Cairo: 9-day Egypt Private Tour with Flights and Nile Cruise

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Cover Egypt’s greatest highlights on this 9-day private tour with flights and a Nile cruise. Visit the Pyramids, sail the Nile, fly over Luxor, and relax at a Red Sea resort in Hurghada.

Highlights

  • Covers all must-see sights in Egypt in one journey
  • Stand before the Pyramids and explore ancient tombs in Giza
  • Fly across the country to see the different styles of expressing the history
  • Experience Egypt’s full story, from desert sands to the Red Sea
  • Marvel at Abu Simbel—Egypt’s most majestic rock-cut temples

Description

Day 1: Begin your journey with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Your first stop is the legendary Pyramids of Giza, where you’ll stand in awe of the Great Pyramid, the Sphinx, and surrounding tombs. Next, enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, explore the Egyptian Museum, home to ancient treasures including the golden mask of King Tutankhamun and royal mummies. Later, check in to your hotel to rest. In the evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel. Meals Included: Lunch & Dinner Day 2: After breakfast, head to Alexandria by private vehicle. Start at the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, a unique blend of Egyptian and Greco-Roman styles. Next, visit the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a cultural landmark honoring the ancient library. After lunch, stop at the Qaitbay Citadel, a 15th-century fortress overlooking the sea. Return to Cairo in the evening for overnight stay. Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch Day 3: Fly to Aswan in the morning (flight included). Upon arrival, meet your guide and visit a colorful Nubian Village, known for its unique traditions. Then, cruise by motorboat to the Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis and located on an island in the Nile. Board your 5-star Nile cruise and enjoy lunch onboard. Meals Included: Full-Board Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Day 4: Start early with a small-group road trip to Abu Simbel (breakfast box provided). After the scenic drive, admire the colossal rock temples built by Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. Return for lunch, then visit Kom Ombo Temple, uniquely dedicated to two gods. Enjoy dinner and overnight sailing. Meals Included: Full-Board, Breakfast Box + Lunch and Dinner (Onboard) Day 5: After breakfast, take a horse-drawn carriage to Edfu Temple, one of Egypt’s best-preserved sanctuaries. Return to the cruise and sail toward Luxor. Meals Included: Full-Board Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (Onboard) Day 6: Begin the day with a hot air balloon ride over Luxor. After landing, enjoy breakfast and check out with luggage. Visit the West Bank sites: the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Then explore the vast Karnak Temple before driving to your hotel in Hurghada. Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch Day 7: Enjoy a boat trip to Orange Island, where you can swim, snorkel, or relax on white sand beaches. Return to your hotel in the afternoon. Meals Included: Breakfast only Day 8: Spend a free day at your beach resort in Hurghada. Enjoy the sea, sun, or optional activities. Meals Included: Breakfast only Day 9: Fly back to Cairo in the morning (included). Upon arrival, your driver will transfer you to your Cairo or Giza hotel, ending your unforgettable 9-day journey. Meals Included: Breakfast only

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle English-speaking guide 3 nights' accommodation at a 4-star hotel in Cairo Flight Tickets 3-night accommodation on a 5-star standard Nile cruise ship (unless you select a deluxe or luxury cruise ship add-on) 2 nights' accommodation in Hurghada Hot air balloon ride

Important Information

  • -The minimum age for the hot air balloon ride is 6 years old -Vegan, vegetarian, and halal diets can be accommodated -If you're traveling in a group and each person wants their own room, you need to make separate bookings for each person in order to get single rooms

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