Pearl of Egypt Trip in 8 Days with Cairo, Sleeper-Train & Nile Cruise Adventure
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- 8 days, 7 nights
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Tour overview
- Duration
- 8 days, 7 nights
- 6 destinations
- Cairo, Giza, Aswan +3 more
Move from pyramid-dotted skylines to temple-lined riverbanks in one effortless week. Begin in vibrant Cairo for a deep dive into the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Egyptian Museum, stretch out in a cosy overnight sleeper-train cabin to Aswan, then glide north on a 5 Star Nile cruise that pauses at Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor. Private Egyptologist guides, halal-friendly meals, airport meet-and-assist and all rail / cruise tickets are bundled in to make this the smartest 8-day Cairo & Nile cruise package with sleeper train for Summer 2025 travellers.
Tour highlights
Walk a temple uniquely split between Sobek the Crocodile and falcon-headed Horus, right at the Nile’s bend.
Arrive after dusk to see hieroglyphs glow amber against inky skies (a photographer’s dream).
Drift to sleep watching constellations over the desert as the rails hum below your cabin window.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Touchdown in Cairo
Highlights: Giza’s silhouettes welcome you before you’ve even unpacked.
- Our airport concierge meets you air-side, whisks you through formalities and into downtown. After a 3 p.m. hotel check-in, an optional Sound-and-Light Show lets you meet the pyramids under laser-lit skies.
Day 2
Seven-Wonder Morning, Golden Afternoon
Highlights: From towering pyramids to rocking rails in a single day.
- After breakfast, stand shoulder-to-stone with Cheops, Khafre and Menkaure, pose with the Sphinx and examine King Tut’s treasures at the museum. Evening brings your private berth on the Cairo-Aswan sleeper where dinner is served on white linen.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3
Aswan Granite & Nile Embarkation
Highlights: Granite giants give way to river-breeze relaxation.
- Wake to Upper Egypt’s palm groves, tour the High Dam and see the Unfinished Obelisk still half-carved in its quarry. Board your cruise, enjoy lunch on deck and watch feluccas glide by at sunset.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Kom Ombo in Riverside Silence
Highlights: Embrace the presence of two gods in one riverside sanctuary.
- Morning sailing leaves time for poolside lounging before you step ashore at Kom Ombo’s twin temple. After temple tales and crocodile mummies, dine while the ship points toward Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Horus, Hypostyles & Evening Glow
Highlights: Falcon god by morning, floodlit pylons by night.
- Horse-carriages shuttle you to Edfu’s pristine Temple of Horus. Back aboard, lunch precedes arrival in Luxor for a torchlit wander through Luxor Temple’s colonnades
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6
Valleys, Queens & Rail North
Highlights: Painted royal tombs meet lullaby rail rhythms.
- Disembark at 8 a.m. for the Valley of the Kings, terraced Temple of Hatshepsut and the stoic Colossi of Memnon. Evening sleeper train carries you back toward Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7
Capital Comeback & Free Evening
Highlights: Old-world bazaars or river rhythms. The choice is yours.
- Train arrival after breakfast brings you to a Cairo hotel. Spend the day bargain-hunting Khan el-Khalili or add a dinner cruise on the Nile before your final sleep.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8
Ma‘a Salama, Egypt!
Highlights: Depart with memory cards full of sand-to-sea contrasts.
- Enjoy a slow breakfast, check out at noon, then a private driver delivers you to Cairo International Airport for your onward flight.
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.
- Giza
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- Kom Ombo
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- Edfu
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- Luxor (End)
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What's included
Included
- Accommodation for 02 Nights in Cairo on Bed & Breakfast Basis.
- 02 Nights’ accommodation onboard the Tourist Sleeping train from Cairo to Aswan / Luxor to Cairo on
- Double Basis with Half Board Basis (Breakfast & Dinner Veg. & non-Veg. Intercontinental Food).
- Accommodation for 03 Nights at 05 stars Nile Cruise on Full board including Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- 01 Day Excursion in Cairo as mentioned at the above itinerary.
- Private English-speaking guide in Cairo & the Nile Cruise during your sightseeing tours
- Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sites as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Meet & assist at Cairo International Airport plus transfer to hotel by Private A/C modern Vehicle.
- A Bottle of Mineral Water for each person
- Service charges and all taxes
Not included
- Entry Visa to Egypt
- International flight tickets
- 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 02 Nights in Cairo on Bed & Breakfast Basis.
- 02 Nights’ accommodation onboard the Tourist Sleeping train from Cairo to Aswan / Luxor to Cairo on
- Double Basis with Half Board Basis (Breakfast & Dinner Veg. & non-Veg. Intercontinental Food).
- Accommodation for 03 Nights at 05 stars Nile Cruise on Full board including Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- 01 Day Excursion in Cairo as mentioned at the above itinerary.
- Private English-speaking guide in Cairo & the Nile Cruise during your sightseeing tours
- Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sites as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Meet & assist at Cairo International Airport plus transfer to hotel by Private A/C modern Vehicle.
- A Bottle of Mineral Water for each person
- Service charges and all taxes
What is not included?
- Entry Visa to Egypt
- International flight tickets
- 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?
8D | 7N
How many days is the itinerary?
8 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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