Egypt: 8-Day Odyssey to Cairo, Luxor & Abu Simbel

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo – Welcome to Egypt
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you’ll be greeted by our representative who will assist with your luggage and transfer you to your hotel. Check in and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2: The Giza Plateau, Egyptian Museum & Cairo’s Heritage

• Morning visit to the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple.
• Optional: Enter one of the pyramids or take a camel/horse ride (additional fees apply).
• Visit authorized local workshops: papyrus, essence, and cotton, followed by a bazaar stop.
• Lunch at a local restaurant.
• Explore the Egyptian Museum, home to Tutankhamun’s treasures.
• Discover Islamic & Coptic Cairo: Mohamed Ali Mosque at the Citadel, Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and St. Sergius Church.
• Evening transfer to the station for your sleeper train to Luxor (dinner on board). Overnight on train.

Day 3: Luxor – West & East Banks

• Arrival in Luxor and transfer directly to tours.
• Explore the West Bank: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon.
• Afternoon visit to the East Bank: Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
• Transfer to your hotel in Luxor. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 4: Luxor to Aswan

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Private air-conditioned transfer from Luxor to Aswan.
• Check in at the Aswan hotel.
• Remaining time at leisure.
• Overnight in Aswan.

Day 5: Abu Simbel Temples & Return to Cairo by Sleeper Train

• Early breakfast box from the Aswan hotel.
• Depart from Aswan for Abu Simbel, approximately 3.5 hours by road.
• Guided visit to the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Hathor & Queen Nefertari.
• Return to Aswan and board the sleeper train to Cairo (dinner on board). Overnight on train.

Day 6: Arrival in Cairo & Optional Excursions

• Morning arrival in Cairo, transfer to your hotel.
• Free day at leisure or choose optional visits to Sakkara (Step Pyramid) or Memphis (not included in the base package price). Overnight in Cairo.

Day 7: Leisure or Optional Alexandria Day Trip

• Spend the day at leisure in Cairo.
• Optional (not included in the base package price): Full-day trip to Alexandria, visiting the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Qaitbay Citadel, and Pompey’s Pillar.
• Return to Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 8: Departure from Cairo

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure.

Flexible Journeys
Our private multi-day journeys and packages can be adjusted, where possible, in terms of timing and itinerary to suit your requirements.

Special Requests
If you have any special requests or additional requirements, please contact us before booking. We will be happy to help tailor the journey to your needs and preferences. Please contact us 

Cancellation Policy
Cancellation conditions for multi-day journeys may vary because accommodation, Nile cruises, domestic flights or other third-party services may be included. Any non-refundable services or special cancellation conditions will be communicated before your booking is confirmed.

Please review our [Full Terms & Conditions] for complete details.
Note: Egyptian trains are designed and maintained according to standards of quality determined by the Egyptian Railway Authority. This package uses sleeper-train travel on the Cairo–Luxor and Aswan–Cairo routes. Journey times vary by timetable. Where preferred, a domestic-flight upgrade may be available on request at an additional charge.