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Stand in front of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx with a licensed Egyptologist who brings 4,500 years of secrets to life. Then sit down to lunch at 9 Lounge, with the pyramids right in front of you.
Pack your pajamas. That night we board the Elite overnight sleeper train to Luxor. Dinner on board, new friends, and a night on the rails along the Nile.
Luxor by day. A guided morning tour with your Egyptologist, then a traditional dinner together at night.
Kings and tombs. Explore the Valley of the Kings with your Egyptologist, then take a free afternoon before the Elite sleeper train carries you back to Cairo.
Everything sorted. Hotels in Cairo and Luxor, Elite sleeper cabins on both trains, private air-conditioned transfers, all entrance fees and guided visits included. One Egyptologist for every 20 travelers, so you’re never lost in a crowd.
ITINERARY
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Day 1 · Cairo · Welcome to Cairo
Arrival transfer · Hotel · Optional dinner cruise
Fly into Cairo, where our licensed representative meets you and transfers you to your hotel. The evening is yours. Want to start big? Add the Nile dinner cruise with belly dancing and a whirling dervish show (optional).
Overnight: Saray Pyramids Hotel
Meals: NoneDay 2 · Giza · Pyramids, lunch with a view and the sleeper train
Pyramids & Sphinx · Lunch at 9 Lounge · Elite sleeper train
Meet the Pyramids of Giza and their guardian, the Sphinx, with your Egyptologist guide. Lunch is at 9 Lounge, with a privileged view set right in front of the pyramids. In the evening, board the Elite overnight sleeper train to Luxor. Pajamas on, dinner on board, new friends.
Overnight: Elite sleeper train
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinnerDay 3 · Luxor · Luxor by day
Guided Luxor tour · Optional felucca sail · Traditional dinner
Arrive in Luxor for a guided morning tour with your Egyptologist, then transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, sail the Nile on a traditional felucca at sunset (optional). Tonight we sit down together for a traditional dinner.
Overnight: Emilio Hotel Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, dinnerDay 4 · Luxor · Valley of the Kings
Optional hot air balloon · Valley of the Kings · Sleeper train to Cairo
Start at sunrise with an optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor’s West Bank monuments. Then a guided tour of the Valley of the Kings with your Egyptologist. Free afternoon. In the evening, board the Elite overnight sleeper train back to Cairo.
Overnight: Elite sleeper train
Meals: Breakfast, dinnerDay 5 · Cairo · Back in Cairo
Arrive in Cairo · Breakfast · Tour ends
Arrive at Cairo station in the morning. Tour ends.
Meals: Breakfast
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- Arrival transfer with a licensed representative
- 2 nights in hotels: Saray Pyramids Hotel (Cairo) and Emilio Hotel (Luxor)
- Elite sleeper train Cairo to Luxor, with dinner on board (Day 2)
- Elite sleeper train Luxor to Cairo (Day 4)
- Licensed Egyptologist guide throughout, 1 for every 20 travelers
- Guided tour of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, entrance included
- Lunch at 9 Lounge overlooking the pyramids
- Guided morning tour of Luxor (Day 3)
- Traditional dinner in Luxor (Day 3)
- Guided tour of the Valley of the Kings, entrance included
- All transfers in the itinerary in private air-conditioned vehicles
- Meals: 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
- Yes-Trips Leaders throughout the trip
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- Flights to and from Cairo
- Egypt visa
- Meals not listed (dinner on Day 1, lunch on Days 3 to 5)
- Optional activities: dinner cruise, felucca sail, hot air balloon
- Transfer from Cairo station on Day 5 to the airport or onward travel arrangements
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- Day 1 · Cairo dinner cruise (€59): dinner on a cruise boat with belly dancing and a whirling dervish show.
- Day 3 · Sunset felucca sail (€13): glide down the Nile on a traditional sailboat as the sun goes down.
- Day 4 · Sunrise hot air balloon (€115): float above the West Bank monuments of Luxor.
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If you’re planning your trip to Egypt, here’s some useful info!
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Yes! Choose Klarna at checkout to split your payment. Available options depend on your country.
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Absolutely. Rooms are twin share, so you’ll share with another traveler on the trip.
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In Cairo: Saray Pyramids Hotel. In Luxor: Emilio Hotel. The other two nights are on the Elite sleeper train.
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You travel in Elite sleeper cabins on both overnight trains, with dinner served on board on the way down to Luxor (Day 2).
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Licensed Egyptologists, with one guide for every 20 travelers, plus Yes-Trips Leaders throughout the trip, so you’re never lost in a crowd.
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Our groups are always made of people from all over the world and we want to give the chance to everyone to join us, no matter what airport they depart from!
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When buying a flight make sure to buy the best time range you can get. Recommendations of websites to buy cheap tickets:
- Skyscanner
- Google Flights
- Kayak
We suggest to use these platforms to compare prices and then book directly on the airline website.
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The Egypt visa is not included. Requirements depend on your nationality, so please check what applies to you before you travel.
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Here is a little list of what you can bring to enjoy your trip!
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Plug adapter
- Toiletry bag
- Water purifier bottle
- Cash
- Mosquito/Bug repellant
…and good vibes!
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Egypt is a Muslim-majority country, so it’s best to dress respectfully: avoid low-cut and shoulder-baring tops, short skirts and shorts. When visiting mosques or religious sites, both men and women should cover their knees and shoulders, and women may be asked to cover their hair.
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Yes, of course! Everyone can join our trips.
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Under 18s must travel with a parent or guardian.
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We do not have a cancellation policy for this trip. You can resell your tickets to someone else.