Wonders Of Egypt With Train & Cruise

Itinerary:

Day 01  Arrival Cairo (D)

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, Agent representative welcomes you and assists you through the immigration process. Escorted transfer by a modern air-conditioned coach will take you to the hotel through Old Cairo to enjoy the panoramic view of the citadel with the towering mosque of Mohamed Ali pass by Sultan Hassan & El Refaie mosques , Check-in at the hotel upon arrival & free time to refresh., Dinner in an oriental restaurant & optional tour of the Sound & Light Show by the Pyramids, Back to the hotel & overnight in Cairo.

Day 02: Full day tour to Alexandria (B-L-D)

Early breakfast at the hotel in Cairo then transfers to Alexandria via the desert road –about 225 km– where you will start a guided tour to visit Bombay’s’ pillars, the Catacombs & Montazah Gardens. You will also pass by Alexandrina Bibliotheca & overview Qaite Bay citadel from outside, Pompeii Column and Kom el-ShuqafaCatacombs Thirty meters high and built from Aswan pink granite, the Pompeii Column is thought to have been present from the people of Alexandria to Emperor Diocletian. The majority of the remains found around the column can be found at the Greco-Roman Museum. At the top of the hill lies the entrance to the Kom al-Shuqafa Catacombs dating from the first and second centuries. They were discovered by chance at the beginning of the 20th, century., Montazah Gardens; is about a 150-hectare park surrounding the palace of Khedive Abbas with its amazing architecture worth of Walt Disney. Visitors enjoy strolling in the gardens or swimming on the nice sandy beaches., Alexandrina Bibliotheca; the New Library of Alexandria, the New Bibliotheca Alexandrina is dedicated to recapturing the spirit of openness and scholarship of the original Bibliotheca Alexandrina. It is much more than a library as it contains 13 different departments , Besides, the New Library also hosts a number of institutions which is growing, and it is becoming the nerve center of many international and regional networks., Quite bay Fort has been guarding the bay for centuries; at the end of the Cornish rises the crenelated walls of the Mameluk fortress built in 1480 on the site of the Alexandria lighthouse , Lunch will be served during the tour in a local restaurant, Drive back to Cairo, dinner at a restaurant & overnight at the hotel

Day 03: Pyramids, Sphinx, Museum, Khan El Khalili (B-L-D)

Early breakfast at the hotel in Cairo then start a guided tour to visit one of the Seven Wonders the great Pyramids of Giza; (Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus) were reckoned by the Greeks to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World. A single pyramid is built with 2.300.000 blocks, each weighing an average of two and a half tons. In the face of such immensity, one cannot help but feel the wonder and awe that, so many writers and artists have sought to convey over the centuries. The Cheops Pyramid is more interesting because its interior burial chambers are open for inspection by the public. Not far from the Pyramids is the Great Sphinx of Giza, which dates from the time of Chephren (2620 BC). Hewn from natural yellowish limestone and standing 65 feet high and 187 feet long, this unforgettable statue combines the head of a Pharaoh with a lion's body. A quick visit to the Papyrus Institute or a perfume shop can be arranged after the visit., Lunch at an oriental restaurant then start an afternoon visit to the Egyptian Museum for another tour, Egyptian Museum; was established by the Egyptian government in 1835.  The present museum building was built in 1900, in the new classical style by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon.  The museum's exhibited collections now exceed 120,000 objects ranging from the pre-historic era to the Greco-Roman period. It has 107 halls, and the ground floor houses huge statues.  The upper floor houses small statues, jewels, and Tutankhamun treasures.  The museum also comprises a photography section and a large library. After the visit to the museum, a short drive through the downtown will take you to Khan El Khalili bazaars; which is one of the most famous worldwide with its amazing narrow alleyways. Free time at leisure till departure time to the station to board the sleeping train to Aswan. Dinner and Overnight in the sleeping train.

Day 04: Train - Aswan- Cruise (Friday) (B, L, D)

Breakfast onboard the train and meet & assist upon arriving at Aswan Station and transfer to the Nile cruise. Skip the expense of flying and travel south for a Nile cruise in style. Exploring with a guide in a group capped at just 15 travelers, catch the sleeper train to Aswan, then join a 5-star ship for a full-board cruise. See the signature sights of Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor with a guide—please note, entrance fees are not included. Finally, take the sleeper back from Luxor. Enjoy a 5-star Aswan-Luxor cruise for three nights, full board Take the sleeper from Cairo to Aswan and with meals Ensure personal attention from your guide in a group capped at just 15 Hassle-free 2-way transfers from your Cairo or the airport

Day 05. Aswan – Kom Embo – Edfu (B, L, D)

Breakfast on board (Optional tour to Abu simble)
Start and end in Cairo! With the Explorer tour 7 Days Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel Include Edfu and Kom Ombo, you have a 7 days tour package taking you through Cairo, Egypt and 3 other destinations in Egypt. 7 Days Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel Include Edfu and Kom Ombo includes accommodation in a hotel as well as flights, an expert guide, meals, transport and more.,

Overnight in Edfu.

Day 06: Edfu – Luxor (B, L, D)

Explore the Edfu’s Temple of Horus at your own pace on a private day trip. Wandering with a private guide means that you can take stops when you need and ask ample questions, while round-trip transfers in a private and air-conditioned vehicle save you the hassle of car hire and navigation. Discover Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu’s Temple of Horu at a more relaxed pace on a private tour Your guide puts the historic ruins into context for you Save hours of planning—leave the organizing to an expert Hotel pickup and drop-off mean you don’t have to find a meeting point
Overnight in Luxor.

Day 07: West bank – Sleeping Train (B, D)

Breakfast on board, Check- out after breakfast ,Visit West Bank - Valley of the Kings, and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut , After the visit, transfer to Luxor train station to Cairo.
Dinner and Overnight in the sleeping train.

Day 08: Cairo (B) 
Meet & assist upon arriving at Cairo Station and transfer to Cairo airport for the final departure.

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