Embark on an unforgettable journey through Egypt with 9 day Egypt itinerary . Explore the wonders of Cairo, including the Egyptian Museum and the famous Pyramids of Giza.
Cruise along the majestic Nile River, visiting Aswan, Edfu, and Luxor, where you will discover ancient temples and archaeological treasures like the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
Experience the magic of Alexandria with its famous Library of Alexandria, historical sites, and beautiful coastal scenery. Enjoy free time to explore Cairo at your own pace.
Enjoy Egypt’s rich history and culture with expert guides, convenient transportation, and luxurious accommodations. This itinerary promises an incredible adventure through the land of pharaohs and myths.
Welcome to Egypt, where your extraordinary journey begins. Our well-organized pick-up service awaits you at Cairo Airport, ensuring a seamless arrival experience.
Your expert tour guide will be ready to greet you, ensuring a smooth reception. You’ll be swiftly transferred to your hotel in a comfortable private A/C vehicle, ready to embark on a remarkable adventure.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: No Meals
Your knowledgeable tour guide will be ready and waiting at your hotel, eager to accompany you on an adventure through history. Step into your comfortable air-conditioned vehicle as you embark on your first stop: the awe-inspiring Grand Egyptian Museum.
Prepare to be amazed by the vast collection of artifacts, original statues, and priceless Egyptian art. The exhibition dedicated to King Tutankhamun is of particular significance, showcasing the golden treasures discovered in his tomb in 1922.
Next, you’ll discover the legendary Pyramids of Giza. Marvel at the Great Pyramid of Khufu (2589-2566 B.C.), constructed by engineer Hemiunu using 2.6 million limestone blocks. Visit Khafre’s Pyramid, standing 136 meters tall with its entrance discovered in 1818. See Menkaure’s smallest pyramid, some covered with Aswan red granite.
Explore the Valley Temple of Khafre, the royal mummification facility built with granite flood protection. Encounter the magnificent Great Sphinx, carved from single limestone, standing 21 meters high and 73 meters long, symbolizing strength and intelligence.
Capture panoramic views before returning to your Cairo hotel.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Your representative will meet you at your hotel in Cairo for your 9 day Egypt itinerary, and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Aswan.
Upon arrival, your guide greets you personally and escorts you in a private air-conditioned vehicle to begin your Aswan tour.
First, visit the Aswan High Dam, a modern engineering masterpiece built 1964-1971 under President Nasser. This monumental structure controls Nile flooding, generates over 70% of Egypt’s electricity, and revolutionized irrigation and agriculture.
Next, explore the stunning Philae Temple on Agilkiyya Island, dedicated to goddess Isis and dating from 380 B.C.-300 A.D. Relocated in the 1970s to save it from Lake Nasser’s rising waters, this sacred Greco-Roman temple showcases magnificent ancient architecture.
Then shift to visit Unfinished Obelisk Explore the Unfinished Obelisk at Aswan’s ancient granite quarries which would have stood 42 meters tall and weighed 1,150 tons.
After your tour, transfer comfortably to your cruise ship, which sets sail towards Edfu.
Overnight On Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Your tour guide will be waiting for you aboard the cruise ship during your 9 day Egypt itinerary Cairo, Alexandria Nile Cruise by Flight. Begin your day by visiting Kom Ombo with your expert Egyptologist to explore the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god of fertility, and Horus, the falcon-headed sky god. Dating to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods (332 B.C.-A.D. 395), this architectural marvel features rare symmetrical design with separate gateways, halls, and chapels for each deity.
Continue sailing to the magnificent Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus. This remarkably preserved Ptolemaic monument, constructed from 237 B.C. under Ptolemy III and completed during Cleopatra VII’s reign, remained buried beneath Byzantine settlements, preserving its stunning reliefs. Explore detailed walls depicting the legendary Myth of Horus and Seth, alongside fascinating ritual foundation ceremonies and ancient Egyptian religious practices.
Optional: Abu Simbel Temples Tour.
Overnight On Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Meet your tour guide aboard the cruise ship and embark on a journey to Luxor’s West Bank in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.
