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Package 8 days 7 nights : Cairo to Abu Simbel by Road

8 Days Starting and ending in Cairo, Egypt

Visiting: Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Alexandria

Tour operator:

Sun Pyramids Tours

Tour code:

739027

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

EASY

Tour operated in:

English

From: $1255 $1195 Travel Club discount: -$60

NB: Prices correct on 24-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day, 7-night journey from Cairo to Abu Simbel by road, exploring the rich history and culture of Ancient Egypt. Begin your adventure in Cairo, marveling at the iconic Pyramids of Giza and the treasures of the Egyptian Museum. Travel by train to Luxor to visit the Valley of the Kings and the magnificent Karnak Temples. Continue to Aswan to see the High Dam and the Temple of Philae, and sail around Elephantine Island. Experience the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel Temples before returning to Cairo to explore its Islamic and Christian heritage. This luxury tour includes all meals, private air-conditioned transport, and guided sightseeing tours.

Highlights

Enjoy this Cairo and Nile cruise tour and explore the history of Ancient Egypt and Cairo
See the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple
Visit the Egyptian Museum and the Treasures room of Tutankhamen
Explore the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
See the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Temple of Philae in Aswan
Visit the impressive Temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel
Explore the Step Pyramids of King Zoser in Saqqara and Memphis
Optional trip to Alexandria to see Qaitbay Fort, the new Alexandria Library, and the Catacombs

Places You'll See

Aswan

Luxor

Cairo

Aswan

Luxor

Cairo

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Cairo

Location: Cairo

Accommodation Name: Fairmont Nile City

Arrival Cairo
Welcome to Cairo, Egypt (Around The Clock)
Your tour manager will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport (Arrival procedures) and then he will escort you to the hotel by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At the hotel, the tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour. Overnight in Cairo.
Welcome Drink
Fairmont Nile City

Day 2 : Giza

Location: Giza

Accommodation Name: sleeping train

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Pyramids Tour / Train to Luxor
Check out after breakfast at your hotel in Cairo. Then you will be accompanied by your personal guide to Giza Plateau to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus, famous Sphinx and Valley temple facing the great statue.
Then transfer to enjoy the Egyptian Museum, Treasures room for the child king Tutankhamen.
Continue to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Continue driving to Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar. Later, you will be transferred to Giza railway station to board the sleeper train to Luxor-dinner and breakfast will be served on board. Overnight inside your compartment.

sleeping train

Day 3 : Luxor

Location: Luxor

Accommodation Name: Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Luxor Sightseeing
Arrive at Luxor train station where you will be met & assisted then transferred to enjoy an excursion to two of the most interesting tombs at the West Bank of the Nile River,
the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the powerful Egyptian queen, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Then visit the splendid Luxor Temple, considered the greatest open-air museum and probably the second most visited historical site in Egypt, Karnak Temples. Back to hotel and overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor

Day 4 : Aswan

Location: Aswan

Accommodation Name: Movenpick Resort Aswan

Luxor / Aswan Sightseeing
After breakfast transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to Aswan about 3 hours and a half drive from Luxor to Aswan. Upon arrival, you will be met and taken to your hotel for check-in. See the world famous High Dam
visit the Unfinished Obelisk,
then on to the beautiful located Temple of Philae on Isis Island and the Granite Quarries, which is dedicated to the goddesses Isis and Hathor. Sail and move around Elephantine Island by a feluccaboat. Back to hotel and overnight in Aswan.
Movenpick Resort Aswan

Day 5 : Abu Simbel

Location: Abu Simbel

Accommodation Name: sleeping train

Meals Included: Breakfast

Abu Simbel Temples / Train to Cairo
Breakfast box, at 03:30 am start your trip to Abu Simbel Temples. It takes about a 3 hour and half drive one way from Aswan to Abu Simbel by a private air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival at Abu Simbel, enjoy the impressive Temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel, which is dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Harakhte, Amun-Re, and to Ramesses II. Then return to Aswan. After that transfer to Aswan railway station for departure to Cairo. Sleeping train from Aswan to Cairo is about 14 hours. Overnight on board the train.

