Cairo Trip Overview
Take an unforgettable experience to discover the magic of Egypt on this 8-days 7-nights Egypt private tour from Cairo. Cover the most famous attractions in Cairo as well as a 4-night Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan. In Cairo, discover the Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum, and Coptic Cairo. Then take an overnight first class sitting train to Luxor to see the temples of Karnak, Luxor, and Hatshepsut, and stroll the Valley of the Kings, before cruising to Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan. Tour includes round-trip first class train tickets, private hotel and airport transfers, and most meals.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 days
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours >> Balloon Rides
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Take an unforgettable experience to discover the magic of Egypt on this 8-days 7-nights Egypt private tour from Cairo. Cover the most famous attractions in Cairo as well as a 4-night Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan. In Cairo, discover the Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum, and Coptic Cairo. Then take an overnight first class sitting train to Luxor to see the temples of Karnak, Luxor, and Hatshepsut, and stroll the Valley of the Kings, before cruising to Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan. Tour includes round-trip first class train tickets, private hotel and airport transfers, and most meals.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Pass By: Cairo International Airport Road, Cairo Int’l Airport Rd, Sheraton Al Matar, El Nozha, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Welcome to Cairo, Egypt Mody Tours representative will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport, and he will accompany you to the hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle. At the hotel, the representative will assist you to check-in and review your holiday itinerary to confirm pick-up times for each tour. If your flight lands early, then you could take a first look at the pyramids with an amazing sound and light show, or perhaps head into downtown Cairo for a Nile dinner cruise and show (optional).
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star hotel in Cairo
Day 2: Cairo Sightseeing Tour- Overnight Sitting Train to Luxor
Pass By: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
This morning, after having the breakfast, your private guide will pick up you for a full day tour of Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Coptic Cairo. Start your day by visiting the Giza Plateau to explore the world famous pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, Mycrenos and Sphinx; these structures that have stood tall for 4500 years. Discover the beauty of the Sphinx, one of the largest monolith statues in the history of mankind, enjoy the views and take remarkable pictures. You’ll find your local Egyptology guide a wealth of knowledge and full of enthusiasm about Egyptian history, and their country in general.
Pass By: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Enjoy Lunch during the tour at a good quality restaurant and then move to visit the Egyptian Museum, where you explore the splendid collection of Tutankhamun besides many other attractive artifacts.
Pass By: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Then, continue your tour to Coptic Cairo to see Benezra Synagogue and the Hanging Church.Later on, you will be transferred to Giza train station to get the first class sitting train to Luxor.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at the first class sitting train
Day 3: Transfer to Nile Cruise, Luxor East Bank tour
Pass By: Temple of Karnak, Karnak, Luxor Egypt
Our expert representative will meet and assist you at Luxor railway station to be transferred by A/C van to your 5 stars Nile Cruise to check in before lunch. Have lunch on board. Then, start your tour by visiting the largest temple ever: Karnak temple built through 2000 years, covering an area of about 63 acres.
Pass By: Luxor Temple, Luxor 23512 Egypt
Proceed to visit Luxor temple, where ancient Egyptian, Christian, and Islamic features are exhibited. Admire its obelisk and statues. Back to the cruise, dinner on board and overnight in Luxor.
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: over night cruise in Luxor
Day 4: Luxor West Bank Tour & Navigation to Edfu
Pass By: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
Breakfast and start your remarkable day by driving to the West Bank to explore the Theban Necropolis by visiting the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs from the New kingdom carved their tombs in the mountains aiming to hide their treasure and protect their mummies.
Pass By: Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, Kings Valley Rd Deir el-Bahari, Luxor 23512 Egypt
Then to the Mortuary temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari. Listen from your guide to her exciting story and how she managed to rule as a sole Pharaoh. End your tour in the West Bank by a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Return back to the Cruise by noon to have your lunch. Start sailing down the River Nile, afternoon tea on the sundeck. Cross Esna Lock and overnight in Edfu.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: over night cruise at Edfu.
Day 5: Edfu Temple & Kom Ombo Temple-Aswan
Pass By: Temple of Horus, Adfo, Edfu Egypt
After your breakfast, enjoy Horse Carriage ride with your tour guide to visit the temple of Horus at Edfu which is considered to be the most complete and the best preserved of all the Egyptian temples. Back to the cruise. Relax on the deck watching the unique landscape and admire the scenery of the Nile river while sailing to Kom Ombo. Lunch on board. Afternoon tea on the sundeck.
Pass By: Temple of Kom Ombo, Nagoa Ash Shatb, Kom Ombo 81611 Egypt
Late in the afternoon, stop at Kom Ombo city where to visit the unique double temple of Sobek, the crocodile God and Horus, the falcon God. Return to the cruise and have dinner followed by folkloric party operated by the cruise staff and tour guides. Continue sailing to Aswan for overnight.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Aswan
Day 6: Abu Simbel Optional Excursions
Pass By: Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
Breakfast on board. Free leisure morning on the deck or should you wish, an optional extra is a day trip to the rock-cut temples built by Ramses II at Abu Simbel, around 185 miles (300 kilometers) south of Aswan, this tour starts at 4:30 am for approx. 8 hours (private or sharing a small group).
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Aswan.
Day 7: Aswan Tour to Philae Temple, High Dam and Overnight Train to Cairo
Pass By: Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika, Aswan Egypt
After breakfast, check out and discover with your guide the highlights of Aswan, listen to the story of the Nubian immigration. Start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electric. Proceed to visit the Graeco Roman Temple dedicated to goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there.
Pass By: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
Later on, you will be transferred to Aswan train station to get the sitting train back to Cairo.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the first class sitting train
Day 8: Cairo – Fly Back Home
Pass By: Giza, Giza, Giza Governorate
Arrive at Giza train station where you will be met and assisted by our representative. He will transfer you Cairo International Airport departure according to your flight details. . Or choose one of our optional tours, and don’t miss a day on your holiday. Optional Activities • Cairo – Step Pyramids of Saqqara and Memphis City
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
