9 Days Egypt Explorer: Cairo, Luxor, Alexandria & White Desert Safari

·9 Days, 9 Destinations·Starts from Cairo
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Duration

9 days

Max Group Size

15

Departure Type

Guaranteed

Guiding Method

Fully guided

Physical level

moderate

Operated In

Age Requirement

12 - 99 Ages

About this tour

Experience the perfect blend of Egypt's ancient history, Mediterranean culture, and breathtaking desert landscapes on this unforgettable 9-day Egypt Explorer Tour.

Discover the legendary Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the priceless treasures of the Egyptian Museum before boarding a comfortable sleeper train to Luxor, the world's greatest open-air museum. Explore magnificent temples, royal tombs, and impressive monuments that tell the story of Egypt's glorious past.

Continue to Alexandria, the beautiful Pearl of the Mediterranean, before venturing deep into Egypt's spectacular Western Desert. Travel by 4x4 through Bahariya Oasis, the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, the Valley of Agabat, and the surreal White Desert National Park, where you'll spend magical nights camping beneath a sky filled with countless stars.

Designed by TravelShopBooking, this carefully planned itinerary combines history, adventure, nature, and authentic local experiences into one extraordinary Egyptian holiday.

SightseeingDiscoveryExplorerHistoricalIn-depth CulturalMuseumSolo TravelFamilyOverland & Jeep SafariCamping

Route

Journey9 stops
  1. 1CairoAfricaEgyptStart
  2. 2Giza PyramidsAfricaEgyptEl Giza
  3. 3Bahariya OasisAfricaEgypt
  4. 4White Desert National ParkAfricaEgyptQasr Farafra
  5. 5CairoAfricaEgypt
  6. 6AlexandriaAfricaEgypt
  7. 7CairoAfricaEgypt
  8. 8LuxorAfricaEgypt
  9. 9CairoAfricaEgyptEnd

What makes this tour special

Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. Explore the world-famous Egyptian Museum. Experience overnight travel aboard a comfortable Sleeper Train. Discover the Valley of the Kings and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Explore Alexandria's Catacombs, Citadel of Qaitbay and Mediterranean Corniche. Experience an exciting 4x4 safari through Bahariya Oasis. Discover the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain and Valley of Agabat. Camp overnight in the spectacular White Desert National Park. Enjoy authentic Bedouin hospitality, BBQ dinner and unforgettable desert sunsets

Itinerary

Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your TravelShopBooking representative. After assistance with immigration and luggage procedures, transfer to your hotel in a comfortable private air-conditioned vehicle.

After check-in, enjoy free time to relax after your journey or explore the vibrant atmosphere of Cairo at your own pace.

In the evening, join our optional Nile Dinner Cruise featuring an international buffet, traditional belly dancing, Tanoura performances, and live Egyptian folklore.

Meals:

Accommodation: Cairo

After breakfast, meet your professional Egyptologist guide for a full-day exploration of Egypt's greatest treasures.

Visit the legendary Giza Plateau, where you will discover:

  • Great Pyramid of Khufu

  • Pyramid of Khafre

  • Pyramid of Menkaure

  • The Great Sphinx

  • Valley Temple

Enjoy lunch at a quality local restaurant before continuing to the magnificent Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) (or the Egyptian Museum if GEM is unavailable), home to thousands of priceless artifacts including the treasures of King Tutankhamun.

Return to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Cairo

After an early breakfast, depart Cairo for the fascinating Bahariya Oasis, the gateway to Egypt's spectacular Western Desert.

Board your private 4×4 safari vehicle and begin an unforgettable desert adventure.

Discover:

  • Bahariya Oasis

  • Black Desert

  • El Hez Village

  • Crystal Mountain

  • Agabat Valley

  • White Desert National Park

Witness extraordinary white limestone formations shaped by wind over millions of years, creating one of the world's most unique natural landscapes.

As the sun sets over the desert, enjoy a traditional Bedouin BBQ dinner before spending the night under a sky filled with countless stars.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: White Desert Camping

Wake early to experience one of the most beautiful sunrises in Egypt.

After breakfast, continue exploring the spectacular White Desert before returning to Bahariya Oasis.

Drive back to Cairo through the scenic desert highway.

Check into your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Cairo

After breakfast, travel north to Egypt's beautiful Mediterranean city of Alexandria.

Explore the city's most famous landmarks:

  • Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

  • Pompey's Pillar

  • Citadel of Qaitbay

  • Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Outside Visit)

  • Alexandria Corniche

Enjoy fresh seafood or traditional Egyptian cuisine at a local restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean Sea before returning to Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Cairo

Spend a relaxing morning in Cairo.

Optional sightseeing is available including:

  • Khan El Khalili Bazaar

  • Islamic Cairo

  • Saladin Citadel

  • Mosque of Muhammad Ali

  • Coptic Cairo

Later, transfer to Giza Railway Station and board Egypt's famous overnight sleeper train to Luxor.

Dinner will be served onboard as you travel comfortably through the Nile Valley.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Sleeper Train

Upon arrival in Luxor, meet your Egyptologist guide and begin exploring the magnificent monuments of Ancient Thebes.

Visit:

  • Valley of the Kings

  • Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

  • Colossi of Memnon

  • Karnak Temple Complex

  • Luxor Temple

After your unforgettable sightseeing tour, transfer to your hotel.

Optional Experience

  • Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight over Luxor

  • Karnak Sound & Light Show

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Luxor

After breakfast, transfer to Luxor Airport for your domestic flight to Cairo.

Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.

Enjoy your final afternoon shopping, relaxing, or discovering Cairo independently.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Cairo

Enjoy breakfast before checking out.

At the scheduled time, your TravelShopBooking representative will transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.

Thank you for travelling with TravelShopBooking. We hope to welcome you again on another unforgettable journey.

Meals: Breakfast

Trip includes

Included

4 nights accommodation in Cairo (4★ hotel) with breakfast

2 nights Sleeper Train accommodation (Half Board) (4★ hotel)

2 nights White Desert camping with full camping equipment (4★ hotel)

Hotel

Professional Speaker English Guide

Guiding Method
Fully guided

Daily breakfast

6 lunches

3 dinners including traditional Bedouin BBQ

Meet & greet service upon arrival and departure

Airport transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles

Full Board during desert safari

Private Egyptologist guide throughout sightseeing

Professional desert safari guide

Private 4x4 Jeep Safari

Entrance fees to all mentioned attractions

Alexandria full-day sightseeing tour

Luxor sightseeing tour

Shopping opportunities in Cairo

Bottled water during tours

All taxes and service charges

Guaranteed departures all year round.

Sleeper Train cabins include comfortable twin accommodation and onboard meals.

White Desert camping includes tents, mattresses, blankets, and camping facilities.

A 4x4 Jeep is used throughout the desert safari.

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Warm clothing is advised during winter desert nights.

Passport validity must be at least six months from arrival.

Vegetarian and special dietary meals are available upon request.

Hot Air Balloon flights and Nile Dinner Cruises can be pre-booked.

This itinerary is one of TravelShopBooking's best-selling adventure tours, combining Egypt's ancient monuments, Mediterranean coast, and the spectacular landscapes of the Western Desert in one unforgettable journey.

Excluded

International flights

Travel insurance

Hot Air Balloon in Luxor

Nile Dinner Cruise

Egypt entry visa

Travel insurance

Drinks during meals

Optional tours and excursions

Hot Air Balloon in Luxor

Nile Dinner Cruise

Personal expenses

Tips for guides and drivers

Any services not mentioned in the itinerarya

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