Egypt 9-Day Tour: Cairo Pyramids, Nile Cruise, Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel Exploration

Embark on an amazing 9-day Egypt tour, exploring the Pyramids of Giza, Nile River, Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel. Immerse yourself in ancient history, culture, and luxury accommodations.

Duration: 9 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Cairo International Airport (Welcome to Egypt)

Cairo - Upon arrival, our representative will meet and assist you with all formalities before transferring you to your hotel. Open your eyes; you are in Egypt, the land of ancient civilization. Overnight stay at a hotel in Cairo.

Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Sakkara, and Memphis

Pyramids of Giza - After breakfast, begin your tour of the Pyramids and Sphinx. The first stop is the Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, built by pharaohs between 2590 BC and 2480 BC. Explore the Great Pyramid and enter the Queen’s Pyramid. Discover the secrets of the Sphinx, one of the largest monolithic statues in history. After taking in the views and capturing photos, proceed to Sakkara to see the step pyramid of King Zoser, the oldest pyramid in Egypt. Next, visit Memphis, the first capital of Egypt, where you will see the largest statue of King Ramses the Great. Return to Cairo for another night at your hotel.

Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids - The most notable landmark in Saqqara is the Step Pyramid, the tomb of the Third Dynasty ruler Djoser, built by Imhotep. It is considered the earliest major stone structure in Egypt. The pyramid’s form evolved from large mastabas (mud-brick tombs) of the First and Second Dynasties. The Step Pyramid stands 60 meters high and is made of locally quarried clay sandstone. Entry is no longer permitted due to safety concerns. The pyramid’s chambers and passages were used for the burial of the king’s close relatives and for storing grave goods.

Mit Rahina Museum - Memphis was the ancient capital of Aneb-Hetch, the first nome of Lower Egypt. Its ruins are near the town of Mit Rahina. After the tour, return to your hotel in Cairo. Overnight stay at a hotel in Cairo.

Explore Cairo: The Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo, and Bazaar

The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities - Commonly known as the Egyptian Museum, this museum in Cairo houses an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. It has 120,000 items, with a representative amount on display and the rest in storerooms.

Khan Al-Khalili - Khan el-Khalili is a major market in the historic center of Islamic Cairo. The bazaar district is a main attraction for both tourists and locals.

Coptic Cairo - Coptic Cairo is part of Old Cairo and includes the Babylon Fortress, the Coptic Museum, the Hanging Church, the Greek Church of St. George, and many other Coptic churches and historical sites. Christian tradition holds that the Holy Family visited this area and stayed at the site of Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church (Abu Serga). Coptic Cairo was a stronghold for Christianity in Egypt until the Islamic era, though most current church buildings were constructed after the Muslim conquest in the 7th century. After the tour, return to your hotel in Cairo.

Cruising the Nile from Luxor to Aswan - Flight Included

Temple of Karnak - Early morning transfer for your flight to Luxor, Egypt’s most famous historical city. Upon arrival, meet your tour guide. The first tour is of the east bank of Luxor, starting with Karnak Temple, a vast complex dedicated primarily to Amun, dating back to 2000 BC. It is an impressive sight, second only to the Great Pyramids in popularity.

Luxor Temple - Luxor Temple is a large ancient Egyptian temple complex on the east bank of the Nile River, built around 1400 BCE. Known in Egyptian as ipet resyt, “the southern sanctuary.” After the tour, check in to your Nile cruise. Enjoy an evening disco party organized by the cruise staff. Overnight on the cruise.

Explore the Valley of the Kings: Meet the Pharaohs with Temples and Memnon

Valley of the Kings - Also known as the Valley of the Gates of the Kings, this valley is on the west bank of the Nile, opposite Thebes, within the Theban Necropolis. It consists of two valleys, East Valley and West Valley.

Temple of Hatshepsut - The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, built for the Eighteenth Dynasty pharaoh Hatshepsut, is located beneath the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari on the west bank of the Nile near the Valley of the Kings.

