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9 Days Cairo, Alexandria & Nile Cruise by Train

9 Days Cairo, Alexandria & Nile Cruise by Train

★★★★★
9 Days Everyday

Tour Highlights

2 Nights in Cairo

3 Nights on Cruise (Aswan & Luxor)

1 Night in Alexandria

2 Nights on Sleeper train

Tour Itinerary Description

Day 1: Arrival to Cairo

Arrival to Cairo airport, Upon you arrival you will find our representative waiting you with the sign of Ramasside tours, then you will be transferred by A/C car to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.


Day 2: Cairo

Breakfast. Start your full day visiting the Egyptian Museum of antiquities, which houses more than 250,000 artifacts displaying a rare collection of Egyptian art spanning over 5,000 years. The museum features an exceptional range of antiquities, including statues, mummies, and priceless relics that reflect the richness of ancient Egyptian civilization, offering a fascinating insight into Egypt’s timeless heritage.


Visit the Great Pyramids – Cheops, Chephren & Mykerions. Cheops is the most colossal ever built. Next is a close-up look at Sphinx – a huge funeral complex guarded by the legendary lion body with the face of king Chephren.

Transfer to the train station for your train to Aswan. Dinner on the train. Overnight in train to Aswan.

Note: We don’t recommend it, it takes 15 to 18 hours. We recommend that you upgrade and take a domestic flight which allows you to travel in comfort and gives you an extra night in a 5 star hotel.


Day 3: Cruise

Breakfast on the train. Arrival and transfer to visit the High Dam and the Philae temple. Transfer to the Cruise. Boarding before lunch, Embarkation. Lunch on board. Sail to Kom Ombo.

Afternoon Tea. Visit the temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Haroeris. Sail to Edfu. Dinner on board. Disco party. Overnight in Edfu.


Day 4: Luxor

Breakfast on board. Visit The Temple of Horus in Edfu. Cross the lock. Sail to Luxor. Afternoon Tea. Dinner on board & Galabya party. Overnight in Luxor.


Day 5: Luxor

Breakfast on board. Cross to the West Bank to visit Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Excursion to the Necropolis of Thebes, on the Eastern bank. Crossing the Nile, drive to the Valley of Kings; visit the tombs of various Dynasties, The Temple of Deir El Bahari.

On the return journey stop at the Colossi of Memnon which are two gigantic sitting statues representing Amenophis III facing the Nile. Then visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Lunch on board. Afternoon free at leisure. Afternoon Tea. Overnight in Luxor.


Day 6: Luxor

Breakfast on board. Disembarkation.

(Optional) Hot Balloon: Should you want to make your stay in Luxor an unforgettable. Drifting peacefully over the Valley of King, Valley of the Queens and the Mountain on the Nobles.The flight is approximately 30:45 minutes depend on the weather.

(Optional not included) East Bank: Karnak and Luxor Temple Excursion to the Luxor Temple to see its courtyard and the granite statues of Ramses the Great Proceed by carriage or bus to Karnak, which is a serious of temples built in different reigns.

Starting by the Avenue of Sphinxes visit the Unfinished Propylon, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis III, the temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake.

Transfer to the train station for your train to Cairo. Dinner on the train. Overnight in train to Cairo.

Note: We don’t recommend it, it takes 15 to 18 hours. We recommend that you upgrade and take a domestic flight which allows you to travel in comfort and gives you an extra night in a 5 star hotel.


Day 7: Alexandria

Breakfast on the train. Arrival Cairo then transfer to Alexandria by A/C private car, transfer to your hotel, and check in.

Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel to start your tour to Alexandria. Start the tour with the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world - now with 8 million books. Visit it's open court and free museums.

Note: Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays and on every public holiday. To enter the reading area you will need to purchase an extra ticket.

Then visit the Site of the Lighthouse; one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World on which now stands the castle of Qaitbey. Visit the royal gardens of King Farouk (the last king in the history of Egypt) and see the royal palaces of Haramlek and Salamlek as well as the royal beaches of the queens. Continue your tour by visiting the prettiest and biggest mosque in the city: the Abbo Elabbas Mosque, as well as the memorial of the Unknown Soldier of Alexandria and the statue of Alexander the Great.

You can then stop for lunch (Optional) before visiting the church of St. Mark - the oldest church in Africa before driving along the Cornish (30 km) to see the whole city of Alexandria from the sea side which includes the old harbor of Alexandria where we found 7000 monuments underwater. Stop over the famous bridge of Stanley - the modern landmark of modern Alexandria, before visiting the old downtown of Alexandria and walking through the old city-center of Alexandria: built by Alexander the great. Travel in comfort back to your hotel.

Alexandria has so much to see, feel, eat and buy so if you have time and want to add more to your itinerary - just let us know what you are interested in and we will arrange it for you at the cost price - no profit to us.

Overnight stay in Alexandria.


Day 8: Alex / Cairo

Breakfast. Transfer to Cairo by A/C car. Arrival and transfer to the Hotel.

(Optional) Our guide will pick you up from your hotel then transfer to visit the Step Pyramids of Zoser, the world’s oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for King Djoser. After that transfer to Memphis which was founded by King Menes, and was the capital of Old Egypt during the Old Kingdom, it was considered to be a center of rule and culture for over 3000 years the first capital of Egypt, and see the Statue of Ramses II.

On your way to the south you will visit the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid at Dahshur. Lunch in Egyptian local restaurant. Back to hotel.

Overnight in Cairo.


