Egypt Cairo Luxor Aswan
Egypt, a country linking northeast Africa with the Middle East, dates to the time of the pharaohs. Millennia-old monuments sit along the fertile Nile River Valley, including Giza's colossal Pyramids and Great Sphinx as well as Luxor's hieroglyph-lined Karnak Temple and Valley of the Kings tombs.
Highlights
- Arrival Cairo
- Pyramids, Sphinx to Sleeping train
- Train - Aswan- Cruise (Friday, Wednesday) B, L, D
- Aswan Kom Embo Edfu B, L, D
- Edfu to Luxor B L D
Day by day
- Day 1Arrival Cairo
Meet at Cairo Airport upon arrival by Excel Travel representative who will assist you through airport customs & formalities. You will be escorted immediately to your hotel by Excel A/C modern fleet.Check in the hotel upon arrival & overnight in Cairo.
- Day 2Pyramids, Sphinx to Sleeping train
Today after breakfast we start exploring ancient Egypt with a visit to the famous Pyramids. The Great Pyramid of Cheops which was built by manual labor, is the largest of the three main Pyramids and is the only survivor of the Seven Great Wonders of the Ancient World, the Pyramid of Chephren, which is the best preserved, and the Pyramid of Mycerinus. Nearby see the Sphinx, a marvelous sight carved out of a natural rocky outcrop, the lion's body stretching 45m, with its paws 15m long. We will visit the Papyrus Institute and learn how paper was made in ancient times followed by shopping in the Papyrus Museum, Perfume factory and Jewelry shop. Back to the hotel to refresh & check out afternoon will be free at leisure Alternatively as optional tour, lunch can be served in a local or Indian restaurant before driving to the Egyptian museum to visit. Then drive to the famous Khan El Khalili bazaars for free time at leisure till departure time to the station to board the sleeping train to Aswan. Dinner and Overnight in the sleeping train.
- Day 3Train - Aswan- Cruise (Friday, Wednesday) B, L, D
Breakfast onboard the train and meet & assist upon arriving at Aswan Station and transfer to the Nile cruise 11:00 Check-In 12:30 Lunch on board 13:30 Visit the High Dam, the Temple of Philae 19:30 Dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan
- Day 4Aswan Kom Embo Edfu B, L, D
07:00 Breakfast on board (Optional tour to Abu simble) 12:30 Lunch on board 13:00 Sailing to Kom Ombo 17:00 Visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek & Haeroris in Kom Ombo 18:30 Sailing to Edfu. 19:30 Dinner on board. Overnight in Edfu.
- Day 5Edfu to Luxor B L D
06:00 Tea and Coffee Before the visit of Edfu temple 06:30 Visit of Horus Temple in Edfu. 08:00 Breakfast on board. 08:30 sailing to Luxor via Esna 13:00 Lunch on board. Afternoon free at leisure or enjoy an optional tour to visit the East Bank 20:00 Dinner on board. Overnight in Luxor.
- Day 6West bank Sleeping Train
07:00 Breakfast on board 08:00 Check- out after breakfast 08:00 Visit West Bank - Valley of the Kings, and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut After the visit, transfer to Luxor train station to Cairo. Dinner and Overnight in the sleeping train.
- Day 7Cairo
Meet & assist upon arriving at Cairo Station and transfer to the hotel in Cairo.Enjoy the hotel amenities or you may choose from the short list of activities offered by Excel Travel in Cairo. Overnight at hotel.
- Day 8Departure Day
Breakfast at the hotel then transfer to Cairo Airport for final departure
Included
- Return airfare from BOM/BLR/DEL/MAA
- Meet & assist at Cairo, Luxor & Aswan Airports
- All transfer from / to airports in a/c vehicles
- Private Half day guided tour to the pyramids and Sphinx area with entrance fee
- 02 nights’ accommodation in Cairo based on BB
- 02 nights’ accommodation onboard the sleeping train from Cairo to Aswan on HB
- 03 nights’ accommodation onboard Nile cruise based on FB (food only & no beverages)
- 5* Nile cruise like Radamis cruises www.radamis.net or Ruby Nile cruises www.NileSun.com
- Private cruise sightseeing with English speaking guide to visit
- In Aswan ; Philae Temple & High Dam
- While sailing : visit Edfu and Kom Ombo temples
- In Luxor : The Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank.
- Visa Fee
- All above rat exclude
- Any item of personal nature like tips, laundry, telephone calls, beverages,
- Entrance to any of the three Pyramids or the Solar Boat
- Domestic Flights as per enclosed tariff
- Itinerary is based on departure from Luxor, should any transfers be requested in Cairo on day 6 the extra transfer will be charged
- Single supplement INCLUDES a single cabin on the train
- Child rate does not include the child rate on the train as it has different policy.
- Child will be free till age of 03.99 years sharing bed with his/her mother without food. If a separate bed is needed with meals will pay 75, - USD
- Child from 04:8.99 years will pay 75, - USD per way.
- From 09+ years will be charged 85, - USD per way.
- All packages’ rates are based on & inclusive of
- Current taxes.
Payment and cancellation
Pay a 25% deposit to reserve, and the balance before departure. Cancel free of charge up to 30 days before the start date. Overseas tour packages attract TCS under Indian tax rules, which you can claim back when you file your return; we will confirm the amount before you pay the balance.
Prefer different hotels or extra nights? Ask a specialist to tailor it.