Best 9 day tour in Egypt from Cairo

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive in Cairo Airport
1 stop
1
Your representative will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport then transfer you by A/C Vehicle to your Hotel. Upon arrival at the hotel he will do your check in and give you detailed information concerning your excursions.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Giza Pyramids & Sakkara
2 stops
2
Pyramids of Giza
When you have finished and enjoyed your breakfast your private Guide will pick you up from your hotel to accompany you for a visit to the World famous Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Continue on to view the silent majesty of the Sphinx which has the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body and stands on the Giza Plateau, also take a visit to the Valley Temple.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
3
Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
Drive south to Saqqara to visit the step pyramids of king Zoser, have lunch in a restaurant overlooking the pyramids then drive back to your hotel.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Egyptian Museum & Islamic and Coptic Cairo & Khan El Khalili
4 stops
4
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
After breakfast your qualified Egyptologist Guide will pick you up from your hotel by A/C Vehicle and accompany you on a visit to the fabulous Egyptian Museum which houses artifacts from the Pharaonic period. Here you will be able to view the wonderful Tutankhamun collection of treasure.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
5
Islamic Cairo
We now proceed to Salah El Din Citadel which is a medieval Islamic fort.Carry on to view the Mohamed Ali Mosque the most noticeable Mosque in Cairo with its Twin Minarets built in the memory of his oldest son.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
6
Coptic Cairo
Now Journey onward to Old Cairo to visit and enter the Church of Abu Sergahand St. Barbara The Hanging Church. This Church has steps leading up so became known as the Staircase Church. You can also see the Abu Sirga Church which is apparently built on the place where the Holy Family rested, also there are scenes of the life of Christ and the Virgin Mary adorning the walls.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
7
Khan Al-Khalili
Time now to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the colorful Khan El Khalili Bazaar and shop until you drop. After these fabulous tours enjoy a comfortable drive back to your Hotel.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Aswan Sightseeing
2 stops
8
Aswan High Dam
After breakfast and check out from your Hotel your representative will transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Aswan, on your arrival at Aswan Airport your personal Guide will meet you and transfer you for a tour to the High Dam an engineering miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
9
Temple of Philae
Then onto the beautiful Philae Temple which was built in honor of the Goddess Isis.Once you have enjoyed your tours you will be transferred to your hotel for check in.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Optional tour to Abu Simbel
1 stop
10
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
At approx. 4:30 AM after collecting your breakfast box your personal Guide will meet you to transfer you for a tour to Abu Simbel. The two magnificent Temples of Abu Simbel with their unique style are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. Hidden behind the chambers, statues and hieroglyphics adorned every wall. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramssess II.The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also Called Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God so in a symbolic way the two Temples, that of Ramsses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II Nefertari Hathor and the Sun God together as one. After enjoying this fabulous tour transfer back to your Nile Cruise to enjoy lunch .Now Sail to Kom Ombo.
9 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples
2 stops
11
Temple of Kom Ombo
Breakfast on board. Time now to take a visit to Kom Ombo Temple, this wonderful Temple is shared by the two gods Sobek and Horus. Sobek also known as the Crocodile is the God of the Nile. Horus is the God of Sky and Kingship.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
12
Temple of Horus
Sailing on to Edfu to visit Horus Temple. The Temple of Edfu is an ancient Egyptian Temple which houses important scenes and inscriptions of the Sacred Drama which related to the conflict between Horus and Seth. When you have finished your tours we Sail on to Luxor.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Luxor west bank sightseeing
3 stops
13
Valley of the Kings
After a good night’s rest and breakfast your guide will escort you for a visit to the legendary Valley of the Kings where there are many kings buried in this valley. The most known tombs are King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tutankhamun, King Ramssess VI, King Mrenptah and AmonhotepII.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
14
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Now the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut beckons. This majestic Temple is built into the actual Mountains.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
15
Colossi of Memnon
We will now journey onto the Colossi of Memnon, the huge twin Statues, here you have the opportunity to take some really fabulous photographs.When you have finished your tours take a comfortable drive back to your Nile cruise to enjoy your lunch on board.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Disembark/Karnak & Luxor Temples
2 stops
16
Temple of Karnak
After breakfast disembark and visit the magnificent Karnak Temples. These historical Temples are one of the biggest in the World.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
17
Luxor Temple
Let us now carry on to enjoy the beautiful Luxor Temple.Once you have enjoyed your tours enjoy a comfortable drive to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo. On arrival at the Airport you will be met and assisted by our representative and transferred to your Hotel.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 9
Departure
1 stop
18
After your breakfast at the Hotel our representative will meet you to transfer you to Cairo International Airport in safety and comfort for your final departure.
2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

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