Pyramids & Nile Cruise by Train - Cairo, Luxor and Aswan
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Egypt with the "Pyramids & Nile Cruise by Train" tour. Begin your adventure in Cairo, where you'll marvel at the iconic Giza Pyramids and explore the treasures of the Egyptian Museum. Experience the charm of Coptic and Islamic Cairo before boarding a sleeper train to Aswan. Cruise the Nile in style, visiting the High Dam, Philae Temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk. Sail to Kom Ombo and Edfu to discover ancient temples, then continue to Luxor to explore the Valley of the Kings and the magnificent temples of Karnak and Luxor. This luxurious tour includes private guided tours, full-board accommodation on a 5-star Nile cruise, and all transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 :
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 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: Cairo
Accommodation Name: sleeper train
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cairo Tour – Train to Aswan
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.
Lunch will be served at good quality local restaurant. Then transfer to visit 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 the area of 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 Aswan-dinner and breakfast will be served on board. Overnight inside your compartment.
sleeper train
Day 3 : Aswan
Location: Aswan
Accommodation Name: Nile Cruise
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Aswan Nile Cruise Tours
You will be met and assisted at Aswan train station by our representative who will transfer you to embark your Nile River Cruise, before Lunch at 11:00 a.m. Then enjoy visiting the world famous High Dam,
The awesome Philae temple, which is devoted to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor ,
and the largest known ancient obelisk, located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt, the Unfinished Obelisk. Dinner on board and overnight in Aswan.
Nile Cruise
Day 4 : Kom Ombo
Location: Kom Ombo
Accommodation Name: Nile Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples
Sail to Kom Ombo, have breakfast on board and visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek and Haeroris in Kom Ombo. Sail to Edfu,
lunch on board after that visit the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt, Horus Temple in Edfu. Take afternoon tea during sailing to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Nile Cruise
Day 5 : Luxor
Location: Luxor
Accommodation Name: Nile Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions
Sail to Luxor, have breakfast on board then Visit the West Bank, take an excursion to the royal cemetery for 62 Pharaohs, Valley of the Kings,
then to mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by the architects of the New Kingdom Pharaoh Hatshepsut approximately in the 15th century BC , at El-Deir El-Bahari
and the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch on board. Enjoy afternoon tea during sailing. Dinner on board Overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Nile Cruise
Day 6 : Luxor
Location: Luxor
Accommodation Name: sleeper train
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Luxor Nile Cruise – Train to Cairo
Breakfast aboard cruise before disembarkation and then you will be accompanied by your guide to visit Karnak and Luxor temples at the East bank of the River Nile.
Later you will be transferred to Luxor railway station to board the sleeper train back to Cairo. Have your dinner and overnight on board sleeper train in your private compartment ( twin beds).
sleeper train
Day 7 : Saqqara
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Fairmont Nile City
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cairo Optional Excursions
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 Pyramid of King Zoser in Sakkara and Memphis. Overnight stay at your hotel in Cairo.
Fairmont Nile City
Day 8 : El Nozha
Location: Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cairo – Fly Back Home
Breakfast at the hotel in Cairo – free time before your flight – check out and then transferred to Cairo International Airport for final departure.
Meals: Breakfast
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
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.
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Meet and Greet Service
Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports.
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Guest Relations Assistance
Assistance of our guest relations during your stay.
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Transfers
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
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Accommodation in Cairo
Accommodation for 2 nights in Cairo including bed and breakfast.
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Nile Cruise Accommodation
Accommodation for 3 nights on a 5-star superior Nile cruise on full board.
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Sleeper Train Accommodation
Accommodation for 2 nights on sleeper train on half board basis.
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Private Guided Tours in Cairo
All sightseeing tours in Cairo are private guided tours.
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Group Tours on Cruise
All sightseeing tours on the cruise sharing Sun Pyramids Tours group.
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Meals During Tours
Meals in the hotel, cruise, and during tours as mentioned in the itinerary.
What's Not Included
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International Airfare
International airfare is not included.
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Entry Visa to Egypt
Entry visa to Egypt is not included.
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Optional Tours
Any optional tours are not included.
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Personal Spendings
Personal spendings are not included.
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Tipping
Tipping is not included.
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Domestic Flight Upgrade
In case you would like to upgrade to a domestic flight instead of the train, a supplement of USD 125 per person would apply.
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Tickets to Enter Pyramids
Tickets to get inside the pyramids are not included.
Know Before You Go
- Infant Seats Available
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Cairo International Airport
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with private air-conditioned vehicles, a 5-star superior Nile cruise, and sleeper trains for overnight journeys between Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan.
Accommodation
Enjoy luxurious stays with 2 nights in Cairo, 3 nights on a 5-star superior Nile cruise, and 2 nights on a sleeper train, ensuring comfort and style throughout your journey.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes accommodation for 2 nights in Cairo with bed and breakfast, 3 nights on a 5-star superior Nile cruise on full board, and 2 nights on a sleeper train on a half-board basis.
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What meals are included in the tour package?
The tour package includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Meals are provided at the hotel, on the cruise, and during tours as mentioned in the itinerary.
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Are the sightseeing tours private or group tours?
All sightseeing tours in Cairo are private guided tours, while the sightseeing tours on the cruise are shared with the Sun Pyramids Tours group.
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What is the duration of the sleeper train journeys?
The sleeper train journey from Cairo to Aswan takes about 14 hours, and the journey from Luxor to Cairo takes about 11 hours.
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Is there an option to upgrade from the sleeper train to a flight?
Yes, there is an option to upgrade to a domestic flight instead of the sleeper train for a supplement of USD 135 per person.
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What are some of the key attractions visited during the tour?
Key attractions include the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum, the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, the High Dam, Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, the Temple of Sobek and Haeroris in Kom Ombo, Horus Temple in Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak and Luxor temples.
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Are there any optional excursions available during the tour?
Yes, there are optional excursions available in Cairo to visit the Step Pyramid of King Zoser in Sakkara and Memphis.
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What should I know before going on this tour?
Infant seats are available, but the tour is not wheelchair accessible, not stroller accessible, and not suitable for pets. There is no public transportation nearby, and infants must not sit on laps.
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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.
Pyramids & Nile Cruise by Train - Cairo, Luxor and Aswan
8 Days Starting and ending in Cairo, Egypt
Visiting: Cairo, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Luxor
Tour operator:
Tour code:
739156
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 100
Age range:
12-99
