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09 Days
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🏺 9-Day Egypt Tour: Cairo, Alexandria, Abu Simbel & Luxor
9-Day Egypt Tour. Experience the timeless magic of ancient civilization with this 9-day Egypt budget tour, carefully designed to showcase the country’s most iconic historical treasures while remaining affordable and comfortable. This unforgettable journey takes you through Cairo, Aswan, Abu Simbel, and Luxor, offering a perfect balance of culture, history, and authentic local experiences.
Start in Busy Cairo
First, arrive in Cairo. Next, meet your guide. Soon, visit the Great Pyramids. Walk near the Sphinx. After that, see the museum. View the gold masks. Then, eat local food. Thus, Cairo is very grand. It is a great start.
🕌 Cairo – Culture and Markets
Then, return to Cairo 🏙️. Visit the Egyptian Museum 🏺, Cairo Citadel 🏰, and Sultan Hassan Madrasa 🕌. Afterward, stroll through Khan El Khalili bazaar 🛍️. In addition, city streets tell stories of Egypt’s rich culture. Therefore, every day leaves lasting memories.
9-Day Egypt Tour Ancient Aswan
Second, fly to the south. You will reach Aswan. Specifically, see the high dam. Visit the stone temple. Also, take a small boat. The Nile is very blue. Because of this, you relax. It is a peaceful city.
9-Day Egypt Tour Great Abu Simbel
Later, go to Abu Simbel. These temples are huge. See the four kings. They sit on high chairs. Soon, walk deep inside. Look at the wall art. These scenes show battles. Therefore, you learn history. It is a grand site.
Travel to Old Luxor
Next, drive to Luxor. This city is famous. First, see the Karnak Temple. It has giant pillars. Walk through the stone halls. Also, look at the lake. Then, visit Luxor Temple. Specifically, see it at night. The lights are very bright.
Explore the Royal Tombs
Now, cross the Nile River. Visit the West Bank. Soon, enter the royal tombs. This is the King’s Valley. Look at the bright colors. They are still fresh. After that, see the queen. Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut. It looks very strong.
9-Day Egypt Tour Visit Beautiful Alexandria
Now, we head to the sea. Alexandria is very blue. It sits on the coast. Long ago, Alexander the Great built it. Usually, it has a fresh breeze. To begin, you will walk by water. The views are great.
Discover Coastal History
Visit the Qaitbay Citadel first. It stands by the sea. Afterward, see the Roman theater. It is very old stone. Then, go to the library. It is bright and modern. Clearly, Alexandria has many secrets. Finally, you will find them all.
End Your Best 9-Day Egypt Tour
Finally, go back to Cairo. Buy some small gifts. Specifically, look for sweet spices. Then, say goodbye to Egypt. You saw the pyramids. You saw the great Nile. Plus, you stayed on budget. Consequently, book your tour now!
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Itinerary
Welcome to Cairo. Your tour begins when you are greeted by our representative who will assist you through immigration and customs formalities. After you have collected your luggage, he will then take you, in our deluxe vehicle, to your Cairo hotel where you will meet your guide who will revise the tour plan with you.
A new day in Egypt starts with your first breakfast and then we will meet at the lobby
The Step Pyramid of Saqqara
It’s called also step Pyramid of Zoser or Josser, due to the King Zoser who ordered his minister Imhotep to build it, this pyramid consists of six-layers, its height was about 197foot (60 meters). It is the first Pyramid ever built and it is the first largest scale stone building in the world.
Pyramid of Unas
The Pyramid of Unas is a smooth-sided pyramid built in the 24th century BC for the Egyptian pharaoh Unas, the ninth and final king of the Fifth Dynasty.
Pyramid Complex of Teti
Teti (c.2345–2323 BC), the first ruler of the Sixth Dynasty, built his pyramidal complex not far from the Step Pyramid of (c.2667–2648 BC), in Saqqara. Upon completion, it stood 52.5 m tall.
The mastaba tomb of Kagemni also known as Memi
The mastaba was discovered in 1843 by Richard Lepsius. It had to wait until 1905 before von Bissing would begin his publication of rooms IV to VIII, which wasn't completed until 1911.
