Best 9 day tour in Egypt from Cairo

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Cairo Airport

Stop At: Cairo International Airport Road, Cairo Int'l Airport Rd, Sheraton Al Matar, El Nozha, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Your representative will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport then transfer you by A/C Vehicle to your Hotel. Upon arrival at the hotel he will do your check in and give you detailed information concerning your excursions.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at 5 star hotel in Cairo

Day 2: Giza Pyramids & Sakkara

Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
When you have finished and enjoyed your breakfast your private Guide will pick you up from your hotel to accompany you for a visit to the World famous Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Continue on to view the silent majesty of the Sphinx which has the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body and stands on the Giza Plateau, also take a visit to the Valley Temple.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids, Al Badrashin, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Drive south to Saqqara to visit the step pyramids of king Zoser, have lunch in a restaurant overlooking the pyramids then drive back to your hotel.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at 5 star hotel in Cairo


Day 3: Egyptian Museum & Islamic and Coptic Cairo & Khan El Khalili

Stop At: Egyptian Antiquities Museum, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
After breakfast your qualified Egyptologist Guide will pick you up from your hotel by A/C Vehicle and accompany you on a visit to the fabulous Egyptian Museum which houses artifacts from the Pharaonic period. Here you will be able to view the wonderful Tutankhamun collection of treasure.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Islamic Cairo, Midan Silah ad-Din, Cairo 11511 Egypt
We now proceed to Salah El Din Citadel which is a medieval Islamic fort.Carry on to view the Mohamed Ali Mosque the most noticeable Mosque in Cairo with its Twin Minarets built in the memory of his oldest son.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Coptic Cairo, Cairo Egypt
Now Journey onward to Old Cairo to visit and enter the Church of Abu Sergahand St. Barbara The Hanging Church. This Church has steps leading up so became known as the Staircase Church. You can also see the Abu Sirga Church which is apparently built on the place where the Holy Family rested, also there are scenes of the life of Christ and the Virgin Mary adorning the walls.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Khan Al-Khalili, Cairo Egypt
Time now to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the colorful Khan El Khalili Bazaar and shop until you drop. After these fabulous tours enjoy a comfortable drive back to your Hotel.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at 5 star hotel in Cairo


Day 4: Aswan Sightseeing

Stop At: High Dam, Aswan Egypt
After breakfast and check out from your Hotel your representative will transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Aswan, on your arrival at Aswan Airport your personal Guide will meet you and transfer you for a tour to the High Dam an engineering miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika, Aswan Egypt
Then onto the beautiful Philae Temple which was built in honor of the Goddess Isis.Once you have enjoyed your tours you will be transferred to your hotel for check in.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at 5 star hotel in Aswan

Day 5: Optional tour to Abu Simbel

Stop At: Abu Simbel Temple Complex, Abu Simbel Egypt
At approx. 4:30 AM after collecting your breakfast box your personal Guide will meet you to transfer you for a tour to Abu Simbel. The two magnificent Temples of Abu Simbel with their unique style are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. Hidden behind the chambers, statues and hieroglyphics adorned every wall. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramssess II.The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also Called Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God so in a symbolic way the two Temples, that of Ramsses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II Nefertari Hathor and the Sun God together as one. After enjoying this fabulous tour transfer back to your Nile Cruise to enjoy lunch .Now Sail to Kom Ombo.
Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight on board

Day 6: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples

Stop At: Temple of Kom Ombo, Kom Ombo Egypt
Breakfast on board. Time now to take a visit to Kom Ombo Temple, this wonderful Temple is shared by the two gods Sobek and Horus. Sobek also known as the Crocodile is the God of the Nile. Horus is the God of Sky and Kingship.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Temple of Horus at Edfu, Edfu Egypt
Sailing on to Edfu to visit Horus Temple. The Temple of Edfu is an ancient Egyptian Temple which houses important scenes and inscriptions of the Sacred Drama which related to the conflict between Horus and Seth. When you have finished your tours we Sail on to Luxor.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight on board

Day 7: Luxor west bank sightseeing

Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
After a good night’s rest and breakfast your guide will escort you for a visit to the legendary Valley of the Kings where there are many kings buried in this valley. The most known tombs are King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tutankhamun, King Ramssess VI, King Mrenptah and AmonhotepII.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, Kings Valley Rd Deir el-Bahari, Luxor 23512 Egypt
Now the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut beckons. This majestic Temple is built into the actual Mountains.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Luxor Egypt
We will now journey onto the Colossi of Memnon, the huge twin Statues, here you have the opportunity to take some really fabulous photographs.When you have finished your tours take a comfortable drive back to your Nile cruise to enjoy your lunch on board.
Duration: 20 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight on board

Day 8: Disembark/Karnak & Luxor Temples

Stop At: Temple of Karnak, Luxor Egypt
After breakfast disembark and visit the magnificent Karnak Temples. These historical Temples are one of the biggest in the World.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Luxor Temple, Luxor 23512 Egypt
Let us now carry on to enjoy the beautiful Luxor Temple.Once you have enjoyed your tours enjoy a comfortable drive to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo. On arrival at the Airport you will be met and assisted by our representative and transferred to your Hotel.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 5 star hotel in Cairo

Day 9: Departure

Stop At: Cairo International Airport Road, Cairo Int'l Airport Rd, Sheraton Al Matar, El Nozha, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
After your breakfast at the Hotel our representative will meet you to transfer you to Cairo International Airport in safety and comfort for your final departure.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.