Best 9 Days Egypt Pyramids, Pharaoh and Felucca Cruise Tour. This 9-day tour in Egypt will take you on an unforgettable journey through some of Egypt’s most iconic sights and sounds. From the towering Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, to the ancient temples of Luxor and the bustling bazaars of Cairo.
This tour is designed to immerse you in the rich history and culture of this fascinating country. You will sail along the Nile River on a traditional felucca sailboat, exploring temples and sites along the way. With a mix of ancient wonders, modern cities, and stunning natural beauty, this tour is the perfect way to experience the best of Egypt with our 9-day Egypt tour packages.
Begin your 9-day tour to Egypt in Cairo. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum. Fly from Cairo to Aswan to begin your 3-day felucca cruise. Experience one night sailing the Nile onboard the traditional felucca sailboat from Aswan. Visit the beautiful Temple of Philae and the twin Temple of Kom Ombo.
Venture from Kom Ombo to Luxor visiting the Temple of Horus in Edfu on your way. Explore the major highlights of the west and east sides of Luxor. Discover the Valley of the Kings and the Karnak Temple. Fly from Luxor back to Cairo for the rest of your 9-day Egypt itinerary with felucca cruise.
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 tour with felucca cruise adventure.
Your actual 9 days Egypt tour with felucca cruise package 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 Saqqara
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.
Then, on to the first pyramid in history, the Step Pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara. Saqqara is one of the most important and richest necropolises in Egypt. It was the cemetery of Memphis, the 1st capital city of United Egypt in 3200 BCE. Then, transfer back to your hotel.
Explore the fabulous contents of the historical Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square in Cairo. Thousands of artifacts from all periods of Egyptian history are displayed on the two floors of the museum.
From the museum to the Citadel of the Sunni Muslim leader Saladin, which was built in 1172 to defend Cairo against the Crusaders. The White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha is a prominent feature of the Citadel. You will finish your tour today at the historical bazaar of Khan El-Khalili, the largest bazaar in the Middle East. Then, transfer back to your hotel.
Today, your 9 days Egypt tour with felucca cruise, takes you to the beautiful City of Alexandria, the capital city of Egypt during the Greco-Roman era. 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.
A thrilling felucca cruise adventure awaits! You’re going to spend the next three nights of your 9 days Egypt tour with 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 highlights 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Enjoy 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.
Transfer to Luxor Airport to fly back to Cairo. Transfer from Cairo Airport to your hotel for final night of your 9 days Egypt tour with felucca cruise adventure.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon over Luxor
Wrap up your 9 days Egypt Pyramids, Pharaohs 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.