The mastaba of Nikauisesi
The mastaba of Nikauisesi is situated in the north-east sector of the necropolis of SaqqaraThe tomb was discovered in 1979-80 by the Supreme Council of Antiquities
The mastaba of Ankhmahor
The mastaba of Ankhmahor is situated on the northern side of Teti’s pyramid at Saqqara in the block of tombs belonging to the officials of the king’s Dynasty VI reign.
Memphis Open Air Museum
Memphis was the oldest capital of ancient Egypt, the first one that was founded after the unification of upper and Lower Egypt. The city was founded in the first dynasty (3100 BC).
Giza Pyramids Complex
The three main pyramids of Giza (Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure) are sufficient enough to build a 2-meter-long wall and span 100,000 square kilometers around the globe along with the equator.
The Great Pyramid
The Great Pyramid of King Khufu is considered largely represents the spirit of ancient Egypt, King Khufu who built this Pyramid as a cemetery has left little information about his reign.
The Magical Sphinx
Who among us when mentioning the name of the Sphinx does not think about this stone sculpture that carved in the form of the human head and lion body, which is located in the Giza plateau in Egypt the Sphinx is one of the oldest and the largest sculptures in the world, it’s about 73.5 meters long and 6 meters wide.
Enjoy your lunch and it will be served at a local restaurant after the day tour. Then return to your hotel and overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
A new day on board starts with breakfast, and then you will be driven to Cairo airport to catch your flight to Aswan here your guide will take you to see
Aswan High Dam
At Aswan High Dam, you’ll hear from your tour guide the whole story of its construction and how it helped the Egyptians a lot to improve their economic and social state. Then, you’ll move to witness the miraculous:
The Unfinished Obelisk
The Unfinished Obelisk was supposed to be standing in front of Hatshepsut Temple but some cracks happened to it which leads Queen Hatshepsut to order her men to move it to Aswan and it is characterized with its majestic size.
Philae Temples
Philae Temple was constructed in 690 B.C and it had been relocated with the help of the UNESCO because it was in great danger from the High & Low Dams of Aswan. It was dedicated to goddess Isis.
The Nubian Village & The Botanical Island
Discover the colorful culture of Nubia, one of Africa's oldest civilizations, traveling by felucca sailboat or modern motorboat, you'll meet locals, visit a traditional house, drink tea, and have free time to explore villages independently while Kitchener’s Island, to the west of Elephantine Island, was given to Lord Horatio Kitchener in the 1890s when he was commander of the Egyptian army. Kitchener turned the entire island into the stunning Aswan Botanical Gardens, importing plants from the Far East, India and parts of Africa.
Lunch will be served at a good Nile view restaurant then check-in at 5* hotel and spend the rest of the day on your own.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
In the early morning, you will get your breakfast box from your hotel in Aswan, then check out from the hotel and continue your vacation by heading to:
Abu Simbel Temples
Abu Simbel temple complex includes 2 individual temples that were built during the reign of Pharaoh Ramsis II. The great temple was built for the king himself to commemorate his coronation and his birthday and it has been built in a very impressive accurate way which makes the whole world await the Sun Festival that occurs only twice a year in the great temple of the Pharaoh to witness the miracle that occurs there. The smaller temple was built as a sign of love & appreciation from the king to his beloved queen Nefertari and she was the only wife of the king for whom he has built a temple.
You will enjoy your delicious lunch at a restaurant located in Aswan then we will visit the Nubia Museum in Aswan in the evening
The Nubian Museum
Opened in 1997, the Nubian Museum is a belated, but well-executed, tribute to the culture and influence of Nubia and the Nubian people on the history of Egypt. This ancient culture, every bit as old as that of Ancient Egypt, existed along the banks of the Nile for millennia in the areas we call southern Egypt and northern Sudan today.
Philae Temple Impressive Sound and Light Show Tour (free visit)
In the Sound and Light show Aswan, we bring this magical temple back to life, especially the Egyptian Gods and Goddesses, like king Osiris. This significant temple is the most popular tourist spot for the 18th and 19th centuries. Enjoy an exceptional journey at the Philae temple Sound and Light show, which will steal your heart by revealing the ancient secrets and mysteries. To attend Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple. This narrated trip will lead you to observe the legends of the ancient deities of Isis and Osiris and how this glorious temple had been flooded for around six months every year in the early centuries till it was a move to Aglikia Island. Step through the temple while its history is narrated using the vivid multimedia presentations that tell the greatness of this magnificent site.
