Embark on an enchanting 9-day Egypt holiday from UK, allowing you to explore the treasures of Cairo, Alexandria, and embark on a captivating Nile River cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Immerse yourself in the rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture of Egypt.
Begin your 9-day Egypt holiday from UK in Cairo. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza, and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Head to Alexandria to discover the impressive Roman Catacombs and the Citadel of Qaitbay. Fly from Cairo to Aswan to begin your 3-night Nile River cruise down to Luxor. Discover the wonderful sights along the Nile valley from Aswan to Luxor. Explore the pearl of Egypt, Philae Temple in Aswan. Visit the most intact temple in Egypt, the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Rove through the largest temple in the world, Karnak Temple. Soar back to bustling Cairo, completing your 9-day Egyptian adventure.
Wrap up your unforgettable 9-day Egypt holiday from the UK with timeless memories of ancient wonders and scenic Nile views. Book now and experience the best of Egypt tours from UK with history, culture, and adventure in every step.
Upon landing at Cairo International Airport, be met and assisted by a representative from “Egypt Best Vacations” who will handle arrival procedures and transfer you to your hotel, marking the commencement of your unforgettable 9-day Egypt holiday from UK.
Meals Plan: No Meals Included
As the sun peeks over the majestic Pyramids of Giza, casting long shadows across the ancient sands, your 9-day Egypt holiday from UK adventure truly begins. Bid farewell to your comfortable Cairo hotel, for a friendly and knowledgeable tour guide awaits, eager to unlock the secrets of this timeless land.
Today, you will explore the Giza Plateau. Today’s tour includes the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure with the great Sphinx. The only ancient wonder which still exists (Khufu’s pyramid) awaits you. Are you ready to explore it from the inside? (Optional). Today you will learn about the history of the pyramids, how they were built, and why they were built.
Savor your lunch at a local restaurant, then proceed to the Grand Egyptian Museum. Explore the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian treasures in one stunning modern complex. You’ll stand face-to-face with the full Tutankhamun collection and enjoy immersive galleries that bring Egypt’s history to life. Then, transfer back to your hotel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Prepare to be transported back in time today as your 9-day Egypt holiday from UK whisks you away to Alexandria. Your tour includes the famous Roman Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa. The catacombs are huge Egyptian tombs and royal cemeteries with Ptolemaic and Roman influences. The catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa are one the largest Roman burial sites not just in Alexandria but in Egypt. These catacombs started as a private tomb for a wealthy family, then became a public cemetery. The catacombs house more than 300 tombs.
From the catacombs to the Pompey’s Pillar. Many of the ancient historians did not tell us more details about the “Pompey’s Pillar” but about the buildings that stood nearby and have disappeared now. The hill on which the pillar is erected was covered with temples and houses a long time before the Roman era. It was the place of the Citadel of Rhakotis. A temple was dedicated to Osiris-Serapis was built on the mountain.
Then proceed to the Citadel of Qaitbay. The Citadel of Qaitbay in Alexandria is one of the most important fortifications in Egypt. It was constructed by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay to defend Egypt against the Ottomans/Turks. End your tour to Alexandria wonders with visiting the Library of Alexandria. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then travel back to Cairo.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
A magnificent Nile cruise holiday awaits! Your 9-day Egypt holiday from UK takes a majestic turn today as you embark on a Nile River cruise, the very lifeblood of this ancient land. For the next four days, the Nile will be your chariot, whisking you past timeless temples, verdant landscapes, and the whispers of a civilization that thrived for millennia.
Meet your guide just outside the arrival terminal at Aswan Airport to commence your Aswan tour. Explore the wonders of the beautiful City of Aswan such as the High Dam, one of the great engineering feats of the 1960s. Then proceed to the beautiful Temple of Isis at Philae Island. This temple was built during the Greco-Roman era and, was dedicated to Isis, goddess of Love and Magic in ancient Egypt. You will end your Aswan tour at the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk. Then, transfer to your Nile cruise ship. Overnight in Aswan.
Optional tour: Tour to the Nubian Village in Aswan
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy a free morning on board your cruise ship or join us on an optional tour to the phenomenal temples of Abu Simbel.
Your Nile cruise ship will set sail to Kom Ombo around the lunchtime. Disembark at Kom Ombo to visit the twin Temple of Horus and Sobek. It was built during the Greco-Roman period. It was built over the ruined temple of the New Kingdom. The temple began during the time of Ptolemy V and was completed by the time of Emperor Tiberius. The emperors Domitian, Caracalla, and others added to the temple. So it took about 400 years to finish. Enjoy a short visit to the Crocodile Museum, before you go back to your Nile cruise ship to set sail to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Before breakfast, you will take a horse and carriage to the Temple of Horus in Edfu. This temple is the most intact temple in Egypt and it was built during the Greco-Roman period. The Temple of Edfu is fully inscribed with reliefs and hieroglyphs on its exterior and interior walls. Take your carriage back to your cruise ship to set sail to Luxor via the Lock of Esna. Upon arrival in Luxor, you will visit the impressive Temple of Karnak and the majestic Temple of Luxor. Both temples were dedicated to the Theban Triad; Amun, Mut and Khonsu. Overnight in Luxor.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Disembarkation, then visit the glorious tombs of the Valley of the Kings. The pharaohs during the New Kingdom ceased building pyramids and cut their tombs deep into the mountain trying to hide them from grave robbers. There are 65 tombs in the Valley of the Kings, your guide will recommend the best three tombs of the ones open to visit. From the glorious Valley of the Kings to the unique Temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut who served as a solo pharaoh for about 20 years. You will end your trip at the giant Colossi of Memnon which survives from the Temple of pharaoh Amenhotep III.
Your Nile cruise adventure may have come to an end, but your 9-day Egypt holiday from UK continues. Then, transfer to Luxor Airport to fly back to Cairo. Transfer from Cairo Airport to your hotel in Cairo.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Ballooning over Luxor
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Following your breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the Citadel of Saladin, which was built in 1172 to protect Cairo from the Crusaders. At the citadel, you can visit the White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha, which is one of its most prominent features. Continue to Coptic Cairo District to visit the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Your tour will conclude in the largest market in Egypt, Khan El-Khalili, a historical bazaar.
One last Cairo slumber awaits. Tonight, you will gather the memories of your 9-day Egypt holiday from UK, whispering farewell to ancient wonders and vibrant streets before returning home.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
As your 9-day Egypt holiday from UK draws to a close, a transfer back to Cairo Airport awaits. The sands of time still whisper in your ears, the Nile’s embrace still lingers on your skin, and the echoes of ancient wonders resonate in your heart. It is really sad to leave, but feel free to contact us about your next adventure in Egypt.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
