8-Day Egypt Trip from India: Explore Cairo, Aswan & Luxor by Sleeper Train & Nile Cruise

Itinerary

Day 1:  Arrival in Cairo

Your Egypt Trip from India begins with a warm welcome at Cairo International Airport. Our local representative will meet you upon arrival, and help with your luggage.

Relax in your private air-conditioned vehicle as you transfer to your Cairo hotel. After check-in, enjoy a refreshing welcome drink and a briefing about your exciting Egyptian adventure. Whether you're traveling from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, or another Indian city, we aim to make your arrival comfortable and hassle-free.

Meals Included: None

Day 2: Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Grand Egyptian Museum & Sleeper Train

After breakfast, begin your Egypt Trip from India with a visit to the legendary Pyramids of Giza. Admire the magnificent Great Pyramid of Khufu, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and discover the mysterious Great Sphinx and Valley Temple.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to the Grand Egyptian Museum, where you can explore an incredible collection of ancient Egyptian treasures and artifacts.

In the evening, transfer to Cairo railway station and board your overnight sleeper train to Aswan. Enjoy dinner onboard as you travel south through Egypt.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Aswan – High Dam & Philae Temple

After breakfast on the train, arrive in Aswan and board your deluxe Nile River Cruise, your comfortable floating hotel for the next three nights.

Begin your Aswan sightseeing with a visit to the High Dam, an impressive achievement of modern engineering. Then take a short motorboat ride to Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and beautifully situated on an island.

Return to the cruise for lunch and enjoy some free time as the ship begins sailing along the Nile. Relax on deck, admire the riverside scenery, and enjoy dinner onboard.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Optional Abu Simbel & Kom Ombo Temple

Start your day with an optional excursion to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, featuring the impressive monuments of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari.

Return to the cruise and sail toward Kom Ombo. Visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple, a fascinating double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder.

Return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Edfu while enjoying dinner and the beautiful Nile scenery.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Edfu Temple, Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple

After breakfast, visit the magnificent Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Enjoy a traditional horse-drawn carriage ride to and from the temple.

Return to the cruise and sail toward Luxor, the ancient capital of Egypt.

Upon arrival, explore the spectacular Karnak Temple Complex, famous for its enormous columns and sacred monuments. Continue to Luxor Temple, an impressive ancient landmark that is especially beautiful in the evening.

Return to the cruise for dinner and your final overnight stay onboard.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Sleeper Train to Cairo

After breakfast, disembark from the Nile Cruise and explore the highlights of Luxor's West Bank.

Visit the legendary Valley of the Kings and explore three ancient royal tombs. Continue to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, built into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.

Stop at the impressive Colossi of Memnon, two enormous statues that have stood in Luxor for thousands of years.

Later, transfer to Luxor railway station and board your overnight sleeper train back to Cairo.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7: Cairo at Leisure or Optional Alexandria Excursion

Arrive in Cairo and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a relaxing day at leisure or choose an optional excursion to make the most of your Egypt Trip from India.

Explore Alexandria, Egypt's Mediterranean city, and discover the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa, Montazah Palace, and Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

Alternatively, stay in Cairo and enjoy an optional Nile dinner cruise with live entertainment or experience the spectacular Pyramids Sound & Light Show.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 8: Farewell Egypt – Departure to India

Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel before checking out.

At the appropriate time, our representative will transfer you to Cairo International Airport and assist you with your departure formalities for your flight back to India.

Meals Included: Breakfast