Now our representative will take you back to your hotel in Aswan and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
An early morning breakfast then catch 1st class train towards Luxor. Upon arrival I will then take you, in our deluxe vehicle, to your Luxor hotel to check in and in the afternoon we`ll have lunch and then I will guide you to enjoy the East Bank sights:
The Complex of Karnak Temples
Built over two millennia between the years of around 2200 and 360 BCE, Karnak is a massive Ancient Egyptian temple complex that was one of the country's most important places of worship under the rules of Hatshepsut, Seti I, Ramesses II and Ramesses III.
The Temple of Luxor
Luxor Temple, Ipet‑resyt “Southern Sanctuary” to the ancient Egyptians, was so called because of its location within ancient Thebes (modern Luxor). It is located around three kilometers to the south of Karnak Temple, to which it was once linked with a processional way bordered with sphinxes. The oldest evidence for this temple dates to the Eighteenth Dynasty (c.1550–1295 BC).
Karnak Temple Impressive Sound and Light Show Tour (free visit)
Enjoy Luxor Tours Watching Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show on the east bank illuminated at night with an audio-visual show that will explain how the temple was built and what life was like in Ancient Egypt. We will give you the chance to discover how life has been thousands of years ago? You will know about them through the splendid Sound and Light Show at the Karnak Temples. This spectacle will take about 75-minute first takes you around the temple grounds, and finally, the last act is played while you are seated along the Great Sacred Lake. The performance relates the history of Luxor as the capital of the ancient world.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
In the beautiful morning from your hotel in Luxor, our tour guide will meet you to take you to enjoy a journey in the west bank of Luxor where you will visit:
Hot air Balloon Ride
Early morning, Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor to the West Bank to enjoy Egypt Hot Air Balloon. Transfer to marine enjoy soft drinks before you take the motor boat to the west bank, then you will be transferred to the take-off area where you are going to start your balloon ride in the sky of the biggest open-air museum Luxor. The "Balloon Ride" trip departs every day, however confirmation in advance is still highly recommended. The balloon ride takes 45 minutes then you will visit
The Valley of the Kings
The rulers of the Eighteenth, Nineteenth, and Twentieth Dynasties of Egypt’s prosperous New Kingdom (c.1550–1069 BC) were buried in a desolate dry river valley across the river from the ancient city of Thebes (modern Luxor), hence its modern name of the Valley of the Kings. This moniker is not entirely accurate, however, since some members of the royal family aside from the king were buried here as well, as were a few non-royal, albeit very high-ranking, individuals.
The Temple of Hatshepsut
Hatshepsut (c.1473–1458 BC), the queen who became Pharaoh, built a magnificent temple at Deir al-Bahari, on the west back of Luxor. It lies directly across the Nile from Karnak Temple, the main sanctuary of the god Amun. Hatshepsut’s temple, Djeser-djeseru “the Holy of Holies” was designed by the chief steward of Amun, Senenmut.
The Colossi of Memnon
These two faceless colossi (the plural of colossus, which just means larger-than-life statue) are the first thing visitors see when they reach the west bank of the Nile opposite Luxor. This isn't surprising when you hear their dimensions: they tower 60 feet (18 m) above the plains and are estimated to weigh an enormous 720 tons each.
After this day tour ends, we will have lunch in a local restaurant and then we head back to the hotel and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
After breakfast you will check out and will be taken to Luxor airport to catch your flight to Cairo once you arrive you will visit the Egyptian Museum: gaze at the wonders of King Tutankhamen, including his golden death mask.
The Egyptian Museum
Centrally located on the edge of Tahrir Square in Cairo, the Egyptian Museum is hard to miss on any tour of Cairo. Opening in 1902, it was purpose-built to house the antiquities of Ancient Egypt. The museum was founded in 1857.
The Citadel of Cairo
The citadel of Saladin contains many monuments dating back to different Islamic eras, it was not only just a fortified castle that was used to defend the city but also many mosques and other purposes was in the citadel for 800 years.
