Special Egypt Tour by Train Cairo - Luxor

Egypt Rail Tour- Cairo to Luxor

8 Nights/9 Days
Arrival Any Day

Program#6

Itinerary Flexible
 

Egypt Train Tour- Cairo to Luxor

SPECIAL FOR ALL DEPARTURES UNTIL THE 30TH OF JUNE 2012
15% REDUCTION FROM THE BELOW TOUR&CRUISE PACKAGE PRICES
10% REDUCTION FROM 1ST OF JULY - 20TH OF AUGUST DEPARTURES
(additional excursions/rail or air tickets and supplements which are not part of the package are not discounted)

Jan 2012 - 1Nov 2012
2nights in Cairo , 2nights on the sleeper train, 2 nights in Luxor and 2nights in Aswan 

Day 1  Cairo - Arrival 
Arrival Cairo International Airport, our representative will meet and assist you through Passport Control and Customs. Transfer to your hotel, free time to recover from jet-lag, and overnight.
Day 2 Cairo
Breakfast at your hotel. Full day sightseeing tour to visit the three Pyramids of Giza, once considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World; the mysterious great Sphinx with a lion's body, a human face and a royal beard. Continue on the Memphis, the once magnificent capital city of legendary King Menes, the first pharaoh to wear the double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt. After lunch we'll visit Sakkara and the famous Step Pyramid of Zoser, the first large stone building in the world. Return to Cairo, overnight B.L.D
    Optional :*    Enter one of the three Pyramids at Giza.   
Day 3 Cairo
Breakfast at your hotel. Full-day sightseeing tour to the outstanding Egyptian Museum of Antiquities with the largest collection of Egyptian art in the world. Lunch, followed by visiting medieval Cairo including the Citadel of Saladin, the Mohammed Ali and Sultan Hassan Mosques and the famous Khan el Khalili Bazaar. Lunch will be during the tour. Evening transfer to Cairo Station for your sleeper train to Luxor. Overnight sleeper train to Luxor.  B.L.D.
    Optional :*    Visit the Mummies section of the Museum.   
Day 4 Luxor
Upon arrival in Luxor  you will be met by a represantative and trasferred to your hotel. After a short rest your tour begins on the East bank of the Nile where you will visit the Luxor and Karnak Temples. Overnight at your hotel. B.
   
Optional :*    Experience the Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple.
Day 5 Luxor
Breakfast at your hotel. Visit the West bank of the Nile to see the Valley of the Kings and Queens, the Temples of Hathshipsut at Dier El Bahary and the Clossi of Memmon. Overnight at your hotel B.
    Optional :*    Enter the tomb of Tutankhamon and/or Nefertari.
Day 6 Luxor - Aswan
After breakfast your morning is free to explore Luxor at your leisure. In the afternoon check out of your hotel and transfer to Luxor station for your trip to Aswan by train. Upon arrival in Aswan you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Aswan B.
Day 7 Aswan
After breakfast your tour includes all the monuments of this lovely city, including the relocated temple at Philae, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and trip around the island by faluca. Overnight in Aswan B.
    Optional :*    Attend the evening Sound and Light show at Philae Temple.
Day 8 Aswan - Cairo
Breakfast at your hotel and rest of the afternoon  is free. Afternoon transfer to Aswan station for your sleeper train to Cairo. Sleeper train to Cairo B.D.
    Optional :* Visit the temples of Nefertari and Ramses at Abu Simbel by plane.
Day 9 Cairo - Final Departure
Upon arrival in Cairo (about 8:00am) our representative will meet and assist you to Cairo International Airport for your final flight. (Please note that the final flight must be after 10:00am) B.

Tour Package Includes:

  • Roundtrip transfers within Egypt including handling and porterage
  • 2 nights accommodation at your choice of hotels in Cairo based on half board.
  • 2 nights aboard the Sleeper train  from Cairo to Luxor and  Aswan to Cairo 
  • 2 nights accommodation at the hotel of your choice in Luxor with buffet breakfast.
  • 2 nights accommodation in Aswan at the hotel of your choice with buffet breakfast.
  • Full day Cairo Pyramids Tour: Great Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis and Sakkara including lunch.
  • Full day Cairo City Tour: Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Bazaar including lunch.
  • Half day East bank Luxor: Karnack and Luxor Temples.
  • Half day West Bank Luxor:Valley of the Kings,Queens,Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon.
  • One way Rail Aswan-Luxor.
  • Full day Aswan:Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, High Dam and Felucca sail.
  • Service of English or French speaking guide.
  • All entrance fees and hotel taxes.

 The Tour Package does not include:

  • Visa to enter Egypt
  • Departure taxes, optional tours
  • Tips and personal expenses

Rates Sep  2011 - 1 Nov 2012**:

Price in US$ based on 2-5 passengers traveling together * 3* hotels
4*hotels
5*standard  5* Deluxe Hotels
Price per person in double or triple occupancy 1013 1062 1200 1388
Single supplement (2 or more people traveling together) 263 275 363 515
Extra night in Cairo 32 44 63 113
Extra night in Cairo - single supplement 23 29 42 75
Extra night in Luxor 28 42 57 82
Extra night in Luxor - single supplement 20 28 38 57
Extra night in Aswan  38 44 60 82
Extra night in Aswan - single supplement 25 29 40 57


* Discount apply for 6 or more passengers traveling together (rate on request for only one person)
** During Christmas and New Years (Dec20 2011 - Jan 3 2012 ) and Easter (Apr 4-14) 15% surcharge apply!  
New Years compulsory Gala dinner at 4 * hotels: US$ 75 per person / 5* hotels: US$ 113

Infant 0-2 Years: free (sharing with 2 adults)
Child 3-12 Years: 50% discount

3* category:
In Cairo
Pharaohs Hotel or Similar
In Luxor:
New Emilio Hotel or Philip Hotel or Tutotel Partner Hotel or Queens Valley Hotel or Similar 
In Aswan:

Cleopatra Hotel or Similar

 

4* category:
In Cairo:
Oasis Hotel or Zoser Hotel or Similar

In Luxor:
Mercure Luxor Hotel or Pyramisa Isis Luxor City View or Similar
In Aswan:

Isis Corniche Hotel or Similar

5* standard category:
In Cairo:
Pyramids Park Hotel or Grand Pyramids Hotel or Amarante Pyramids Hotel or Safir Hotel or Cataract Pyramids Resort 
In Luxor:
Pyramisa Isis Luxor Hotel or Similar

In Aswan :

Pyramisa Isis Aswan Hotel or Similar

 

5* deluxe category:
In Cairo:
Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel or Pyramisa Cairo Hotel or Mena House or Ramsis Hilton or Similar
In Luxor:
Sofitel le Karnak or Sheraton Luxor or Similar

In Aswan :

Pyramisa Isis Aswan Hotel or Similar


 

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