15 days · Private
15 Days Route of the Holy Family Christian Egypt
Cairo → Giza → Luxor → Aswan → Abu Simbel
From $4,200 per person
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9 Days Egypt Affordable Tour to Cairo, Nile Cruise & Alexandria
From $1,050 per person
- Duration
- 9 days
- Runs
- Every day
- Type
- Private, just your group
- Booking
- Confirmed within 24 hours
- Places
- Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Luxor , Alexandria
Overview
A private 9-day trip through Cairo, Giza, Luxor, and Aswan.Alexandria and Hurghada with your own Egyptologist guide, a Nile cruise and every transfer arranged.
Discover Egypt on this 9-day journey combining Cairo’s iconic Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum, a relaxing Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, and a fascinating day trip to Alexandria. Explore ancient temples, royal tombs, and historic landmarks while enjoying comfortable hotel stays, guided sightseeing, and unforgettable views of the Nile.
- Private Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Tour
- 5-Star Nile Cruise (Aswan to Luxor)
- Grand Egyptian Museum Experience
- Day Trip to Historic Alexandria
- Expert Egyptologist Guide Throughout
- All-Inclusive Private Transfers
Day by day
Download PDFDay 1
Arrival in CairoCairo
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, meet your representative, who will assist you with airport and passport formalities. Transfer by private, air-conditioned vehicle to your 4-star hotel in Cairo and complete check-in. The rest of the day is free to relax after your international flight.
- * Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Cairo * Meals: Not specified
Day 2
Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian MuseumGiza
After breakfast at the hotel, meet your Egyptologist tour guide and begin exploring the wonders of the Giza Plateau. * Giza Pyramids Complex: Discover the three iconic pyramids and learn about their construction, history, and significance in ancient Egyptian civilization. * Great Pyramid of Khufu: Admire the largest pyramid at Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. * Great Sphinx: See the monumental limestone statue with the body of a lion and the face traditionally associated with Pharaoh Khafre. * Valley Temple: Explore the ancient funerary temple associated with the pyramid complex of Khafre. * Grand Egyptian Museum: Discover an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and archaeological treasures. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo before returning to your hotel.
- * Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Cairo * Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Day 3
Flight to Aswan & Nile CruiseAswan
Enjoy breakfast and check out of your Cairo hotel. Transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, meet your guide and begin exploring Aswan's principal attractions. * Aswan High Dam: Learn how this major engineering project transformed water management, flood control, and electricity generation in Egypt. * Unfinished Obelisk: Visit the ancient granite quarry and see the enormous obelisk that was abandoned during construction after a crack appeared in the stone. * Philae Temple: Explore the beautiful temple complex dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis, relocated to Agilkia Island to protect it from rising water levels. After sightseeing, board your 5-star deluxe Nile cruise and check in to your cabin. Enjoy lunch and dinner on board while settling in for your cruise vacation. * Transportation: Domestic flight from Cairo to Aswan
- * Accommodation: On board the Nile cruise * Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 4
Kom Ombo TempleKom Ombo
Enjoy breakfast on board as the cruise continues along the Nile. Visit Kom Ombo Temple, a distinctive double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haroeris, a form of Horus. Explore its symmetrical design, impressive columns, ancient reliefs, and fascinating religious history. Return to the cruise ship for lunch and dinner. Spend the remainder of the day enjoying the Nile scenery and onboard facilities.
- * Accommodation: On board the Nile cruise * Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 5
Edfu & Sailing to LuxorEdfu
Enjoy breakfast on board before meeting your guide for a visit to Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples. Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, the temple features monumental gateways, detailed inscriptions, courtyards, and sanctuaries that reveal important aspects of ancient Egyptian religion and mythology. Return to the cruise ship and enjoy lunch while sailing toward Luxor. Arrive later in the day and have dinner on board.
