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9 Day Cairo City & Nile Cruise and Alexandria
The trip
Tour overview
With a 9-day Luxor and Aswan cruise from Cairo and then a trip to Alexandria, you can see the most important historical sites in Cairo, cruise to Aswan, and sail in style to Luxor. You can walk inside the famous pyramids of Giza, go to Saqqara to see the oldest pyramid ever found, then go to Aswan to visit the Temple of Philae, which was saved from the rising water level of Lake Nasser when the Aswan High Dam was built. You'll never forget to sail to Luxor for a trip to Alexandria to see the sights and other attractions there. After that, you can go back to Cairo to search for gold.
- ✓Explore Cairo's Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, then visit the Egyptian Antiquities Museum.
- ✓Discover Alexandria's attractions, including the Library of Alexandria and Qaitbay Citadel.
- ✓Capture Luxor's stunning sights, such as the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple.
- ✓Enjoy Aswan's warmth while visiting the High Dam and exploring Philae Temple.
- ✓Cruise the Nile in luxury between Luxor and Aswan aboard a 5-star ship.
Day by day
Itinerary
Your route at a glance
Day 1
Arrival Cairo
Day 2
Cairo Day tour
Day 3
Fly to Aswan - Aswan City…
Day 4
Kom Ombo Temple
Day 5
Edfu Temple & Luxor West B…
Day 6
Luxor East Bank Tour & Fly…
Day 7
Free Day in Cairo
Day 8
Alexandria Day tour From C…
Day 9
Final Departure
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Welcome to Egypt!
As soon as you arrive at Cairo Airport, you will find our representative waiting for you with a big smile and saying, “Welcome to Egypt.” He will make all formalities very smooth and will take you straight to your chosen hotel.
Check into your hotel first and get to your room to relax and unwind after a long flight. Relax, discover your hotel today, and know all details about the itinerary of your program with our tour manager.
Have a good night’s sleep, and prepare for tomorrow’s first round in Cairo.
Meals: Welcome Drink Night Stay In Cairo -
After a delicious breakfast at your accommodation, you will start your wonderful day tour by meeting your private tour guide specializing in Egyptology in a private A/C vehicle to start visiting the following:
5 stops today
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Giza Pyramids
The Great Pyramids of Giza are one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the most famous. The three main pyramids in Giza are the Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. There are also some other pyramids in the area for the wives of kings.
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The Great Sphinx of Giza
The Great Sphinx of Giza is the largest Egyptian sculpture ever. Carved in the limestone of the Giza Plateau, it depicts a lion with a human head wearing what is called a headdress. Over the centuries, the Sphinx has lost its chin and its original reddish color.
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Valley Temple of Khafra
The valley temple in which the king's mummy was prepared for burial and where the mummification process was performed.
Lunch
Before continuing, we will take a break to eat and recharge. Lunch will be in a restaurant, and Egyptian food options are generally offered, including meat dishes, rice, and salads (drinks are not included).
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The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
The Egyptian Museum, one of the most famous museums in the world, includes priceless artifacts from the ancient Egyptian civilization and other civilizations that extend back to five thousand years, as it contains more than 25,000 artifacts on display.
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Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
Khan El Khalili Bazaar is the oldest market in Egypt and one of the most beautiful and picturesque tourist destinations in Cairo. It is famous for its ancient history and the various products you can buy from there.
After these fruitful visits, we will return you to your accommodation to relax and spend a peaceful night.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Night Stay In Cairo -
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After a delicious breakfast at your accommodation, our tour manager will accompany you to Cairo Airport for a short flight to Aswan City. As soon as you arrive at Aswan Airport, you will find our representative waiting for you with a big smile. He will facilitate all the formalities and take you directly to the Nile cruise of your choice.
After Check in, our Egyptology tour guide will take you to start a unique experience by visiting:
3 stops today
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The Aswan High Dam
The Aswan Dam was completed in 1970 and was constructed to protect Egypt from the periodic floods of the Nile River. It is a huge building from the twentieth century and one of the greatest modern Egyptian constructions.
