LAND CIRCUIT OF EGYPT (Cairo / Luxor / Aswan)

8 days / 7 nights

For those looking for land-based hotels in Egypt (Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan) and who do not want to go on a Nile cruise for various reasons, including claustrophobia, we offer an 8-day Egypt Land Tour. This tour is designed for those interested in exploring the country by land and experiencing life among the Egyptian people.

Accommodation:

• 1 night at a hotel in Cairo (with breakfast)
• 2 nights by train in sleeping car roundtrip (breakfast and dinner)
• 2 nights at a hotel in Luxor
• 2 nights at a hotel in Aswan (with breakfast)

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo

Your tour manager from Misrona Tours will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport. He will escort you to the hotel in an exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At the hotel, the tour manager will assist with check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you, establishing and confirming pick-up times for each tour. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum... Train

After breakfast, depart early to visit the impressive Giza Plateau and its pyramids. This three-hour journey will allow you to discover the world’s most outstanding monuments, including the only surviving wonder of the ancient world, the pyramid of King Cheops. Adjacent are two other large pyramids: that of Khafre, son of Cheops, and that of Menkaure, grandson of Cheops. You will also see the world-famous Sphinx of Giza, which dates back to the time of Khafre, with a human head and a lion's body, as well as the Temple of the Valley.

The enclosure contains six satellite pyramids—three near Cheops and three near Menkaure, which were for his wives and daughters. Those who are not claustrophobic can enter a pyramid, choosing between the pyramid of Menkaure for 280 L.E. or the pyramid of Cheops for 1000 L.E. Tickets are available at the ticket offices at the main entrances, and only Egyptian pounds are accepted.

In the afternoon, visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, the richest museum of monuments in the world. Here, you will find masterpieces from the Pharaonic era, including the treasure of Tutankhamun and many statues showcasing Egyptian wealth in various materials. At the appropriate time, transfer to Giza train station to board the train to Luxor. This train features double cabins (with 2 beds) and the journey lasts approximately 10 hours. Dinner will be served on the train.

Day 3: Luxor (East Bank)

Enjoy breakfast on the train. A representative from Misrona Tours will meet you at Luxor train station and accompany you to the eastern bank of Luxor, starting with a visit to the Temple of Luxor, built during the New Kingdom by pharaohs including Tuthmosis III, Ramses II, Amenophis III, and Alexander the Great, situated next to the Nile River. You can see the 2,500-meter-long avenue of sphinxes dating back to the 4th century BC, connecting the Temple of Luxor with the Temple of Karnak, which we will visit next. Karnak is the largest temple of worship in the world, covering over 23 hectares and representing 22 centuries of construction for the cult of the city’s main triad: Amon Re, Mut, and Khonsu.

After visiting Karnak, return to your Luxor hotel for lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, enjoy a felucca trip and free time. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 4: Luxor (West Bank)

In the early morning, enjoy a relaxed breakfast before setting out to visit the western bank, including the Valley of the Kings, the most important necropolis in Egypt (the Place of Truth). You can enter three of the 63 tombs that have been discovered, which feature well-preserved colors and fascinating texts describing the afterlife. Our guide will select the most interesting tombs for you to explore.

Next, visit the Temple of Deir el-Bahari, the funerary temple of Pharaoh Hatshepsut from 1480 BC, notable for its unique design featuring two ramps and three terraces against the Theban limestone cliffs. The walls still display vibrant colors. Then, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two gigantic statues that once flanked the entrance to the funerary temple of King Amenophis III.

After lunch at a local restaurant, return to the hotel for the night in Luxor.

Day 5: Edfu - Kom Ombo

After breakfast, check out from your Luxor hotel and travel by bus to visit the Temple of Edfu. This temple, located on the west bank of the Nile in the city of Edfu (120 km south of Luxor), was dedicated to the falcon god Horus. It is the second-largest temple in Egypt and one of the best-preserved, taking 180 years to build from 237 to 57 BC. The temple's walls feature inscriptions that provide important insights into the language, mythology, and religion of ancient Egypt.

After your visit, continue sailing towards the Temple of Kom Ombo. Walk to the temple, which features a unique design divided between two triads of six deities: Sobek, represented as a crocodile, and Haroeris, depicted with a falcon's head. The temple, elevated above the Nile, showcases polychromatic scenes, especially in the courtyard columns. After exploring the temple, visit the museum of crocodile mummies discovered in a nearby cemetery. Finally, continue your journey to Aswan and check in at your hotel.

Day 6: Aswan Visits

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the majestic Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddesses Isis and Hathor. The well-preserved Greco-Roman temple was relocated from its original island to Agilkia Island to prevent flooding from the Nile. After the visit, return to the hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a felucca trip on the Nile River. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 7: Aswan - Abu Simbel (Optional Visit)

After breakfast, enjoy a free day with an optional tour to the Abu Simbel temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located about 280 km southwest of Aswan. Carved out of rock during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II in the 13th century BC, the temples commemorate his victory at the Battle of Kadesh and honor his wife, Nefertari. In 1968, the temples were relocated to avoid submersion after the construction of the Aswan High Dam. Abu Simbel is one of Egypt's most important tourist attractions.

At the appropriate time, transfer to the Aswan train station to board the train back to Cairo. This train features double cabins (with 2 beds) and the journey lasts approximately 13 hours. Dinner will be served on the train.

Day 8: Cairo to International Airport

Enjoy breakfast on the train, then transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to your next destination.

END OF OUR SERVICES!

This circuit is available in two categories: (Standard)  and  (Luxury).

What services are included in the price?

• Accommodations: 1 night in Cairo including daily breakfast, 2 nights in Luxor hotel with breakfast and 2 nights in Aswan hotel with breakfast.
• Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports.
• Assistance of our guest relations during your stay.
• Transfer to Luxor by sleeping car train with dinner and breakfast.
• All sightseeing tours in Cairo (Private Tours).
• Local English-speaking tour guide during your trips
• Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary.

What services are not included in the price?

• International Airfare.
• Entry visa to Egypt.
• Any optional tours.
• Tipping for your guide. 

IMPORTANT NOTES: -

• It is important to indicate what kind of food you would like to eat for dinner on the train.
• Book as soon as possible to ensure availability, especially on holidays and celebrations such as Christmas, New Year and Easter.
• In order to contact you, we need your mobile number, email and fill out the form on the current page, indicating the start date of the trip and the end date of the trip. Please determine the number of adults and children.
• You can book 2 weeks in advance if there are still places available.
• Once your reservation is confirmed, you will receive an email with your booking voucher. Please print it or download it to your mobile phone or tablet to show to the Misrona Tours representative on the day of the activity.
• The details will include tour operator contact numbers, traveler service and travel information.

• The package price is set in US dollars, but you can pay in Euros, Egyptian Pounds or British Pounds. You can also pay with different credit cards: Visa, MasterCard...etc.
• Payment of 35% of the total amount is required to secure your seats on the tour, including hotel room, cruise cabin, local plane or train tickets and other travel-related services.
• The remaining balance can be paid up to one week before the arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination to the Misrona Tours representative.
• Once the tour is confirmed, we guarantee that the price will not change.
• The price is for 4 travelers or more.
• Children under 2 years old Free.

In case of cancellation of your trip after making some/all reservations, the following table of charges will apply: -

• 30 days before the arrival date, 10% of the total price of the tour will be charged.
• Up to 15 days before the arrival date; 20% of the total price of the tour will be charged.
• Up to 7 days before the arrival date, 35% of the total price of the tour will be charged.
• Less than a week before the arrival date, 90% of the total value of the tour will be charged.