12-Day to Cairo, Luxor and Aswan with Nile Cruise by Train

12-Day to Cairo, Luxor and Aswan with Nile Cruise by Train

With Happy Egypt, explore 12 days of Egypt Budget tours the highlights of Egypt's major cities, such as Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, and Aswan with cruise the Nile...

Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan
Duration12 Days
general.destinationsCairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan
Tour typePrivate Tour
Trip RunsEvery Day
Tour Details

12-Day to Cairo, Luxor and Aswan with Nile Cruise by Train

With Happy Egypt, explore 12 days of Egypt Budget tours the highlights of Egypt's major cities, such as Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, and Aswan, with cruises of the Nile from Luxor to Aswan with stops to discover the great temples and tombs. From the Pharaohs.
Egypt Tours Package offers you a package of classic trips selected for you, through which you can tour the largest cities in Egypt and enjoy them.

Highlights of the itinerary
During the 12 days of our Egypt tour, you can visit ancient monuments in Cairo, which are among the most attractive areas in Cairo, including the Pyramids & Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

In Luxor, you can visit the temples that reflect the ancient history of Egypt, which were built by the ancient Egyptians and reflect their history and progress in various fields, Karnak temple Valley of the Kings, Philae Temple.

You can take the Egypt Nile Cruise and tour it, as it is one of the most enjoyable trips that you can take with Happy Egypt, where you can tour Cairo to Luxor and Aswan in the Great Nile River and enjoy the bright sun and stunning views

Itinerary

Tour itinerary

Day 01 Arrival at Cairo

Arrive at Cairo airport, meet and assist by our representative, and then transfer to your hotel.

Day 02 Pyramids of Giza and Saqqara

Breakfast, and check out, then drive to the only ancient wonder that still survives the Giza Pyramids, the Great Pyramid of Khufu, with the pyramid of his son Khafre, and the pyramid of his grandson, Minkaure.

Take a break to have your lunch at a local reastaurant.

Next step to The Sphinx, the guardian of the pyramids, still does his job perfectly. Then proceed to the cemetery of Saqqara to visit the step pyramid of King Djoser.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 03 Grand Egyptian Museum

Today, you will visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), one of the largest archaeological museums in the world, where you will discover an extraordinary collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. Admire the magnificent Grand Staircase, the colossal statue of Ramses II, and the complete treasures of King Tutankhamun displayed together for the first time.

Have your lunch at a local restaurant.

Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 04 Overday Alexandria Tour

After breakfast, you will drive with your guide to the city of Alexandria, the capital of Egypt, during the Greek-Roman era. There, you will visit the Roman Catacombs of Kom El Shaqafa, the Library of Alexandria, and the Montazah Palace from the outside.

Lunch will be at a local restaurant there. Then drive back to Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: breakfast and lunch.

Day 05 Old Cairo / Transfer to Luxor by Train

Visit the historic Coptic Cairo, including the Hanging Church, Saint Sergius and Bacchus Church (Abu Serga), and the Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Continue to the Amr Ibn Al-As Mosque, the first mosque built in Egypt and Africa.

Visit the magnificent Saladin Citadel, one of Cairo's most iconic landmarks.

Explore the stunning Mosque of Muhammad Ali (Alabaster Mosque), renowned for its impressive Ottoman architecture and panoramic views over Cairo.

Have your lunch at a local restaurant.

After that, transfer to Cairo station to Luxor. Upon arrival, transfer to the Nile Cruise for embarkation.

Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 06 Arrival at Luxor / Embarkation / East Bank Tour

Arrival at Luxor Station. Meet and assist by our representative. Transfer to your cruise.

After lunch, you will visit Luxor East Bank, which includes the temples of Karnak and Luxor. Both were dedicated to the Theban Triad: Amun, Mut, and Khons.

Overnight is in Luxor.

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Day 07 West Bank Tour

Today, you will discover the highlights of Luxor West Bank, such as the Valley of the Kings, the temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut, and the colossi of Memnon.

Back to the cruise to set sail to Edfu through the lock of Esna.

Overnight is in Edfu. 

Meals: B, L, and D included.

Day 08 Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples

Take a horse and carriage to visit the most intact temple in Egypt, the temple of Horus at Edfu. Set sail to Kom Ombo to visit the temple of Kom Ombo, which is dedicated to Horus and Sobek.

Set sail to Aswan.

Overnight in Aswan.

Meals: B, L, and D included.

 

Day 09 Aswan Tour

Today you will explore the major sites of Aswan, such as the High Dam, the temple of Philae, and the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk.

Take the traditional felucca sailboat for a ride around the Elephantine Island.

Overnight in Aswan.

Meals: B, L, and D included.

Day 10 Disembarkation / Transfer to Aswan Station to Cairo

Disembarkation and transfer to Aswan Station to Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast only.

Optional tour to the Abu Simbel Temples.

Day 11 Free day in Cairo

Arrive in Cairo, and transfer to your accommodation in Cairo (budget motel or hotel apartment) for check-in.

This day you will enjoy a day at leisure to explore Cairo at your own pace. You may stroll through the city's vibrant streets, discover local cafés and markets, go shopping, or simply relax and enjoy the unique atmosphere of Egypt's capital.

Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch Included.

Day 12 Fly Home

Transfer to Cairo airport for final departure.

(Breakfast only)

Tour included

    • 5 nights' accommodation in Cairo at a budget motel or hotel apartment, subject to availability.
    • Seated train tickets from Cairo to Luxor & Aswan to Cairo.
    • 04-night stay on board a 4-star Nile Cruise sailing from Luxor to Aswan on a Full Board basis.
    • Hotels pick up/drop off.
    • Tours mentioned above.
    • Entrance fees.
    • Licensed tour guide.

Tour excluded

    • Drinks in Cairo.
    • Drinks on the cruise.
    • Meals are not mentioned in the itinerary.
    • Tips for guides, drivers, hotels, and cruise.

Notes

    • Egyptian pound, US Dollar, Sterling, and Euro are accepted.
    • Children between 1-5 years get 60% off.
    • Children between 6-11 years get 50% off.
    • These rates do not apply during peak seasons, such as the Christmas, New Year and Easter.
Price Plan

Prices Per Person

Person Price
1 - Person USD 2000
2 - 3 Person USD 1110
4 - 7 Person USD 1010
8 - 15 Person USD 950

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