7 Days Cairo & Nile Cruise by Sleeper Train

After breakfast, meet your Egyptologist guide and begin a full day exploring Cairo’s most celebrated landmarks. Your first stop is the legendary Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Stand before the timeless Great Sphinx, the mysterious guardian of the necropolis, and visit the nearby Valley Temple, closely associated with ancient mummification rituals and royal funerary ceremonies. Enjoy lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant. In the afternoon, continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), one of the world’s most important archaeological museums. Discover remarkable galleries displaying royal artifacts, monumental statues, and priceless treasures from Egypt’s Pharaonic past, all presented in a modern and immersive setting. In the evening, transfer to the railway station to board your sleeper train to Aswan. Settle into your private cabin and enjoy dinner on board as your overnight journey begins along the Nile Valley. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (onboard) Overnight: Sleeper Train to Aswan

Upon arrival in Aswan, you will be met at the station and begin your guided tour of this charming Nile city. Visit the Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt’s most significant modern engineering projects, designed to regulate the Nile’s flooding and generate hydroelectric power. Continue by motorboat to the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Relocated stone by stone to Agilkia Island, the temple is celebrated for its graceful architecture and sacred atmosphere. After the tour, transfer to your Nile cruise ship for embarkation. Enjoy lunch on board as your journey along the Nile begins. Spend the afternoon relaxing on deck while admiring the serene river landscapes as you sail toward Kom Ombo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Nile Cruise

After breakfast on board, visit the remarkable Kom Ombo Temple, uniquely dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god. This unusual double temple features symmetrical halls, twin sanctuaries, and fascinating carvings depicting ancient surgical instruments and a Nilometer used to measure the Nile’s flood levels. Return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Edfu. Enjoy lunch on board while passing scenic landscapes of fertile farmland, palm groves, and traditional Nile-side villages. Afternoon tea will be served on deck as the cruise glides peacefully along the river. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Nile Cruise in Edfu

After breakfast, travel by horse-drawn carriage to the exceptionally well-preserved Edfu Temple, dedicated to the god Horus. Constructed during the Ptolemaic period, the temple features impressive pylons, detailed inscriptions describing the mythical battle between Horus and Seth, and one of the finest examples of traditional Egyptian temple architecture. Return to the cruise and sail toward Luxor, enjoying lunch on board along the way. Upon arrival in the afternoon, visit the magnificent Luxor Temple, a grand complex built during the New Kingdom and later expanded by Ramses II. Once connected to Karnak Temple by the famous Avenue of Sphinxes, the site features towering statues, monumental columns, and beautifully preserved reliefs that illustrate its importance during the ancient Opet Festival. Return to the cruise for dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Nile Cruise in Luxor

After breakfast and check-out, begin exploring Luxor’s legendary West Bank. Visit the famous Valley of the Kings, the burial place of Egypt’s pharaohs, including Tutankhamun. Explore selected royal tombs decorated with vivid wall paintings depicting the journey to the afterlife and sacred religious texts. Continue to the impressive Temple of Hatshepsut, a dramatic terraced monument carved into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, dedicated to Egypt’s most famous female pharaoh. Your tour concludes at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues that once guarded the entrance to the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor, then take some free time to relax. In the evening, transfer to Luxor Railway Station to board the sleeper train back to Cairo. Dinner will be served on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Sleeper Train to Cairo

Arrive in Cairo in the morning and enjoy breakfast on board the train. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight. We hope your journey through Egypt has left you with unforgettable memories, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Meals: Breakfast