Enjoy a Nile River cruise between Aswan and Luxor to take in the highlights of ancient Egypt. You'll travel by overnight Sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan.
Highlights
Experience the SLEEPER TRAIN travel between Cairo / Aswan - Luxor / Cairo
See the Philae Temple and the High Dam in Aswan
Visit the Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Enjoy a 5-star luxury Nile River cruise
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Accommodation included: 5 nights
✔ Meet and assist service (arrival and departure) from hotel, airport, train or bus station
✔ Guided Tours to Aswan - Kom Ombo- Edfu and Luxor sightseeing
✔ Sleeper train ticket Cairo - Aswan - Luxor - Cairo
✔ Lunch
✔ Dinner
✔ Breakfast
✔ 3 Nights Accommodation on a 5-star cruise ship (full-board basis excluding drinks)
✔ Free Wi-Fi up to 4 GB
✖ Entrance fees
✖ Drinks in the Nile Cruise
✖ Tipping
✖ Any thing not mentioned in the itinerary
Pickup Locations
1. Aswan Nubian House
2. Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
3. Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
4. Hilton Hurghada Plaza
5. Cairo Pyramids Hotel
6. InterContinental Cairo Semiramis, an IHG hotel
7. Movenpick Resort Aswan
8. Jolie Ville Hotel & Spa Kings Island Luxor
9. Steigenberger Nile Palace
10. Long Beach Resort
11. Cairo Intl Airport
12. Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
13. Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa
14. Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort
Additional Info: We pick up all travelers from any hotel in cairo or cairo Intl. air port
Itinerary
Cairo - Aswan
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Cairo
Evening Transfer to the Cairo train station to catch the overnight Sleeper train to Aswan.
Arrival Aswan Starting Your Tour By Visiting High Dam, Temple of Philae,
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Aswan High Dam
The Aswan High Dam or the High Dam is a water dam on the Nile River in southern Egypt. It was established during the era of Gamal Abdel Nasser, and the Soviets contributed to its construction. The dam has helped a lot in controlling the flow of water and mitigating the effects of the Nile flood. Used to generate electricity in Egypt. The length of the dam is 3600 meters, the width of the base is 980 meters, the width of the summit is 40 meters, and the height is 111 meters. The size of the dam’s body is 43 million cubic meters of cement, iron and other materials. A water flow of up to 11,000 cubic meters of water can pass through the dam per second. The construction of the dam began in 1960 and the total cost was estimated at approximately one billion dollars
Duration: 1.5 hours
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Temple of Philae
Proceed to visit the Graeco Roman Temple dedicated to Goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there. Later on, return back to your cruise for Lunch.
Duration: 2 hours
Abu Simble Temples and Start Sailing to Temple of Kom Ombo
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Abu Simbel Temple Complex
Around 4:30,your guide will pick you up for Abu Simbel trip(sharing a group) ,to visit one of the most impressive places in Egypt; the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel with their unique design built for King Ramesses 2nd and his beloved Queen Nefertari. Back to the cruise by noon to have your lunch and navigation heading to Kom Ombo city.
Duration: 7 hours
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Temple of Kom Ombo
Temple of Kom Ombo , Once you reach it , Our friendly guide will go with you to visit its famous temple ,, Later you will come back to the cruise to Continue the Sail to Edfu. Overnight on board.
Duration: 2 hours
Temple of Horus at Edfu , Temple of Karnak
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Temple of Horus
After your breakfast, experience 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. Return to the cruise. Relax on deck watching the unique landscape and admire the beautiful scenery of the Nile river while sailing to Luxor. Cross Esna Lock. Lunch on board. Afternoon tea on sundeck.
Duration: 2 hours
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Temple of Karnak
Arrive Luxor and start your afternoon tour to visit Visit the East Bank of the Nile, taking in the Temple of Karnak, the Temple of Luxor, and the Obelisk of Ramses II. Overnight on board.
Duration: 3 hours
Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Luxor Temple
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Valley of the Kings
Breakfast and check out to start your unforgettable day by driving to the West Bank to visit 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.
Duration: 2 hours
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Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Then to the Mortuary temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari, discover her beautiful temple and her attractive story with her nephew. End your tour in the West Bank by a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Lunch time in a local restaurant (optional).
Duration: 2 hours
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Colossi of Memnon
Begin around 5:00 am pick up for the incredible trip of 30 to 45 minutes Hot Air Balloon flight over the west bank of Luxor and enjoy an aerial view of the country's landscape and famous landmarks. Enjoy the sunrise illuminating the sky of the open air museum city(Luxor) over the great temples and mountains below.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Luxor Temple
Late in the afternoon,arrive at your cruise dock,to be transferred to enjoy Luxor Temple on the East bank of Luxor.where ancient Egyptian, Christian and Islamic features are exhibited. Dinner on board and belly dancing show.Overnight in Luxor.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Arrival in Cairo
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Cairo
Arrival in Giza train station and be met and transferred to your hotel.
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
