9 Day Egypt Tour Package: Cairo, Aswan, Luxor & Alexandria

Description

⏱️ Duration
9 Days / 8 Nights

📍 Destinations
Cairo, Alex, Aswan, Luxor

👥 Tour Type
Private / Fully Guided

✈️ Transport
Domestic Flights + A/C

Detailed 9 Day Egypt Tour Package Itinerary

Every day of this 9 day egypt tour package is structured to give you private access to key archaeological sites before peak crowd hours. From arriving in Cairo to exploring the Greco-Roman ruins of Alexandria and the Pharaonic wonders of Aswan and Luxor, your local guide handles all logistical coordination, transfers, and entry arrangements.

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo & Welcome to Egypt

Arrive at Cairo International Airport. A Holiday Tours representative will meet you and escort you through customs. Enjoy a private transfer to your hotel for check-in. If time permits, unwind with a traditional dinner or evening walk. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2: Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx & NMEC Museum

Start your Egypt journey at the Giza Plateau. Explore the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, and opt for a short camel ride along the desert. After lunch, visit the new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), home to the treasures of Tutankhamun. If time allows, explore the Step Pyramid in Saqqara before returning to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 3: Fly from Cairo to Aswan – Philae Temple & High Dam

Morning flight to Aswan. Your guide will take you to see the ancient Unfinished Obelisk and the modern marvel of the High Dam. In the evening, enjoy a sunset felucca sail on the Nile — a peaceful highlight. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 4: Abu Simbel Excursion & Sunset Felucca Sail

Leave early for a private trip to Abu Simbel — the iconic twin temples carved into rock on the edge of Lake Nasser. Return to Aswan in the afternoon for rest or optional evening activity. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 5: Travel to Luxor, The way you like it!

Choose your preferred route:

Option A: First-class train from Aswan to Luxor
Option B: Private van with temple visits at Kom Ombo, Edfu, and possibly Esna

Arrive in Luxor and check in. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 6: Luxor West Bank

Explore the West Bank: enter the tombs at Valley of the Kings, visit Queen Hatshepsut’s temple, and stand before the massive Colossi of Memnon. Optional lunch at a local farm.

Overnight in Luxor.

Day 7: Fly to Cairo, Transfer to Alexandrian

Fly from Luxor to Cairo, and transfer directly to Alexandria. Optional sightseeing en route depending on your schedule. Check in and relax by the Mediterranean coast.

Overnight in Alexandria.

Day 8: Full-Day Alexandria Tour

Explore the best of Alexandria with your guide: the Roman Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, and (if open) the iconic Library of Alexandria. Return to Cairo in the evening. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 9: Departure from Cairo

Private transfer to Cairo International Airport. Departure assistance provided. End of services.

What is Included in Your 9 Day Egypt Tour Package

We believe in total transparency with zero hidden fees. This comprehensive 9 day egypt tour package includes domestic flight tickets between Cairo and Upper Egypt, daily breakfast, private sightseeing transfers, and certified Egyptologist guidance.

✅ What is Included

Meet & Assist: Airport pickup, drop-off, and all transit transfers.
Domestic Flights: Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo economy tickets.
Accommodations: 8 Nights in quality hotels (Cairo, Aswan, Luxor).
Excursions: Full Day Giza & Cairo, Alexandria Day Trip, Abu Simbel Excursion, and Upper Egypt Temples.
Expert Guides: Certified English-speaking local Egyptologist guide on all tours.
Transportation: All transfers in private, modern air-conditioned vehicles.
Entrance Fees: All site and temple tickets mentioned in the itinerary.
Meals: Daily hotel breakfast plus lunches during full-day sightseeing.

❌ What is Excluded

International Flights: Airfare to and from your home country.
Entry Visa: Egypt entry visa ($25 USD per person, available on arrival).
Optional Tours: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon in Luxor or evening shows.
Personal Expenses: Drinks, laundry, telephone calls, and extra snacks.
Gratuities: Tipping for tour guides, drivers, and hotel staff.

What the Journey Feels Like

This 9 day Egypt tour package is crafted around unhurried discovery rather than checking boxes. You will stand beneath the sheer limestone cliffs of Abu Simbel before the desert heat sets in, glide past riverside palm groves on a wooden Nile felucca at sunset, and walk the quiet corridor chambers of the Valley of the Kings with an Egyptologist who translates the hieroglyphic murals on the spot. From catching the fresh Mediterranean breeze along Alexandria’s coast to sipping spiced tea in Cairo’s labyrinthine bazaars, every transfer and timing is handled seamlessly so you can focus entirely on the wonder of Egypt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our 9 day Egypt tour package, internal logistics, and on-ground arrangements.

How are the long travel legs managed to avoid fatigue? +

To maximize your sightseeing time and minimize road fatigue, this tour includes domestic flights for the long distances (Cairo to Aswan, and Luxor back to Cairo). The Aswan-to-Luxor segment is conducted overland via private, air-conditioned vehicle, turning the transfer into a sightseeing day with planned guided stops at Kom Ombo and Edfu temples.

Is this tour strictly private, or will we join a larger bus group? +

All ground transport, site tours, and guiding are 100% private for your party. You will have your own dedicated vehicle, private driver, and certified Egyptologist guide throughout the journey, allowing you to set the pace and explore sites without waiting for large tour groups.

How physically demanding is the 9-day itinerary? +

The itinerary involves moderate walking across ancient stone floors, sand paths, and shallow stairs inside temples and tombs (such as the Valley of the Kings and the Catacombs of Alexandria). During warmer months, excursions in Upper Egypt are timed early in the morning to avoid peak afternoon sun.

Which specific tombs are included in the Valley of the Kings ticket? +

The standard entrance ticket includes access to three open royal tombs on the day of your visit (such as Ramses IV, Ramses IX, or Merenptah). Specialty tombs that require separate tickets (King Tutankhamun, Seti I, or Ramses VI) can be added upon request on-site with your guide.