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Pharaohs & Palms: A 5-Day Nile Adventure from Cairo to Luxor by Sleeper Train

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  • 5 Days 4 Nights
  • Pickup: Airpot

Embark on an unforgettable voyage through Egypt’s greatest treasures—from the bustling streets of Cairo to the timeless wonders of Luxor. This carefully crafted itinerary blends ancient history, cultural immersion, and scenic travel aboard Egypt’s iconic sleeper train. Walk in the footsteps of pharaohs at the Pyramids of Giza, uncover Christian heritage in Old Cairo, and stand in awe before the colossal temples of Thebes. By night, drift along the Nile in a traditional felucca and witness Karnak’s pillars illuminated under the stars.

Price Includes

  • Meet & Assist Services: Dedicated meet-and-greet at Cairo Airport or your hotel upon arrival. • Assistance with sleeper train boarding in Cairo (Day 2).
  • Accommodation: 1 night in a Cairo hotel (Day 1). •1 night aboard the Watania Sleeper Train (private twin-berth cabin). • 2 nights in a Luxor hotel (Days 3–4).
  • Dining & Beverages: 4 lunches at local restaurants (beverages included). • 3 dinners (Cairo + sleeper train + Luxor). • Complimentary bottled water & snacks during excursions.
  • Entrance Fees: Cairo: o Coptic Museum & Hanging Church o National Museum of Egyptian Civilization o Giza Pyramids & Sphinx o Egyptian Museum • Luxor: o Karnak & Luxor Temples o Valley of the Kings (3 standard tombs) o Hatshepsut Temple o Medinet Habu o Colossi of Memnon o Karnak Sound & Light Show
  • Luxury Transfers: Private air-conditioned vehicles for: o All Cairo transfers. o Cairo → Luxor via sleeper train. o Luxor airport/hotel transfers. o West Bank excursions.
  • Expert Guidance: Licensed Egyptologist guides in Cairo and Luxor.
  • Service Charges & Taxes:All government fees and service charges included.

Price Excludes

  • Entry Visa: Egypt visa fee (obtainable on arrival for most nationalities).
  • Personal Expenses: Souvenirs, additional snacks/drinks beyond provided meals. • Optional activities: o Hot air balloon ride (Day 2 morning). o Extra tomb entries in Valley of the Kings.
  • Gratuities:Tips for guides, drivers, or restaurant staff (discretionary).
Itinerary

Day 1Cairo’s Hidden Gems – Coptic Treasures & Khan El Khalili

  • Arrival & Transfer:
  • Warm meet-and-assist at Cairo International Airport or your hotel.
  • Private air-conditioned transfer to begin your exploration.
  • Coptic Cairo:
  • Hanging Church
  • Enter this 7th-century marvel suspended above ancient Roman gates, adorned with ivory-inlaid screens and biblical frescoes.
  • Coptic Museum
  •  Discover one of the world’s finest collections of early Christian art, from Nag Hammadi manuscripts to intricately woven tapestries.
  • Lunch: Feast on authentic Egyptian cuisine at a local restaurant.
  • National Museum of Egyptian Civilization:
  • Stand before the Royal Mummies Hall, where pharaohs like Ramses II and Hatshepsut rest in solemn silence.
  • Explore artifacts tracing 5,000 years of history, from prehistoric tools to Islamic-era textiles.
  • Khan El Khalili:
  • Lose yourself in the labyrinth of Cairo’s 14th-century bazaar. Sip mint tea at El-Fishawi Café, haggle for gold cartouches, and inhale the scent of spices in the air.
  • Check-in & Dinner:
  • Settle into your Cairo hotel, followed by a welcome dinner featuring mezze and grilled specialties.