Colossi of Memnon - These are two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who reigned during the Eighteenth Dynasty. They have stood in the Theban Necropolis for 3,400 years, west of the Nile from modern Luxor. Return to your Nile cruise. Enjoy the cruise facilities and swimming pool. Capture unique photos of the splendid nature and local villages along the way. Overnight on the cruise.

Discover the Temples of the Nile: Edfu, Kom Ombo, and the Crocodile Mummies Museum

Temple of Horus - After breakfast, visit the Temple of Horus by horse and carriage. This well-preserved temple in Edfu dates back to the Ptolemaic period.

Kom Ombo - Enjoy local Egyptian tea on the cruise sun deck while sailing. At sunset, visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, an unusual double temple in Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt, constructed during the Ptolemaic dynasty (180–47 BC). The southern half of the temple was dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek, the god of fertility and creator of the world. Return to your Nile cruise. Overnight on the cruise.

Visit Aswan and Abu Simbel Temples

Abu Simbel Temple Complex - Discover the most important temple in Egypt, the Abu Simbel temples, two massive rock temples near the border with Sudan on the western bank of Lake Nasser, about 200 km southwest of Aswan.

Temple of Philae - Return to Aswan for lunch onboard. Then visit Philae, an island in the reservoir of the Aswan Low Dam, downstream of the Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser. Philae was originally near the First Cataract of the Nile and was the site of an Egyptian temple complex.

Aswan High Dam - Visit the famous Aswan High Dam. Return to your Nile cruise. Enjoy the cruise facilities and an evening oriental party. Overnight on the cruise.

From Aswan to Cairo - Flight Included

Cairo - After breakfast on your cruise, check out and fly back to Cairo. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for relaxation. Overnight stay at a hotel in Cairo.

Final Departure from the Hotel in Cairo to the Airport

Cairo - Enjoy breakfast. Upon request, transfer to your destination in Cairo or Cairo International Airport for final departure. Take with you unique photos and memories that will last forever. Have a nice trip.

What's Included
  • Door to door transfers from and to Cairo international airport
  • Flights Cairo/Luxor/Aswan/Cairo
  • Abu Simbel trip
  • Horse and carriage in Edfu
  • All sites mentioned in itinerary
  • Cruise facilities & swimming pool
  • Taxes and charges
  • Breakfast
  • Landing and facility fees
  • The Great Pyramids & Valley of the Kings
  • West and East banks of Luxor
  • 4 nights accommodation in 5-star hotel in Cairo with breakfast
  • Aswan tours
  • Edfu and Kom Ombo temple during sailing
  • 4 nights accommodation on 5-star Nile Cruise with all meals
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities(optional)
  • Entrance fees
  • Water or Drinks
  • Motorboat to Philae Temple.
  • Wifi on The cruise or hotel (available with extra charge )
Additional Information

This amazing 9-day Egypt tour is perfect for visitors who want to see it all.

The tour covers all the major attractions like the Pyramids of Giza, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, a Nile River cruise from Luxor to Aswan and the beautiful Abu Simbel temples.

Immerse yourself in the ancient history of the country and its culture with guided tours, trips to the bazaar and desert camel rides.

Take a 9-day tour to explore Egypt’s major cities and sights See the pyramids, the Valley of the Kings and take a Nile River cruise.

Immerse yourself in the history and culture of the country This tour is all-inclusive with luxury hotels and private tour guides.

Feast on buffet lunches, dinners, and breakfasts onboard a 5-stars deluxe ship.

Flights. Door to door transfers. camel ride. expert tour guide. 5 stars Nile cruise. 5 stars hotels. meals. all sites which mentioned in the itinerary, taxes and charges all are included.

