Trip:( Anubis )Cairo, Aswan, Luxor by land with sleeper train in 8 days
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Overview
Embark on a trip to Egypt and visit Abu Simbel, as well as the fascinating cities of Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan. Enjoy an 8-day tour in Egypt with a guide in English and immerse in a unique experience with exceptional attention. Explore the main points of interest and be amazed by the rich history and culture of this captivating country. Send us your order!
Included
- Assistance upon arrival at Cairo International Airport
- Accommodation 2 nights in Cairo including breakfast
- Accommodation 1 night in Aswan including breakfast
- Accommodation 2 nights in Luxor including breakfast
- Accommodation 2 nights by train car in bed including dinner and breakfast
- Transfers Cairo/ Aswan and Luxor/ Cairo by sleeper train including breakfast and dinner
- All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Transfer from Aswan to Luxor by land in a modern vehicle with air conditioning (it takes almost 4 hours)
- Professional English-speaking guide on all visits in Egypt
- A daily bottle of mineral water
- Entrance tickets to the mentioned tourist places
- All the taxes
Excluded
- International flights
- Entry visa to Egypt (25 USD per person)
- Drinks, tips, washing and ironing clothes
- Personal or extra expenses not mentioned in the program
- Entrance to the interior of the Pyramids (20 USD per person) and Tutankhamun’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings (20 USD per person)
Ltinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Your tour manager will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport and will then escort you to your hotel in an air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At the hotel, your tour manager will assist you with a smooth check-in and review your budget vacation itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2: The Pyramids – The Egyptian Museum
Breakfast at the hotel. Pick up at the hotel by our Tour guide. Visit the Pyramids of Giza, including the pyramids of Cheops, Khafre and Mycerinus as well as the Sphinx and the Valley Temple. Visit to the Egyptian Museum, with the largest collection of ancient Egyptian monuments and the treasures of Tutankhamun. Have typical Egyptian food, transfer to the sleeper train station for Aswan.
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3:Aswan and The Nubian Village (Hotel in Aswan)
(Transfer to Cairo airport to take the flight to Aswan. A free day to rest in the beautiful city of Aswan. In the afternoon enjoy the tour to the Nubian village in Aswan is a fascinating cultural experience. Typically, it begins with a felucca ride, a traditional boat, along the Nile River. During the journey, you can enjoy panoramic views of Aswan’s riverside landscape.Upon arrival at the Nubian village, you’ll be greeted by local residents with hospitality. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about their lifestyle, traditions, and culture. Visiting their traditional mud-brick houses offers insight into their daily lives.Moreover, it’s common to enjoy traditional Nubian music and dances during the visit. You can also explore workshops where local artisans craft handmade products such as textiles and jewelry.In summary, the tour to the Nubian village in Aswan allows you to immerse yourself in the rich Nubian culture, learn about their history and traditions, and enjoy the warm hospitality of its people.
Meals: breakfast.
Day 4: Philae Temple – Unfinished Obelisk- Luxor
After your breakfast we will transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to Aswan. Transfer to the hotel. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk, famous for its red granite. Visit to the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Transfer to Luxor by land takes approximately 4 hours in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Arrival at the Hotel and accommodation in Luxor.
Meals: breakfast and lunch
Day 5: Luxor Temple – Karnak Temple
Breakfast. Transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor Temple. This was built by two pharaohs: Amenhotep III who built the interior area and Ramses II who finished the temple. Later we will visit the Karnak Temple, the most influential religious center during the New Kingdom. The main temple was dedicated to the cult of the god Amun and other deities. Lunch and accommodation
Meals: breakfast and lunch
Day 6: The Valley of the Kings – Hatchepsut Temple
Breakfast. Visit to the Valley of the Kings, a funerary place where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried in hypogeums. The kings of the 18th, 19th and 20th dynasties were buried here, as well as some queens, princes, nobles and even animals. Visit to the Temple of Queen Hatchepsut, a truly exceptional temple for its great architectural beauty. Visit to the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch- Transfer to the sleeper train station to return to Cairo.
Meals : breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 7: Optional tour to Old Cairo and Saladin Fortress.
Assistance upon arrival at the train station in Giza. Transfer to the hotel. A free day or optional tour to visit the Saladin Citadel, built by Salah El Din on the heights of Mokattam Mountain in 1138 AD to defend Cairo from the Crusades. Visit to the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, designed by architect Yousif Boushnaq, a Turk who came from Istanbul to build this mosque for King Muhamed Ali, who reigned Egypt for more than 45 years (1805-1849). Visit the Old Cairo area enjoying seeing the old churches. Return to the hotel and accommodation.
Meals: breakfast
Day 8: Final departure
Breakfast. Transfer to Cairo International Airport to take the return flight.
Meals: breakfast
