Ancient Glories
Overview
Duration
04 Cities
Private tour
Everyday
Embark on an unforgettable journey through time with a 07 nights adventure by modern sleeper train that will take you to the heart of ancient Egypt. This immersive experience includes a 03 nights Nile cruise, where you will sail along the legendary river and witness the stunning beauty of Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, and Luxor.
Join us on this once-in-a-lifetime experience to uncover the ancient glories of Egypt and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Itinerary
Day 1Cairo (Arrival)
Arrival to Cairo International Airport, meeting & assistance through passports and customs formalities by the representative of Continental Tours.
Transfer to your hotel by private car or air-conditioned bus.
Overnight.
Day 2Giza
After breakfast, start a full day visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Valley Temple and the papyrus institutes.
Late afternoon, transfer to the railway station for departure to Aswan by sleeper train (dinner & breakfast are served on board).
Overnight on board
Day 3Aswan
Arrival to Aswan railway station, meeting & transfer to the Nile cruise.
After lunch start a visit to the Kitchener’s Island and the Agha Khan Mausoleum.
Overnight on board.
Day 4Aswan - Kom Ombo
After breakfast, start a visit to the High Dam, the Old Dam, the Philae Temple & the Unfinished Obelisk.
Sail to Kom Ombo and visit the Temple of Kom Ombo before sailing to Edfu.
Overnight on board.
Day 5Edfu - Esna
After breakfast, start a visit to the Temple of Edfu.
Lunch on board and sailing to Luxor and visit the Temple of Esna on the way.
Overnight on board.
Day 6Luxor - Cairo
After breakfast, disembarkation from the Nile cruise in Luxor. Cross the Nile to the west bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, Deir El Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon.
In the afternoon, start a visit to the Karnak & Luxor Temples.
Late afternoon, transfer to the Luxor railway station for departure to Cairo by sleeper train (dinner and breakfast are served on board).
Overnight on board.
Day 7Cairo
Arrival to Cairo in the early morning, meeting & transfer to your hotel for check in.
Rest of the day is free at leisure.
You can spend the day at the Pharaonic Village in Giza (optional).
In the evening, you can attend the Sound & Light Show at the Giza Pyramids (optional).
Overnight.
Day 8Cairo (Final Departure)
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure, assistance through formalities provided by the representative of Continental Tours.
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Included
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Prices and accommodation
DIAMOND PACKAGE
October 2025 – April 2026
Hotels
Cairo Sheraton Hotel & Casino
Nile Cruises
Sonesta Nile Cruises
GOLD PACKAGE
October 2025 – April 2026
Hotels
Steigenberger Hotel Tahrir
Nile Cruises
Sonesta Nile Cruises
SILVER PACKAGE
October 2025 – April 2026
Hotels
President Hotel
Nile Cruises
Sonesta Nile Cruises
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- Summer rates are valid from May 01st until September 30th and Winter rates are valid from October 01st until April 30th.
- Rates are quoted per person per package.
- There is a rate supplement during peak periods (Christmas, New Year’s Eve & Easter holidays).
- The above rates are based on the above-mentioned hotels and Nile cruises, or a similar category in case of unavailability at the time of your booking.
- Hotel accommodations are always based on Continental breakfast with a supplement for other breakfast types. You will be notified about the breakfast types offered at the time of your reservation and their supplements.
- Nile cruises are always on full board basis (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
We offer a flexible child policy for adults traveling with children on holiday:
- Infants from 0 – 1.99 years old are Free of Charge.
- Children from 2 – 5.99 years old are charged only 25% of the package rate.
- Children from 6 – 11.99 years old are charged only 50% of the package rate.
- Adults 12 years old + are charged full package rate.
- The above Children Policy applies only to children who share rooms with their parents (maximum one child sharing parent’s room).
- If your package rate includes domestic flights, ferry boats, or trains, an extra supplement may be applied. Our travel consultants will confirm full Children Policy details before confirming your reservation.
- Once your booking is finalized following email correspondences between you and our travel consultants, you will receive a final detailed quotation and will be asked to select a method of payment to pay a deposit of 25 % of the total cost of the services agreed upon (50 % deposit in Christmas, New Year, & Easter holidays).
- Full payment has to be settled at least five working days before arrival (ten working days in Christmas, New Year, & Easter holidays).
If you decide to cancel your trip, the following charges will be applied:
– From the day of your booking confirmation until 61 days before the arrival date, 15 % of the total tour price will be charged.
– 35 % (50 % in peak periods) of the total tour price if cancelled 60-31 days before the arrival date.
– 50 % (75% in peak periods) of the total tour price if cancelled 30-15 days before the arrival date.
– 100 % of the total tour price if cancelled 14-1 days before the arrival date.
Tipping for a good service is normal in Egypt, but it is not a must. Feel free to show your satisfaction to a service provider by offering a tip.