Discover the magic of Egypt with our unforgettable Egypt pyramids tour. This 9-day journey blends Cairo’s timeless wonders, Alexandria’s coastal charm, a relaxing 3 day felucca cruise from Aswan, and the great treasures of Luxor. It is the perfect trip for you if you want history, culture, and authentic Nile sailing in one beautiful holiday.
Begin in Cairo with the legendary Giza Pyramids and Sphinx tour. Stand before these ancient icons and feel the greatness of Egypt’s glorious past. Continue to Alexandria, where history meets the Mediterranean. Enjoy its rich heritage and discover another side of Egypt beyond the desert.
Then travel south to Aswan for your peaceful Aswan felucca cruise. Sail the Nile the traditional way and enjoy the calm beauty of Upper Egypt. This unique part of your pyramids and Nile cruise tour brings you closer to the timeless spirit of the country. Along the way, visit remarkable temples and scenic riverside landscapes.
In Luxor, uncover the secrets of the pharaohs. Explore the Valley of the Kings, admire the vast columns of Karnak Temple, and enjoy the beauty of Luxor Temple. This Egypt tour with pyramids and Luxor offers an ideal mix of famous landmarks and unforgettable moments. Book with Egypt Best Vacations and make your dream Egypt holiday come true.
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will meet and assist by our representative of “Egypt Best Vacations” who will help you through the arrival and visa regulations. Transfer to your hotel for free time and the beginning of your 9-days Egypt pyramids tour package.
Meals Plan: No Meals Included
Your Cairo pyramids tour begins when our professional tour guide picks you up from your hotel to commence your tour to the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the GEM Museum.
Today, you will visit 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 remains (Khufu’s pyramid) awaits you. Are you ready to discover it from the inside? Today you will learn about the history of the pyramids, how they were constructed, and why they were constructed.
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
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. The Hanging Church is one of the oldest and most famous Christian churches in Egypt. It is admired for its beautiful wooden ceiling, historic icons, and deep connection to Egypt’s Coptic heritage.
Continue to Abu Serga Church. The Church of Abu Serga, also known as Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church. It is especially revered because tradition says the Holy Family stayed in a cave beneath the church during their journey in Egypt. End your Coptic Cairo tour at Ben Ezra Synagogue. The Ben Ezra Synagogue is one of the oldest and most famous Jewish landmarks in Old Cairo. It is known for its rich history and for the discovery of the Cairo Geniza, a remarkable collection of ancient Jewish manuscripts.
Culminate your day shopping at the Khan El-Khalili bazaar. Khan El-Khalili Bazaar is one of Cairo’s most famous historic markets and a vibrant place to experience the city’s traditional atmosphere. It is known for its narrow lanes, colorful shops, handmade souvenirs, spices, jewelry, and lively cafés. Then, return to your hotel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Today, your pyramids and felucca cruise tour, takes you to the beautiful City of 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 thrilling felucca cruise adventure awaits! You’re going to spend the next three nights of your Egypt pyramids and felucca cruise, on board a Felucca River cruise. Transfer to Cairo Airport to Aswan to begin your felucca cruise adventure. Meet your guide just outside the terminal to commence your trip. Explore the wonders of the beautiful City of Aswan such as the High Dam, one of the great engineering feats in the 1960s. Then proceed to the beautiful Temple of Isis at Philae Island. End your tour at the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk. Then, board your Felucca Nile cruise. Enjoy the Nile landscape in Aswan while cruising.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Visit the famous Camel Market (every Saturday and Sunday). Daraw has one of the largest camel markets in Egypt. Most of the camels come in caravans from Sudan’s Darfur and Kordofan along the Darb Al Arba’een (Forty Days Rd) to just north of Abu Simbel before being trucked to Daraw. It is a picturesque sight and fascinating to see the trading; sometimes there are as many as 2000 camels. Set sail to Kom Ombo to overnight there.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast then disembarkation. Visit the twin Temple of Horus and Sobek together with the Crocodile Museum in Kom Ombo. Kom Ombo Temple 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. This visit adds a great value to your Egypt pyramids vacation.
Venture to Edfu to visit the most intact temple in Egypt, the Temple of Horus in Edfu. This temple was built during the Ptolemaic period, around 237-57 BC, and is dedicated to the god Horus. The temple is known for its well-preserved structure and its impressive wall carvings, which depict the story of the battle between Horus and his uncle Seth. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then you will be transferred to your hotel in Luxor.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Visit the magnificent Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom period were buried. Then proceed to the unique Temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut, who ruled Egypt for about 20 years as a sole pharaoh. Continue to the giant Colossi of Memnon of Amenhotep III. Savor your lunch at a local restaurant then proceed to the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. These two temples were dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun, Mut and Khonsu. Then head to Luxor Airport to fly back to Cairo. Transfer from Cairo Airport to your hotel for final night of your 9 days Egypt classic pyramids tour.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon over Luxor
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Wrap up your 9 days Egypt pyramids, and felucca cruise Tour, so we will transfer you to Cairo Airport for your final departure. It is really sad to leave, but feel free to contact us about your next adventure in Egypt.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
