9 Days Egypt itinerary Cairo Nile Cruise Red sea

Enjoy 9 Days Egypt itinerary , Visit the Pyramids of Giza, The Sphinx, Cairo museum and 3 Nights Nile Cruise, drive to Hurghada and Enjoy 3 days Relaxing in Hurghada

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Day 1- Arrival in Cairo

Egypt tour packages representative will meet & assist you at Cairo International Airport, Transfer to hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle

Free evening

Overnight in the Hotel

Depends on your arrival. If you have an early flight to Cairo you can contact us to make a tour suggestion 

No Meals

Overnight in a hotel in Cairo 

Day 2-Giza Pyramids and The Museum

Egypt Tour Packages representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza to start a journey to Giza pyramids and Egyptian Museum (Places where you will never forget )

here you will start your day by visiting one of the seven wonders the Great Pyramid of King Cheops as well as the pyramids of King Khafra and King Mycrinus. On this Trip you will see Giza pyramids which were built as tombs of the pharaohs, these pyramids have stood over the years not only as monumental structures but also as a symbol of power 

Do you think that the greatness has stopped when you see the sphinx your answer will be No as you will see a rock sculpture with a head of a pharaoh and the body of a lion, and then you will have a Trip to see Khafraa's valley of the temple 

After witnessing the greatness of the pyramids you will be hungry.So let's take a break for a delicious Egyptian lunch where you will lose your mind because of the most tasty food you will eat 

Tired?! Not now as it is the time of the fabulous Egyptian museum that contains many important pieces of ancient Egyptian history. It houses the world's largest collection of pharaonic antiquated 

Then you will move on to the Egyptian Museum which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented.
 

If you wish to visit the mummy's royal hall, where you will have the feeling of strolling down the  Used as a burial chamber for nearly 500 years, the Valley of the Kings was used for royal burials for the Kings,their families, and their possessions. Valley of the Kings  where most of these mummies were originally resting then ask your Tripguide to take you to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. It will cost 50 $ Extra per person.

Optional Tour to the grand Egyptian museum

Museum in Giza, Egypt, housing archaeological artifacts from thousands of years of human civilization in Egypt The Grand Egyptian Museum   (GEM) is currently in its trial opening phase, which began in October 2024. Visitors can explore several key sections, including the Great Hall, the Grand Staircase, and 12 main galleries showcasing artifacts from various periods of Egyptian history. However, some sections, such as the   Tutankhamun, ruled as a boy only for a short time. He is most famous because his tomb was discovered almost intact and full of treasures in 1922 Tutankhamun   galleries, remain closed and will be accessible upon the museum's full official opening, which is expected at a later date​​​​​​.

Tickets for the trial phase are available, with pricing varying for Egyptians and foreign visitors. The museum operates daily, with extended hours on weekends. It's advisable to plan for a half-day visit to fully enjoy the open areas

kindly note that this tour is suitable for families with small children and teenagers


Overnight in the Hotel Cairo  

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 3- Cairo -Aswan

Pick up from hotel in Cairo to Cairo Airport for a short flight to Aswan then transfer to the Cruise.

Embarkation& Lunch on board of the Nile Cruise, proceed visits of Aswan including the Temple of Philae and tour by Felucca around Elephantine, the High Dam, the The Unfinished Obelisk was discovered in the early twentieth century after it had been covered by sand for thousands of years. Unfinished Obelisk

Phiala temple:
Built to honor the goddess Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped.

The High Dam is a rock-fill dam located at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan.The dam is fed by the River Nile and the reservoir forms Lake Nasser The High Dam :
Aswan High Dam is a rock-fill dam located at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan. The dam is fed by the River Nile and the reservoir forms Lake Nasser. Construction for the project began in 1960 and was completed in 1968. It was officially inaugurated in 1971.

The The Unfinished Obelisk was discovered in the early twentieth century after it had been covered by sand for thousands of years. Unfinished Obelisk  :
Aswan was the source of ancient Egypt’s finest granite, used to make statues and embellish temples, pyramids, and obelisks. The large unfinished obelisk in the Northern Quarries has provided valuable insight into how these monuments were created, although the full construction process is still not entirely clear. Three sides of the shaft, nearly 42m long, were completed except for the inscriptions. At 1168 tonnes, the completed obelisk would have been the single heaviest piece of stone the Egyptians ever fashioned. 

12:00 lunch on board the Cruise

At 16:00 sailing trip with Felucca around Elphinatine island and Visit Lord Kitchener island.

Optional trip to the Nubian village:

The Nubian villages are known for their colorful streets, the rainbow-painted walls, and the kind people there! Nubians have a unique skin tone and also a unique language that no one in Egypt talks like. this fantastic tour to the In Aswan Nubian Village is a must visit to experience a traditional and very unique lifestyle. The Village is very colorful. Nubian Village lets you meet and impact with a Nubian family and to learn about their simple lifestyle, culture, and traditions

Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise.

Day 4- Trip to Abu simble

Breakfast & Lunch on board the cruise.