sleeping train

Day 6 : Saqqara

Location: Cairo

Accommodation Name: Fairmont Nile City

Meals Included: Breakfast

Back to Cairo
Day 6: Back to Cairo
Breakfast aboard sleeper train before arriving Giza train station, where you will be met and assisted by Sun Pyramids Tours representative who will transfer you to your hotel for free time at leisure( you will check into your room as early as possible ) with some optional excursions available in Cairo to visit Step Pyramids of King Zoser in Sakkara and Memphis. Overnight stay at your hotel in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast
Fairmont Nile City

Day 7 : Alexandria

Location: Alexandria

Accommodation Name: Fairmont Nile City

Meals Included: Breakfast

Optional Alexandria
Free day in Cairo or optional trip to Alexandria, to visit its famous sights, where you can see Qaitbay Fort, built in the 15th century by Sultan Qaitbay on the spot of Alexandria’s ancient lighthouse,
then move on to the new and much-acclaimed Alexandria Library. Also visit the Roman cemetery cut out of the rock, the Catacombs. Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast
Fairmont Nile City

Day 8 :

Location: Cairo

Meals Included: Breakfast

Final departure
Breakfast at your hotel, then you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for final departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation

Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel and Spa

Movenpick Resort Aswan

Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor

Note : If the mentioned cruise or the hotel are not available, the company has the right to change to any cruise or hotel, as long as it is of same category.

What's Included

Meals

Dinner, Breakfast, and Lunch are included.
Sightseeing Tour

Sightseeing tour to Abu Simbel by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Service Charges and Taxes

All service charges and taxes are included.

What's Not Included

International Airfare

International airfare is not included.
Entry Visa

Entry visa to Egypt is not included.
Optional Tours

Any optional tours are not included.
Pyramid Tickets

Tickets to get inside the Pyramids are not included.
Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible, not stroller accessible, and not suitable for pets.
Public Transportation

No public transportation nearby.
Infant Seats

Infants must not sit on laps and infant seats are unavailable.

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Cairo International Airport

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicles, sleeper trains for overnight journeys, and a private air-conditioned vehicle for the trip to Abu Simbel. Sail around Elephantine Island by felucca boat.

Accommodation

Stay in luxurious accommodations including the Fairmont Nile City in Cairo, Sonesta St. George Hotel in Luxor, and Movenpick Resort in Aswan. Enjoy comfortable overnight journeys on a sleeping train between destinations.

Check out our Q&As

What type of transportation is used during the tour?

The tour includes transportation by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicles, sleeper trains, and a felucca boat for sailing around Elephantine Island.
Are meals included in the tour package?

Yes, the tour package includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Meals are provided at various points during the tour, including on the sleeper train and at the hotels.
What kind of accommodations are provided during the tour?

Accommodations include stays at the Fairmont Nile City in Cairo, Sonesta St. George Hotel in Luxor, and Movenpick Resort in Aswan. If these hotels are not available, the company reserves the right to change to any hotel of the same category.
Is the tour suitable for people with mobility issues?

No, the tour is not wheelchair accessible and not stroller accessible. It is also not suitable for pets.
Are there any optional excursions available during the tour?

Yes, there are optional excursions available, such as a visit to the Step Pyramids of King Zoser in Sakkara and Memphis, and a trip to Alexandria to see its famous sights.

What is the policy for infants on this tour?

Infants must not sit on laps, and infant seats are unavailable.
What are some of the key historical sites visited during the tour?

The tour visits several key historical sites including the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, the Temple of Philae, and the Temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel.
What is the duration of the train journey from Aswan to Cairo?

The train journey from Aswan to Cairo is approximately 14 hours.
Is there any free time during the tour?

Yes, there is some free time at leisure in Cairo on Day 6, with optional excursions available.
Can you purchase alcohol in Egypt?

Yes, alcohol Alcohol is permitted for sale and available in Egypt, either in better hotels, Nile Cruises, higher-class restaurants and cafes, pubs and Bazaars. You will also find off-licenses as well. The Egyptian people understand drinking alcohol according to different customs and cultures. Please note, though, it is illegal to drink alcohol in the streets in Egypt.
Can I obtain a visa on arrival in Egypt?

