Cairo and Nile Cruise
Overview
Experience the wonders of Egypt on a 7-day adventure that begins in Cairo, exploring the iconic Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum. Travel by sleeper train to Aswan for sightseeing and a Nile cruise, visiting the temples of Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Luxor’s West and East Banks. Highlights include the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and Karnak Temple. Conclude your journey with a return to Cairo, ensuring a rich immersion into Egypt’s ancient history and culture.
Included:
– Meet and assist services at Cairo International Airport.
– Accommodation per the package/tour.
– Private sightseeing tours as detailed in the itinerary.
– Transport in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle.
– Entrance fees to all sites as per the itinerary.
– Services of a qualified private tour guide.
– Meals as specified.
– All taxes and service charges.
Excluded:
– Entry Visa to Egypt.
– International airfare.
– Gratuities.
– Personal expenses.
– Any optional tours not included in the itinerary.
– Any items not explicitly listed.
– Meals not listed
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Cairo
Arrive at Cairo International Airport and be greeted by a Live Caio Tours representative who will assist with customs and baggage. Transfer to your hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Check-in and rest for your adventure ahead.
Overnight: Cairo
Day 2: Exploring Cairo & Overnight Train to Aswan
After breakfast, visit the Giza Plateau to explore the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, followed by a tour of the Egyptian Museum. In the evening, transfer to the train station for your overnight sleeper train to Aswan, including dinner on board.
Overnight: Sleeper Train
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Aswan Sightseeing & Boarding the Nile Cruise
Arrive in Aswan and start your tour with the High Dam and Philae Temple. Board your Nile cruise ship for a relaxing stay.
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: (Optional: Abu Simbel), Kom ombo temple
– Breakfast on board.
– Free morning in Aswan (Optional: Abu Simbel).
– Lunch on Board the Cruise.
– Sailing to Kom-ombo Temple.
– Tea & Coffee will be served on the Cruise sundeck.
– Visit the double temple of Haroeris and Sobek at Kom-ombo.
– Sail to Edfu.
– Dinner on Board.
Overnight in Edfu.
Optional: Abu Simbel temples trip by AC-Vehicle.
Day 5: Edfu Temple, Luxor East Bank excursions
– Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu.
– Breakfast on Board.
– Sailing to Luxor via Esna.
– Lunch on Board.
– Tea & Coffee will be served on the Cruise sundeck.
– Visit Luxor East Bank Sights (the Karnak and Luxor Temples).
– Dinner on Board.
– Overnight in Luxor.
Optional: Sound & Light show at Karnak Temple.
Day 6: Luxor west Bank Tour & Sleeper Train to Cairo
After breakfast, Explore Luxor’s West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Each site provides insight into ancient Egypt’s history. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before boarding your sleeper train back to Cairo, with dinner served on board.
Overnight: Sleeper Train
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Departure from Cairo
Arrive back in Cairo and enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Your Caio Tours representative will assist with check-out and transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight, concluding your Egyptian journey.
Meals: Breakfast