9 Days Egypt Tour: Cairo, Nile Cruise, Aswan, Luxor & Alexandria
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Duration
9 days
Max Group Size
20
Departure Type
Guaranteed
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
easy
Operated In
Age Requirement
11 - 99 Ages
About this tour
Experience the best of ancient Egypt on this 9-day Cairo, Nile Cruise, Aswan, Luxor and Alexandria tour. This carefully designed Egypt holiday combines the legendary monuments of Cairo with a relaxing 5-star Nile River cruise and a fascinating day trip to Alexandria on the Mediterranean coast.
Begin in Cairo, where you will discover the Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Memphis and Saqqara. Travel south to Aswan and board your Nile cruise, sailing through the heart of ancient Egypt toward Luxor while visiting some of the country's most impressive temples and archaeological sites.
During the cruise, explore the spectacular Philae Temple, Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu Temple, before reaching Luxor, the world's greatest open-air museum. Discover the famous Valley of the Kings and experience the remarkable legacy of the pharaohs along the Nile.
Your journey also includes a full-day excursion to Alexandria, where Mediterranean history meets Greco-Roman and Egyptian heritage. Visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Serapeum and Pompey's Pillar before returning to Cairo.
With private transportation, professional guiding, door-to-door transfers, comfortable accommodation and a 5-star full-board Nile cruise, this itinerary offers an ideal combination of history, culture, sightseeing and relaxation.
Whether you are visiting Egypt for the first time or returning to discover more of its ancient treasures, this 9-day Egypt tour provides an unforgettable journey through Cairo, the Nile Valley and Alexandria.
Route
- 1CairoAfricaEgyptStart
- 2El GizaAfricaEgypt
- 3SaqqaraAfricaEgypt
- 4Memphis (Egypt)AfricaEgypt
- 5AswanAfricaEgypt
- 6Kom OmboAfricaEgypt
- 7EdfuAfricaEgypt
- 8LuxorAfricaEgypt
- 9The West Bank of LuxorAfricaEgyptLuxor
- 10AlexandriaAfricaEgyptEnd
What makes this tour special
Itinerary
Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, meet your representative and transfer to your hotel. Check in and relax after your journey.
Depending on your arrival time, you may have free time to begin discovering Cairo independently.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: None
After breakfast, begin your Cairo sightseeing tour with the legendary Giza Plateau. See the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Menkaure, followed by the magnificent Great Sphinx.
Continue to ancient Memphis, the former capital of Egypt, and explore its archaeological treasures. Then visit Saqqara, home to the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser and one of Egypt's most important ancient burial grounds.
Return to Cairo and prepare for your overnight sleeper train journey to Aswan.
Overnight: Sleeper Train
Meals: Breakfast
Arrive in Aswan and meet your local guide. Begin exploring this beautiful city on the Nile, known for its Nubian heritage and spectacular river scenery.
Visit the Philae Temple, located on an island in Lake Nasser, and discover the impressive engineering and history of the Aswan area.
Later, board your 5-star Nile cruise and settle into your cabin.
Overnight: 5-Star Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy breakfast on board while the cruise sails along the Nile.
Arrive at Kom Ombo and visit the remarkable Kom Ombo Temple, an unusual double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder.
Return to the cruise and enjoy the remainder of the day sailing through the Nile Valley.
Overnight: 5-Star Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, visit the magnificent Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Dedicated to Horus, the temple provides an excellent insight into ancient Egyptian religious architecture.
Return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Luxor, enjoying the scenery and facilities on board.
Overnight: 5-Star Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive in Luxor and explore the ancient treasures of the West Bank.
Visit the world-famous Valley of the Kings, where many pharaohs were buried in elaborately decorated rock-cut tombs. Continue with visits to the magnificent monuments of ancient Thebes before returning to the cruise.
Enjoy your final evening aboard the Nile cruise.
Overnight: 5-Star Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, disembark from the Nile cruise and begin your return journey toward Cairo by sleeper train.