Mohamed Ali Mosque was built on a rectangular area inside Salah al-Din Citadel, it’s divided into two parts
National Military Museum
This museum is the first of its kind to be devoted to the history of the Egyptian military through the ages. The museum was locates in al-Haram Palace in 1949 in the Cairo Citadel in 1949.
National Police Museum
The National Police Museum is one of the museums in the Salah al-Din Citadel, located in its northern section. Its exhibitions display the history of Egypt’s police force.
Coptic Churches in Old Cairo including:
The Hanging Church and the Church of St. George the Martyr, 2 churches built into the walls of the Fort of Babylon and its remains could be Cairo's oldest structures; and the Church of Abu Serga (St. Sergius) where, the Holy Family took shelter in a cave, with the church being erected her to commemorate this. This whole area is a world-famous destination for Pilgrims.
Enjoy your lunch and it will be served at a local restaurant after the day tour. Then return to your hotel and overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Morning time, we will transfer you from your hotel in Cairo by a private air-conditioned car and Egyptologist tour guide to start your day trip to Alexandria from Cairo by visiting:
The Catacombs of Kom Alshaqafa
The Catacombs of Alexandria are the largest and most important burial site in Egypt that has a mixture of Roman, Hellenistic, and ancient Egyptian decorative art and elements that were all common during this period in Alexandria.
The Pmpai`s Pillar
It’s a column that stands on a rocky hilltop in the middle of Alexandria. Pompey Pillar is a triumphal monument erected around 300 AD for the Roman Emperor Diocletian.
Qait Bay Citadel
Qaitbay Citadel has been built during the 14th century by (Sultan Qaitbay) to defend Alexandria from the attacks of The Ottoman Empire. You can enjoy the Sea views, wonderful restaurants, and unforgettable touristic items while visiting it.
Library of Alexandria
Alexandria Library is the most ancient library of classical antiquity. In it, you can find a copy of every book published all over the World. It’s not just a building, it’s a complex where all arts, philosophy, ancient history come together.
Lunch will be served during the day tour and at the end of the tour you will be transferred back to Cairo and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
Breakfast at hotel. Check out and transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Experience
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Highlights
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✨ Experience Highlights🏺 Discover Egypt’s ancient wonders on an 8-day budget tour covering Cairo, Aswan, Abu Simbel, and Luxor🐫 Explore the legendary Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the cutting-edge Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)🏛️ Visit Memphis, Egypt’s first capital, and the Saqqara Necropolis, home to the world’s oldest pyramid✈️ Enjoy convenient domestic flights between Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor to maximize sightseeing time🌅 Marvel at the monumental Abu Simbel Temples, one of Egypt’s most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites🚢 Experience the beauty of southern Egypt in Aswan, including the Philae Temple and the High Dam🏺 Travel to Luxor, the world’s largest open-air museum, filled with ancient temples and royal tombs👑 Explore the Valley of the Kings, burial site of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs🏛️ Admire the majestic Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the towering Colossi of Memnon🌙 Visit the impressive Karnak Temple Complex and the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple🛍️ Enjoy free time in Cairo’s historic heart at Khan El Khalili Bazaar and El Muizz Street🧭 Travel with professional Egyptologist guides offering rich historical insight💰 Perfect balance of affordability, comfort, and cultural immersion📸 Ideal tour for first-time visitors, history lovers, and budget travelers
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Includes
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Package Rate Includes:04 nights’ accommodation at standard 5 stars hotel in Cairo.02 nights’ accommodation at standard 5 stars hotel in Aswan.02 nights’ accommodation at standard 5 stars hotel in Luxor.Assistance with guest relations during your stay.All transfers via private air-conditioned vehicle.Domestic flight tickets from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo.Transportation from Aswan to Luxor via private air-conditioned vehicle.Private sightseeing tours in Cairo (listed on itinerary).Professional English-speaking tour guide.Entrance fees to all sites mentioned on the itinerary.All meals mentioned on the itinerary.Bottled water during outings outside of hotel or cruise ship.All service charges and taxes.
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Package Rate Excludes:International Airfare.Entry visa to Egypt.Any optional tours.Personal spending.Tipping.
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