Day 9: Departure

Breakfast at the hotel our representative will transfer you to the airport and assist you at the airport through final departure formalities


Day-by-Day Itinerary

Everyday

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

2 Nights hotel accommodation in Cairo on bed and breakfast basis.

3 Nights on Cruise (Aswan & Luxor) full board (Sightseeing included).

1 Night hotel accommodation in Alexandria on bed and breakfast basis.

2 Nights on train on half board basis.

1 Day tour in Cairo visiting the Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, Sphinx

1 Day tour in AlexandriaAll transfers in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and Alexandria.

Expert tour guide.

All your tours and excursions are with A/C vehicle.

All your visits include entrance fees.

Our prices include all taxes and services.

Transfers by A/C car: Cairo / Alexandria / Cairo


What's Excluded

Visa Entry for Egypt. (We can provide you with your visa upon arrival at your request).

Personal items.

Tipping.

Optional tours.

Any other items not mentioned.

Accommodation Plans & Price Variations

Hotel ratings in Egypt differ from USA/Europe. We always recommend our Luxury or Ultimate Luxury options for international-standard comfort.

Plan A
5-Star Standard Hotels & Rating Tiers
★★★★★
Star Rating Options
Cairo:Le Méridien - Steigenberger Pyramids- Ramses Hilton- Helnan - Barcelo Pyramids- Pyramisa- Nile cruises: MS Emilio, MS Radamis, MS Princess, MS Sara- Alexandria: Sheraton Alexandria -Tolip Hotel
Rate Category / Room Occupancy 3 Stars 4 Stars 5 Stars
Price per person in DBL / TRPL Room $1705 $1725 $1765
Solo Traveler $2725 $2760 $2820
Christmas & Easter — DBL / TRPL Room $2045 $2070 $2115
Christmas & Easter — Solo Traveler $3270 $3310 $3380
Plan B
Luxury Hotels
★★★★★+
⭐ Recommended
Cairo: Kempinski - Fairmont Cairo - Hilton Curnrad -Marriott Sheraton- Hilton Golf pyramids- Nile Cruises: MS Amwaj Nile Cruise, MS Nile Premium, MS Bule shadow, MS Jaz Jubilee, Crown Emperor, Steigenberger- Alexandria: Sunrise Alex Avenue - Hilton Alexandria.
Rate Category / Room Occupancy All Year Round ($) Christmas & Easter ($)
Price per person in DBL room $3065 $3675
Solo Traveler $4900 $5880
Plan C
Ultimate Luxury Flagship
★★★★★★
👑 VIP Elite
Cairo: Four Seasons -Marriott Mena House - Kempinski Nile Deluxe - Fairmont Nile Premium - Hyatt Regency- Nile cruises: Sanctuary Sun Boat – Oberoi Cruises – Movenpick Royal Cruises - Sonesta Cruises - Le Fayan - Ms Farah -MS Acamar- Alexandria: Rixos Montaza - Four Seasons Hotel
Rate Category / Room Occupancy All Year Round ($) Christmas & Easter ($)
Price per person in DBL room $4625 $5550
Solo Traveler $7400 $8880

Trip Notes

Payment Policy:

We accept all secure payment methods, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express , bank transfer and wise.


Tours and Prices:

Tour price currency is set to USD but you can pay in Euro or British pound.

 The prices quoted per person and prices are always updated to ensure you receive the lowest price possible. 

 Our tours are occasionally organized as semi-private, shared small tours. Upon request, we can arrange for a fully private VIP tour.


Accommodations Plans:

Kindly note that the hotel rating in Egypt is NOT the same as in the USA or Europe.

High standard hotels

To ensure you enjoy the quality of accommodation on your trip, we created a list of Luxury or Ultimate Luxury hotels for clients who would normally stay in western 5 star hotels. We only recommend the Luxury or Ultimate Luxury options when staying in Egypt if you want a hotel that is recognised as 4-5 star in USA/UK etc

 

Basic hotels

5 star hotels, as graded in Egypt, simply provide basic accommodation - similar to 3 star in most parts of Europe and are NOT recommended by us. 5 star hotels, as graded in Egypt, are suitable for customers who can be satisfied staying in 2-3 star accommodation in the USA / UK etc.

Our Luxury plan or Ultimate Luxury plan, (plans B and C) are always recommended as the minimum you should book when visiting Egypt.

Note: We book hotels and cruise ships according to availability on your travel dates.

Note: Some hotels raise their rates on peak times without prior notice. So, if you request a specific hotel or cruise by name, kindly bear in mind that there might be extra supplement in case the requested hotel raised their rates.

 

Cruise schedules & Sailing times:

Sometimes due to sailing conditions on the Nile river, some Cruises itineraries, schedule and sailing times may be updated. We assure that our clients will see all what is on their itineraries but maybe in different order.


Domestic Flights:

The programs quote the average price of domestic flights with approximate timings.

Requests for specific flight times or changes to previously booked reservations may result in changes to the total price of the package. 

Some flights to Sharm or Hurghada are indirect flights via Cairo Airport.

During certain times of the year, high seasons and last-minute bookings, flight tickets can become very expensive without prior notice, which may result in additional charges.

 

Travelling by overnight train:

We don’t recommend travelling by the overnight train, it takes15 to 18 hours on a very noisy train. The toilets are not good and smelly. Food is not good in general and beds are moderately comfortable.

If you don't fancy travelling by overnight sleeper train then upgrade to our flight option. Enjoying extra nights of comfort in 5-star hotel accommodation. We recommend that you upgrade this transfer to domestic flight. 



Children Policy:

0 - 01.99 Free of Charge (unless flights were included)

2 - 5.99 pay 25% of tour price and 50% of tour price if it includes flights or sleeper train

6 - 11.99 pay 50% of tour price

12+ pay full tour price as per adult person

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