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8-Day Discover Egypt

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Trip Overview

Cairo to Abu Simbel by train tour package is one of the finest Egypt tour packages, specially tailored to meet the needs of those, who are fond of the ancient Egyptian history and wish to see the highlights of Egypt in one, well-designed package!

Our lovely classic tour to Egypt begins in Cairo, where our dear guests, coming from all over the world to visit Egypt, will have the chance to see the Giza Plateau, including the Great Pyramids of Giza “the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus” along with the famous Sphinx and Valley Temple. They will also visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, located at the well-known Tahrir Square, in addition to a walking tour to the tourist bazaar of Khan El Khalili.

The second part of our tour package will be in the countryside, where our guests will enjoy daily, free-hassle guided tours to the impressive temples, stunning obelisks, and wonderful green fields. The tour in Upper Egypt starts in Luxor to explore the highlights of the city including the funerary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, the Colossi of Memnon, the Karnak Temples Complex, and the impressive Temple of Luxor.

We finish this tour in Aswan, where we provide our guests with private A-C vehicles to visit the High Dam, Temple of Philae, and the Unfinished Obelisk and enjoy a felucca tour in Aswan around the Elephantine Island. We will also have a great chance to explore the two temples of the well-known king, Ramses II, at Abu Simbel, while staying in Aswan and before getting back to Cairo.

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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Cairo

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Arrival in Cairo

Upon arriving at Cairo International Airport, an English-speaking representative will assist you with airport formalities, including passport control and luggage collection. You will then be transferred to your Cairo hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle and swiftly check in. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure, exploring Cairo on your own or opting for an "Optional" tour. Consider a Romantic Dining Cruise featuring a Tannoura performance, Belly Dance Show, and Live Band. This tour lasts about four hours and includes round-trip transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

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    Accommodation

    Barcelo Cairo Pyramids4 star

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Cairo International Airport to Barcelo Cairo Pyramids

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    Destinations

    Al Omraneyah

Day 2

Full-Day Tour in Cairo

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Full-Day Tour in Cairo

Start your day with an energizing breakfast at the hotel. Meet our expert tour guide for an awe-inspiring visit to the Pyramids of Giza, built around 2500 BC as the necropolis for fourth dynasty kings. Next, head to the city center to explore the Egyptian Museum, home to the world's largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. Conclude your day with a stroll through the vibrant Khan El Khalili Bazaar, discovering local and oriental products. After the tour, transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to Giza Train Station to board your sleeping train to Luxor. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay on the train.

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    Activities

    Giza Necropolis

    Grand Egyptian Museum

    Khan El Khalili Bazaar

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Khan El Khalili Bazaar to El Giza Station

    Train from Al Giza to Luxor Governorate

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Al Omraneyah

    Giza Governorate

    Cairo

Day 3

Full-Day Tour in Luxor

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Full-Day Tour in Luxor

Begin your day with breakfast on the train. Upon arrival at Luxor Train Station, our local representative will assist with all formalities. Join our expert tour guide to explore the Temple of Karnak, a magnificent complex built over many years. Next, visit Luxor Temple, established around the 14th century BC and expanded by various kings. Continue to the West Bank of the Nile to see the Temple of Deir El Bahari, built during Queen Hatshepsut's reign. End your Luxor tour at the Colossi of Memnon, the massive statues from Amenhotep III's funerary temple. Transfer to your hotel for check-in and relaxation. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight in Luxor.

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    Accommodation

    Iberotel Luxor4 star

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    Activities

    Karnak Temples

    Luxor Temple

    Deir el-Bahari

    Colossi of Memnon

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    Transportations

    Train from Al Giza to Luxor Governorate

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Luxor

    Luxor Governorate

Day 4

Full-Day Tour in Aswan

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Full-Day Tour in Aswan

Check out after breakfast. Meet your tour guide for an awe-inspiring tour of Aswan, starting with the High Dam, built to store water and generate electricity. Next, ride a motorboat to Agilika Island to visit the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis and constructed in the 3rd century BC during the Greco-Roman period. Conclude your city tour with a relaxing Felucca ride around Aswan's beautiful islands, enjoying views of Elephantine Island and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. After the tour, transfer to your hotel in Aswan for check-in and relaxation. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure, perhaps exploring the Old Tourist Souq market. Overnight in Aswan.

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    Accommodation

    Citymax Hotel Sharjah

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    Activities

    The High Dam

    Temple of Philae

    Felucca Ride

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Luxor

    Aswan Governorate

    Cairo

    Sharjah

Day 5

Abu Simbel Temples & Train to Cairo

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Abu Simbel Temples & Train to Cairo

Check out early from your hotel. Meet your expert tour guide for a journey to Abu Simbel to visit the remarkable Abu Simbel Temples, a testament to ancient Egypt's grandeur. Constructed by King Ramses II, these temples were buried under sand for centuries before their 19th-century discovery. The Great Temple honors the god Rahorakhty, while the smaller temple is dedicated to Ramses II and his wife, Queen Nefertari, worshipped as deities in the late period. After this awe-inspiring tour, return to Aswan. You may choose an optional visit to the Nubian Village or proceed directly to Aswan Train Station for your sleeping train to Cairo. Dinner and overnight on the train.

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    Activities

    Abu Simbel Temples

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    Transportations

    Train from Luxor Governorate to Cairo

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Sharjah

    Abu Simbel

Day 6

Arrival in Cairo (Optional: Tour to Sakkara & Memphis)

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Arrival in Cairo (Optional: Tour to Sakkara & Memphis)

Enjoy breakfast on board the train. Upon arrival at Giza train station, our representative will assist with all formalities and transfer you to your Cairo hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle for rest and refreshment. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure, exploring Cairo at your own pace. Alternatively, consider an "Optional" tour to Memphis, the first capital of the Egyptian Empire, and Sakkara, where you'll see the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, the first pyramid in history, the Museum of Imhotep, and various "Mastaba" tombs. Return to your hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay.

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    Accommodation

    Barcelo Cairo Pyramids4 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in Cairo

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    Transportations

    Train from Luxor Governorate to Cairo

    Private Driver from Cairo station parking - جراج ساحة إنتظار سيارات محطة قطارات القاهرة to Barcelo Cairo Pyramids

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Al Omraneyah

    Cairo

Day 7

Free at leisure in Cairo (Optional: Tour to Alexandria)

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Free at leisure in Cairo (Optional: Tour to Alexandria)

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, relaxing at your hotel or joining an "Optional" tour to Alexandria from Cairo. Departing at 7:00 AM to avoid traffic, you'll visit the Library of Alexandria, originally established in the 3rd century BC and rebuilt after its destruction in the 1st century BC. Next, explore the Roman Amphitheatre, discovered in 1960 and dating back to the 4th century BC, featuring unique marble steps. Conclude with a visit to Qaitbay Citadel, a 16th-century fortress offering stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea. After the tour, return to your Cairo hotel for rest before your international flight the next day. Overnight in Cairo.

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    Accommodation

    Barcelo Cairo Pyramids4 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in Cairo

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Al Omraneyah

    Cairo

Day 8

Farewell Day

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Farewell Day

After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Cairo. Our representative will then transfer you by private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight home, concluding your incredible tour of Egypt

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Barcelo Cairo Pyramids to Cairo International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Al Omraneyah

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What’s included?

  • 5 nights accommodation
  • 11 activities
  • 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 2 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits