Egypt’s Wonders by Train and Cruise

An agent representative greets you and helps you with the immigration procedure when you arrive at Cairo International Airport. A contemporary air-conditioned coach will transport you to the hotel via Old Cairo, where you can take in the expansive view of the citadel with the tall Mohamed Ali Mosque, passing by Sultan Hassan and El Refaie mosques. You will check in at the hotel and have some free time to rest. You will have dinner at an oriental restaurant and have the opportunity to see the Pyramids’ Sound & Light Show. You will return to the hotel and spend the night in Cairo.

After breakfast, travel from Cairo to Alexandria via the desert road (approx. 225 km). Begin a guided tour visiting Pompey’s Pillar and the historic Kom El-Shoqafa Catacombs, followed by time at the scenic Montazah Gardens surrounding the former royal palace.

Drive past the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina and view the historic Qaitbay Citadel from the outside. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant before returning to Cairo for dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, begin a guided visit to the legendary Pyramids of Giza — Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus — and the iconic Great Sphinx. A brief stop at a papyrus institute or perfume shop may follow before lunch at an oriental restaurant.

In the afternoon, explore the renowned Egyptian Museum, home to thousands of artifacts including statues, jewelry, and the treasures of Tutankhamun. Continue to the vibrant Khan El Khalili Bazaar for free time to explore.

Later, transfer to the station to board the overnight sleeping train to Aswan, with dinner served onboard.

Enjoy breakfast onboard the train before arrival in Aswan, where you will be met and transferred to your 5-star Nile Cruise. Travel south in comfort and begin a full-board cruise experience exploring the highlights of Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor with guided sightseeing (entrance fees not included).

This small-group journey — limited to around 15 travelers — includes sleeper train travel between Cairo and Aswan, three nights onboard the cruise with meals, and convenient transfers for a seamless experience.

Onboard breakfast (a visit to Abu Simble is optional)
Cairo is the starting and finishing point! You may travel to Cairo, Egypt, plus three more Egyptian locations for seven days with the Explorer tour 7 Days Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel Include Edfu and Kom Ombo. Seven Days at Abu Simbel, Luxor, Aswan, and Cairo Included in Edfu and Kom Ombo are hotel accommodations, flights, a knowledgeable guide, lunches, transportation, and more.

Spend the night at Edfu.

Eat breakfast on board, check out afterward, and then proceed to the Luxor train station in Cairo to see the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings in the West Bank.
In the sleeping train, have dinner and spend the night.

Upon arrival at Cairo Station, meet and assist, and then proceed to Cairo Airport for the last departure.