Day 2Pyramids, Mummies & the Night Train to Luxor

  • Morning: Giza’s Timeless Wonders
  • Breakfast with a View
  • Dine at your hotel’s rooftop terrace with panoramic pyramid views (weather permitting).
  • Pyramid Complex Deep Dive:
  • Khufu’s Pyramid (Great Pyramid)
  • Outer Exploration:Walk its 13-acre base while learning how its original casing stones reflected sunlight like a mirror.
  • Interior Option
  • Descend into the Grand Gallery (additional fee, 45 mins) to see the King’s Chamber’s granite sarcophagus.
  • Khafre’s Pyramid
  • Best-Preserved Summit
  • View remaining white Tura limestone casing at the top.
  • Unique Feature
  • Explore the mortuary temple where mummification occurred.
  • Menkaure’s Pyramid
  • The Smallest Wonder
  • Admire its granite base and hear theories about its unfinished upper sections.
  • Panoramic Photo Stop: Capture all nine pyramids from the Sahara dunes (including the rarely photographed pyramids of Queens).
  • Sphinx & Valley Temple
  • Walk around the entire Sphinx complex, decoding the Dream Stele between its paws.
  • Explore the megalithic Valley Temple’s mysterious pink granite architecture.
  • Afternoon: Treasures & Local Flavors
  • Egyptian Museum Immersion
  • Guided Highlights Tour:
  • Tutankhamun’s golden mask and throne
  • Old Kingdom statues (Khafre Enthroned, Ka-Aper)
  • Amarna Period revolutionary art
  • Free Exploration Time
  •  Wander at your own pace to revisit galleries or discover hidden gems like the animal mummies collection.
  • Traditional Lunch
  • Indulge in an authentic Egyptian feast, where aromatic dishes like slow-cooked lamb with prunes (a Nubian specialty) and freshly baked aish baladi are served amidst panoramic views of the Nile. Savor the flavors as
  • your guide shares tales of ancient culinary traditions passed down through millennia.
  • Nile Felucca Sunset Cruise
  • A private sail past Roda Island and the Cairo skyline with hibiscus tea and other beverages served onboard.
  • Evening: Sleeper Train to Luxor
  • Station Lounge Access
  • Private waiting area with refreshments before boarding.
  • Onboard the Watania Sleeper:
  • Twin-berth cabin with fresh linens and charging ports.
  • Dinner
  • Choose between beef tajine or vegetable couscous.

Day 3Temples & Twilight – Luxor’s Living History

  • Morning: Arrival in Thebes
  • Sleeper Train Disembarkation:
  • Morning tea/coffee served in your cabin as the Nile Valley unfolds outside your window.
  • Meet your Luxor guide on the platform; local expert who grew up in the shadow of these temples.
  • Luxor Temple at Dawn:
  • Walk through the Great Colonnade as the rising sun sets the sandstone ablaze.
  • Discover how this temple transformed over 3,500 years: from Amenhotep III’s birth chapel to a Roman-era fortress.
  • Midday: Karnak’s Cosmic Power
  • Karnak Temple Complex:
  • Hypostyle Hall: Stand dwarfed by 134 columns carved like papyrus stalks—your guide will point out Ramses II’s hidden cartouches.
  • Sacred Lake: Learn how priests used its waters for nightly rituals under the stars.
  • Obelisk of Hatshepsut
  • Hear the drama behind Egypt’s tallest standing obelisk (29m), where the female pharaoh erased her stepson’s name.
  • Lunch by the Nile:
  • Savor a gourmet Nile-side feast where time-honored recipes like slow-cooked lamb with apricots and saffron-infused rice tell edible stories of Luxor’s culinary heritage.
  • Evening: Karnak’s Nighttime Spectacle
  • Sound & Light Show
  • Witness the temple illuminated as pharaohs’ voices recount Thebes’ glory days.
  • Pro Tip: The best photos are from the Sacred Lake’s edge during the golden-hour pre-show.
  • Check-in & Dinner
  • Your Luxor hotel blends modern comfort with Old-World charm; dine by torchlight in the garden, surrounded by frangipani trees.

Day 4Whispers of the Afterlife – Valleys, Temples & Nile Serenity

  • Pre-Dawn (Optional):
  • Hot Air Balloon Over the Theban Hills:
  • Drift silently as the sun gilds the temples and tombs below; a panorama etched in gold. [Note: Additional cost; bookable in advance.]
  • Morning: Secrets of the West Bank
  • Valley of the Kings
  • Descend into the Royal Necropolis, where pharaohs carved their journey to eternity into the mountains. Your Egyptologist will guide you through carefully selected tombs, chosen for their vivid artistry and historical significance.
  • Whispers of the Past: Discover layers of history in unexpected details; Greek poems scribbled beside hieroglyphs, Coptic crosses etched by early Christians, even Napoleonic expedition marks. Each tomb tells its own story of devotion and discovery.
  • Hatshepsut’s Temple
  • Architectural Marvel
  •  Ascend the three-tiered colonnades of Djeser-Djeseru (“Holy of Holies”), a temple so harmoniously cut into the cliffs it seems to grow from the mountain itself. Marvel at:
  • Painted reliefs
  •  showing the divine birth myth Hatshepsut crafted to legitimize her rule.
  • The Punt Expedition murals
  • where baboons, incense trees, and gold-laden ships recount her legendary trade voyage to Somalia.
  • Did You Know
  •  The temple’s alignment marks the exact spot where the sun rises during Luxor’s winter solstice.
  • Medinet Habu:
  • Ramses III’s victory temple, its walls screaming with naval battles and mythical beasts.
  • Photo Op
  •  The tower’s hidden spiral staircase offers rooftop views.
  • Colossi of Memnon
  • Touch the feet of these 18m giants; once “singing” at dawn due to a quake-induced crack.
  • Midday: Flavors of the Nile
  • Lunch: A countryside spread under a palm-thatched roof; think clay-pot roasted duck with caramelized onions, served with honey-drizzled baklava.
  • Afternoon: Felucca Time
  • Sail Like a Pharaoh
  • Glide past banana plantations and riverside villages.
  • Local Encounter
  •  Sip mint tea with the captain as he points out herons and kingfishers.
  •      Evening: Luxor’s Last Light
  • Dinner: Your hotel’s terrace transforms into a Nubian-inspired setting; grilled Nile perch with dukkah spices under a canopy of stars.

