Nine days with Cairo, the sleeper train and a classic Nile cruise. You see the Pyramids, Sakkara and Old Cairo, take the overnight train to Aswan, sail for three nights to Luxor, and return to Cairo by train.
Hotels in Cairo, the sleeper train both ways, the cruise with full board, transfers, the guided tours and entry tickets are included.
Meet and assist at Cairo airport and transfer to your hotel.
The Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and Sakkara, with lunch.
Coptic Cairo, the Citadel, the great mosques and Khan El Khalili, then the sleeper train to Aswan.
Arrive in Aswan, board the 5-star cruise and visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae.
Sail north and visit the double temple of Kom Ombo.
Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu and sail to Luxor.
The Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, Karnak and Luxor Temple, then leave the cruise.
Back in Cairo by sleeper train; a free day.
Breakfast and transfer to Cairo airport.
Sleeper train to Aswan, cruise to Luxor, train back to Cairo.
This trip gives you Cairo at a relaxed pace and the classic Nile cruise, linked by the overnight train. Here is how it fits together.
Three nights in Cairo cover the Pyramids of Giza, Sakkara and Old Cairo with the Khan El Khalili bazaar, plus a free day at the end.
From Aswan you sail north on a 5-star boat with all meals on board, visiting Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor with a guide. Read the best time for a Nile cruise.
The overnight train links Cairo and Aswan, so you travel while you sleep, in a private cabin with dinner and breakfast.
October to April is the best season; summer is very hot in Upper Egypt.
Price per person in US dollars. Per person sharing a double room; one person pays the single room rate. For 7 or more people, ask us on WhatsApp for a group price.
| 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 6 people | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hostel (economy) | $1,560 | $1,110 | $1,045 | $995 |
| 3-star hotel | $1,840 | $1,280 | $1,215 | $1,170 |
| 4-star hotel | $2,350 | $1,600 | $1,530 | $1,485 |
| 5-star hotel | $3,735 | $2,480 | $2,410 | $2,365 |
Prices start from $1110 per person sharing, with hostel (economy). See the price table on this page for every level and group size.
Yes. Ask us for the price with domestic flights.
Breakfast in Cairo, dinner and breakfast on the train, and full board on the cruise.
Yes, as a day trip from Aswan before the cruise sails.
Rest, shop, or add the Grand Egyptian Museum or Alexandria.
Multi-day trips planned by our local team.
