Day 01
Arrival in Cairo
- Arrival at Cairo Airport.
- Assistance with entry formalities and luggage identification.
- Transfer to the hotel for check-in.
Egypt · Cruise & Sailing
9-Day Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise from Cairo to Alexandria and Luxor
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Visit Egypt's top sights in just over a week with no planning on your part
- 02 See Cairo's pyramids and the Step Pyramid at Saqqara
- 03 Tour through the famous city of Alexandria
- 04 Sail the Nile from Aswan to Luxor
Embark on a captivating 9-day journey through Egypt, exploring the ancient wonders of the Giza Pyramids and Saqqara before heading to Alexandria to discover landmarks such as the Catacombs and Qaitbay Citadel. Continue through the historic marvels of Aswan, Kom Ombo, and Edfu aboard a luxurious Nile cruise, immersing yourself in the grandeur of ancient Egyptian civilisation. In Luxor, uncover treasures at the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple, then return to Cairo to explore Old Cairo's rich heritage sites before your departure with assistance at Cairo Airport.
Embark on a captivating 9-day journey through Egypt, exploring the ancient wonders of the Giza Pyramids and Saqqara before heading to Alexandria to discover landmarks such as the Catacombs and Qaitbay Citadel.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
9 Days
Tour type
Shared
Activity level
Easy
Accommodation
Included · Standard
Transport
Included
Wheelchair access
No
Cities
Alexandria, Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Saqqara
Languages
Arabic, English, Italian, Russian
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 02
Giza Pyramids and Saqqara
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
- Meet your tour guide.
- Visit the Giza Pyramids Complex.
- Explore the Step Pyramid at Saqqara.
- Return to the hotel.
Day 03
Alexandria Day Tour
- Travel to Alexandria with your private tour guide by private air-conditioned car.
- Visit the Catacombs of Alexandria.
- See Pompey's Pillar.
- Explore Qaitbay Citadel.
- Visit Alexandria Library.
- Return to the hotel.
Day 04
Aswan Sightseeing and Cruise Check-in
- Pick up from the railway station.
- Meet your Egyptologist tour guide.
- Visit Aswan High Dam.
- Explore the Unfinished Obelisk.
- Visit Philae Temple.
- Check in to the cruise.
Day 05
Kom Ombo Temple Visit
- Visit Kom Ombo Temple.
- Return to the cruise.
Day 06
Edfu Temple Exploration
- Explore Edfu Temple.
- Return to the cruise.
Day 07
Luxor Highlights and Flight to Cairo
- Enjoy breakfast.
- Explore the Valley of the Kings.
- Visit Hatshepsut Temple.
- See the Colossi of Memnon.
- Explore Karnak Temple.
- Have lunch.
- Transfer to Luxor Airport.
- Fly back to Cairo.
- Check in at the hotel.
Overnight stay.
Day 08
Old Cairo and Museum Treasures
- Visit the Egyptian Museum.
- Explore Amr Ibn Al-As Mosque.
- See the Hanging Church.
- Visit Ben Ezra's Synagogue.
- Explore the National Egyptian Museum.
- Explore Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
Day 09
Departure from Egypt
- Enjoy breakfast.
- Transfer to the airport.
- Assistance with departure formalities.
- End of the Egypt tour.
Where this trip takes you
Giza Plateau, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Philae Temple, Valley of the Kings
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Cabin with all facilities
- Three nights on a 5-star cruise with all meals, starting with lunch and ending with breakfast on the last day.
- Overnight sleeping train from Cairo to Aswan
- Flight tickets from Luxor to Cairo
- Hot air balloon trip in Luxor
- Door-to-door transfers from and to Cairo International Airport
- Trip to Abu Simbel Temples
- All sites mentioned in the program
- Taxes and charges
- Horse and carriage
- Expert Egyptology tour guide
- The Great Pyramids, Valley of the Kings, Abu Simbel, and much more as in the itinerary
- Meet and assist upon arrival and departure
- Trip to Alexandria
What's Not Included
- Tipping
- Entrance fees
What to bring
- Passport
Know before you go
- Four nights at three stars hotel in Cairo with breakfast are available to upgrade.
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Egypt
Tour start
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 9 days finish where they began, in Cairo.
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