Day 5Farewell to the Nile – Departure with Ancient Blessings

  • Morning: A Tranphant Send-Off
  • Breakfast with a View:
  • Savor your final Egyptian sunrise over a leisurely breakfast; think date pancakes and freshly pressed guava juice; as the Nile shimmers beyond your hotel terrace.
  • Sacred Farewell Ritual (Optional):
  • Your guide presents a small Eye of Horus amulet; an ancient symbol of protection; to bless your onward journey (a keepsake gift).
  • “May the river return you”, they’ll say, echoing an Old Kingdom departure blessing.
  • Transfer to Luxor Airport:
  • A private van adorned with fresh jasmine garlands (a local tradition) whisks you to the airport.
  • Assisted Check-In: Your representative handles luggage and documents while you relax in the VIP lounge (access included).

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Egypt visa requirements?

Visitors must meet the Egypt entry requirements to travel to the country-
Foreign nationals must have a passport valid for at least 6 months.-
-Travellers from 74 countries can get a visa for Egypt online.
-The Egyptian E-Visa is the most convenient option for visitors… the application process is 100% online.

Information required to apply for the Egypt E-Visa

Egypt E-Visa applicants must complete the online form with all the required information. Basic personal information, passport data, and contact details are required, including

-Full name and date of birth
-Nationality
-Passport number, issue date, and expiry date
-Date of arrival and departure
-Host information (accommodation in Egypt)-
-Applicants must check all the information carefully before submitting the request. Any mistakes or missing details could lead to processing delays-

Note:
Anyone not eligible for the E-Visa needs to get an Egyptian visa through the embassy or consulate.

Some of foreigners passengers can get visa upon arrival..

What are the requirements for the Egypt visa on arrival?

-For people travelling to Egypt in the next few days that do not have time to apply for the E-Visa, the visa on arrival is a useful option.

Travellers can get an Egypt visa on arrival from one of the kiosks at any of the airport terminals.

The visa fee must be paid in cash (credit and debit cards are not accepted).–

Applicants receive a visa sticker which they present at the immigration desks to gain entry.

-The visa on arrival allows visitors to stay for up to 30 days. Only single-entry visas are available on arrival

Why you book with Merit Amun Egypt Tours?

Merit Amun Egypt Tours is one of the most important suppliers in the Egypt tourism filed, we are trade mark with excellent services to our clients from all over the world our target is to make all visitors to Egypt feel more than satisfied and feel like at home exactly.
Best services at all we guaranty for all clients.
No extra fees upon arrival to be paid at all.
Professional Team Stay 24/7 for you.
Professional Private Tour Guide for each Language

What are the official languages of Egypt?

Egypt’s official language is Modern Standard Arabic, which is used in most written documents and schools.

For the foreigner tourist it is no need to learn Arabic while coming to Visit Egypt.. we already have many many of tout guides with fluent different languages to all visitors came from all over the world which is make your tours &trips to Egypt that much easier..

Is Egypt considered a safe destination?

Egypt is a very safe destination for tourists.. you know a country is safe when you’re able to walk its streets without any worries , going deeper in your surrounding and enjoying the local’s hospitality..

Egypt has always been and still is one of the Safest Tourist Destinations in the world. In addition, the safety of our customers is a top priority in all our Egypt tours.

When is the Best time to visit Egypt?

The best time to visit Egypt is start from (Sept Till May.) this is considered the high season for all the visitors from all over the world.

Egypt has different climates around the year as the following:

Winter: start from (Dec. till st of Mar.), which means a jacket or long sleeved top.

Spring: Start from (End of Mar. till end of May.) which is means light cloths

Summer: start from (Jun till st of Sep.), which mean a cotton shirts or short sleeved top.

Autumn: start from (end of Sep. till mid of Dec.), which is mean cotton shirts or long sleeved top.

The hottest months in Egypt is (Jun /July /Aug)

Will It will be easy to exchange dollars, Euros, or other currencies in Egypt?

You will definitely be able to exchange the local currency of the Egyptian pound with dollars, euros, Sterling pounds amongst others and vice versa. This exchange can be done through banks or exchange offices, both available and abundant in large numbers in Egypt. Moreover, many restaurants, bars and touristic shops accept dollars and euros for a near similar rate to the official exchange rate.

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