9-Day Trip to Egypt Highlights From Cairo
Highlights
Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Sharm el Sheikh, Kom Ombo, Giza
Locations Covered
Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Sharm el Sheikh, Kom Ombo, Giza
boating, religious, sightseeing
Private Tour
9 Days
Easy
English
Description
Explore the magnificence of the various temples and cities and witness the mesmerizing beauty of Egypt on a cruise on the Nile. Visit the city of Luxor, Kom Ombo, Sharm and beige-sand layered Cairo to go back into time while seeing the Valley of Kings, High Dam, Hatshepsut Temple, Egyptian Museum, Karnak Temple and Philae Temple. Also, marvel at the world-class Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza.
Itinerary
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Day 1- Arrival in Cairo
Meet your Egyptian tour guide at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Cairo.
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Day 2- Giza Pyramds
After breakfast, begin your trip with a visit to the Giza pyramids. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and, therefore, a must-see place.
Next, you will proceed to see the Great Sphinx of Giza, a limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head of a human.
Continue for lunch at any local restaurant.
The next stop is the Egyptian Museum. Here, enjoy the extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities.
Your last stop for the day will be Old Cairo. Explore the Hanging church, Coptic churches and Ben Ezra synagogue.
End your day with an overnight train ride to Aswan.
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Day 3- Aswan - Nile Cruise
Arrive at Aswan train station.
Spend the rest of the day on a special Nile Cruise boat.
Get enchanted with the glory of the High Dam, Philae Temple and other scenic sights of Ancient Egypt and modern life along the banks of the Nile river.
Dinner and overnight stay onboard Nile Cruise boat.
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Day 4- Kom Ombo - Edfu - Esna
After breakfast, sail to Kom Ombo. You will also see the Kom Ombo Temple along the way.
Witness the famed Horus Temple in Edfu. Edfu is an Egyptian city located on the west bank of the Nile River between Esna and Aswan.
Then, continue sailing to Esna.
Lunch, dinner and overnight stay will be onboard the boat.
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Day 5- Luxor
After breakfast, your first stop today will be at Luxor, a city on the east bank of the Nile River. Sightsee the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens.
The next incredible sight to watch out for is the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, located near the Valley of the Kings.
Continue to see the Colossi of Memnon, which includes two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who reigned in Egypt during the Dynasty XVIII.
Lunch, dinner and overnight stay will be on board the boat.
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Day 6- Luxor - Sharm
Have breakfast and visit the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple before proceeding to Luxor airport for flight to Sharm.
Hotel transfers and overnight stay in Sharm.
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Day 7- Sharm El-Sheikh
After breakfast, enjoy the rest of the day at Sharm El-Sheikh resort with various water sports, including snorkelling, deep-sea diving and swimming.
Overnight stay in Sharm El Sheikh.
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Day 8- Sharm El sheikh - Cairo
- Airport transfer with the tour guide for your return flight to Cairo.
Hotel transfers and overnight stay in Cairo.
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Day 9- Cairo
Have breakfast at the hotel and then transfer to Cairo airport to catch your return flight.
What's Included
What's Excluded
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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This is a private tour |
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