9-Day Egypt Classic Tour
Overview
Experience the wonders of Egypt on a carefully designed 9-day journey combining the highlights of Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, and Abu Simbel.
Explore the legendary Pyramids of Giza, discover the treasures of ancient Egypt, walk through the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings, admire the magnificent temples of Luxor and Aswan, and stand before the monumental temples of Abu Simbel.
This private tour is an ideal combination of history, culture, archaeology, and authentic Egyptian experiences.
Accommodation
Accommodation
- 5★ Hotel in Cairo: 6 Nights
- 5★ Hotel in Luxor: 1 Night
- 5★ Hotel in Aswan: 1 Night
Transportation
- Domestic flights: Cairo → Luxor and Aswan → Cairo
- Private modern air-conditioned vehicles
- Horse carriage in Edfu
- Taftaf vehicle at the Valley of the Kings
- Motorboat to Philae Island
- Modern air-conditioned bus for Abu Simbel
Meals
- 8 Breakfasts
- 7 Lunches
Highlights
- The Great Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx
- Sakkara & the Step Pyramid of Djoser
- Memphis Open-Air Museum
- Egyptian Museum
- Salah El-Din Citadel
- Khan El-Khalili Bazaar
- Luxor East & West Banks
- Valley of the Kings
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Karnak & Luxor Temples
- Temple of Edfu
- Temple of Kom Ombo
- High Dam & Philae Temple
- Abu Simbel Temples
- Alexandria Library
- Roman Amphitheatre
- Pompey's Pillar
- Qaitbay Citadel
- Islamic & Coptic Cairo
Included
- Meet & greet service at airports
- Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees to all sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
- All sightseeing tours as described
- All transfers by private A/C vehicles
- Portage when needed
- All service charges and taxes
Not Included
- International airfare
- Egypt entry visa
- Optional tours and activities
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be welcomed by our English-speaking representative, who will assist you with the arrival formalities.
You will then be transferred by a private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: No meals
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before meeting your private Egyptologist guide.
Your tour begins with the legendary Pyramids of Giza — Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure — followed by the magnificent Great Sphinx.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Continue to Sakkara to explore the famous Step Pyramid of King Djoser, one of the earliest monumental stone structures in ancient Egypt.
Then drive to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, where you will visit the Open-Air Museum and admire its impressive monuments, including the colossal statue of Ramses II.
Return to your hotel in Cairo.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast, meet your Egyptologist guide and begin your second day of sightseeing in Cairo.
Visit the Egyptian Museum, home to an extraordinary collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and treasures, including the famous treasures of King Tutankhamun.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Continue to Salah El-Din Citadel, one of Cairo's most important historical landmarks and a major center of power for centuries.
End your day at Khan El-Khalili, Cairo's historic bazaar, where you can experience the atmosphere of traditional Egyptian markets.
Return to your hotel.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Luxor.
Upon arrival, begin your sightseeing on the West Bank of Luxor.
Visit the spectacular Valley of the Kings, the ancient royal necropolis where many pharaohs were buried, including the famous tomb of King Tutankhamun.
Continue to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari, an extraordinary monument built against the cliffs of the Theban mountains.
Then visit the impressive Colossi of Memnon, the monumental statues of King Amenhotep III.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, explore the East Bank, including the vast Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest and most impressive temple complexes in ancient Egypt.
Continue to Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated in the evening atmosphere.
Check in at your hotel.
Overnight: Luxor
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast, check out and begin your journey toward Aswan.
Your first stop is Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus.
Continue to Kom Ombo and visit its unique double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haroeris (Horus).
Continue to Aswan and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Upon arrival in Aswan, visit the High Dam, an important modern engineering project that transformed Egypt's water management.
Then take a motorboat to Agilika Island to visit the beautiful Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis.
Transfer to your hotel for check-in and overnight.
Overnight: Aswan
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Enjoy an early breakfast or breakfast box before checking out.
Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to Abu Simbel, home to two magnificent rock-cut temples built during the reign of Ramses II.
Explore the Great Temple of Ramses II and the smaller temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari.
After completing your visit, return to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo.
Upon arrival, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your Cairo hotel.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast, depart Cairo for a full-day excursion to Alexandria.
Begin your tour at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, one of Egypt's most iconic modern cultural landmarks.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Continue to the Roman Amphitheatre, an important archaeological site dating from the Greco-Roman period.
Visit Pompey's Pillar, one of Alexandria's most recognizable ancient monuments.
Then visit Qaitbay Citadel from the outside, located on the Mediterranean coast and built near the site traditionally associated with the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.
After completing your tour, drive back to Cairo.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast, begin a fascinating journey through Cairo's Islamic and Coptic heritage.
Visit Ahmed Ibn Tulun Mosque, one of the oldest surviving mosques in Cairo.
Continue to the impressive Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, one of the masterpieces of medieval Islamic architecture in Cairo.
Then visit Al-Rifa'i Mosque, located opposite Sultan Hassan Mosque.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Continue to Coptic Cairo and visit the historic Hanging Church, also known as the Church of the Virgin Mary.
Visit Saint Sergius and Bacchus Church (Abu Serga), traditionally associated with the Holy Family's journey through Egypt.
Finally, visit the historic Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Return to your hotel for your final night in Cairo.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel.
Check out and meet our representative, who will transfer you by private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.
Our team will assist you with your luggage and airport procedures.
Meals: Breakfast
🇪🇬 Thank You for Visiting Egypt!
We hope you leave Egypt with unforgettable memories and look forward to welcoming you again.
Price Policy
May – September
|
Room Type |
Price Per Person |
|
Triple Room |
$1,905 |
|
Double Room |
$2,087 |
|
Single Room |
$3,085 |
October – April
|
Room Type |
Price Per Person |
|
Triple Room |
$2,205 |
|
Double Room |
$2,387 |
|
Single Room |
$3,505 |
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