board the sleeper train to Luxor-dinner and breakfast will be served on board. Overnight inside your compartment.
sleeping train
Day 3 : Luxor
Location: Luxor
Accommodation Name: Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Luxor Sightseeing
Arrive at Luxor train station where you will be met & assisted then transferred to enjoy an excursion to two of the most interesting tombs at the West Bank of the Nile River,
the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the powerful Egyptian queen, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Then visit the splendid Luxor Temple, considered the greatest open-air museum and probably the second most visited historical site in Egypt, Karnak Temples. Back to hotel and overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor
Day 4 : Aswan
Location: Aswan
Accommodation Name: Movenpick Resort Aswan
Luxor / Aswan Sightseeing
After breakfast transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to Aswan about 3 hours and a half drive from Luxor to Aswan. Upon arrival, you will be met and taken to your hotel for check-in. See the world famous High Dam
visit the Unfinished Obelisk,
then on to the beautiful located Temple of Philae on Isis Island and the Granite Quarries, which is dedicated to the goddesses Isis and Hathor. Sail and move around Elephantine Island by a feluccaboat. Back to hotel and overnight in Aswan.
Movenpick Resort Aswan
Day 5 : Abu Simbel
Location: Abu Simbel
Accommodation Name: sleeping train
Meals Included: Breakfast
Abu Simbel Temples / Train to Cairo
Breakfast box, at 03:30 am start your trip to Abu Simbel Temples. It takes about a 3 hour and half drive one way from Aswan to Abu Simbel by a private air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival at Abu Simbel, enjoy the impressive Temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel, which is dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Harakhte, Amun-Re, and to Ramesses II. Then return to Aswan. After that transfer to Aswan railway station for departure to Cairo. Sleeping train from Aswan to Cairo is about 14 hours. Overnight on board the train.
sleeping train
Day 6 : Saqqara
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Fairmont Nile City
Meals Included: Breakfast
Back to Cairo
Day 6: Back to Cairo
Breakfast aboard sleeper train before arriving Giza train station, where you will be met and assisted by Sun Pyramids Tours representative who will transfer you to your hotel for free time at leisure( you will check into your room as early as possible ) with some optional excursions available in Cairo to visit Step Pyramids of King Zoser in Sakkara and Memphis. Overnight stay at your hotel in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast
Fairmont Nile City
Day 7 : Alexandria
Location: Alexandria
Accommodation Name: Fairmont Nile City
Meals Included: Breakfast
Optional Alexandria
Free day in Cairo or optional trip to Alexandria, to visit its famous sights, where you can see Qaitbay Fort, built in the 15th century by Sultan Qaitbay on the spot of Alexandria’s ancient lighthouse,
then move on to the new and much-acclaimed Alexandria Library. Also visit the Roman cemetery cut out of the rock, the Catacombs. Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast
Fairmont Nile City
Day 8 :
Location: Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Final departure
Breakfast at your hotel, then you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for final departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation
Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel and Spa
Movenpick Resort Aswan
Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor
Note : If the mentioned cruise or the hotel are not available, the company has the right to change to any cruise or hotel, as long as it is of same category.
What's Included
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Meals
Dinner, Breakfast, and Lunch are included.
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Sightseeing Tour
Sightseeing tour to Abu Simbel by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
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Service Charges and Taxes
All service charges and taxes are included.
What's Not Included
Any Extras Not Mentioned In The Program.
Tipping Kitty.
Personal Expenses.
Optional Activities.
Tickets To Get Inside The Pyramids.
beverages
gala dinner
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Cairo International Airport
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicles, sleeper trains for overnight journeys, and a private air-conditioned vehicle for the trip to Abu Simbel. Sail around Elephantine Island by felucca boat.
Accommodation
Stay in luxurious accommodations including the Fairmont Nile City in Cairo, Sonesta St. George Hotel in Luxor, and Movenpick Resort in Aswan. Enjoy comfortable overnight journeys on a sleeping train between destinations.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is used during the tour?
The tour includes transportation by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicles, sleeper trains, and a felucca boat for sailing around Elephantine Island.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour package includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Meals are provided at various points during the tour, including on the sleeper train and at the hotels.
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What kind of accommodations are provided during the tour?
Accommodations include stays at the Fairmont Nile City in Cairo, Sonesta St. George Hotel in Luxor, and Movenpick Resort in Aswan. If these hotels are not available, the company reserves the right to change to any hotel of the same category.
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Is the tour suitable for people with mobility issues?