Have a nice trip

  • This itinerary is flexible so we can amend any part of it upon your request
  • Other languages are available with extra cost upon your request
  • A child from 6 to 11 accompanied by one adult will be treated as an adult.(full payment).
  • Child rate applies only when sharing 2 paying adults.
  • If your arrival to Luxor is so early, so we will start the tour direct upon arrival as Cruise check in at 12:00.
  • (Sometimes due to sailing conditions on the River Nile,Nile Cruises itineraries schedule and sailing time maybe updated.We assure that our clients will see all what is on their itineraries but maybe in different order (the cruise could be start from Aswan or Luxor)
  • (If you want to have your own room, then you need to book for a single person)
  • (If you are traveling in a group of 3 people, you will enjoy one triple room)
  • (If your traveling in a group and wanted to have your own room, then do a separate booking for a single person)
  • (We pick up all our guests from Cairo international airport or Cairo hotels)
  • (We drop off all our guests to Cairo international airport or Cairo hotels upon their request)
  • (If the trip to Abu Simbel cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 30USD per person).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Barbara_f
Mar 28, 2024
Tour Guide was Outstanding - We were so pleased with our tours of Cairo. Our guide, Mahmoud, was extremely knowledgeable and interesting. He added so much to the tour and always welcomed our questions. He made sure are transportation was available on time and got us to the locations with comfort. We feel very fortunate that we had Mahmoud as our tour guide. We learned so much in an enjoyable way.
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Therese_s
Jan 25, 2024
Fantastic, worthwhile trip - Fantastic trip, guides were excellent, they made the trip. Mahmood in Cairo gave us a memorable day and was very knowledgeable about the history. He went out of his way to make our day special . Likewise on the cruise Ahmed, also so passionate about the history helped us in every way to enjoy & appreciate Egypt. He was so patient & thoughtful and gave us so much information about everything. The accommodation was excellent in Cairo & on the cruise. Lovely, friendly staff. I would have appreciated a better itinerary though from head office, it lacked information at times but maybe that is the Egyptian way. On the whole I would thoroughly recommend this trip.
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Grandtour27846762742
Jan 1, 2024
A wonderful trip - A wonderful trip. I really enjoyed my stay on the Nile. My trip was on the Nile Dolphin. It was arranged by Salwa. The reception was wonderful. Abdel, our guide, was very good and answered all our questions. It was really an enjoyable trip. Of course, if I am given the opportunity, I will do it again. Thank you for the good reception.
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Helenad162
Oct 18, 2023
Wonderful 9-day trip to Egypt with Mostafa Ahmed Said - We had never taken a trip with a tour, on our vacations we always planned flights, hotels and activities but Egypt posed many difficulties starting with the language and continuing with the size and amount of things it has to know. None of the well-known tour operators seemed good to us and that's why we went to the Tripadvisor forums and there we found the name of Mostafa Ahmed Said. We contacted him and he planned the tour that fit our wishes and time. We saw the Pyramids, we sailed through the impressive Nile, Abu Simbel, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Balloon Ride, Cairo Museum and at all times we were accompanied by wonderful guides for their knowledge and kindness. Mostafa met us at the airport with visas ready, delicious Egyptian sweets and flowers and transferred us in a comfortable van to the promised hotel. Each and every one of the agreed activities was carried out and the only thing we have had to regret is that we were missing days to visit Alexandria and other places that we wanted to see. It truly was a wonderful experience and this is thanks to the excellent work that Mostafa does in carrying out the promised tour.
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V8235fxmontsem
Oct 4, 2023
My trip in Egypt - My mother and I took this tour. The places are incredible and the overall experience was very good. Our coordinator Mona was attentive to us all the time and although the trip is quite hard because you have to wake up every day at least at 5 am, it is totally worth it, it is a trip that cannot be explained, you must experience all the monuments. Spectacular and the way the people in Egypt treat tourists is incredible, they are super warm.
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Ashleigh_m
Mar 10, 2023
The cruise was amazing! - The cruise was amazing! We got to see all of the highlights of Egypt and our tour guide during the cruise, Zakarya, was fantastic! He was very knowledgable, helpful, and friendly. Would highly recommend.
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