Discover the magic of 9 days in Egypt with this beautifully balanced journey by Egypt Best Vacations. This unforgettable tour combines Cairo’s timeless wonders, a traditional felucca sailing experience from Aswan, the treasures of Luxor, and the relaxing shores of Hurghada.
Begin your 9 day Egypt itinerary in Cairo. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the stunning Grand Egyptian Museum. Then head south to Aswan to enjoy a peaceful Egypt felucca cruise package on the Nile. This simple and authentic sailing experience lets you see the river in a charming traditional way.
After your felucca adventure, continue to Luxor, the open-air museum of ancient Egypt. Discover famous sites such as Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. Then end your 9 days in Egypt itinerary in Hurghada. Here, the Red Sea offers sunshine, relaxation, and a perfect break after your cultural journey.
This 9 day Egypt tour is ideal if you want history, scenery, and beach time in one holiday. From Cairo to Aswan, Luxor, and Hurghada, every day brings something special. Book your 9 days in Egypt and enjoy a journey full of unforgettable moments. Prepare to be captivated by the timeless allure of Egypt with our 9-day Egypt tour packages.
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 best 9 days in Egypt.
Meals Plan: No Meals Included
Your actual 9 day Egypt itinerary 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? (Optional). 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 continue 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, return 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. 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, conclude your 4-day tour of Cairo and Luxor with a transfer to Cairo Airport for final departure. Then, transfer back to your hotel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
A thrilling felucca Nile cruise adventure awaits! You’re going to spend the next night of your 9-day Egypt tour on board a Felucca River cruise. So, you will take a transfer from your hotel to Cairo Airport to fly to Aswan to begin your Felucca Nile River cruise from Aswan. Meet your guide just outside the arrival terminal at Aswan Airport to commence your Aswan tour. Visit the High Dam. The Aswan High Dam is one of modern Egypt’s greatest engineering achievements. It was built to control the Nile’s flooding and generate hydroelectric power.
Proceed to the beautiful Philae Temple. This temple is one of the most beautiful temples in Egypt. Dedicated to the goddess Isis and set on a picturesque island near Aswan. Its graceful columns, detailed carvings, and peaceful setting make it one of the most memorable highlights of any trip to Upper Egypt.
End your Aswan tour at the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk. The Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan offers a fascinating look at how ancient Egyptians carved massive stone monuments directly from the bedrock. Then, board your Felucca Nile cruise. Enjoy the Nile landscape in Aswan.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast and disembarkation. Venture to Kom Ombo to visit the twin Temple of Horus and Sobek together with the Crocodile Museum. This temple was built in the Ptolemaic period. Due to the conflict between Sobek and Horus, the ancient Egyptians felt it necessary to separate their temple spaces within one temple. The Kom Ombo Temple has two entrances, courts, colonnades, Hypostyle halls, and sanctuaries, one side for each god. Visiting Kom Ombo Temple adds a great value to your Cairo, and felucca cruise tour.
Travel from Kom Ombo to visit the most intact temple in Egypt, the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Edfu Temple is one of the most striking and complete of ancient Egyptian temples and is dedicated to the worship of the god Horus. Situated on the western bank of the Nile, its construction began during the reign of Ptolemy III (246–221 BC) in 237 BC, but was completed in the reign of Ptolemy XII (80–51 BC) in 57 BC, 180 years later. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then transfer 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. Its richly decorated tombs reveal the ancient Egyptians’ beliefs about death, the afterlife, and the journey to eternity. Your guide will recommend the best three open tombs to visit. From the Valley of the Kings to the unique Temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut, who ruled Egypt for about 20 years as a sole pharaoh. Its elegant terraces and unique design make it a remarkable symbol of the power and legacy of one of ancient Egypt’s most successful rulers.
Continue to a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon. Two colossal statues survived from the Temple of Amenhotep III in the west bank of Luxor. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then visit the impressive Temple of Karnak. Karnak Temple is the largest temple complex in ancient Egypt. It was built and expanded by generations of pharaohs over many centuries. Its towering columns, sacred halls, and massive obelisks make it one of the most impressive and important archaeological sites in Luxor.
Conclude your Luxor day tour at the great Temple of Luxor. Luxor Temple is one of the most elegant temples in Egypt. It is beautifully located on the east bank of the Nile in the heart of Luxor. Then, transfer to Hurghada to enjoy some relaxation on the next two days of your 9-day Egypt package. Enjoy some beach activities and explore the magnificent underwater world of the Red Sea.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon over Luxor
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy a free day in Hurghada. Tours such as diving, glass boat, safari, snorkeling, and submarine rides are available upon request.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transfer to Hurghada Airport to fly to Cairo. Transfer from Cairo Airport to your hotel for your final night of your Egypt 9 day tour package.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Conclude your 9 days in Egypt itinerary with a transfer to Cairo Airport for your final departure. It is really sad to leave, feel free to contact us about your next adventure in Egypt.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