The visit to Abu Simbel cost 100 $ Extra per person

The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, in Nubia near Egypt’s southern border,is among the most amazing monuments of Egypt. Abu Simbel temple s

The two temples of Ramses the second with the Queen Nefertari were carved out of the Mountain on the west bank of the Nile between 1274 with 1244 B.c, The Great Temple was dedicated to Ramses the second, Ra-Harakhty, Amun Ra with Ptah, with 4 Colossal statues, The second temple was dedicated to The Queen Nefertari with Goddess Hathor,the two temples were dismantled stone by stone with rebuilt on higher ground, The preservation of the two temples of Abu Simbel must Rank as the greatest Achievement of the Unesco

13:00 sail to Kom ombo

 Visit The temple of Kom ombo

The temple with the associated settlement site located 40 K.m north of Aswan, the temple was dedicated to the deities Sobek with Horus  with date mainly to the Ptolemaic with Roman period(332 B.b -395 A.c)
Sail to Edfu-Overnight in Edfu 

Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise

Meals:Breakfast- Lunch- Dinner
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Day 5 -Edfu- Luxor temple

Breakfast on the board on the Nile cruise, Breakfast on the Nile Cruise, Visit the Edfu

This Ptolemaic temple, is one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in Egypt. Preserved by desert sand Edfu temple :
Upper Egyptian site dominated by a large well -Preserved temple, dedicated to the hawk-God Horus, The Construction of Ptolemaic temple of Horus, which was founded on the site of a much earlier temple, dated to the period between the reigns of Ptolemy the Third(246 B.c), The descriptions on the walls include the Myth of contending of Horus with Seth(Probably performed annually as a religious Drama.
Sail to Luxor through Esna lock

Visit Luxor temple
Luxor Temple located on the east bank of Nile River in the city called luxor , it was known in the egyption language as Luxor Temple :
Largely built by the New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep the Third with Completed by King Tutankhamon with the Great King Ramses the second, The First pylon was raised by Ramses the second with Decorated  with His Military Battle of Kadesh

Optional Tour Sound and Light show in Karnak.

The Karnak Sound and Light Show highlights the dramatic history of ancient Thebes. The show narrates the achievements of some great Pharaohs, with poetic descriptions of the ancient treasures.

Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise

Meals:Breakfast- Lunch- Dinner
 

Day 6- west bank of Luxor- Hurghada

Optional trip Balloon ride over the valley of the Kings 100 $ per person.

Get your cameras ready for a stunning balloon ride over the historic town of Luxor. Catch the rays of the early morning sun illuminating the city and its surrounding mountains.get a bird's eye view of Luxor's ancient sites from aboard of a hot air balloon

Breakfast on the Nile Cruise and visit the west bank of Luxor and Karnak.

The Used as a burial chamber for nearly 500 years, the Valley of the Kings was used for royal burials for the Kings,their families, and their possessions. Valley of the Kings :

Once  called the great Place of the Truth, this valley called now the valley of the Kings, It is a Majestic domain of the Pharaohs who once lay in great stone Sarcophagi, awaiting immortality.

The isolated valley behind Deir el Bahri is dominated by the Pyramid-Shaped Mountain Peak.

The colossi of Memnon:

Massive pair statues know as the Colossi of Memnon are two massive monumental stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III (1386-1353 BCE) from the 18th Dynasty of ancient Egypt. Colossi of Memnon , rising about 18 M from the plain. They are the remains of what once the largest complex on the west bank, built by Amenhotep the Third.

The Queen Hatshepsut temple is an ancient example of pure visual architecture and there is simply nothing that can match the beauty and elegance. Hatshepsut temple :

Rising out of the desert Plain in a series of terraces. The temple of Hatshepsut Mergs with sheer limestone Cliffs of the eastern face of the Theban Mountain as if nature herself had built this extraordinary monument.

Karnak:

Karnak more than a temple is a spectacular Complex of Sanctuaries, Kiosks, Pylons, and Obelisks. All dedicated to the Theban gods and to the Greater Glory of Egypt`s Pharaohs, Karnak  was the Most Important place for the worship of the Theban Triad(Amun, Mut, and Khonso).

Transfer to Hurghada is a popular beach destination in Egypt, located along the Red Sea coast. It is well-known for its scuba diving opportunities. Hurghada  

Overnight in Hurghada is a popular beach destination in Egypt, located along the Red Sea coast. It is well-known for its scuba diving opportunities. Hurghada hotel 

Meals:Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

Day 9- Departure

Pick up from Your hotel in Cairo and Fly to Cairo for the international flight If you wish to extend your stay in Egypt, please contact us.

Meals:Breakfast

Inclusions:

  •  Meet & assist at Cairo International Airport + transfer to hotel by air-conditioned vehicle  
  •  Lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo 
  • 3 nights accommodation at 5 stars Nile Cruise on full board 
  • All sightseeing tours on board your Nile cruise include: 
  • Day Trip to Abu Simbel from Aswan
  • Tour to the High Dam, Philae Temple in Aswan
  • Tour to Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples.
  • Tour to Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple & Colossi of Memnon.
  • Tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples.
  • Entrance fees to all sites as mentioned in the program
  • Flight tickets Cairo Aswan- Hurghada Cairo
  • All The prices are per person and in us dollars  
  • English speaking guide
  • 3 nights accommodation in Cairo including breakfast & all taxes - 5 stars Hotel
  • 2 nights accommodation in 5 stars Hotel in Hurghada  based on Inclusive 
  • All service charges and taxes 
  • Assist & transfer to Cairo International Airport on final departure

Exclusions:

  • International flights to Egypt
  • Any other optional tours if required. 
  • Tip.

Please remember to bring:

  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Sun Cream

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