Explore the magnificent Valley of the Kings, the royal burial site from the 18th-21st Dynasties, where King Thutmose I first chose this location. Visit several tombs including Ramses III, IV, VI, and Amenhotep II, featuring stunning carvings from ancient funerary texts.
Discover Queen Hatshepsut’s extraordinary temple, uniquely carved into mountainside cliffs with three terraced levels depicting trading expeditions to Punt.
Conclude at the iconic Colossi of Memnon, two massive 20-meter statues of Amenhotep III weighing 700 tons each, standing as silent sentinels for 3,400 years.
Then return to cruise ship.
Overnight On Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Meet your tour guide on the cruise ship, and proceed to the local airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to your hotel.
Optional: Abydos and Dandera temples, Luxor Museum and Mummification Museum.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast
Your expert tour guide meets you at your hotel and travels with you to Alexandria in a comfortable vehicle.
Begin at the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa, discovered in 1902—a remarkable 2nd-century AD burial site blending Roman and ancient Egyptian art across three underground levels.
Visit Egypt’s only Roman Theater in Kom El Dikka, featuring 13 white marble tiers and a 33-meter stage, plus ancient Roman baths.
Marvel at Pompey’s Pillar, a towering 27-meter granite column erected in 297 AD, standing among the Serapeum ruins.
Explore Qaitbay Citadel, built in 1477 AD on the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria’s ruins—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
After lunch, visit the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, inaugurated in 2002 near the ancient Great Library’s site, featuring striking sun-disk architecture.
Transfer comfortably to your Alexandria hotel.
Overnight in Alexandria.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Your representative will meet you at your hotel and travel to Cairo together.
First, explore Saqqara, the principal necropolis of ancient Memphis used from 3100 B.C. through 540 A.D. Witness King Djoser’s revolutionary Step Pyramid, Egypt’s first monumental stone structure, designed by architect Imhotep. Visit beautifully decorated tombs featuring vivid scenes of ancient daily life.
Next, discover Memphis, Egypt’s first capital founded around 3100 B.C. by King Narmer. Marvel at the colossal 12-meter statue of Ramses II weighing 80 tons, and the magnificent 18th Dynasty alabaster sphinx measuring 7 meters long.
Conclude at Dahshur, home to the Bent and Red Pyramids built by king Senefru of the 4th Dynasty, before returning comfortably to your hotel.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel, and then prepare for departure. Our representative and driver will accompany you to be transferred to Cairo Airport promptly, ensuring a smooth journey home.
Meals: Breakfast
A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents.
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our 9 day Egypt itinerary, where every day is filled with awe-inspiring sights and experiences. From the majestic Pyramids of Giza to the enchanting Nile cruise, this journey promises to captivate your senses and leave you with memories to cherish forever.
Notes:
A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents.
Soon, I will embark on the 9 Days Cairo, Alexandria Nile Cruise by Flight, a journey that promises to fill my days with wonder and exploration. From the historic streets of Cairo to the majestic Nile cruise and the captivating sights of Alexandria, this adventure is designed to immerse every traveler in the rich history and beauty of Egypt.
We have you covered! As you prepare for your upcoming adventure on the 9 Days Cairo, Alexandria Nile Cruise by Flight, we will email you whenever items in your order ship or if there are updates on the status of your booking. Can’t find the email? Click here to check the status of your order and stay up to date with your unforgettable journey through Egypt.
We have you covered! As you prepare for your 9 Days Cairo, Alexandria Nile Cruise by Flight, we will email you whenever items in your order ship or if there are updates on the status of your booking. Can’t find the email? Click here to check the status of your order and stay informed about your upcoming journey.
We have you covered! For your 9 Days Cairo, Alexandria Nile Cruise by Flight, we will email you as items in your order ship or if there are updates on the status of your booking. Can’t find the email? Click here to check the status of your order and stay up to date with your travel plans.
We have you covered! We will email you as items in your order ship, or if there are updates on the status of your order. Can’t find the email?Click here to check the status of your order.
We have you covered! For your 9 Days Cairo, Alexandria Nile Cruise by Flight, we will email you as items in your order ship or if there are updates on the status of your booking. Can’t find the email? Click here to check the status of your order and stay informed about your upcoming journey.
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