The Jewels Of Egypt's Desert -Multi-Day 5 Cruise Train and More Luxe Experience

The Jewels Of Egypt's Desert -Multi-Day 5 Cruise Train and More Luxe Experience

Travel by first class train to Luxor, and then a 5* cruise along the Nile, going back 4000 years to discover the unparalleled archaeological heritage of the eternal city of Luxor. Enjoy visiting the historical sites of the East & West Banks of Luxor, the city of life and light, the place where the sun rises on the ancient Egyptians. Of course, no venture to Luxor would be complete without also your visit to the awe-inspiring treasures of Aswan too!  

Itinerary

Day 1: Overnight Train Travel In Style To Luxor

Stop At: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
In the evening, we will pick up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza and take you to board your First Class train overnight experience to Luxor.  You have the opportunity to upgrade your first class experience even further with an extra ticket for the sleeper car.
Duration: 12 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Seater car on overnight train - option for purchase of train sleeper car is available

Day 2: Arrive In Luxor

Stop At: Temple of Karnak, Karnak, Luxor Egypt
Arriving in Luxor, you'll be escorted to your cruise liner for your luxury 5* cruise along the Nile, just like the royal pharaohs before you. We will start our tour visiting first the Karnak Temple, the greatest example for worship in the history, dedicated to god Amoun, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu. Get your selfie stick ready for some ah-mazing shots here!
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Luxor Temple, Luxor 23512 Egypt
Leaving here, we will then visit the famed Luxor Temple before returning back to your cruise liner for your luxury overnight cruise to our next destination.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 5* Nile Cruise Liner

Day 3: Luxor West Bank

Stop At: Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Luxor Egypt
After your deluxe breakfast, we will debark to the Luxor West Bank to take in the majestic Colossi of Memnon.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
After your deluxe breakfast, we will debark to the Luxor West Bank to take in the majestic Colossi of Memnon, the wonders of the Valleys of the Kings and Queens.  As part of your adventure here, we will spend some time visiting the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of the greatest to have ruled ancient Egypt, and Egypt's only female pharaoh.  Afterwards, you will return to your luxury cruise liner for your overnight stay on the Nile.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 5* Nile Cruise Liner

Day 4: Luxor East Bank

Stop At: Temple of Horus at Edfu, Adfo, Edfu Egypt
Having enjoyed your sunrise and a full breakfast on board your cruise ship, you will see we have arrived at Luxor's East Bank.  Here we will visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, before sailing on to Kom Ombo to see the beautiful Temple of Sobek. Your luxury cruise continues overnight as we set sail on the Nile towards Aswan.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Temple of Kom Ombo, Nagoa Ash Shatb, Kom Ombo 81611 Egypt
Having enjoyed your sunrise and a full breakfast on board your cruise ship, you will see we have arrived at Luxor's East Bank.  Here we will visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, before sailing on to Kom Ombo to see the beautiful Temple of Sobek. Your luxury cruise continues overnight as we set sail on the Nile towards Aswan.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 5* Nile Cruise Liner

Day 5: Aswan

Stop At: Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika, Aswan Egypt
In Aswan we will  discover the fantastic Philae Temple and Aswan High Dam, an engineering miracle, built in 1960. Afterwards, you will have a free afternoon to adventure on your own before transferring back for your evening luxury train ride overnight to Cairo.  Arriving in Cairo the next morning, we will safely transfer you back to your area hotel where you can bask in the wonders of this once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight train travel in seater car - upgrade available for sleeper car - back to Cairo