Tour Overview

This 9 Day Egypt Itinerary – Cairo, Nile Cruise & Alexandria by Flight combines Egypt’s greatest highlights with a comfortable balance of history and leisure. Begin in Cairo with the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then fly to Luxor to enjoy a Nile Cruise through Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan. Explore Abu Simbel and Philae Temple before flying back to Cairo. End your journey with a day trip to Alexandria by flight, where Greco-Roman history meets Mediterranean charm. A perfect choice for travelers seeking a comprehensive Egypt experience.

What’s Included

  • Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide at all sites mentioned

  • Bottle of mineral water for each guest

  • All transfers in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle

  • Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the program

  • Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or airport in Aswan

  • All service charges and taxes

What’s Not Included

  • Optional tours not listed in the itinerary

  • Visa to Egypt (if required

  • Personal expenses

  • Tipping

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo

Arrive at Cairo International Airport. Meet your representative and transfer to your hotel for check-in and evening orientation.

  • 🤝 Meet & assist at Cairo Airport

  • 🏨 4-star hotel check-in

  • 📋 Evening briefing

  • Overnight in Cairo

  • Meals: Welcome Drink

Day 2: Cairo – Pyramids of Giza & Grand Egyptian Museum

Visit the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum to see Tutankhamun’s treasures.

  • 🕌 Pyramids, Sphinx & Valley Temple

  • 🏛️ Grand Egyptian Museum tour

  • 🍽️ Lunch at local restaurant

  • Overnight in Cairo

  • Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 3: Fly to Luxor – Nile Cruise Embarkation

Fly to Luxor and board your Nile Cruise. Explore Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple before dinner on board.

  • ✈️ Flight Cairo → Luxor

  • 🛳️ Nile Cruise check-in

  • 🏛️ Karnak & Luxor Temples

  • Overnight on Cruise (Luxor)

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Luxor – West Bank Exploration

Explore the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Afternoon sail to Edfu.

  • 🪦 Valley of the Kings (Tutankhamun optional)

  • 👸 Hatshepsut Temple

  • 🗿 Colossi of Memnon

  • 🚢 Sail to Edfu

  • Overnight on Cruise (Edfu)

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples – Sail to Aswan

After breakfast, visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Continue sailing to Kom Ombo to explore its unique twin temple before arriving in Aswan.

  • 🏛️ Edfu Temple tour

  • ⛪ Kom Ombo Temple visit

  • 🚢 Sail to Aswan

  • Overnight on Cruise (Aswan)

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Abu Simbel Excursion & Aswan Highlights

Take an early excursion to Abu Simbel, then return to Aswan to explore the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple.

  • 🚌 Guided tour of Abu Simbel Temples

  • 🌊 Aswan High Dam

  • 🪨 Unfinished Obelisk

  • ⛪ Philae Temple

  • Overnight on Cruise (Aswan)

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Fly Back to Cairo – Free Time

Disembark your cruise and fly back to Cairo. Enjoy free time for shopping, optional tours, or relaxation.

  • ✈️ Aswan → Cairo flight

  • 🏨 Cairo hotel check-in

  • Overnight in Cairo

  • Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: Alexandria Day Tour by Flight

Take a short flight to Alexandria. Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Library of Alexandria, and Qaitbay Citadel before flying back to Cairo.

  • ✈️ Cairo → Alexandria → Cairo

  • 🏛️ Catacombs, Amphitheatre & Library

  • 🏰 Qaitbay Citadel

  • Overnight in Cairo

  • Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 9: Final Departure from Cairo

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.

  • 🧳 Hotel checkout & airport transfer

  • Meals: Breakfast