Cairo to Abu Simbel tour by train will let you...
Duration
3 Days
Location
Egypt
Starting From
EGP 31,837
Availability
Flexible Dates
Private air-conditioned transfers
Professional local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Flexible pace and photo stops
Historical landmarks
Cultural sightseeing
Overview
Cairo to Abu Simbel tour by train will let you visit 3 main cities.
Aswan and its beautiful Philae island, Abu Simbel with its Ramses II Great temple, Luxor and Karnak temples, Valley of the kings and king's Tut tomb.
Night sleeper train to Luxor We do a complementary pick up from most of hotels in Cairo.
Our driver will pick up you as per the time stated upon booking and drive to Giza or Ramses train station, according to your hotel location.
The train leaves at 21:00.
We offer a standard double cabin accommodation with a breakfast included.
Luxor sightseeing tour Upon arrival in Luxor around 6 am, our English speaking guide will meet you at the train station and take for a tour around the city.
Luxor sightseeing tour includes visits to the following ancient sites and temples: Queen Hatshepsut Temple, A short stop at the Colossi of Memnon, Optional visit to Medinet Habu temple, Valley of the Kings tour - visit to 3 tombs opened, Lunch in a local restaurant, Excursion to Karnak Temple.
After the excursion transfer to Aswan.
Check in a cozy 3* hotel in Aswan on BB basis and overnight.
Tour to Abu Simbel In the early morning transfer to Abu Simbel.
The distance from Aswan to Abu Simbel is 270 km.
In Abu Simbel we will meet two famous temples: the main temple of Ramses II and a smaller temple of queen Nefertary.
Aswan sightseeing tour Arriving Aswan afternoon, lunch in a local restaurant and a visit to High Dam of Aswan, excursion to the Philae island.
Optional visit to Nubia museum or Nubian village can be arranged.
Transfer to the train station and a sleeper night train back to Cairo.
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1: 19:00 Pick up from your Cairo hotel
Day 2
19:15 Transfer to the train station
Day 3
21:00 Night train to Luxor
Day 4
Day 2: 06:00 Arrival Luxor and meet with the guide
Day 5
06:30 Memnon Colossi visit
Day 6
07:00 Queen Hatshepsut temple visit
Day 7
09:00 Optional visit to Medinet Habu temple
Day 8
10:00 Excursion to the Valley of the kings
Day 9
12:00 Lunch in the city in a local restaurant
Day 10
13:30 Excursion to the Karnak temples
Day 11
16:00 Transfer to Aswan
Day 12
20:00 Check in the hotel and overnight
Day 13
Day 3: 03:00 Transfer to Abu Simbel
Day 14
06:30 Visit to the temples of Abu Simbel
Day 15
10:00 Transfer to Aswan
Day 16
13:30 Aswan High Dam visit
Day 17
14:00 Lunch in a local restaurant
Day 18
15:00 Visit to Philae island
Day 19
17:30 Transfer to the train station
Day 20
19:00 Night sleeper train to Cairo
Highlights
Trust
Our travel advisors are ready to help you plan every detail.
