9 Days Historical Egypt Guided Tour Cairo Pyramids & Nile Cruise

Price Start from 1750
Duration 9 Days
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Overview Tour

9-day historical tour of Egypt, meticulously designed for the perfect exploration of this fascinating country. Commencing in Cairo, the capital steeped in diverse history from various ages, the journey unfolds with a flight to Luxor, where a Nile Cruise to Aswan awaits, revealing enchanting sites along the way. In Cairo, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of the past as you explore the Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque, and the bustling Khan El Khalili market. Giza beckons with the iconic Great Pyramids, the enigmatic Great Sphinx, the ancient wonders of Memphis City, and the Step Pyramid at the Sakkara complex.

Luxor, a treasure trove of archaeological marvels, displays the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, and the grandeur of Karnak and Luxor Temples. The journey concludes in Aswan, where you will encounter the Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, the High Dam, and the Philae Temple. With the ideal duration for an immersive experience, this tour promises an unforgettable exploration of Egypt's historical gems, ensuring you do not miss a moment of the enchantment that awaits.

Tour Attractions and Highlights

Cairo
  • Egyptian Museum
  • Salah El Din Citadel
  • Mohamed Ali Mosque
  • Khan El Khalili
Giza
  • The Great Pyramids
  • The Great Sphinx
  • Memphis City
  • The Step Pyramid
  • Sakkara complex
Luxor
  • Valley of the Kings
  • Hatshepsut Temple
  • Colossi of Memnon
  • Karnak Temple
  • Luxor Temple
Aswan
  • Edfu Temple
  • Kom Ombo Temple
  • The High Dam
  • Philae Temple

Itinerary

   

Upon arriving at Cairo International Airport, you’ll find our representative waiting for you to help you through passport control.

After that, the representative will take you to the hotel to check-in while enjoying your welcome drink. Sleep tight.

   

Have your early meal, then let’s start a full-day city tour.

The Egyptian Museum,where you’ll see more than 100,000 original pieces from history telling us stories about the lives of the ancient Egyptians. You’ll also find the famous golden mask of King Tout Ankh Amen.

Salah El Din Citadel, built by Salah El-Din, the establisher of the Ayubid Dynasty, it was used a defensive fortress and the seat of the government for several years. You’ll also find Mohamed Ali Mosquethat was built in the 19th century by Mohamed Ali Pasha; it is considered to be an Islamic architectural masterpiece.

Khan El Khalili, a historic open market that lies in Old Cairo, where you can take a tour and buy souvenirs for your friends and family.

Go back to the hotel to rest and have a goodnight of sleep.

   

Good morning. Another full-day city tour is waiting for you.

You can’t come to Egypt and not see the Three Majestic Pyramids of the Kings Cheops, Chephren, and Myckerinus, where the great kings lie, guarded by the famous sphinx that lost its nose.

Then visit the ruins of Memphis, the first capital in ancient Egypt.

After that, go to Sakkara Complex to see one more pyramid, it belongs to King Zoser, but it’s known by “The Step Pyramid,” it was the first pyramid ever built.

Return to the hotel to have some rest and goodnight.

   

Eat your breakfast, and then check-out. You’ll be flying to Luxor.

Upon arrival, our representative will pick you up to start the tour with the west bank.

The Valley of the Kings, where you’ll find the tombs of the greatest pharaohs and most powerful nobles. As the ancient Egyptians believed in the afterlife, they prepared their tombs for their next world.

The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, located at the cliff of El Deri El Bahri, the Queen’s architect Senmout designed this temple at a very special place surrounded by mountain.

Two Colossi of Memnon, they are massive stone statues of Amenophis III; the Romans called it Memnon after the hero of the Trojan War from Greek Mythology.

We will take you to the east bank after that to check-in at the Nile cruise, where all meals will be served.

   

Time to see the east bank’s attractions after breakfast.

Starting with the Great Temple of Karnak, it was built gradually over 2,000 years, starting at the Middle Kingdom till the Ptolemaic period, dedicated to the god Amen.