Egypt visa arrival policy applies to the following countries: the United States, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Canada, all European Union countries, Norway, Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Serbia, Malaysia, Macedonia, Japan, South Korea, China (as of May 2018). If you are a citizen of one of these countries, you can obtain a visa with your passport information, personal information, and details about your travel plans upon arrival at an Egyptian port of entry. The visa on arrival is usually valid for 30 days.
Can unmarried couples stay together in Egypt?

Foreign unmarried couples can stay together in Egypt. Egyptian or Arabian unmarried couples are not allowed to stay together, as it is illegal. The same goes for an Egyptian man/foreign woman or Egyptian woman/foreign man, as it is illegal for them to stay in a hotel together.
What to wear when I travel to Egypt?

Clothing: Egypt's climate is dry all year round, so you won't require rainwear unless you are going to Alexandria between December and February. In winter you will need light woolen clothes with sweaters, “layers of clothing are recommended. “From December to February travelers to winter clothing is essential. In spring and autumn, a combination of both is advisable for the warm days and cool nights, so pack accordingly. From May to November, light cotton clothes are recommended People in Egypt are used to tourists visiting their countries. You are welcome to wear walking shorts and a short sleeve shirt for sightseeing excursions On board Nile cruises we recommend to dress 'smart casual' to dinner each evening. Swimsuits are absolutely fine for the swimming pools and beaches On days that you visit Holy sites (mosques and churches), you preferably wear slacks, long skirts and long sleeves. If not, they provide in the mosques something long to wear to enter the mosques Strong and comfortable closed-toe shoes are wise choices to keep your feet from sand, dust, or mud. Sandals are not good options, except for beach areas.
Are there any special customs I should observe whilst in Egypt?

Yes, most Egyptian customs differ from the Western customs due to the cultural and religious differences, as shown below: 1. Most women in Egypt behave conservatively with strangers. 2. Most mosques require visitors to remove their shoes before entering. 3. Use the right hand to eat and give gifts. 4. It is inept to take photos of soldiers, tanks, or any other military property.
Can I get a visa on arrival from other border crossings other than airports?

Regarding the conditions for obtaining a visa at border crossings and ports, they are applied in accordance with the policy for obtaining an Egyptian visa, as mentioned previously. But kindly note that in some ports, guarantee letter will be required and also permission from the tourism police, to leave the port and return and your travel agent will help you in this case by providing the guarantee letter. It is therefore possible to apply for an Egyptian visa on arrival at the border control for the countries that take the visa upon arrival However, it is strongly advised against crossing the land border as information on checkpoints that issue visas on arrival is not always up to date. Thus, applying for a visa on arrival in Egypt can be done mainly at the following international checkpoints: Cairo International Airport Hurghada International Airport St Catherine's International Airport Borg El Arab International Airport in Alexandria Sharm El Sheikh International Airport Luxor International Airport

Reviews of this operator

Jeremy Balizenter (Google Reviewer)

Mahmoud Emam is a walking...

18-May-2024

Mahmoud Emam is a walking Google. I'm not sure if he is human, because he knows everything. He is friendly, polite, articulate, and charismatic. We were amazed by the sites and the depth of knowledge he shared. Ahmed Hamama was our driver and him and Mahmoud (our tour guide) arrived on time to begin our journey. Ahmed is a great driver who also is very polite, professional, courteous, and a pleasure to be around. I am fortunate to have chosen the right team to make this unforgettable experience of a lifetime.

Javier Santiago (Google Reviewer)

My experience today was amazing,...

26-Jul-2022

My experience today was amazing, our tour guy Mahmoud is very knowledgeable, professional and caring. He explained the pyramid history and museum history. He took us to a very nice jewelry store and very nice restaurant. (The food was delicious) The driver Ahmed is also very professional. He picked us up at the scheduled time. I highly recommend Mahmoud and Ahmed. Thank You

Mags Martin (Google Reviewer)

Hoda of Sun Pyramids put...