Enjoy the changing scenery of Egypt as you travel north from the Nile Valley toward the capital.
Overnight: Sleeper Train
Meals: Breakfast
Arrive in Cairo and continue with a full-day excursion to Alexandria, Egypt's historic Mediterranean city.
Visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the modern cultural center inspired by the legendary ancient Library of Alexandria. Continue to the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, the Serapeum and Pompey's Pillar.
After sightseeing, return to Cairo.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, visit the Egyptian Museum, home to an extraordinary collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and treasures.
Depending on your departure time, enjoy some free time in Cairo before your private transfer to Cairo International Airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Trip includes
Included
2 nights' accommodation in Cairo with bed and breakfast. 4 Star Hotel
4 nights' accommodation aboard a 5-star Nile cruise on a full-board basis, including scheduled sightseeing.
2 nights aboard a sleeper train on a half-board basis. 4 Star Hotel
English speaking expert guide
An extra fee will be applied In case of other languages
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Day Meals
Day 1 – Cairo Arrival None
Day 2 – Cairo / Sleeper Train Breakfast
Day 3 – Aswan / Nile Cruise Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 – Kom Ombo / Nile Cruise Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 – Edfu / Nile Cruise Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 – Luxor / Nile Cruise Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 – Luxor to Cairo / Sleeper Train Breakfast
Day 8 – Alexandria Breakfast
Day 9 – Cairo / Departure Breakfast
Total: 8 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners.
All sightseeing and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle.
Door-to-door pickup and drop-off services.
Cairo sightseeing tours according to the itinerary.
Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx visit.
Memphis and Saqqara excursion.
Egyptian Museum visit.
Aswan sightseeing according to the itinerary.
Nile Cruise sightseeing including Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples.
Luxor sightseeing including the Valley of the Kings.
Full-day Alexandria tour.
Assistance throughout the tour.
A valid passport with sufficient validity is required for international travel to Egypt.
Visa requirements depend on your nationality. Check the applicable Egyptian entry requirements before departure.
The itinerary may be adjusted slightly due to train schedules, Nile cruise sailing times, local operating conditions or site opening hours, while keeping the main sightseeing experiences intact.
The Nile cruise operates according to the vessel's scheduled sailing timetable.
Some archaeological sites require considerable walking and may involve uneven surfaces, stairs and outdoor exposure.
Egypt can be very hot, particularly during the summer months. Wear lightweight clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses and sun protection.
Carry a reusable water bottle and stay hydrated during sightseeing.
Conservative clothing is recommended when visiting religious and traditional areas.
Sleeper train journeys are an important part of the itinerary and provide an authentic way to travel between Cairo and Upper Egypt.
Cruise cabins and hotel rooms are subject to availability and may be replaced with equivalent-category accommodation when necessary.
Optional activities, special entrance tickets and personal expenses are not included unless specifically stated.
We recommend arriving at meeting points on time, as sightseeing and cruise schedules are coordinated with transportation and sailing times.
Best time to visit: October to April generally offers more comfortable temperatures for sightseeing.
Excluded
International or domestic flights unless specifically stated.
Travel insurance.
Egypt entry visa and visa-related fees.
Travel insurance.
The domestic flight Aswan/ Cairo & Luxor / Cairo is an integral means of transportation in this tour but the cost of the ticket of the Domestic flight ranges between USD$ 220 and USD$ 250 per person and is not included in the price of the tour and is to be paid by the traveler upon arrival local payment cash in US DollarsA seat on the Night train to Upper Egypt is an integral means of transportation in this tour but the cost of the ticket of the train ranges between USD$ 150 and USD$ 200 per person and is not included in the price of the tour and is to be paid by the traveler local payment cash in US Dollars upon arrival
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls and souvenirs.
Drinks and beverages during meals and the Nile cruise unless specifically included.
Optional excursions and activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
Entrance fees to any sites not specifically included in the program.
Gratuities for guides, drivers, cruise staff and other service personnel.
Camera or photography fees where applicable.
Any services not listed under Included.
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