Exploring Egypt in 9 Days: An Unforgettable Train Journey through Cairo, Alexandria, and Luxor
Embarking on a 9-day journey through Egypt offers travelers a unique opportunity to explore some of the most iconic historical sites while enjoying the comfort and scenic beauty of train travel. From the bustling streets of Cairo to the coastal charm of Alexandria and the ancient temples of Luxor, this itinerary combines history, culture, and adventure for an unforgettable Egyptian experience.
Your Egyptian adventure begins in Cairo, the vibrant capital city brimming with history and modernity. Spend your first day exploring the legendary Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, marveling at these ancient wonders that have stood for thousands of years. Don’t miss the Egyptian Museum, home to an extensive collection of artifacts, including the treasures of Tutankhamun.
On the second day, visit the Coptic Cairo area to see the Hanging Church and learn about Egypt’s Christian heritage. Stroll through bustling bazaars like Khan El Khalili for souvenirs, spices, and traditional Egyptian crafts. Enjoy authentic Egyptian cuisine at local restaurants to immerse yourself in the local culture.
From Cairo, board a train to Alexandria, Egypt’s Mediterranean port city, renowned for its rich history and coastal scenery. The train journey takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, offering picturesque views of the Nile Delta landscape.
Upon arrival in Alexandria, explore the historic Qaitbay Citadel, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a modern marvel inspired by the ancient Library of Alexandria, serving as a major cultural and scholarly center.
Spend time relaxing at Montazah Palace Gardens, enjoying the sea breeze and lush surroundings. Indulge in fresh seafood along the Corniche, and experience Alexandria’s blend of history, culture, and seaside charm.
Next, board a comfortable train to Luxor, often called the world’s greatest open-air museum. The train ride offers scenic views of the desert landscape and the Nile River, setting the stage for your exploration of Egypt’s Pharaonic past.
In Luxor, visit the Valley of the Kings, where Tutankhamun’s tomb was discovered. Explore the Temple of Karnak, a sprawling complex dedicated to Amun-Ra, and the Luxor Temple, illuminated beautifully at night. Don’t miss the Colossi of Memnon and the nearby Hatshepsut Temple at Deir el-Bahari, showcasing the grandeur of ancient Egyptian architecture.
Luxor’s markets and local eateries offer a taste of authentic Egyptian life, making your stay both educational and immersive.
On your final days, you can choose to return to Cairo by train or extend your stay in Luxor to explore additional sites like the Medinet Habu or take a relaxing felucca ride on the Nile.
Before departing Egypt, enjoy a farewell dinner featuring traditional dishes such as koshari or falafel, reflecting on your journey through Egypt’s ancient and modern worlds.
Traveling by train in Egypt provides a comfortable, safe, and scenic way to explore the country’s diverse regions. It allows for relaxed travel between major cities while offering glimpses of Egypt’s beautiful landscapes. This itinerary balances historical exploration with cultural experiences, making it ideal for history buffs, culture seekers, and adventure travelers alike.
A 9-day trip to Egypt by train is an excellent way to immerse yourself in the country’s rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes. From the pyramids of Cairo to the historic port of Alexandria and the ancient temples of Luxor, this journey promises memories that will last a lifetime. Book your tickets, pack your curiosity, and get ready for an extraordinary Egyptian adventure!
Welcome to Egypt. Our airport transfer team is available 24/7. As soon as you get out of the exit gate of the Terminal, you will find Ancient Egypt Tours representative, holding a sign, waiting to meet and greet you. He will escort you to your private A/C vehicle. You will be transferred to the hotel and the reception manager will assist you in check-in procedures as smooth as possible. Ancient Egypt Tours agent will contact you to agree on a meeting time with you
In case you arrive early then check-in limit you can enjoy waiting in the hotel until check-in time or you can ask your operator to book you a pre-tour extra night and get checked in immediately
Optional Tour:
2-hour open buffet dinner Nile cruise including a belly dancer, local band and skirt rotation performer if your tour starts in Cairo
Sound and Light show if available
Overnight in Cairo
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be escorted by your private guide to visit the ever-famous
Before extending your trip, you will be served with a warm delightful lunch meal at a high-quality restaurant.
