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Egypt Nile Cruise, Cairo and Sleeper Train

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Egypt Nile Cruise, Cairo and Sleeper Train in Egypt

This 8-day trip combines Cairo, Giza, Aswan, the Nile cruise between Aswan and Luxor, and the overnight sleeper train back to Cairo. It brings together Egypt’s best-known archaeological sites with practical travel between cities. In Cairo, the itinerary includes the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, Saqqara, Memphis, the Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo and Islamic Cairo. From Aswan, the route continues by cruise with stops that include Philae, Kom Ombo and Edfu, before reaching Luxor for the West and East Bank sights. An optional visit to Abu Simbel is available from Aswan. The trip also includes guided sightseeing and overnight rail travel with meals on board as noted in the programme.

Key details

8 days

7 nights

Route

Egypt

Tour type

Small groups

Available departures

Dates available

Duration

8 days

Travel style

Small groups

Destinations

Cairo, Giza, Saqqarah, Memphis, Aswan, Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor

Highlights

  • Small-group touring
  • Ancient monuments in Cairo, Giza and Luxor
  • Nile cruise between Aswan and Luxor
  • Overnight sleeper train travel

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Cairo

    Arrival in Cairo

    Meet your transfer at Cairo airport and continue to your hotel in Cairo or Giza. The rest of the day is at leisure, with a short briefing from the tour guide after arrival.
  2. 2

    Giza

    Giza, Saqqarah and Memphis

    Travel from Cairo to the Giza Plateau to see the pyramids and the Sphinx, then continue to Saqqarah and Memphis. The day focuses on some of Egypt’s best-known ancient sites.
  3. 3

    Cairo

    Egyptian Museum and Cairo churches and mosques

    Visit the Egyptian Museum, then continue to Coptic Cairo and Islamic Cairo for a day of guided sightseeing before boarding the sleeper train. Dinner and breakfast are included on the train.
    Dinner, Breakfast

The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.

What's included

  • Airport pickup in Cairo
  • Hotel stay in Cairo or Giza on arrival
  • Guided sightseeing in Cairo, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor
  • Three nights on a five-star Nile cruise with meals
  • Overnight sleeper train tickets on the round trip with meals
  • All transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
  • Station transfers in Cairo, Aswan and Luxor
  • Service charges and taxes

What's not included

  • Entrance fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional tours such as Abu Simbel, the botanical island tour, camel or horse rides, quad biking and hot air ballooning
  • Drinks on the Nile cruise
  • Boat staff tipping
  • Sleeper train upgrade by flight

Dates & availability

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Upcoming departures

9 dates · 9 options
Fri, Sep 11, 2026to Sep 18, 2026
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Sun, Sep 13, 2026to Sep 20, 2026
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Tue, Sep 15, 2026to Sep 22, 2026
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Important information

Flexibility

Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.

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