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Philae Temple
The amazing Temple of Philae can be seen on the island of Philae, which lies between the Old and New Aswan Dams. It is one of the most beautiful temples in Aswan and Egypt in general. The temple was moved to its current location after the construction of the High Dam, which threatened to submerge it permanently.
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The Unfinished Obelisk
The unfinished obelisk is located in a red granite quarry and dates back to the reign of Queen Hatshepsut. This obelisk is 42 meters high and has a mass of 1,200 tons. It was intended to be the tallest and heaviest obelisk ever erected in ancient Egypt.
After these fruitful visits, you will return to your cruise to have lunch and dinner on board and rest. Get a good night's sleep, and get ready for tomorrow's trip.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner Night Stay on Cruise -
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After your delicious breakfast on the trip, our Egyptology tour guide will accompany you to start a unique experience by visiting:
Temple of Kom Ombo
The Kom Ombo temple is located on a rocky outcrop at a bend in the Nile where, in ancient times, sacred crocodiles used to bathe on the river bank. It is one of the most beautiful temples in the Nile Valley and all of Egypt. It was created for two gods: the local god Sobek, who was a crocodile, and Haroeris, whose name means "Great Horus".
After the tour ends, you will return to the boat to enjoy a swim and sunny weather on board, lunch, free time, dinner and overnight on board while sailing to Luxor.
Get a good night's sleep and get ready for tomorrow's trip.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner Night Stay on Cruise -
After your delicious breakfast on the trip, our Egyptology tour guide will accompany you to start a unique experience by visiting:
4 stops today
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Temple of Edfu
The Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon god Horus, is one of the best preserved temples in Egypt. It is 137 meters long, 79 meters wide and 36 meters high. It is an example of the typical construction of temples with the edifice.
Once in Luxor, you will start a tour of the West Bank, the most mysterious and rich in discoveries of the West Bank. explore:
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Valley of the Kings
The Valley of the Kings, where the greatest tombs of the Pharaohs throughout history were discovered. These tombs were carved into the mountain in Luxor, and it is considered one of the largest sites in Egypt.
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Hatshepsut Temple
The Temple of Hatshepsut, located in Deir el-Bahari, is a stunning limestone structure on a mountain in the area on a series of terraces and blends into the surrounding limestone cliffs in honor of Egypt's sole queen.
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Colossi of Memnon
The Colossi of Memnon are two huge stone statues of the ancient Egyptian king Amenhotep III from the Eighteenth Dynasty. They show the king sitting on a throne with pictures of his mother, wife, the god Hapi, and other symbols written on it. Quartz stones are used to make it.
After these fruitful visits, you will return to your cruise for lunch, dinner and rest.
Get a good night's sleep and get ready for tomorrow's trip.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner Night Stay on Cruise -
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After a delicious breakfast on board, you will check out and keep your luggage in the car. our Egyptology tour guide will accompany you to start a unique experience by visiting:
Karnak Temple
Karnak, the world's largest open-air museum, containing artifacts dating from the 21st century BC to the late 7th century AD, is just one temple with the remains of more than three thousand years of culture.
Luxor temple
This is the only temple that contains Pharaonic, Greco-Roman, Coptic and Islamic monuments combined together. It was originally built by Amenhotep III and later expanded by Ramesses II. It is one of the most beautiful temples in Egypt.
After these fruitful visits, our tour manager will accompany you to Luxor Airport to fly back to Cairo City. Once you arrive at Cairo Airport, our tour manager will wait to transfer you in a private A/C vehicle to your accommodation.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Night Stay In Cairo -
Breakfast at your accommodation. Leisure day to relax and enjoy free time in Cairo.
Optional Tour to Book: Tour to Islamic and Coptic Cairo
After a delicious breakfast at your accommodation, you will start your wonderful day tour by meeting your private tour guide specializing in Egyptology in a private A/C vehicle to start visiting the following:
2 stops today
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Old Cairo
Old Cairo includes the largest complex of religions, including the Fortress of Babylon, the Church of St. Barbara, the Hanging Church, the Coptic Museum, the Abu Serga Church, and the Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque.
Lunch
Before continuing, we will take a break to eat and recharge. Lunch will be in a restaurant, and Egyptian food options are generally offered, including meat dishes, rice, and salads (drinks are not included).
