9 Day Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise and Alexandria

Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will meet the tour representative who will assist you with arrival procedures before transferring you by private air-conditioned vehicle to your 4-star hotel.

After check-in, you can relax and prepare for the exciting sightseeing days ahead.

After breakfast, start your 9-day Egypt tour with a visit to the Giza Pyramids Complex before continuing your Nile cruise and Alexandria journey.

Giza Pyramids Complex

Discover the three famous pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, which stand on the Giza Plateau as some of the world’s most recognizable ancient monuments.

How far are the pyramids from Cairo? The Giza Pyramids Complex is located in Giza Governorate, on the western outskirts of Greater Cairo.From central Cairo: approximately 15–20 km (9–12 miles) west/southwest, depending on your starting point.

Great Pyramid of Khufu

Explore the Great Pyramid, built for Pharaoh Khufu during the Fourth Dynasty. It is the largest of the three main pyramids at Giza and the only surviving monument of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

It originally stood at approximately 146.6 meters (481 feet), although its height is now about 138.5 meters (455 feet) due to the loss of its outer casing stones.

The pyramid was originally covered with smooth, polished Tura limestone casing stones, which gave it a bright appearance. It is estimated to have been constructed from around 2.3 million stone blocks.

Great Sphinx

Continue to the Great Sphinx, the monumental limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head traditionally associated with Pharaoh Khafre 2558–2532 BC.

Valley Temple

Visit the Valley Temple, an important part of the Giza funerary complex associated with the pyramid of Khafre.

It is built mainly from massive limestone blocks, with some interior surfaces featuring granite, showcasing the impressive engineering of ancient Egypt.

Grand Egyptian Museum

Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum tour , located near the Giza Pyramids:

• 100,000+ artifacts are planned to be displayed across the museum’s collections.
• 7,000+ years of Egyptian civilization are represented through its collections.
• 45,000 m² — approximate exhibition space.
• 500,000 m² — approximate total site area.
• 12 main exhibition halls showcase ancient Egyptian history and artifacts.
• 3,500+ artifacts from the Tutankhamun collection are displayed together in the museum.

After sightseeing, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your Cairo hotel.

After breakfast, check out and head to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan.

Upon arrival, begin your Philae temple, High Dam and Obelisk private tour.

Aswan High Dam

Visit the Aswan High Dam, a major engineering landmark that regulates the Nile, supports irrigation, and produces hydroelectric power.

Unfinished Obelisk

Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, where Aswan’s ancient granite quarries reveal how the ancient Egyptians cut and shaped massive stone monuments.

Philae Temple

Visit Philae Temple, dedicated mainly to the goddess Isis and carefully relocated to Agilkia Island to protect it from the rising Nile waters after the construction of the Aswan High Dam.

After the tour, board your 5-star Deluxe Nile cruise, enjoy lunch and dinner, and spend the night onboard.

This marks the beginning of your Aswan to Luxor Nile Cruise with Cairo, one of the most enjoyable parts of the journey.

Enjoy breakfast onboard as the cruise sails along the Nile.

Kom Ombo Temple

Discover Kom Ombo Temple history, an unusual double temple dedicated to two deities: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Its symmetrical design makes it one of the distinctive temples along the Nile.

After the visit, return to the cruise for lunch and dinner while continuing your journey toward Edfu.

After breakfast, continue your 9 Day Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise and Alexandria with a visit to Edfu Temple.

Edfu Temple

Dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, Edfu Temple is one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples. Its large pylons, courtyards, columns, reliefs, and inscriptions provide an impressive look at temple architecture during the Ptolemaic period.

After the visit, return to the cruise and sail toward Luxor.

Enjoy lunch and dinner onboard before arriving in Luxor later in the evening.

After breakfast, check out from the Nile cruise and begin exploring Luxor’s famous monuments.

Valley of the Kings

Visit the Valley of the Kings on Luxor’s West Bank, the famous royal necropolis where numerous New Kingdom rulers were buried in rock-cut tombs.

Temple of Hatshepsut

Continue to the montuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. The temple’s distinctive terraces and dramatic setting beneath the cliffs make it one of Luxor’s most memorable landmarks.

Colossi of Memnon

Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that once stood in front of his mortuary temple.

Lunch & Nile Boat Trip

Enjoy lunch on an island and experience a short boat trip on the Nile.

Karnak Temple

End your sightseeing at Karnak Temple, one of Egypt’s largest ancient religious complexes. Explore its monumental pylons, columns, courtyards, and the famous Great Hypostyle Hall.

Afterward, transfer to your 4-star hotel in Luxor for the night.

After breakfast, transfer to Luxor Airport for your domestic flight back to Cairo.

Upon arrival, transfer to your Cairo hotel. The rest of the day is free for relaxing, shopping, or exploring Cairo independently.

Your 9 Day Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise and Alexandria now moves from Upper Egypt back to the capital.

After breakfast, leave Cairo for a full-day trip to Alexandria, Egypt’s famous Mediterranean coastal city.

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

Explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, an impressive underground necropolis reflecting the interaction of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman traditions.

Pompey’s Pillar

Visit Pompey’s Pillar, a massive Roman column associated with the ancient Serapeum of Alexandria.

Qaitbay Citadel

Continue to Qaitbay Citadel, a historic fortress overlooking the Mediterranean. It was built in the 15th century on the site associated with the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.

Lunch

Enjoy lunch at a local seafood restaurant.

Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Visit the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a major cultural and educational center inspired by the legacy of the ancient Library of Alexandria.

After completing your Alexandria tour, return to Cairo for your final overnight stay.

Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel before checking out.

Your representative will transfer you to Cairo International Airport by private air-conditioned vehicle for your flight home.

Your 9 Day Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise and Alexandria ends with unforgettable memories of Egypt’s ancient monuments, Nile landscapes, and Mediterranean heritage.

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