Eye of Horus Express from Cairo to Luxor and Nile Cruise with Sleeper Train in 6 Days
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Tour overview
- Duration
- 6 days, 5 nights
- 6 destinations
- Cairo, Giza, Aswan +3 more
Experience Egypt’s icons the easy way: one night in Cairo, a comfy sleeper train to Aswan, then three pampered nights on a 5 star Nile cruise sailing to Luxor. Tick off the Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, High Dam, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple and the legendary Valley of the Kings, all with private Egyptologist guides, halal-friendly full board and airport-to-airport VIP transfers. Perfect for families, couples and Muslim-friendly travellers.
Tour highlights
Sail the Nile in Style
Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum
Valley of the Kings Finale
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Cairo & Optional Sound-and-Light Show
Highlights: Breeze through Cairo arrivals and, if you choose, cap the night with the dazzling Giza Sound-and-Light Show.
- Meet-and-greet inside Cairo Airport, express formalities, and hotel check-in (3 PM). Evening free or join the Giza Pyramids Sound-and-Light spectacle for a dazzling first glance at ancient Egypt.
Day 2
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum & Sleeper Train to Aswan
Highlights: Stand eye-to-eye with the Great Pyramid, marvel at Tut’s gold, then drift south on a comfy sleeper train to Aswan.
- Full-day tour with private Egyptologist to the Great Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, then downtown to the Egyptian Museum. Board the overnight Abela sleeper train with dinner served in your cabin. Optional: sunset camel ride or Nile dinner cruise before departure
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3
Aswan Highlights & Nile Cruise Embarkation
Highlights: Tour Aswan’s High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk before boarding your 5 star Nile cruise for sunset sailing.
- Disembark in Aswan, tour the High Dam and the colossal Unfinished Obelisk, then board your 5 star cruise for lunch. Afternoon at leisure on deck as the Nile drifts by with dinner on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Kom Ombo Temple & Scenic Sail to Edfu
Highlights: Step inside Kom Ombo’s twin-god temple, relax on deck, and glide up-river to Edfu.
- Morning sail to Kom Ombo to explore the twin temple of Sobek & Horus. Continue upriver to Edfu for lunch, pool time, and starlit dinner on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Edfu Temple to Luxor Temple by Night
Highlights: Ride to Horus’s grand Edfu Temple and stroll flood-lit Luxor Temple under starry skies.
- Carriage ride (or vehicle) to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, then cruise toward Luxor with lunch en route. Evening visit to floodlit Luxor Temple with night stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6
Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut & Departure
Highlights: Descend into the Valley of the Kings, salute Hatshepsut’s cliff-top shrine, and depart from Luxor brimming with memories.
- Disembark 8 AM for West Bank tour: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon. Transfer to Luxor Airport for onward flight. Optional sunrise hot-air balloon (pre-dawn) available.
Meals: Breakfast
Route & map
This tour takes you through Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor in Egypt. Tap a stop to see it on the map, with a short guide and live weather.
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- Edfu
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- Luxor (End)
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What's included
Included
- Accommodation for 01 Night in Cairo based on Bed & Breakfast Basis.
- Accommodation for 03 Nights on board 05 stars Nile Cruise including Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- 01 Way Night Journey Tourist Sleeper Train from Cairo to Aswan on Half Board Basis (Breakfast & Dinner Intercontinental Veg.& Non-Veg. Food).
- Meet & assist at Cairo, Luxor & Aswan Airports & Train Station.
- All transfer from / to Airports by Private A/C Vehicles.
- Transfer to Luxor Airport on your final departure.
- Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sites as mentioned in the itinerary.
- 01 Day Excursion in Cairo as mentioned at the above itinerary
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist in Cairo & the Nile Cruise.
- A Bottle of Mineral Water for each person.
- Service charges and all taxes.
Not included
- Entry Visa to Egypt
- International flight tickets
- Domestic flight tickets LUXOR / CAIRO
- Drinks, Beverages & Mineral water during all the meals.
- Any optional tours if required
- Entrance inside any of the pyramids will be with extra fees (Tickets can be booked on the spot)
- 1st Great Pyramids: 35.00 USD$ - 2nd Pyramids OR 3rd Pyramid: 10.00 USD$
- Tipping USD$ 05.00 per person per day to be collected as the start of the tour (Cover Portals, Staff, Drivers, during the tour & exclude tipping to your tour guide).
Make this trip your own
Change hotels, add nights or travel on your own dates. A travel specialist will put together a quote for you.
Frequently asked questions
What is included?
- Accommodation for 01 Night in Cairo based on Bed & Breakfast Basis.
- Accommodation for 03 Nights on board 05 stars Nile Cruise including Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- 01 Way Night Journey Tourist Sleeper Train from Cairo to Aswan on Half Board Basis (Breakfast & Dinner Intercontinental Veg.& Non-Veg. Food).
- Meet & assist at Cairo, Luxor & Aswan Airports & Train Station.
- All transfer from / to Airports by Private A/C Vehicles.
- Transfer to Luxor Airport on your final departure.
- Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sites as mentioned in the itinerary.
- 01 Day Excursion in Cairo as mentioned at the above itinerary
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist in Cairo & the Nile Cruise.
- A Bottle of Mineral Water for each person.
- Service charges and all taxes.
What is not included?
- Entry Visa to Egypt
- International flight tickets
- Domestic flight tickets LUXOR / CAIRO
- Drinks, Beverages & Mineral water during all the meals.
- Any optional tours if required
- Entrance inside any of the pyramids will be with extra fees (Tickets can be booked on the spot)
- 1st Great Pyramids: 35.00 USD$ - 2nd Pyramids OR 3rd Pyramid: 10.00 USD$
- Tipping USD$ 05.00 per person per day to be collected as the start of the tour (Cover Portals, Staff, Drivers, during the tour & exclude tipping to your tour guide).
How long is the tour?
6D | 5N
How many days is the itinerary?
6 days
How do prices work?
Package prices are per person and vary by hotel and room type. For specific inquiries or customized packages, please contact our team.
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