9 Day Egypt Tour: Cairo, Nile Cruise, Luxor, Aswan & Alexandria

After breakfast, meet your private English-speaking Egyptologist guide and begin your full-day tour of the ancient monuments around Cairo.

Start at the Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Menkaure. Admire the legendary Great Sphinx, which has guarded the Giza Plateau for thousands of years, and visit the nearby Valley Temple.

Continue to Saqqara, one of Egypt's most important archaeological sites. Explore the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser, the earliest large-scale stone pyramid complex in Egypt.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt. Discover impressive archaeological remains, including monumental statues and ancient artifacts.

Return to your hotel in Cairo for an evening at leisure.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Destinations: Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Memphis

After an early breakfast, check out from your Cairo hotel and transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan.

Upon arrival in Aswan, meet your private Egyptologist guide and begin your sightseeing tour.

Visit the Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt's most significant modern engineering achievements. Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, a fascinating ancient quarry that reveals how massive stone monuments were carved.

Next, visit the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis. The temple complex is located on an island in the Nile and is reached by boat.

After sightseeing, board your 5-star Nile cruise and complete your check-in for the next three nights.

Enjoy lunch on board, followed by free time to relax and enjoy the Nile scenery.

Optional: Experience a traditional felucca sailing trip, visit a Nubian village or explore Kitchener Island, subject to availability and additional cost.

Overnight: 5-Star Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Destination: Aswan

Early morning, you may join an optional excursion to Abu Simbel to discover the magnificent temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari.

Return to the cruise and continue sailing along the Nile.

Later, visit Kom Ombo Temple, a unique double temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed god Horus. The temple's riverside location provides beautiful views over the Nile.

Continue sailing toward Edfu while enjoying lunch and the scenery along the river.

Overnight: 5-Star Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Destinations: Aswan, Abu Simbel Optional, Kom Ombo, Edfu

After breakfast, visit the magnificent Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples.

Explore its massive entrance, courtyards, columns and detailed inscriptions before returning to the Nile cruise.

Continue sailing toward Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes and one of Egypt's most important archaeological destinations.

In the afternoon, visit the spectacular Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious complexes ever constructed. Explore its monumental columns, courtyards, temples and sanctuaries.

Continue to Luxor Temple, an impressive ancient monument built and expanded by several Egyptian pharaohs.

Return to your Nile cruise for your final night on board.

Overnight: 5-Star Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Destinations: Edfu, Luxor, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple

Early in the morning, enjoy an optional hot air balloon flight over Luxor. Watch the sunrise over the Nile Valley and enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the ancient monuments and surrounding mountains.

After breakfast on board, check out from the Nile cruise and begin your Luxor West Bank sightseeing tour.

Visit the famous Valley of the Kings, the ancient burial ground of many powerful pharaohs of the New Kingdom.

Continue to the Valley of the Queens, where royal wives and members of the royal family were buried.

Next, explore the spectacular Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, dramatically built against the cliffs.

On the way back, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous statues representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

After the tour, transfer to Luxor International Airport for your domestic flight back to Cairo.

Upon arrival in Cairo, transfer to your hotel for your final nights in the capital.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Destination: Luxor, Cairo

After breakfast, meet your guide and begin your Cairo cultural sightseeing tour.

Visit the National Egyptian Museum, one of the world's most important museums of ancient Egyptian history. Explore its extensive collection of statues, jewelry, artifacts and other treasures from ancient Egypt.

Continue to the historic Citadel of Saladin, a medieval Islamic fortress offering impressive views over Cairo. Visit the famous Mosque of Mohamed Ali, renowned for its Ottoman-inspired architecture and alabaster interior.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, explore Old Cairo, an area rich in religious and historical heritage. Finish the day at Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Cairo's famous historic marketplace, where you can browse traditional handicrafts, souvenirs, spices and local products.

Return to your hotel.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Destination: Cairo

After breakfast, meet your guide at the hotel and depart by private vehicle for Alexandria, approximately 2–3 hours from Cairo depending on traffic.

Upon arrival, begin your full-day Alexandria sightseeing tour.

Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, one of the city's most fascinating ancient underground burial complexes, combining Egyptian, Greek and Roman influences.

Continue to the Roman Amphitheater and Pompey's Pillar, one of Alexandria's most recognizable ancient monuments.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Continue to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the modern library and cultural landmark built near the site associated with the ancient Library of Alexandria. Enjoy an exterior visit unless entrance is specifically included.

Visit the Citadel of Qaitbay from outside and enjoy views of the Mediterranean coastline. You will also have a short stop near El-Mursi Abul Abbas Mosque, one of Alexandria's most famous mosques.

After sightseeing, return to Cairo by private vehicle.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Destinations: Alexandria, Cairo

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and check out.

Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some free time for last-minute shopping or relaxation.

At the scheduled time, transfer by private, deluxe air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.

Your 9-day Egypt tour comes to an end, filled with unforgettable memories of the pyramids, ancient temples, Nile River and Alexandria's Mediterranean heritage.

Meals: Breakfast
Destination: Cairo

Tour Ends