Pyramids & Nile Adventure by Train

Description

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, a Blue Rays Tours representative will be there to greet and assist you through the arrival procedures. You will then be escorted to your hotel in an air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At the hotel, your tour manager will ensure a smooth check-in and review your vacation itinerary with you, confirming pick-up times for each tour. Enjoy your first night in Cairo with a welcome drink.
Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2: Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar & Train to Aswan
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel before heading out with your personal tour guide to the Giza Plateau. Here, you will visit the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus, as well as the iconic Sphinx and Valley Temple. Next, explore the treasures of the Egyptian Museum. Continue to Islamic Cairo to stroll through Khan El Khalili, the city’s oldest and most captivating bazaar. In the evening, transfer to Giza train station to board the sleeper train to Aswan, with dinner and breakfast served on board.
Overnight in your compartment.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 3: Embark on Nile Cruise & Aswan Sightseeing
Arrive at Aswan train station and be greeted by a Blue Rays Tours representative who will transfer you to your Nile cruise ship. After lunch on board, visit the High Dam, the Philae Temple dedicated to Isis and Hathor, and the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient quarries. Return to the ship for dinner.
Overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 4: Kom Ombo
Sail to Kom Ombo after breakfast on board. Visit the unique twin temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus. Return to the ship for lunch as you sail to Edfu.
Dinner and overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 5: Luxor Nile Cruise Tours
After breakfast, visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Sail on to Luxor with lunch on board. Enjoy an evening belly dance show on the ship.
Overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 6: Luxor Nile Cruise (Disembark) & Train to Cairo
Enjoy an early breakfast before disembarking. Visit the East Bank of the Nile in Luxor to see the Karnak and Luxor temples, followed by a tour of the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Later, catch the sleeper train back to Cairo, with dinner served on board.
Overnight in your compartment.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

Day 7: Cairo Optional Excursions
Arrive at Giza train station and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy leisure time or opt for an excursion to the Step Pyramid of King Zoser in Sakkara and Memphis.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast.

Day 8: Final Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure.
Meals: Breakfast.

Price Inclusions

Meet and greet service by our representative at Cairo international airport.
All transfers to/from airport & hotel by a private air-conditioned vehicle
Accommodation for 3 nights on 5*Nile Cruise based on full board.
Accommodation for 2 Nights on board the sleeper train (tickets Cairo-Aswan–Luxor –Cairo) based on half board Breakfast & Dinner.
Accommodation for 2 Nights on 5* Hotel in Cairo based on Breakfast.
Entrance fees to all sites as indicated in the itinerary.
All sightseeing tours (Private Tours)
All Sightseeing tours as in the itinerary.
English speaking Egyptologist guide during your excursions.
Bottled water during the tour
All service charges and taxes

Price Exclusions

International airfare.
Entry visa to Egypt.
Extra entrance fees (Interior of the pyramids, Solar Boat, Royal Mummy Room, Tutankhamen Tomb at Valley of the Kings, Tomb of Seti I)
Drinks & Meals and any personal expenses.
Drinks and any personal expenses in hotels.
Tipping