10 Day Egypt Tour: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Alexandria by Sleeper Train

After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist guide and begin your sightseeing tour.

Start at the Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Menkaure.

Continue to the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple, learning about the history and construction of these extraordinary monuments.

Continue to Saqqara, one of Egypt's most important archaeological sites and the location of the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser.

Then visit Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, where you can see important statues and archaeological remains from Egypt's early dynastic history.

Return to your Cairo hotel.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, continue your exploration of Cairo.

Visit the Egyptian Museum, home to one of the world's most important collections of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including statues, jewelry, mummies and royal treasures.

Continue to the Citadel of Saladin, a historic medieval fortress offering impressive views over Cairo.

Explore Old Cairo, an area rich in religious and architectural heritage.

Depending on the sightseeing schedule, visit important historic mosques and churches before returning to your hotel.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, explore more of Cairo's fascinating cultural heritage.

Visit historic Islamic Cairo, home to centuries-old mosques, monuments and traditional neighborhoods.

Continue to the famous Cave Church, also known as the Monastery of St. Simon, located in Cairo's Mokattam area.

Later, explore Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of Cairo's oldest and most atmospheric markets. Enjoy time to browse traditional handicrafts, souvenirs, spices and local products.

In the evening, transfer to the railway station and board your overnight sleeper train to Aswan.

Overnight: Sleeper Train
Meals: Breakfast

After the Alexandria sightseeing experience, continue your Egyptian journey according to the confirmed transport schedule.

Explore the historic Mediterranean city of Alexandria, including Montazah Palace and Gardens and other important landmarks. Enjoy views of the Mediterranean coast and discover the city's unique blend of Egyptian, Greek and Roman heritage.

Visit or enjoy a photo stop at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, subject to opening hours and availability.

Return to Cairo or continue according to the confirmed itinerary and transport arrangements.

Overnight: Cairo / Aswan according to final booking arrangement
Meals: Breakfast

Operational Note: The original itinerary combines Alexandria with the Aswan/Nile Cruise sequence in a way that may require an additional transport arrangement. The final routing should be confirmed according to the selected sleeper-train and Nile-cruise schedules.

After breakfast, arrive in Aswan and begin your sightseeing.

Visit the impressive Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt's most significant modern engineering projects.

Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest known ancient obelisk quarry in Egypt, and learn how ancient craftsmen worked with enormous granite blocks.

Then visit the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis. The temple is located on an island and is reached by boat.

Later, embark on your Nile cruise ship, settle into your cabin and enjoy the beginning of your journey along the Nile.

Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy breakfast on board as the cruise sails along the Nile.

Arrive at Kom Ombo and visit the remarkable Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to two sets of deities: the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed god Horus.

Explore the temple's reliefs, columns and ancient inscriptions before returning to the cruise ship.

Continue sailing toward Edfu.

Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, visit the spectacular Temple of Edfu, one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples.

The temple was dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus and features impressive pylons, courtyards, columns and detailed reliefs.

Return to the cruise ship and continue sailing toward Luxor.

Enjoy the scenery along the Nile and relax on board.

Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, disembark from the Nile cruise and begin your Luxor sightseeing.

Explore the West Bank of Luxor, starting with the legendary Valley of the Kings, where numerous New Kingdom pharaohs were buried.

Continue to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari.

Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous statues that once stood at the entrance of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.

Continue with East Bank sightseeing, including Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, depending on the cruise schedule and available time.

After the tour, transfer to your hotel or onward transportation according to your confirmed travel arrangements.

Overnight: Luxor / Cairo according to final booking arrangement
Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, check out from your hotel.

At the appropriate time, our representative will transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.

Assistance will be provided with airport procedures before your flight.

Your 10-day Egypt adventure ends with unforgettable memories of Cairo, Alexandria and the Nile Valley.

Meals: Breakfast