Holiday in Egypt
includes:
Package Overview
ποΈ Explore the Pyramids of Giza
πΊ Discover Ancient Saqqara
π Overnight Sleeper Train Experience
ποΈ Marvel at Karnak & Luxor Temples
π Valley of the Kings Adventure
π Cairo City & Khan El Khalili Bazaar
From
GBP 840/pp
Package Summary
6 Days / 5 Nights Including 2 Nights Overnight Sleeper Train
Hotels are our preferred suppliers and are subject to availability at the time of booking. If unavailable, a similar standard hotel will be arranged. Sleeper Train operates overnight. Dinner & Breakfast included. Private toilet available in each carriage.
πΊ Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Welcome to Egypt β the start of your once-in-a-lifetime adventure! Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, our representative will greet you, assist through immigration procedures, and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Please note: Entry visa is required to enter Egypt. Please check requirements based on your nationality.
π Day 2: Saqqara & Giza Plateau
After breakfast and check-out, meet your Egyptologist guide to begin your journey into ancient history.
π Saqqara Visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser β the world's first freestanding stone structure (2700 BC). Lunch at a local restaurant.
π Giza Plateau Stand before the legendary:
β’ Great Pyramid of Giza
β’ Pyramid of Chephren (including burial chamber entry)
β’ Great Sphinx of Giza
Optional: Camel ride in the Sahara Desert (additional cost)
Visit a government-regulated Papyrus Institute to learn how ancient Egyptians recorded history. Evening transfer to Giza train station for your overnight sleeper train to Luxor.
π Overnight Sleeper Train
π½ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
π Day 3: Karnak & Luxor Temples
Arrival in Luxor and hotel check-in along the Nile.
π Karnak Temple Complex Explore the vast temple complex dedicated to Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. Visit a local jewellery shop for a custom-made cartouche.
Evening visit to:
π Luxor Temple Spectacular by night β beautifully illuminated and unforgettable.
π Overnight in Luxor
π½ Meals: Breakfast (onboard train)
π Day 4: Valley of the Kings & West Bank
π Optional: Hot Air Balloon Ride Experience breathtaking aerial views of the Nile and ancient Thebes (Luxor).
π Valley of the Kings Explore richly decorated Pharaoh tombs.
π Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut Temple of Egyptβs first female Pharaoh.
π Medinet Habu Temple of Ramses III commemorating victory over the Sea Peoples. Visit a traditional alabaster factory. Evening transfer to Luxor train station for overnight sleeper train to Cairo.
π Overnight Sleeper Train
π½ Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
π Day 5: Cairo City Tour Discover vibrant Cairo.
π Tahrir Square Historic site of the 2011 revolution.
π Egyptian Museum Home to thousands of ancient treasures. Visit a local perfume & essence factory.
π Coptic Cairo β’ The Hanging Church β’ Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus
π Islamic Cairo β’ Cairo Citadel β’ Mosque of Muhammad Ali
π Khan el-Khalili Cairoβs famous ancient bazaar.
π Overnight in Cairo
π½ Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
β Day 6: Departure
Enjoy your final breakfast before transfer to Cairo International Airport for departure assistance.
π½ Meals: Breakfast
β Package Includes
β Arrival & Departure assistance in Cairo
β 3 Nights Hotel Accommodation (Standard Room)
β 2 Nights Overnight Sleeper Train
β Air-conditioned transportation
β English-speaking Egyptologist Guide
β Meals as per itinerary
β Entrance fees to all listed sites
β Package Excludes
β International Airfare
β Egypt Entry Visa
β Tipping for services (Suggested USD 50 per person)
β Guide/Egyptologist tipping (Suggested USD 10 per person per day)
β Personal expenses (drinks, laundry, snacks)