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Islamic Cairo
Cairo was called the country of a thousand minarets due to the large number of mosques and Islamic monuments, where there are mosques such as Sultan Hassan and Al-Rifai. Then you can ride the traditional felucca in Cairo on the Nile.
After these fruitful visits, we will return you to your accommodation to relax and spend a peaceful night.
Meals: Breakfast Night Stay In Cairo -
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After a delicious breakfast at your accommodation, you will start your wonderful day tour to Alexandria by meeting your private tour guide specializing in Egyptology in a private A/C vehicle to start visiting the following:
4 stops today
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Catacombs at Kom el Shoqafa
The Romans built the catacombs in Kom el Shoqafa in the shape of a triangle, and their decorations reflect a mixture of elements from the Egyptian and Roman pantheons.
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Alexandria Library
The Library of Alexandria is one of the most important offices in the world, and even the most important of them in the ancient era. The god Amun-Ra and the Lighthouse of Alexandria were referred to in the architecture of the new Library of Alexandria, and there are a number of museums, a printing factory, a laboratory, and a planetarium in addition to libraries.
Lunch
Before continuing, we will take a break to eat and recharge. Lunch will be in a restaurant, and Egyptian food options are generally offered, including meat dishes, rice, and salads (drinks are not included).
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Citadel of Qaitbay
Sultan Qaitbay built this picturesque castle during the 14th century to defend Alexandria from the encroaching Ottoman Empire. Which is now one of the most important monuments in Alexandria due to its excellent location and the beauty of its design.
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Pompey's Pillar
The magnificent Pompey's Pillar that adorns one of the sites in Alexandria refers to a place that was once a huge and magnificent temple, built of marble and decorated with precious metals inside. Some of the tunnels around the complex are still open for tourists to explore.
After these fruitful visits, we will return you to your accommodation in Cairo to relax and spend a peaceful night.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Night Stay In Cairo -
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Make sure to have the best breakfast before packing your bags when checking out from your hotel in Cairo.
Now you will head to Cairo International Airport to catch your departing flight back home after spending lots of happy moments and new friends in Egypt.
Meals: Breakfast
The price
What's included — and what isn't
✓ Included in the price
Accommodations
- ✓5 Nights Accommodation in Cairo with breakfast
- ✓3 Nights Accommodation on 5* Nile Cruise
Meals
- ✓Breakfast everyday
- ✓6 Lunches
- ✓3 Dinner
Other Inclusions
- ✓Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports
- ✓Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary
- ✓Bottled water during the trip
- ✓English-speaking Guide
- ✓All service charges and taxes
- ✓Domestic Flight ticket
✕ Not included
- ✕International Airfare
- ✕Entry visa to Egypt
- ✕Any optional tours
- ✕Personal Spending
- ✕Beverage
- ✕Tipping (It's recommended)
Rates
Choose your standard
★★★★
4 Star Accommodation
$1690
Per person in DBL Room
- Solo Traveler$2790
- Christmas & Easter - DBL Room$1990
- Christmas & Easter - Solo Traveler$3350
Where you sleep
- Cairo 5 nights Pyramids by Jaz - Swiss In - Helnan
- Nile cruise 3 nights Radamis - Princess Sarah - Royal Princess
★★★★★
5 Star Accommodation
$1900
Per person in DBL Room
- Solo Traveler$3150
- Christmas & Easter - DBL Room$2280
- Christmas & Easter - Solo Traveler$3745
Where you sleep
- Cairo 5 nights Steigenberger - Ramses Hilton - Hilton Gulf
- Nile cruise 3 nights Blue Shadow - Emilio - Nile Premium
Travelling with children
What each age pays of the adult rate
| Up to 2 years | Free |
| Age from 2 and below 6 years | 25% of adult |
| Age from 6 up to 11 years | 50% of adult |
| Ages 12 and Up | Adult rate |
This is the tour’s published child policy, applied to the per-person rate you book. It assumes the child shares a room with parents.
Rates are per person in US dollars and depend on travel dates and group size. Send us your dates and we will confirm the exact price — there is no charge for a quote.
