This 9-day essential Egypt group journey covers Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, Abu Simbel and Luxor without a cruise. Flights connect Cairo with Upper Egypt, a train links Aswan and Luxor, and separate Luxor east- and west-bank days allow a measured sightseeing pace.
9 Day Essential Egypt Group Journey
Description
Duration
9 Days, 8 Nights
Tour Type
Group Tours
Language
Arabic, English
Popular Features
- Domestic Flights
- First-Class Train
- Five-Star Hotels
Highlights
Explore Giza, Saqqara and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Tour Aswan and Abu Simbel. Travel from Aswan to Luxor by train. See Luxor's east and west banks. Visit historic Cairo and Alexandria.
Included
- Three nights at a five-star Cairo hotel
- Two nights at a five-star Aswan hotel
- Three nights at a five-star Luxor hotel
- Domestic flights from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo
- Train ticket from Aswan to Luxor
- Admission to listed attractions
- Professional Egyptologist guide
- Meals stated in the itinerary
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Airport assistance
- Applicable service charges and taxes
Excluded
- International airfare
- Egypt entry visa
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Services not listed in the itinerary
Travel Itinerary
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Day 1 - Arrival in Cairo and Pyramids Sound and Light Show
Meet the airport representative and transfer to the Cairo hotel. In the evening, attend the sound and light show at Giza, then have dinner and return to the hotel.
Day 2 - Giza Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara and Flight to Aswan
Visit the Great Pyramid, Great Sphinx and Valley Temple, then tour the Grand Egyptian Museum. After lunch, continue to Saqqara and explore the Step Pyramid complex. Fly to Aswan and transfer to the hotel.
Day 3 - Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae
Visit the High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk, then continue by boat to Philae Temple. Return to the Aswan hotel after the guided sightseeing day.
Day 4 - Abu Simbel and Train to Luxor
Leave early with a breakfast box and travel to Abu Simbel. Tour the temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, return to Aswan for lunch and board the train to Luxor. Transfer to the hotel.
Day 5 - Karnak and Luxor Temple
Explore Karnak Temple and its monumental courts and columned halls. Later, visit Luxor Temple and follow its connection to the Opet festival before returning to the hotel.
Day 6 - Luxor West Bank
Enter selected tombs in the Valley of the Kings, then visit Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the Luxor hotel after the guided sightseeing day.
Day 7 - Flight to Cairo and Cultural City Tour
Fly to Cairo and visit the Egyptian Museum, Hanging Church, Amr Ibn Al Aas Mosque and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Continue to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, then walk along Al Muizz Street and finish in Khan El Khalili. Transfer to the hotel.
Day 8 - Alexandria Catacombs, Citadel and Library
Drive to Alexandria and visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and Pompey's Pillar. After lunch, continue to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and Qaitbay Citadel, then return to Cairo for the final night.
Day 9 - Departure from Cairo
Have breakfast and check out. Transfer to Cairo Airport and receive assistance with departure before the group's onward flight.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. The itinerary uses hotels, domestic flights and a train between Aswan and Luxor.
Yes. Day four visits Abu Simbel before the train to Luxor.
Three nights at a five-star Luxor hotel are included.
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