No, the tour is not wheelchair accessible and not stroller accessible. It is also not suitable for pets.
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Are there any optional excursions available during the tour?
Yes, there are optional excursions available, such as a visit to the Step Pyramids of King Zoser in Sakkara and Memphis, and a trip to Alexandria to see its famous sights.
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What is the policy for infants on this tour?
Infants must not sit on laps, and infant seats are unavailable.
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What are some of the key historical sites visited during the tour?
The tour visits several key historical sites including the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, the Temple of Philae, and the Temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel.
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What is the duration of the train journey from Aswan to Cairo?
The train journey from Aswan to Cairo is approximately 14 hours.
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Is there any free time during the tour?
Yes, there is some free time at leisure in Cairo on Day 6, with optional excursions available.
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Can you purchase alcohol in Egypt?
Yes, alcohol Alcohol is permitted for sale and available in Egypt, either in better hotels, Nile Cruises, higher-class restaurants and cafes, pubs and Bazaars. You will also find off-licenses as well. The Egyptian people understand drinking alcohol according to different customs and cultures. Please note, though, it is illegal to drink alcohol in the streets in Egypt.
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Can I obtain a visa on arrival in Egypt?
Egypt visa arrival policy applies to the following countries: the United States, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Canada, all European Union countries, Norway, Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Serbia, Malaysia, Macedonia, Japan, South Korea, China (as of May 2018). If you are a citizen of one of these countries, you can obtain a visa with your passport information, personal information, and details about your travel plans upon arrival at an Egyptian port of entry. The visa on arrival is usually valid for 30 days.
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Can unmarried couples stay together in Egypt?
Foreign unmarried couples can stay together in Egypt. Egyptian or Arabian unmarried couples are not allowed to stay together, as it is illegal. The same goes for an Egyptian man/foreign woman or Egyptian woman/foreign man, as it is illegal for them to stay in a hotel together.
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What to wear when I travel to Egypt?
Clothing: Egypt's climate is dry all year round, so you won't require rainwear unless you are going to Alexandria between December and February. In winter you will need light woolen clothes with sweaters, “layers of clothing are recommended. “From December to February travelers to winter clothing is essential. In spring and autumn, a combination of both is advisable for the warm days and cool nights, so pack accordingly. From May to November, light cotton clothes are recommended People in Egypt are used to tourists visiting their countries. You are welcome to wear walking shorts and a short sleeve shirt for sightseeing excursions On board Nile cruises we recommend to dress 'smart casual' to dinner each evening. Swimsuits are absolutely fine for the swimming pools and beaches On days that you visit Holy sites (mosques and churches), you preferably wear slacks, long skirts and long sleeves. If not, they provide in the mosques something long to wear to enter the mosques Strong and comfortable closed-toe shoes are wise choices to keep your feet from sand, dust, or mud. Sandals are not good options, except for beach areas.
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Are there any special customs I should observe whilst in Egypt?
Yes, most Egyptian customs differ from the Western customs due to the cultural and religious differences, as shown below: 1. Most women in Egypt behave conservatively with strangers. 2. Most mosques require visitors to remove their shoes before entering. 3. Use the right hand to eat and give gifts. 4. It is inept to take photos of soldiers, tanks, or any other military property.
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Can I get a visa on arrival from other border crossings other than airports?
Regarding the conditions for obtaining a visa at border crossings and ports, they are applied in accordance with the policy for obtaining an Egyptian visa, as mentioned previously. But kindly note that in some ports, guarantee letter will be required and also permission from the tourism police, to leave the port and return and your travel agent will help you in this case by providing the guarantee letter. It is therefore possible to apply for an Egyptian visa on arrival at the border control for the countries that take the visa upon arrival However, it is strongly advised against crossing the land border as information on checkpoints that issue visas on arrival is not always up to date. Thus, applying for a visa on arrival in Egypt can be done mainly at the following international checkpoints: Cairo International Airport Hurghada International Airport St Catherine's International Airport Borg El Arab International Airport in Alexandria Sharm El Sheikh International Airport Luxor International Airport
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Free Date Changes
Sun Pyramids Tours allows you to make 4 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 7 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Sun Pyramids Tours allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform sun pyramids tours, 7 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Sun Pyramids Tours requires a minimum deposit of 10% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 7 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of sun pyramids tours charges.
Up to 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 10 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Package 8 days 7 nights : Cairo to Abu Simbel by Road
8 Days Starting and ending in Cairo, Egypt
Visiting: Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Alexandria
Tour operator:
Tour code:
739027
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 100
Age range:
12-99