After lunch, you will move on to Coptic Cairo to visit Babylon Fortress and the Hanging Church, Church of St. Barbara, Church of St. Sergius and Ben Ezra synagogue.
Enrich you tour with a visit to Amr Ibn El-Aas Mosque which is the very first mosque built in Egypt.
After lunch, you will move on to visit the Citadel of Salah El-Din, where you will see the view of all Cairo, as you will visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque which is considered the largest to be built in the beginning of the 19th century the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) who ruled Egypt over 45 years & it is built in Baruk style.
If there is enough time, you will take a walk in Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the most Historically famous and oldest Market in the Middle East.
Later, you will be transferred to the Giza train station to catch the sleeper train from Cairo to Luxor. Dinner and breakfast will be served on board.
after breakfast. Upon arrival at Luxor train station. you will be met by our representative, then have a blissful day tour. starting visit to the Valley of the Kings was created and used from approximately 1539 BC to 1075 BC. It contains some 60 tombs, starting with Thutmose I and ending with Ramses X or XI. The official name of the site was The Great and Majestic Necropolis of the Millions of Years of the Pharaoh, Life, Strength, Health in The West of Thebes, or more usually, the Great Field. The most famous tomb is KV62, the Tomb of King Tutankhamun. The discovery of King Tut’s tomb was made by Howard Carter in 1922, Tutankhamun’s tomb was the first royal tomb to be discovered that was still largely intact.
Then you will continue the tour to visit the Hatshepsut temple at El Deir El Bahary, this impressive temple was dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut the only female pharaoh. It rises out of the desert in a series of terraces and merges with the sheer limestone cliffs that surround it. Proceed to the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III, Colossi of Memnon are the two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. For 3,400 years they have sat in the Theban necropolis, across the River Nile from the city of Luxor. The original function of the Colossi was to stand guard at the entrance to Amenhotep’s memorial temple or mortuary temple. Back to hotel.
uxor to enjoy a day tour in the amazing city Luxor. Start your tour by a visit to the Karnak Temples, the greatest example of worship in history and was dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu. It was constructed from the beginning of the Middle Kingdom to the Graeco Roman Kingdom.
Then move to Luxor Temple. It was built by Amunhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty. King Ramses II was the most famous king in the 19th Dynasty. He ruled Egypt for about 67 years. It was dedicated to the great god Amun-Ra, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu together representing the Theban triad. Enjoy visiting Obelisk of Ramses II in front of the 1st Pylon. and then you be transferred back to your hotel or Airport in Luxor or Train station by your private air-conditioned vehicle. Ancient Egypt Tours had a great time with you and hope you have enjoyed your time and was satisfied with the services you were offered. Later, you’ll head to the Aswan train station to catch the sleeper train back to Cairo. Dinner will be served on board the train.
after breakfast in Train. Our Airport Transfer Team As soon as you step out of the train exit gate, you will find an Ancient Egypt Tours representative, holding a sign, waiting to meet and welcome you. They will accompany you to your private air-conditioned car. You will be transferred to the hotel
Free day, enjoy your time.
You can choose Optional Tour
Enjoy breakfast at the Train before, An Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from the train station in Cairo or Giza to enjoy a daily tour of the wonderful city of Alexandria. First visit Pompay’s Pillar. It was constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Originally from the temple of the Serapis, it was once a magnificent structure rivaling the Soma and the Caesarean. Then you drive to visit the Catacombs which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock. Lunch at local restaurant in Alexandria.
Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant in Alexandria.
then we proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (Light House) of Alexandria then to Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Finally, you will drive back to Cairo.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be escorted by your private guide to Egyptian Civilization, located near Old Cairo, at the archaeological site of Fustat which was the Egyptian capital about 1400 years ago, also known as the NEMEC Museum and overlooks Lake Ain Al-Sira. And very close to most of the Islamic and Coptic monuments in Cairo, it also displays collectibles from the Pharaonic, Roman, Coptic, Islamic and modern civilizations. The main exhibition hall displays the four main crafts that shaped the Egyptian civilization: pottery, wood, textiles and ornaments, and you can see there The oldest artificial finger worldwide, the skeleton of a man dating back 30,000 years, the Kiswa of the Kaaba which was last made in Egypt during the era of President Nasser and the Mahmal which carried the covering from Egypt to Saudi Arabia every year. In a large presentation, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is considered the first museum in the world that presents a comprehensive view of Egyptian civilization throughout history, from prehistoric times to modern history. A large part of the museum is the hall where the mummies are now displayed, not only that, wander the royal mummies hall, and see the golden sarcophagi and the remains of the pharaohs of the past. Find out more about famous rulers such as King Ramses II and Queen Hatshepsut
Before extending your trip, you will be served with a warm delightful lunch meal at a high-quality restaurant.
