Is transportation included for all sightseeing and activities in Egypt holiday package ?

Yes, all the transportation is included in your Egypt holiday package. A comfortable air conditioned vehicle will be at disposal for all sightseeing tour and visits to temples, Pyramids and other places of interest during all the days in Egypt.

Does this holiday package include a guide for all sightseeing tours and visits to attractions in Egypt ?

Yes, there is a knowledgeable guide included in the package to take you to all the important place of interest like temples, pyramids and tombs besides providing you assistance in your airport, train and cruise transfers. Practically, a Guide is there with you all the time during your stay in Egypt when you book this holiday package 'Best of Egypt with Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and Nile Cruise'.

Are meal included in this itinerary ?

All the included meals are clearly mentioned in the itinerary. Most of the meals are included in your package. When you are in Nile Cruise all meals are served together with all guests onboard the cruise and during the train journies also meals are included for you.

Are there different qualities of Nile Cruise ?

Yes, there are few categories in Nile Cruise, depending on the budget or the quality of service you require you may choose one suitable for you during your Egypt vacation.

Can you arrange flights instead of train for travel between Cairo | Awan and from Luxor | Cairo ?

Yes, we can arrange for flight too. There are convenient flights available from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo. This works out to be a little more expensive though.

Is vegetarian food available in every place specially on a Nile Cruise ?

We can always request for vegetarian food at all the places during your vacation in Egypt.

Is Indian food available in Cairo ?

Yes, there are many Indian restaurants in Cairo, if you want we can always arrange for your meals in Indian restaurants during your stay in Cairo.

How do we apply for Egyptian visa ?

When you book this holiday package 'Best of Egypt with Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and Nile Cruise', our consultant will advise you about the simple visa application process for Egypt. Egyptian visa is applied in advance before travelling.

Are entrances to important attractions included in the packages ?

All entrance fees are included for mentioned sightseeing and visits in the itinerary.

Which airlines from India offers cheapest fares to Cairo suitable for this holiday packages ?

Egypt air is the only direct flight from India to Cairo. Egypt air has flight from Mumbai only, however airlines like Etihad, Emirates and Qatar airways also offer excellent connections to Cairo and you will have option of taking these flight from many cities in India Like Kolkata, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai and many more. If you plan in advance you will be able to secure cheapest or promotional fares too.

Can I fly into Cairo and and fly-out from Luxor to avoid train journeys or domestic Egypt flight ?

Qatar airways flies to both Cairo and Luxor. If you choose Qatar airways you can fly to Cairo, then travel to Aswan, take a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor and fly out from Luxor back to India. Qatar air ways offers convenient flight connections from many Indian cities like Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore etc. If you book in advance you will be able to secure promotional or cheapest fares for your Egypt holiday package.

Egypt Holiday Tour Package - Cairo, Aswan, Luxor & Nile Cruise

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Best of Egypt with Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and Nile Cruise - 7 Nights | 8 Days

If you are ready for your long awaited vacation to Egypt and wish to discover Nile Cruise, Giza Pyramids and cities of Cairo, Luxor and Aswan; this 8 Days Egypt holiday package tour 'Best of Egypt with Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and Nile Cruise' is exactly for you. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our travel consultant if you require any changes in the itinerary to make it more suitable to your travel plan. Bon Voyage !

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival Cairo

Welcome to Egypt ! Upon arriving at the Cairo International airport, you will be met and assisted by our representatives to make sure that your hotel transfer will be comfortable for a good night’s sleep.

But before you hit the sack, take the time to enjoy watching the light and sound show near the Sphinx. Overnight at your hotel in Giza | Cairo
Day 2

Cairo - Giza Pyramids & Sphinx | Overnight Train to Aswan

Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel. Later, you will be driven to one of the greatest wonders of the world—the Giza Pyramids.

You will be able to see all three of the Pyramids, including Cheops (the biggest), Khefren (the middle pyramid) and Mankura (the smallest). You will then head on to see the legendary Sphinx, which is truly a memorable sight, and then the necropolis of Sakkara, where you can see the Step Pyramids of King Zoser and the tomb of Queen Tee.

Enjoy Lunch at an Indian | Local restaurant. After lunch, you will get to visit Memphis, which is the old capital of Egypt, and the alabaster statue of King Ramses II.

To finish the day of touring all the major sites in Cairo, you will be taken to the railway station where you will board your sleeper train to Aswan ( ETD of train 2000 Hrs ). Dinner will be served on board. Overnight onboard your train to Aswan.
Day 3

Arrival Aswan | Nile Cruise

As you wake up on the train, you will be served your breakfast, after which you will be met by our representatives at the Aswan Railway Station holding a placard with your name on it.

From here, you will start your trip to the Unfinished Obelisk, the High Dam of Aswan, the Elephantine Island and the Philae Temple. After you conclude the sightseeing tour for the day, you will then check in to your Nile Cruise to enjoy your lunch.

Rest of the day is free for you to explore cruise and Aswan on your own. Enjoy dinner on board the cruise. Overnight onboard your Nile cruise.
Day 4

Nile Cruise

You will be served breakfast while setting sail to Kom Ombo, which will be the first stop of the cruise.

After Kom Ombo, you will then set sail to Edfu where you will dock and spend the rest of the night. Lunch and dinner will be served onboard your Nile cruise. Overnight onboard your Nile Cruise.
Day 5

Nile Cruise

Your breakfast will be served on board as you sail through the Esna Lock to Luxor, where you will dock for the night. Spend the rest of the night onboard the Nile Cruise. Lunch and dinner will be served onboard your Nile cruise. Overnight onboard your Nile Cruise.
Day 6

Nile Cruise | Luxor | Overnight Train to Cairo

After having your breakfast, you will then check out the Nile Cruise to go on your tour to see the Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Hatshepsut Temple and, finally, the Colossi of Memnon.

Enjoy Lunch onboard the Nile Cruise. After your sightseeing excursions, you will be transferred to the railway station for your journey to Cairo on board the sleeper train from Luxor to Cairo. Dinner will be served onboard the train. Overnight onboard your train to Cairo.
Day 7

Arrival Cairo | Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili

Enjoy breakfast onboard your train from Luxor to Cairo. Once you arrive at the Cairo Railway Station, you will be met by our representative who will take you to the Egyptian Museum before checking in at your hotel in Cairo.

Later on visit the famous Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Overnight at your hotel in Giza | Cairo.
Day 8

Cairo | Departure

After your breakfast, rest of the day is free for you to explore the city of Cairo on your own or for some last minute shopping. Later, you will be transferred to the airport on time for your flight to head back home!