9 Days 8 Nights Egypt Tour Cairo, Nile Cruise Vacation

Cairo, Luxor & Aswan

Description

9 Days 8 Nights Egypt Cultural Tour. Discover the wonders of ancient Egypt with a New Travel Dynamics tour guide. The journey begins in Cairo and continues through Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel to reveal hidden attractions while visitors explore famous sites and experience the authentic cultural and historical heritage of the country through their most comfortable and memorable travel journey.

Itinerary

Day 1:
Arrival to Cairo Airport

You can expect to receive assistance when you arrive at the airport because your flight schedule will determine the pickup time. Your professional tour guide will greet you at Cairo Airport with a personalized sign and accompany you to your private air-conditioned vehicle. The hotel staff will handle your transportation needs to the hotel where you will spend the night.

Overnight in Cairo.

 

Day 2:
Discover Giza, Saqqara, and the Historic City of Memphis

Your expert tour guide will arrive at your hotel using a private vehicle to start your Egyptian tour, which will lead you to amazing experiences. The Great Pyramids of Giza, which are open to the public, serve as your initial destination because they represent one of the Ancient Wonders of the World. The visitors need to explore the pyramids together with the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple because they can capture beautiful photographs from every nearby spot.

Next, you should go to Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid of Djoser, which represents the oldest pyramid that has ever been built. The six-tiered structure served as a royal burial site during the Old Kingdom, showcasing an exceptional example of ancient Egyptian architectural design. 

The ancient city of Memphis operated as a vital center for both business activities and commercial exchanges, together with its religious practices. The remains of the grand structures show the past glory of the city, which includes the largest limestone statue of Pharaoh Ramses II. The Greek history of Memphis tells about Alexander the Great’s coronation as pharaoh in the Temple of Ptah.

Your transfer to the train station will occur after your tour, which will take you to board your overnight sleeper train to Luxor.

Day 3:
Visit Karnak, Luxor Temples & Nile Cruise

Your tour guide will meet you at Luxor train station and escort you to your private vehicle to begin the day’s exploration. Your first stop at the East Bank will take you to the majestic Temple of Karnak and Luxor Temple. The courtyard of Luxor Temple contains giant granite statues that depict Ramses II. The Avenue of Sphinxes leads you to the Hypostyle Hall, which contains 134 huge columns and the stunning Temple of Amun, which features detailed lotus and papyrus designs.

After finishing the tour, you will receive a comfortable ride to your Nile cruise, which will be your accommodation for the night.

Overnight on the cruise.

Day 4:
Discover the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut

Your tour guide will meet you at the cruise and escort you to your private vehicle to begin your journey on the West Bank of Luxor. The Valley of the Kings lets you experience ancient Egyptian history through its burial sites, which contain Pharaohs' tombs decorated with exquisite wall paintings and pillar designs. The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut stands as an architectural masterpiece that visitors should admire before they proceed to see the Colossi of Memnon, which display two gigantic statues that King Amenhotep III dedicated to face the Nile. Your transportation back to the cruise will take place after you complete the tour.

The cruise ship will serve as your overnight accommodation.

Optional Day 4 Activity: A hot air balloon ride, which lasts about 30 to 45 minutes, will provide you with spectacular aerial views of the Valley of the Kings.

Day 5:
Visit Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples

Your tour guide will be waiting for you at the cruise. First, you will visit the outstanding Temple of Horus in Edfu. Then back to the cruise to sail to Kom Ombo to visit the temple used by both gods Sobek and Haroeris.

In the evening, the cruise has a Galabya party.

Overnight in cruise.

Day 6:
Aswan Sightseeing Tour Highlights

Your guide will meet you today to begin your tour by driving you to Philae Temple, which is a beautiful island temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. The Aswan High Dam provides visitors with two attractions: the dam itself and the breathtaking views that extend across Lake Nasser.

The afternoon brings you a chance to experience a peaceful journey on a traditional felucca, which will take you to the Botanical Garden that is enclosed by beautiful green plants and peaceful water bodies.

Overnight on the cruise

 

Day 7:
Day Trip to Abu Simbel Temples

You are to be taken on a guided tour via a 3-hour drive to the Great Temple of Abu Simbel. To arrive in Abu Simbel at 8:10 am. You are to take a 1-hour guided Tour in Abu Simbel Temples, at 10:10 am, travel back from Abu Simbel, scheduled to arrive in Aswan at 01:30 pm. Then you will be transferred to Aswan Airport for your flight to Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo

 

 

Day 8:
Explore Cairo Citadel and Khan El Khalili

Your tour guide will arrive to meet you at 08:00 AM with a private modern vehicle, which will start your sightseeing activities. The historic Cairo Citadel will be your first destination, which you will follow with a trip to the lively Khan El Khalili Bazaar, where you can experience local culture while purchasing souvenirs and enjoying the lively atmosphere.

You will spend the night in Cairo.

 
 

Day 9:
Departure From Egypt

Today will be your last day in Egypt unless you desire to discover more of the hidden gems of ancient Egypt. The New Travel Dynamics rep will be waiting for you at your hotel to transfer you to Cairo International Airport

Included / Excluded

Inclusion

    • All transfer with a private Air Conditioned vehicle.
    • Full-day tour to Cairo as mentioned in the itinerary.
    • Professional tour guide.
    • Entrance fees to all the sites mentioned in our itinerary.
    • 2-way private transfers from your hotel.
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
    • Accommodations.
    • Meals Lunch

Exclusion

    • Entry visa into Egypt.
    • International and domestic flights will be calculated upon booking date.
    • Any optional or extra not mentioned in our itinerary.
    • Any Tips given throughout the tour.
    • Purchase lunch during visits.

Notes / Children Policy

Children Policy

    Children's costs below the age of 12 years are calculated at the time of tour reservation.

Price Per Person

$700USD
Group Size Start From
Start from

$750

  • Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip and can be paid in Sterling or Euros.
  • Above prices are valid in 2026-2027, excluding High Seasons, New Year period, and Midyear vacation.

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Egypt holds many attractions that embody its culture, the cultural attractions that are recommended in Egypt cultural tours are the Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara, the Egyptian Museum, the Valley of Kings, Abu Simbel Temple, and 7 days Egypt travel packages

Seven days is the ideal amount of time for Egypt tours to see the popular cultural attractions of Egypt in more destinations such as Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Sharm, or Hurghada. In the 7 days, we recommend seeing the Pyramids of Giza and trying diving in Ras Mohamed, visiting Karnak Temple in Luxor, and enjoying Philae Temple in Aswan

The cost of a ten-day cultural vacation in Egypt is $2015 including a visit to Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, Luxor, and Hurghada attractions. The cultural package will take you to visit Khan El Khalili, enjoy a sailing tour with Egypt Nile Cruise tours between Luxor and Aswan Temples, and spend relaxing time in Hurghada and Alexandria with the amazing sea view.

The Pyramids of Giza, the Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings, Islamic Cairo, Aswan on the Nile, Abu Simbel, the Egyptian Museum, the White Desert, and the Siwa Oasis are popular tourist destinations.

Starting with the Pharaonic culture and continuing through Christianity and Islam, Egypt has a long and rich history. One of the oldest civilizations was Egypt. Its culture has been influenced by numerous foreign cultures and ethnic groups that have either inhabited or conquered the nation.

Seven sites in Egypt will be included as of 2021 which are (Abu Mena, Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis, Historic Cairo, Memphis and its Necropolis, the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur, Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae, Saint Catherine Area, and Wadi Al-Hitan). Only the Whale Valley, which is listed in the Natural Criteria, all of the sites are in the Cultural Criteria.

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