22-Sep-2024

Hoda of Sun Pyramids put together a magnificent 2 day package for Bedford Scuba Divers that no one else could offer as we had limited time. We toured Cairo and Luxor in two packed full days even a camel ride and enjoyed every minute. We were able to visit the sights early and great tour guides throughout. We stayed at overnight Hotel Nefertiti in Luxor and it was a lovely Egyptian surprise in Luxor, with amazing views both in the evening and in the morning. Thank you Sun Pyramids, especially Hoda.

Christina Rong (Google Reviewer)

We took 2 day Tour...

20-Oct-2024

We took 2 day Tour of Cairo and Alexandria from Port Said. It was a private tour. Sun Pyramids Tours provided excellent customer service. First, the tour coordinate Rana was very responsive and made a comfortable arrangement. The tour guide Ahmed is knowledgeable, friendly and speaks good English. The driver is very good as well. We felt safe and enjoyed the tours.

megan tomes (Google Reviewer)

We spent two days touring...

19-Jul-2024

We spent two days touring Cairo with Mahmoud Emam and are feeling so blessed to have chosen this company and experience. We went to the pyramids and rode camels, saw historical sites in Memphis and Saqqaura. Mahmoud was very knowledgeable and kind. He has so much information about so many different aspects of Egyptian history and culture and we so enjoyed our time with him. I highly recommend requesting him as your tour guide. We also did a dinner cruise on the Nile River and had shuttle service to and from the airport and had a wonderful driver as well as another tour guide named Mohab for these who we also felt very safe and comfortable with and learned a lot from. We have been so happy with our time in Egypt!!

Robbie Williamson (Google Reviewer)

I used Sun Pyramids tours...

03-Sep-2024

I used Sun Pyramids tours for all my excursions in Cairo, Luxor, and to the Red Sea. Everything was outstanding. The communication before I arrived, the arrangements for transportation, and the daily communication was spectacular. The tour guides were phenomenal and the car service was top notch. There are a lot of different touring companies you can choose from. I promise you that Sun Pyramids will not disappoint in any way.

Andreas Giortsios (Google Reviewer)

The service provided was worth...

07-Sep-2024

The service provided was worth it, both for the light show and the day tour at the pyramids. The communication for the arrangements was accurate and both Mostafa, the agent, who was very helpful and very kind and our guide to the pyramids Mohamed Abdel Monem, turned this to an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended!

Sean McGrath (Google Reviewer)

Our group of four enjoyed...

22-Sep-2023

Our group of four enjoyed two days and two evenings of guided tours by our guides; Mustafa and Same. They had so much information to share with us for the whole duration of the tours. Same took us to many wonderful sights including pyramids of Saqqara, papyrus making, essential oil making, hand made carpets and more. The highlights were the Mohammed Ali Mosque and the Egyptian Museum. So much knowledge to share, so friendly and considerate. No question went unanswered. If you want a wonderful experience, I cannot recommend these guys more highly.

Thilantha Senaratne (Google Reviewer)

I booked 08N/09D, tour with...

10-Oct-2023

I booked 08N/09D, tour with Sun Pyramids Tours. When I decided to make a tour to Egypt on my own I found out this travel company in a Google search. With the other customer recommendations I chose to travel with this agent with my family of 03 people. They handled our tour professionally and the vehicles provided were in very good quality. Overall we had a very nice experience in Egypt with the tailor made tour which was proposed by Sun Pyramids to suit our itinerary. Thanks a lot Sun Pyramids Team

Sanaullah Kiani (Google Reviewer)

They are expensive enough, they...

30-Jul-2024

They are expensive enough, they promise 4 star hotels but the hotels are 2 stars, noisy, unmanaged and untrained staff. They won't care about the comfort the hotel may call you at midnight for any request you made at 9.30pm. Breakfast time was 7am, and i reached 7:30am, and it was finished. Customer care may call you at 1.30 am for any issue you face in the daytime. The card they gave me was full of dust as I opened the air through it all went on my face. They promised full air-conditioned cars, but they gave old less functional. The good thing was I canceled the 9 days plan on the 4th day, and they returned me about 40% payment. 1 star is for the refund. I don't recommend it.

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