9 Days Egypt Affordable Tour to Cairo, Nile Cruise & Alexandria

Your trip at a glance

Duration

9 days

Route

Cairo → Giza → Aswan → Luxor → Alexandria

Accommodation

3★ Hotel · 4★ Hotel · 5★ Hotel · Luxury Hotel · Standard cruise · Deluxe cruise · Luxury cruise · Dahabiya cruise

Price

From $1,050 per person

Travel style

Private: just your group, guide and driver

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.

• 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 programme

1. Day 1Arrival in Cairo

   Location:

   Cairo

   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.

   Included today: * Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Cairo * Meals: Not specified

2. Day 2Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum

   Location:

   Giza

   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.

   Included today: * Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Cairo * Meals: Breakfast and lunch

3. Day 3 Flight to Aswan & Nile Cruise

   Location:

   Aswan

   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

   Included today: * Accommodation: On board the Nile cruise * Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

4. Day 4Kom Ombo Temple

   Location:

   Kom 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.

   Included today: * Accommodation: On board the Nile cruise * Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

5. Day 5Edfu & Sailing to Luxor

   Location:

   Edfu

   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.

   Included today: * Accommodation: On board the Nile cruise * Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

6. Day 6Luxor East and West Bank

   Location:

   Luxor

   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.

   Included today: * Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Luxor * Meals: Breakfast and lunch

7. Day 7Flight from Luxor to Cairo

   Location:

   Luxor & 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

   Included today: * Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Cairo * Meals: Breakfast

8. Day 8Alexandria Day Excursion from Cairo

   Location:

   Alexandria

   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

   Included today: * Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Cairo * Meals: Breakfast and lunch

9. Day 9Final Departure from Cairo

   Location:

   Cairo

   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.

   Included today: * Accommodation: None * Meals: Breakfast