- * Accommodation: On board the Nile cruise * Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 6
Luxor East and West BankLuxor
After breakfast, check out from the Nile cruise and meet your Egyptologist guide for a full-day tour of Luxor's remarkable ancient monuments. * Valley of the Kings: Explore the royal necropolis where generations of New Kingdom pharaohs were buried in elaborately decorated tombs. * Temple of Queen Hatshepsut: Visit the magnificent terraced mortuary temple built into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari in honor of one of ancient Egypt's most remarkable female rulers. * Colossi of Memnon: Stop to admire the two enormous statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, which once guarded the entrance to his mortuary temple. * Lunch on a Nile island: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant on an island, including a boat trip across the Nile. * Karnak Temple Complex: Discover one of Egypt's largest temple complexes, renowned for its monumental gateways, towering columns, obelisks, and the impressive Great Hypostyle Hall. After completing the sightseeing, transfer to your 4-star hotel in Luxor for check-in and overnight.
- * Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Luxor * Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Day 7
Flight from Luxor to CairoLuxor & Cairo
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check out. Transfer to Luxor Airport for your domestic flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, meet your representative and transfer to your 4-star hotel. The remainder of the day is free for relaxation, shopping, or exploring Cairo independently. * Transportation: Domestic flight from Luxor to Cairo
- * Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Cairo * Meals: Breakfast
Day 8
Alexandria Day Excursion from CairoAlexandria
After breakfast, depart Cairo in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for a full-day excursion to Alexandria, the historic Mediterranean city founded by Alexander the Great. Accompanied by your Egyptologist guide, discover its most celebrated archaeological and cultural attractions. * Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa: Explore the underground burial complex that combines ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artistic traditions. * Pompey's Pillar: See the impressive Roman granite column in the ancient Serapeum area, one of Alexandria's best-known archaeological landmarks. * Citadel of Qaitbay: Visit the historic coastal fortress built in the 15th century on the site traditionally associated with the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria. * Lunch at a seafood restaurant: Enjoy a meal featuring Alexandria's coastal cuisine. * Bibliotheca Alexandrina: Visit the modern library and cultural complex that commemorates the legacy of the ancient Library of Alexandria. After the tour, drive back to Cairo and transfer to your hotel for the overnight stay. * Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Cairo * Meals: Breakfast and lunch
- * Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Cairo * Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Day 9
Final Departure from CairoCairo
Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel before checking out. At the scheduled time, transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport for your international departure. This concludes your 9-day Egypt tour.
- * Accommodation: None * Meals: Breakfast
What's included
Included
- Airport meet & assist
- private A/C transport
- private Egyptologist guide
- entrance fees for listed sites
- meals as listed
- domestic flights/ sleeping train as listed
- bottled water
- taxes
- 4 nights Cairo
- 1 night Luxor
- 3 nights cruise
Not included
- International flights
- Egypt visa
- tips
- drinks
- optional activities
- travel insurance
Photos
Your route
- Cairo & Giza · 2 nightsDays 1–2Pyramids · then a short flight
- Aswan · 1 night on boardDay 3Philae · then sail on the Nile
- Kom Ombo · 1 night on boardDay 4 Kom Ombo temple · then sail on the Nile
- Edfu · 1 night on boardDay 5 Temple of Horus · then sail on the Nile
- Luxor · 1 night in hotelDay 6 Karnak · then a short flight
- Cairo & Giza · 2 nightsDays 7–9 Day 8: day trip to Alexandria by private car, back the same day Pyramids
- Overnight stop
- Day trip, no overnight
- By road
- Nile cruise
- Flight
- Famous sight
Good to know
How do I book and how much is the deposit?
Send a booking request with your dates and we confirm availability and the final price, usually within 24 hours. Multi-day trips and cruises need a 50% deposit to confirm, with the balance due before you travel. Day tours and shore excursions are paid in full when you book.
What if I need to cancel or change my trip?
Changes are usually possible, depending on how close to the date you ask and on hotel and cruise rules. Refunds follow our cancellation policy, which you will see before you pay. Please see our policy page for the exact terms, and talk to your planner first: we will always try to move dates before you cancel.
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