9 days Egypt vacation: Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and Alexandria

From the first moment you just touch down at Cairo International Airport, you will find our company’s representative inside the terminal at your greeting and assistance through the passport and baggage formalities. Once finalizing your arrival procedures, you will be collected by our driver in a private comfortable vehicle to chauffer you to our 5-star hotel for check-in.

Evening time, we will guide you to attend Fabulous Nile Dinner Cruise: Enjoy a memorial Egyptian dinner while you are sailing on the captivating Nile River and immerse into the majestic atmosphere of colored whirling dervishes and folklore tannoura spin. Then, we drive you back to our hotel to spend the night in Cairo.

Meals: Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel and start the 2nd day of your Wonders of Egypt in 9 Days Vacation with a private guide to allure:

Giza Pyramids Complex:

The Giza Complex is a prominent archaeological site that includes the three globally known pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkure, along with the iconic Sphinx, several tombs, a worker’s village, temples of mummification, and more; all located in the old city of Giza.

The Great Pyramid of Giza:

The Great Pyramid, or The Pyramid of Khufu, is the only remaining object of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It's in the Giza Plateau, registered by UNESCO as one of the World Heritage Sites. It was established in 2560 BC by King Khufu, who ascended to the country’s throne during the 4th dynasty.

The Great Sphinx:

The Sphinx stands elegantly in the heart of Giza necropolis as the oldest iconic monumental statue in history, which belongs to Pharaoh Chephren. This incredible human-headed lion, carved into the plateau's bedrock, measures 73 meters long at a height of 20 meters.

The Valley Temple:

The Valley Temple is the best-known mummification center in Ancient Egypt, which was founded during the Old Kingdom's reign in 2686 BC. The spot acted as a wealthy source of information on the different ways and methods of royal purification and mummification processes, which decorate the walls and designs of the entire building.

Saqqara Step Pyramid:

The Saqqara Pyramid, which dates back to the 3rd dynasty, is the oldest in the country. It was made of six elegant steps that ascended the king to heaven. This glorious site, which is the royal burial tomb of Pharaoh Djoser (2670-2650 BC), stands in a height of 63 meters.

Memphis City:

Memphis, found out by Pharaoh Menes Narmer in 2925 BC, is placed at the entrance of the Nile Valley. The spot was the first capital city of Egypt, and it acted as a glorious religious center for worshiping the god Ptah.

We drive you to the airport to fly to Aswan, and then our driver picks you up from Aswan Airport to transport you to 5-star hotel in Aswan for check-in

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Start a guided day tour to the best of Aswan by a modern A/C vehicle to visit:

Philae Temple:

Philae is the finest example of classical architecture, and it has been remarkably preserved. The temple, dedicated to the god Isis, was established under Ptolemy II's reign (380-362 BC). Then it was later completed by the Roman Emperors.

The High Dam:

Aswan High Dam is regarded as one of the most effective projects that was carried out in Egypt in the 60s by the order of President Gamal Abdul Nasser. The dam was a safe fortress for Egypt's legacy and monuments against the Nile floods, and then it became an essential source of energy.

The Unfinished Obelisk:

A reddish granite monument in Aswan is the Unfinished Obelisk which is located on the eastern shores of the Nile. The obelisk dates back to the ruling time of Queen Hatshepsut (1508-1458 BC). However, the project was unfinished due to some cracks appearing in the structure, so it was abandoned.

Now, you will enjoy your delicious lunch at a Nile-view restaurant then you will be guided to your hotel. Overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Wake up a bit early to get ready for a mesmerizing adventure with your personal Egyptologist guide while you are having your breakfast boxes on the vehicle, heading to visit:

Abu Simbel Temples:

The incredible temples of Abu Simbel are a must-see attraction that should not be missed. The site, which consists of two spectacular temples, was built by the order of Ramesses II (1279-1213 BC). The main largest construction belongs to the pharaoh himself and its walls depict the king’s victory at Kadesh Battle in 1247 BC while the other smaller temple represents for Queen Nefertari.

Following that, we will drive you to Aswan for a lunch stop at a good restaurant and take you back to our hotel in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel then you’ll pack your luggage to catch 1st class train to Luxor. After that, you will meet your local guide at Luxor Train Station to visit:

Karnak Temple Complex:

Karnak is the most remarkable archeological monument ever created on earth and the most extensive open-air museum in the world. The complex, constructed in 1971 BC, is the most significant religious center for the worship rituals of gods and goddesses such as   God Amun, Mut, and Hathor.

Next, you enjoy having your lunch at a good Egyptian restaurant then you will check in 5-star hotel in Luxor. We pick you up once more in the evening to enjoy visiting:

Luxor Temple at night:

Another brilliant piece of heaven is Luxor Temple, situated on the eastern shores of the Nile. The temple complex is a royal headquarters founded by King Amenhotep III in 1400 BC to witness the coronation of many pharaohs and other royal ceremonies and celebrations.

