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9 Days Cairo, Nile Cruise & Sleeper Train Christmas Holiday Package
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Overview
Explore Egypt’s most famous landmarks with this full 9-day tour bundle, kind of blending the lively pulse of Cairo, a calm Nile cruise, and the unusual thrill of moving by overnight sleeper train.
It starts up in Cairo, where you’ll see the famed Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the remarkable exhibits at the Grand Egyptian Museum. Then you travel at night, aboard a cozy sleeper train, heading for Aswan. Once you arrive, you’ll step onto a luxury Nile cruise and quietly glide through the real center of Upper Egypt.
On the cruise you’ll wander around Philae, Kom Ombo, and Edfu’s amazing temples, taking your time with every stop. After that, the journey continues to Luxor, which is basically packed with some of the world’s best archaeological finds. You’ll tour Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon, guided by seasoned Egyptologists who really know their stuff.
With comfortable stays, memorable tours, scenic Nile sailing, and genuine rail travel, this trip is a solid first taste of Egypt’s ancient history and also its living modern culture.
Tour Plan
- Pickup: once you arrive at the airport. You will find our representative from Kemerya Tours waiting for you. to help you and take you to the hotel
- Hotel Check-in: while you arrive at the hotel. Take your welcome drink and stay back. Our representative will finish all the check-in procedures, and he will review your itinerary
- Your First Night in Egypt: Enjoy a peaceful night and get a good night’s rest. Tomorrow we will begin our adventure with one of the world's greatest wonders.
- Optional tours: There’re many optional tours if you hope; you can choose one of Kemerya's optional tours, such as
- Sound & light show at the Giza Pyramids.
- Cairo by Night tours.
- Nile Dinner Cruise.
- Giza Pyramids: After breakfast, we’ll begin our journey with one of the world’s greatest wonders. the legendary Giza Pyramids to see King Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. It was built from more than 4,500 years ago.
- Great Sphinx: Then we’ll see the Great Sphinx. Standing beside the Giza Pyramids. It’s a lion body with the face of a pharaoh. And it is considered one of the greatest symbols of ancient Egypt.
- Camel or Horse Optional Ride: there’re any optional activities in the Pyramids; you can choose between a horse ride or camel ride to start your adventure across the golden desert surrounding the Giza Pyramids and enjoy the spectacular panoramic views while exploring the quieter side of the Giza Plateau away from the crowds.
- Lunchtime: you’ll eat one of the most delicious Egyptian foods in Cairo, take a break, and enjoy your delicious lunch before continuing our journey.
- Grand Egyptian Museum: Next, we'll visit the Grand Egyptian Museum to explore its collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including treasures associated with Tutankhamun.
- Coptic Cairo: We’ll visit Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church, St. Sergius Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue, and your Egyptologist guide will tell you the historical stories about these historic sites.
- Khan El-Khalili Bazaar: You’ll have time to walk at Khan Elkhalili; take your time exploring the narrow alleys and browsing Egyptian souvenirs.
- Sleeper Train to Luxor: We’ll take you to the station to board your overnight train, with dinner served on board.
- Nile Cruise: Once you arrive in Luxor, you’ll meet our team in Luxor to take you to board your Nile Cruise and check into your cabin & enjoy the peaceful atmosphere as your unforgettable journey along the Nile begins.
- Lunchtime: you’ll eat one of the most delicious Egyptian foods in Luxor, take a break, and enjoy your delicious lunch before continuing our journey.
- Karnak Temple: After Lunch we’ll continue our journey at Karnak Temple, which was dedicated to the god Amun-Ra, and it’s the largest religious complex ever built in ancient Egypt. Discover the remarkable history of the Pharos, who expanded this incredible temple over nearly 2,000 years.
- Luxor Temple: Next we will visit Luxor Temple to continue our discovery tour. It is one of the most elegant monuments in ancient Egypt. And Luxor Temple played an important role in royal ceremonies. and it later expanded by Ramses II
- Overnight: after this wonderful day, we’ll return to the cruise boat to enjoy your first night on board in Luxor.
- Breakfast on Board: Take your breakfast in the morning on board before starting our journey today.
- Valley of the Kings: We’ll begin our day in the legendary Valley of the Kings. This is the highlight of this historical place. In this place is buried Tutankhamun. and many of the greatest Egyptian pharaohs.
- Hatshepsut Temple: Then we’ll visit Hatshepsut Temple, which was built for Queen Hatshepsut. It reflects the remarkable legacy of Egypt’s most successful female pharaoh.
