Egypt by Rail: Cairo & Nile Cruise Adventure – 7 Days
Seven days of classic Egypt with a romantic twist — board a sleeper train from Cairo to Luxor, sail the Nile between ancient temples, and return through the Egyptian countryside.
About This Journey
This seven-day journey combines Cairo's ancient wonders with a classic Nile Cruise experience, connected by overnight sleeper trains. You begin at the Giza Pyramids and the new Grand Egyptian Museum before boarding the sleeper train to Aswan. There, you embark on a three-night Nile Cruise northward to Luxor, stopping at the temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu along the way. The cruise follows the traditional route that travelers have taken for centuries, moving with the current from Aswan to Luxor.
...Key Facts
- Duration
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Destinations
- Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Nile Cruise
- Tour Type
- Classic Egypt Tours
- Languages
- English, Arabic
- Starting From
- $2,500 per person
Journey Highlights
- Private Egyptologist guide with formal archaeological training
- Skip-the-line access arranged at all major monuments
- Sleeper train experience connecting Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor
- Three-night Nile Cruise with full board accommodation
- All entrance fees pre-paid and organized in advance
- Two nights hotel accommodation in Cairo with daily breakfast
- Comprehensive temple coverage from Ptolemaic to New Kingdom periods
- Flexible daily scheduling with no fixed group departure times
Day-by-Day Itinerary
When you arrive at Cairo International Airport, our representative will assist you through arrival procedures and accompany you in a private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel to check in and relax. Evening at leisure to recover from travel and adjust to local time.
What's Included
What's Included
10 items- Airport and station transfers in private A/C vehicle
- Private Egyptologist guide for all touring days
- Sleeper train tickets: Cairo - Aswan and Luxor - Cairo
- 3 nights on Nile Cruise ship with full board accommodation
- 1 nights hotel accommodation in Cairo
- 2 nights accommodation in Sleeper train
- Entrance fees to all sites listed in itinerary
- lunches at local restaurants or on board cruise
- Bottled water during all vehicle transfers
- All service charges and taxes
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic beverages
Important Policies
Price Policy
Per person based on double occupancy. A single supplement applies. Children 6-11 pay 50% when sharing a room with parents. Under 6 free without bed. Excludes international flights, drinks, and personal expenses.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 30 days before. 50% charge 15-29 days before. 100% charge less than 15 days or no-shows. Cancellations must be in writing via email.
Refund Policy
Processed within 14 business days to the original payment method minus non-recoverable supplier costs. No partial refunds for unused portions after departure.
Children Policy
Ages 6-11 receive a 50% discount sharing room with two adults. Under 6 free without bed or meals. Sleeper cabins fit two passengers; families may need separate cabins. Car seats available on request.
From
$2,500