Then we will drive you back to your hotel in Luxor. Overnight in Luxor

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel in Luxor then we will take you in a private vehicle to visit Luxor West Bank sightseeing:

Queen Hatshepsut Temple:

Deir El Bahari temple is an epic attraction that showcases a unique example of perfect architecture. This mortuary temple represents the power and wisdom of Queen Hatshepsut (1508-1458 BC), the most successful female ruler in history who ruled Egypt during the New Kingdom.

Valley of The Kings:

Valley of the Kings is a wide burial spot that hosts 63 royal tombs of the New Kingdom’s pharaohs. The site, which hosts the mummies of the most prominent kings who ruled the country in the 18th, 19th and 20th dynasty, boasts the most extensive carvings and decorations depicting funerary and mythical practices.

Colossi of Memnon:

Memnon's twin gigantic seated sculptures are the best-preserved heritage of Pharaoh Amenhotep III (1391-1353 BC). They measure 18 meters (60 ft) tall at the entrance of Luxor West Bank, and they are made of quartzite sandstone carved in Cairo and then transported to Luxor.

Finally, we will get you back to your 5-star hotel overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel in Luxor then you check out before we take you fly back to Cairo. Once arriving, you will be escorted by your Egyptologist to visit:

The Egyptian Museum:

The Cairo Museum is considered one of the oldest museums on earth, established in 1902. It includes more than 120,000 stunning artifacts, jewelry, and more, and the museum proudly displays the greatest archaeological collection of Tutankhamun.

Proceed to a local restaurant to have a delightful lunch.

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization:

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is an incredible masterpiece in Fustat City, Cairo, on 33.5 acres. It contains 50,000 artifacts, models, photographs, manuscripts, oil paintings, artistic artifacts, and antiquities from the Stone Age, Pharaonic, Greco-Roman, Coptic, Arab, and Sudanese civilizations, to the modern era.

The Hanging Church:

The Hanging Church is the residence of the Christian community in Cairo and the center of the Coptic patriarch for many years. It was created on the gates of the Roman Babylon Fortress in the 5th century AD, and the church towers at a height of 30 feet with mesmerizing interior and exterior designs.

Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque:

Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque is the oldest mosque ever built in Africa. It was also named "Crown of Mosques," founded by the order of the Caliph Amr Ibn Al-Aas after he entered Egypt.

Ben Ezra Synagogue:

Ben Ezra Synagogue is a glorious religious monument dating back to the 19th century with an exceptional historical background. The attraction served as a church before it was transformed into a synagogue in 882 AD, adorned with many enchanting Jewish decorations and designs.

Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar:

Khan El Khalili is Cairo’s vast bazaar and an epic spiritual monument in the city's heart. The bazaar was created between 1382 and 1390 AD and acted as the most important shopping market in the Middle East.

Check-in a 5-star hotel to spend the night in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

In the morning time, your private tour guide picks you up from our hotel in Cairo to transport you to Alexandria by a modern A/C vehicle to visit:

Qaitbay Citadel:

Qaitbey is one of the most significant defensive fortresses on the coast of the Mediterranean. Mamluk Sultan Al-Ashraf Abu Al-Nasr Qaitbay ordered the citadel building on the ruins of the old lighthouse of Alexandria on the eastern end of Pharos Island to protect Alexandria from any foreign aggressor.

Now, you will enjoy your lunch at a seafood restaurant.

Kom El-Shoqafa Catacombs:

The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa are considered one of the best archaeological sites in Alexandria. They were discovered in the early 20th century and were one of the largest Roman burial sites. These tombs were carved into bedrock at the time of Emperor Antoninus in the 2nd century AD.

The Pompey's Pillar:

Pompey's Pillar is an architectural marvel located among the ruins of the Serapeum in the Egyptian coastal city of Alexandria. It is one of the greatest places of antiquity. The Serapeum was an ancient Greek temple that was built during the reign of the Ptolemaic kingdom in Egypt and was dedicated to the new deity venerated in Alexandria and throughout Egypt, Serapis, who was believed to be the protector of Alexandria.

Then you will have a quick photo stop in front of:

The Alexandria Library:

The Library of Alexandria in Egypt was one of the greatest centers of study and knowledge of antiquity. The library was famous for its vast collection of books and manuscripts, covering various topics, from philosophy to science, history, poetry, and literature.

We will drive you back to our hotel in Cairo

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Here, your Egypt adventure comes to an end, so you will check out after having your breakfast. Then, our driver will transfer you in a private A/C vehicle to Cairo International Airport to catch your flight home and end your 9 days of Egypt vacation: Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, and Alexandria.

Meals: Breakfast