Booking
How booking this works
Private, not a group
Your own Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned vehicle throughout.
25% to hold your dates
The balance is due up to two days before arrival, or in cash to your tour manager.
Cancel 30+ days out for 10%
Charges rise closer to departure — the full policy is under Good to know.
A voucher within 24 hours
Confirmation with every booking detail lands by email once an advisor confirms.
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Good to know
Additional information
- Your daily tours usually start at 8 am, but you can change the time in coordination with your private guide.
- You can make any changes to the itinerary if you have any special requests.
- For reservations, contact us, and your reservation will be confirmed with one of our travel advisors.
- After booking the trip, we will send you a voucher with all the booking details.
- Prices are in US dollars per person per trip and you can pay in any other currency.
- Rates are subject to change in case of any changes in airport taxes, hotel rates, transport rates, or government taxes.
- Rates are not valid during Christmas or New Year.
- Travel insurance and entry visa charges are not included in the package.
Tipping is not included in any of our packages and is entirely up to the discretion of travelers. Although it is not mandatory, it is of great importance to the people who take care of you while traveling.
Extra personal expenses on the trip may include a food tour, alcoholic beverages, tipping, visa fees, recreational expenses, and other services not listed.
Following are the items with extra costs during the trek:
- For the visa fees, please check Visa and Passport Information.
- Additional transport that you require.
- Tipping for the guide and driver after the trip.
- In case of unforeseen events like bad weather conditions and eventual flight cancellations, you are responsible for extra hotel nights and meals.
All our packages and tours of Egypt do not include entrance fees to special archaeological sites such as entering the pyramids from inside, the mummies' room in Museum, or entering the Tutankhamun tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor.
- The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking.
- We are offering a low down payment of just 25% to secure your spaces on tour, including hotel rooms, cruise cabins, domestic flight tickets, and other travel-related services. The remaining balance can be paid up to two days before your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination to your tour manager, making you're booking a risk-free investment.
- Cancellation after confirmation with payment before 30 days of the commencement of the tour: 10% of the value of the tour package.
- Canceling the tour 30 to 20 days before commencement of the tour: 25% of the value of the package
- Canceling 19-15 days before commencing the tour: 50% of the tour cost
- Canceling 14-11 days before commencement of the tour: 75% of the tour cost
- Canceling before 10 days or less before the tour date: No refund for the tour
- Up to 2 years: FREE
- Age from 2 and below 6 years: 25% of adult price
- Age from 6 up to 11 years: 50% of adult price
- Ages 12 and Up: adult price.
Notes:
- Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents ( Maximum 1 Child sharing parent's room )
- If your tour includes airfare, additional charges for your children may apply.
- A valid Passport for 6 months
- Sunblock
- Sunglasses
- Sanitizer gel
- Water holder
- Bug spray
- Warm clothes in winter
- Cotton clothes in summer
- A hat
- Travel adaptor
- Camera
- Umbrella
- Comfortable shoes
- Medication
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What guests said about this trip
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Emily
Solo traveller
An unforgettable journey! From the awe-inspiring pyramids to the tranquil Nile cruise, every moment was a treasure. The guides were knowledgeable and accommodating, making my solo trip an enriching experience.
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Max
Family traveller
From the moment we landed in Cairo, every detail was perfectly arranged. The guides were not only knowledgeable but also accommodating to our family's needs. The itinerary was diverse, offering a comprehensive view of Egypt's treasures. A definite must for families!
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Hailey
Solo traveller
An extraordinary solo journey! Cairo's bustle, the timeless Nile, and the historical grandeur of Alexandria—all expertly woven into one comprehensive tour. The convenience, safety, and engaging experiences made this an exceptional trip.
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David
Group traveller
The trip was a seamless blend of history, culture, and relaxation. The Nile cruise was a serene escape, and the guides' insights brought the past to life.
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Madeline
Solo traveller
Solo adventures can be daunting, but this tour made it an absolute pleasure. The guides were knowledgeable, and the itinerary was perfectly balanced between structured tours and free exploration. Meeting fellow travelers enriched the experience.