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What does an Egypt Itinerary 8 Days tour include?Memphis Tours' Egypt tour covers three of the country's most historically significant cities — Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor — in a single, expertly managed package.In Cairo, you visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum. From Cairo, an overnight sleeper train carries you to Aswan, where you explore Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Aswan High Dam. You then board a five-star Nile cruise sailing from Aswan to Luxor, stopping at Kom Ombo Temple, Horus Temple at Edfu, and the Valley of the Kings. In Luxor, guided visits continue to Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple. The package includes hotel accommodation with daily breakfast in Cairo, a full-board Nile cruise cabin, a private English-speaking Egyptologist guide throughout, all entrance fees, private air-conditioned vehicle transfers, and round-the-clock guest support from Memphis Tours. A flight upgrade option is also available for those wishing to travel by air instead of train."
Day by day
The plan as the operator publishes it. Exact timings are confirmed with your booking.
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Day 1 Arrival in Cairo
Arrive at Cairo International Airport, where your Memphis Tours representative meets you inside the terminal, assists with passport control and baggage, and escorts you to your private air-conditioned vehicle. -
Day 2 Giza Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum & Overnight Train to Aswan
After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist and travel to the Giza Plateau to explore the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Valley Temple, with time at the panoramic viewpoint. -
Day 3 Aswan: Embarkation, Philae Temple & the Unfinished Obelisk
Breakfast is served in your compartment before arrival in Aswan, where you are met and transferred to your Nile cruise vessel — the point where your Egypt and Nile cruise journey properly begins. Settle into your cabin and take lunch on board as the river opens up around you. -
Day 4 Kom Ombo & Sailing to Edfu
Breakfast on board as the vessel casts off and begins sailing north. Midday brings you to Kom Ombo and its unusual double temple, shared between the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed Haroeris — two mirrored sanctuaries under one roof, with the mummified crocodiles of the adjoining museum… -
Day 5 Edfu & Sailing to Luxor
After breakfast, visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu — the most completely preserved temple in Egypt, its roof, columns and sanctuary still intact after more than two thousand years buried in sand. Back on board for lunch, the vessel sails on to Luxor through the afternoon. -
Day 6 Luxor: East & West Banks, Overnight Train to Cairo
Breakfast on board, then disembark to explore ancient Thebes. On the East Bank, visit the vast Karnak Temple Complex, where the Great Hypostyle Hall's 134 columns still carry traces of their original color, and the ceremonial Luxor Temple. -
Day 7 Return to Cairo, Your Way
Breakfast is served in your compartment as the train arrives at Giza station. You are met and transferred privately to your hotel, where your room is ready and the day opens up in front of you. -
Day 8 Departure from Cairo
Enjoy breakfast and a relaxed final morning, closing your Egypt itinerary. Depending on your flight time, luggage storage can be arranged at the hotel should you wish to spend a few last hours in the city.
What this holiday includes
Everything the price covers, and what to budget for separately.
Included
16- Meet and greet service by our representatives upon your airport arrival
- Assistance with guest relations during your stay
- All transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Accommodation for 2 nights in Cairo including bed and breakfast
- Accommodation for 3 nights on a 5-star superior Nile cruise ship, full board
- Accommodation for 2 nights on sleeper train, half board
- Free Wifi is included onboard the cruise
- Re-fill minbar with minral water and soft drink is included in the offer
- Private sightseeing tours in Cairo (listed on itinerary)
- Sightseeing tours on the cruise shared with a Memphis Tours group
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned on the itinerary
- All meals mentioned on the itinerary
- Local English speaking tour guide.
- Bottled water during outings outside of hotel or cruise ship
- Portage as needed
- All service charges and taxes
Egyptian trains are designed and maintained according to standards of quality determined by the Egyptian Railway Authority. The sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan takes about 14 hours, and the journey from Luxor to Cairo takes about 11 hours. To reduce time spent traveling, you can upgrade your trip package for about $295 per person to travel by domestic flight instead (about 1.5 hours).
Not included
5- International airfare
- Entry visa to Egypt
- Any optional tours
- Personal spending
- Tipping
Prices
Per person, by hotel standard and travel season. The operator publishes these rates; we confirm the exact cost for your dates before anything is booked.
Hotels used
Cairo Pyramids Hotel
5
Crown Emperor Nile Cruise
5
Iberotel Crown Empress Nile Cruise
5
| Occupancy | MAY-SEPT | OCT-APRIL |
|---|---|---|
| Per Person in Triple Room | USD 1,125 | USD 1,215 |
| Per Person in Double Room | USD 1,180 | USD 1,285 |
| One Person Traveling Alone | USD 1,985 | USD 2,135 |
Hotels used
Hilton Pyramids Golf Hotel
5
MS Salacia Nile cruise
5
| Occupancy | MAY-SEPT | OCT-APRIL |
|---|---|---|
| Per Person in Triple Room | USD 1,265 | USD 1,415 |
| Per Person in Double Room | USD 1,299 | USD 1,470 |
| One Person Traveling Alone | USD 2,145 | USD 2,415 |
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