9 Days 8 Nights Legends of Egypt Tour-Nile Cruise-Train Ride-Pyramids-Luxor

9 Days 8 Nights

Overview

The 9 Days Legends of Egypt Tour is a beautiful mix of history, culture, and adventure, perfect for travellers who want to experience Egypt by land, river, and rail. Your journey begins in Cairo, exploring the ancient capital of Memphis, the Step Pyramid of Sakkara, and the world-famous Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.

From Cairo, you board an overnight sleeper train to Luxor, where your Nile Cruise adventure begins. Over the next several days, you’ll explore iconic temples on both the East and West Banks, including Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple. As the cruise sails through Edfu, Kom Ombo, and onward to Aswan, you’ll enjoy relaxing days on the Nile paired with visits to some of Egypt most impressive archaeological sites.

In Aswan, you’ll see the High Dam, Philae Temple, and enjoy a peaceful felucca ride before boarding another sleeper train back to Cairo. Your final day includes visits to the Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo, the Citadel, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar, bringing together thousands of years of Egyptian history in one unforgettable experience.

This tour offers a perfect balance of discovery and relaxation, featuring a Nile cruise, train journeys, famous landmarks, and hidden gems, all designed to give you a true taste of Egypt’s legendary past and vibrant present.

Day 01 :

CAIRO

· Cairo

· Arrival at the Cairo International airport, meet/assist through passports Immigrations,

custom formalities and transfer to the hotel, check-in and overnight Cairo.

Breakfast - Dinner

Day 02 :

CAIRO – Sleeper Train

· Cairo

· Breakfast, check-out and start the tour to visit the first capital of united Egypt,

MEMPHIS, here you will see the temple of PTAH, the statue of Ramses II & An

alabaster Sphinx, nearby visit one of the most exciting archaeological sites, SAKKARA,

this necropolis is dominated by the step Pyramids of King Zoser, which predate the

famous Pyramids at Giza by centuries and contain exquisite paintings depicting the file

and customs of the early dynastic period.

Continue to visit One of the Seven Wonders of the world, the Pyramids of Giza

" CHEOPS, MEKERINUS & CHEPHREN " Your tour ends with a visit of the majestic

Sphinx, which is the largest single block sculpture located at the foot of the grandest

Pyramid Chephren.

Transfer to Giza railway station for departure to Luxor by sleeper train. Dinner on

board and overnight.

· Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 03 :

LUXOR

· Luxor

· Breakfast on board. Arrival at Luxor railway station, meet/assist and transfer to

embark on the cruise ship.

· Lunch on board.

· Visit the East bank including Karnak and Luxor temples.

· Dinner on board and overnight Luxor.

· Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 04 :

EDFU

· Edfu

· Breakfast on board, Visit the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, Queen

Hatshepsut temple at Al Deir El Bahari and Colossi of Memnon, Lunch on board, sail

to Edfu, dinner on board and overnight Edfu.

· Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 05 :

ASWAN

· Aswan

· Breakfast on board, visit the temple of Horus in Edfu, sail to KomOmbo, Lunch on board,

visit the temple shared by the two gods, Sobek and Harories, sail to Aswan, dinner on

board and overnight Aswan.

· Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 06 :

ASWAN

· Aswan

· Breakfast on board, visit the High dam, the Granite Quarries and Philae temple, Lunch

on board, P.M felucca ride passing by the Botanical Garden and Agha Khan

Mausoleum, Dinner on board and overnight Aswan.

· Breakfast, Dinner

Day 07 :

CAIRO

· Cairo

· Disembarkation after breakfast, choice of making (optional visit) to Abu Simbel.

· Transfer to Aswan railway station for departure to Cairo by sleeper train.

· Dinner on board and overnight.

· Breakfast

Day 08 :

CAIRO

· Cairo

· Breakfast on board.

· Arrival at Giza railway station and directly start the tour to visit the famous Egyptian

Museum, here we shall provide you with a brief, but colorful insight into the five-

thousand-year history of our fascination land.

· Visit the Old Cairo, St. Serguis Coptic Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue and Continue to

visit the Moslem sector where you can see Salah El Din Citadel, followed by Mohamed

Ali Mosque and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Return to the hotel, evening at leisure and

overnight Cairo.

· Breakfast

Day 09 :

CAIRO

· Cairo

· Buffet breakfast, Check-out and transfer to the Cairo International airport for final

departure flight.

We have the pleasure to quote the following rate for the services mentioned in our suggested program according to the pax number sharing in the tour valid from today till end of September 2025 and cost per person in U$D

1- Using 04 stars category in Cairo & 05 stars Nile Cruise

2- Using 05 stars category in Cairo & superior Nile Cruise

Included

· 02 Nights in Cairo on bed and breakfast basis.
· 04 Nights on Nile cruise on full board basis in Luxor.
· 02 Night train sleeper on a half-board basis.
· F/D Tour: The Pyramids, The Sphinx, Valley Temple (without entering inside a
pyramid), Memphis and Sakkara.
· F/D Tour: The Citadel of Saladin, the Museum of Antiquities, Old Cairo (does not
include the Coptic Museum) the Khan El Khalili neighborhood.
· Luxor: Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut temple, Colossus of Memnon,
Temple of Karnak, Temple of Luxor.
· Edfu: The temple dedicated to the god Horus.
· Kom Ombo: The temple dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris
· Aswan: Felucca sail around Aswan Islands, High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and visit
to Philae Temple.
· All transfers in air-conditioned cars.
· English-Speaking Guide.

Excluded

· Entry visa to Egypt.
· International and domestic flights.
· Any services or excursions not mentioned in our program.
· Tips for all services providers.
· Drinks and extras.
· Entrance fees inside Pyramids in Giza, inside tombs of King Tut and King Seti.
· Visit mummies hall.
· Visit the Great Museum (If open).