Then Luxor Temple, which was built by Amenophis III andlater added to it by Ramses II. It used to be the home of the Roman Government in the area during the Roman era.

Back on board to start sailing to Edfu via Esna lock.

The daily meals will be served on board.

   

Eat your breakfast, then visit Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples. It is dedicated to the god of sky Haroeris, the falcon.

Back on board to resume sailing to KomOmbo.

Upon arrival, you’ll visit the uniquely double designed Temple of KomOmbo that was built in dedication to two Gods, Sobek, the crocodile, and Haroeris, the falcon.

Return to the ship to enjoy your dinner, and have a lovely night.

   

Enjoy your delicious breakfast while you sail to Aswan.

Upon arrival at Aswan, visit the High Dam, which was built between 1960 and 1971 to rescue Egypt from the floods and drought, producing behind it one of the largest artificial lakes; Lake Nasser.

Then visit Philae Temple that was rescued from the inundation of water resulting from building the dam and removed to a higher place, to Agilkya Island. The temple is dedicated to goddess Isis.

Back to the ship to enjoy your lunch.

In the afternoon, have a relaxing Felucca ride around Elephantine Islands.

Return to the ship for dinner and spend the night.

   

Finish your breakfast then check-out from the cruise.

We will transfer you to Aswan Airport to catch your flight to Cairo.

Upon arrival, we will take you to the hotel to check-in and spend the night.

   

Have a lovely breakfast then check-out from the hotel so we can take you to the airport to fly back home.

Hope you had a nice trip. Till we meet again.

Included

  • Meet and assist by our representatives at all airports in Egypt (Cairo, Luxor, Aswan).
  • English tour guide.
  • 4 nights accommodation in Cairo with breakfast.
  • 4 nights accommodation on Nile cruise with all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • All visits while on the cruise with our tour guide between Luxor and Aswan.
  • Domestic flight tickets (Cairo/Luxor – Aswan/Cairo).
  • Entrance fees to all stated archeological sites in the itinerary.
  • 30 minutes of local calling sim card during your stay in Egypt.
  • Bottles of water during tours.

Excluded

  • International Airfare.
  • Entry visas to Egypt. (can be issued on the spot at the airport for some nationalities, Not All).
  • Any kind of tips (guide, representative, drivers,…etc).
  • Drinks and meals not mentioned.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Any optional tours.
  • Entry inside the Pyramids, solar boat, tombs not mentioned, or with extra fees.

Tour Pros

Accommodation Plan

Prices
Start From $ 2790 Per Person in Single Room
Start From $ 1750 Per Person in Double Room
Start From $ 1710 Per Person in Trible Room
Children Policy

Child under 06 years old will be charged by 25% of the adult total package rate Under from 06 – 11.99 years old will be charged by 50% of the adult total package rate All children of 12 years or older are considered adults and will be charged with a full package rate.


If your tour package includes flights, an extra supplement for your child may apply.

Cancellation Policy

Any cancellation should be sent toTripidays Egy Tours by email, also an acknowledge email should be resent from Tripidays to the clients reconfirming receiving the cancellation and the following cancellation fees will be applied on the total package price:


From 45 to 30 days before your arrival, 25% of the total package price will be charged.

From 29 to 15 days before your arrival, 50% of the total package price will be charged.

From 14 to 07 days before your arrival, 75% of the total package price will be charged.

From 06 days and less, 100% of the total package price will be charged.


All cancelation conditions will be changed during Christmas, New Year & Easter periods


All domestic flight canceled within your program will be subject to the airline cancellation policy

Payment Policy

Reservations should be made as early as possible to book the requested holiday. The confirmed tour will be secured upon receiving a deposit of 25% of the full price. The deposit will be increased to be 50% during Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays and all packages including flight issues. This deposit will be a part of your final payment. Deposits can be made by bank wire transfer or paid using a credit card (Visa or MasterCard). The rest of the full payment should be paid within 7 days from receiving your booking confirmation.

Tipping
Tipping is a personal expression of your satisfaction with services received from your representative, guide, hotel, cruise, transportations. The staff will greatly appreciate this.
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