After that transfer to Menial Palace where you will visit Mohamed Ali Home, Rooms, the unique Planet Garden, Mummified Animal Museum, Treasury and Meeting Rooms. Then proceed to visit the Nilometer at Al Roda Island. Then visit Cairo Tower where you can take photos for the beautiful panoramic view.
After that transfer to Cairo Tower, a majestic structure standing at 187 meters tall, symbolizes the modernity and progress of Egypt. Built in 1961, it offers breathtaking panoramic views of Cairo and the Nile River from its observation decks. Serving as a telecommunications tower, it also houses a revolving restaurant, attracting tourists and locals alike with its captivating allure and stunning vistas.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before you leave to the airport for your flight back home. Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up and transfer you to the airport.
If your flight is early before breakfast time you can make arrangements with the hotel to prepare a breakfast box for you to take it on your way to the airport
Ancient Egypt Tours had a great time with you and hope you have enjoyed your time and was satisfied with the services you were offered
| Room Type | Price/Person |
|---|---|
| Single Room | 2050$ |
| Twin Room | 1600 $ |
| Triple Room | 1450 $ |
| Room Type | Price/Person |
|---|---|
| Single Room | 1400 $ |
| Twin Room | 1050 $ |
| Triple Room | 950 $ |
| Room Type | Price/Person |
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| Single Room | 1725 $ |
| Twin Room | 1325 $ |
| Triple Room | 1250 $ |
| Room Type | Price/Person |
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| Single Room | 1260 $ |
| Twin Room | 1000 $ |
| Triple Room | 890 $ |
Price quotes are in USD per person per tour except for celebration. Please inquire for the prices of New Year, Christmas and Easter.
Tipping for a job well done is customary and highly expected in Egypt though it is not obligatory. Please feel welcomed but not obliged to offer a tip to your service provider
Notes:
Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents (Maximum 1 OR 2 Child under 5 years old sharing parent’s room)
Children policy is not applied on all kinds of transportation (Flight, train or bus) full ticket payment is required
We are offering a considerable down payment of just 20% to secure your space on the tour including hotel room, cruise cabin, domestic flight ticket, and other travel-related services and 30% during Christmas, New Year and Easter Holidays. The remaining balance can be paid up to two days prior to your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination. Therefore, your booking will be a risk-free investment.
In case you cancel your trip, the following charges will be applied:
At any time after your booking is confirmed, Ancient Egypt Tours holds a 20% non-refundable deposit
7 days or less before departure, we will retain the 50% payment you have paid in relation to your booking.
We advise all clients to purchase travel insurance in the event that travel is unexpectedly interrupted due to illness. To confirm the booking, the client must pay a deposit of 20% of the total tour price.
Should the reservation be canceled, customers will be charged a fee depending on how far beyond the departure date the cancellation is made. To cancel, the Customer must notify the Tour Organizer in writing.
Full payment forfeiture in case of no show
All Transportation tickets are nonrefundable and there’s also a 5% transaction fee on refunds.
Here, at Ancient Egypt Tours, we prioritize your well-being and safety above all else and for that reason, we have adapted our cancellation policy to reflect our values. We offer a very flexible cancellation policy in case the government or the airline issues a NOT TO TRAVEL warning to the designated destination. In the event of this happening, we will refund you the amount paid according to cancellation policy, unless you prefer to keep your payment available for future travel credit and travel voucher that can be used towards any of the destinations, we operate tours in. You have the flexibility to apply this amount towards new travel services booked. Reservations will be adjusted to reflect these travel credits automatically.
After your tour is confirmed, we will email final confirmation and voucher to print and bring with you. Details will include contact numbers of your tour operator and customer care and additional information for your convenience.