- Colossi of Memnon: We will see the Colossi of Memnon before leaving the west bank of Luxor, which was built over more than 3000 years, and it is one of Luxor's most famous landmarks.
- Lunchtime: you’ll eat one of the most delicious Egyptian foods on board, take a break, and enjoy your delicious lunch before continuing our journey.
- Sailing Toward Edfu: After that we’ll continue our journey at Edfu.
- Breakfast on Board: Take your breakfast in the morning before starting the last sightseeing day.
- Edfu Temple: After the breakfast, we’ll visit Edfu Temple. It's one of the most historically significant places in Edfu that has remained remarkably intact for more than 2,000 years, allowing you to admire its impressive gateways, detailed carving, and magnificent halls.
- Lunch on Board: After that, we’ll return to the Nile Cruise to enjoy a delicious Egyptian lunch while the cruise sails to Kom Ombo.
- Kom Ombo Temple: Once we arrived at Kom Ombo, we visited Kom Ombo Temple that’s located on the banks of the Nile & it was dedicated to two gods. Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder.
- Sailing to Aswan: After that we will return back to the Nile Cruise to sail toward Aswan.
- Breakfast on Board: Take your breakfast in the morning before starting our journey in Aswan.
- Aswan High Dam: the first stop in Aswan will be at Aswan High Dam. It’s one of Egypt’s greatest modern engineering achievements. It built to control the Nile’s annual floods and generate hydroelectric power.
- Unfinished Obelisk: Then we’ll discover this massive ancient monument still attached to bedrock, offering insight into ancient Egyptian stone carving techniques.
- Philae Temple: Then we’ll take a motorboat to Agilkia Island to explore the beautifully preserved temple complex dedicated to Isis.
- Free Time: After that we’ll return to the Nile cruise to take our lunch on board and spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing on board & exploring Aswan at your own pace.
- Disembarkation: After breakfast, you’ll leave the cruise.
- Free Time in Aswan: You can explore the city at your own pace or book an optional trip to Abu Simbel.
- Sleeper Train to Cairo: We’ll take you to the station for your overnight train journey, with dinner served on board.
- Arrival in Cairo: Once we return back to Cairo. We’ll take you directly to your hotel. It’s time to relax.
- Free Day: You can relax at the hotel or explore more of Cairo on your own.
- Breakfast at the hotel: Enjoy your final breakfast before checking out from the hotel. Take one last moment to reflect on the unforgettable memories you’ve created throughout our journey.
- Airport Transfer: At the scheduled time our representative will meet you at the hotel and transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.
Meeting Point
Cairo International Airport (CAI) – Meet & Assist Arrival Hall
Included / Excluded
Clear details before booking your private Egypt tour.
Included
- Private AC transportation.
- Pickup & drop-off.
- 3 nights in Cairo includes breakfast
- 4 nights cruise – full board
- 2 nights on a sleeper train, including breakfast and dinner.
- Professional Egyptologist tour guide.
- All service charges and taxes are covered.
- Entry fees to all sites
- Lunch during Cairo sightseeing tours.
- Bottled mineral water during tours.
Not Included
- International flights to Egypt.
- Egypt entry visa.
- Extra drinks during meals.
- Personal/shopping expenses.
- Any tips
- Any optional tours.
Price Per Person
| Package type | Oct-Apr |
|---|---|
| Single (Solo) | $2626 |
| Double | $1991 |
| Triple | $1744 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the sleeper train accommodations like on this tour?
The overnight sleeper train features private, lockable two-berth (or single) air-conditioned compartments equipped with upper/lower bunk beds, fresh linens, a private washbasin, and included dinner and breakfast served directly to your cabin.
Can we upgrade the sleeper train journeys to domestic flights instead?
Absolutely. If you prefer air travel over rail, Kemerya Tours can easily replace both overnight sleeper train routes with 1-hour domestic flights between Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, along with additional hotel stays in Cairo/Luxor.
Are special Christmas Eve and Christmas Day celebrations included?
Yes, all Christmas travel packages taking place over December 24th–25th include festive Christmas Eve or Christmas Day gala dinners aboard the 5-star Nile Cruise, featuring live entertainment, celebratory menus, and seasonal decor.
Are entry tickets to all mentioned archaeological sites included in the price?
Yes, all entrance fees for the Pyramids of Giza, GEM, Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae Temple, and the High Dam are fully included in the package price.