9-Day Egypt Deluxe Tour Itinerary:
1st day: Welcome to Egypt
Upon arrival in Egypt, our agent will greet you and assist with formalities. You’ll then meet your private tour guide and be driven to your 5-star hotel in Cairo to relax. In the evening, enjoy a top dinner cruise on the Nile, where your guide will share fascinating stories about ancient Egyptian achievements. Return to your hotel for the night.
2nd day: Discover Cairo’s Egyptian History
After breakfast, your private guide will take you to explore significant sites in Giza and Cairo, including:
- The Great Pyramid of Khufu: One of the Seven Wonders of the World, built over 20 years.
- The Great Sphinx: A lion-bodied statue with the face of King Khafre, symbolizing authority.
- The Valley Temple: The ancient site for the mummification and purification of pharaohs.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then visit the Egyptian Museum, home to treasures like the Golden Mask of King Tutankhamun. Return to your hotel for the night.
3rd day: Explore Aswan
Check out of your Cairo hotel and fly to Aswan. Meet your private guide to visit top attractions, including:
- High Dam: A significant modern achievement for flood control and energy production.
- The Unfinished Obelisk: The largest obelisk ever attempted, commissioned by Queen Hatshepsut.
- Temple of Philae: Dedicated to the goddess Isis and relocated to Aglikia Island for preservation.
After a delicious lunch, check into your Aswan hotel for the night.
Day 4: Visit the Temples of Abu Simbel
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and travel to Abu Simbel with your guide. Explore:
- Temple of Abu Simbel: A monumental temple dedicated to King Ramses II and his wife, Queen Nefertari, celebrating his victories and love.
After the tour, return to Aswan for lunch, then catch a first-class train to Luxor. Upon arrival, check into your 5-star hotel for the night.
5th day: Explore Luxor’s Top Attractions
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before checking out to visit Luxor’s major sites on both the east and west banks:
- Valley of the Kings: Discover the tombs of ancient Egyptian kings, including Seti I, Tutankhamun, and Ramses II, filled with mystery and history.
- Temple of Hatshepsut: A stunning temple dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut, noted for its impressive architecture and inscriptions.
- Memnon’s Colossi: Two massive statues of King Amenhotep III, remnants of his once-grand funerary temple.
After lunch at a top Egyptian restaurant, visit the Temple of Karnak, the largest temple in Egypt, dedicated to the deities Amun, Mut, and Khunsu. After your Luxor tour, drive to Hurghada, check into a 5-star hotel, and spend the night.
Day 6: Snorkeling in Hurghada
Enjoy a snorkeling trip to explore vibrant coral reefs and marine life in Hurghada. After the tour, return to your hotel for the night.
7th day: Desert Safari in Hurghada
After breakfast, embark on a thrilling 4×4 desert safari to experience the beauty of the Egyptian desert and capture stunning photos. Return to your hotel in Hurghada for the evening.
Day 8: Return to Cairo
CheckHere’s a concise summary of Days 5 to 9 of your 9-Day Egypt Deluxe Tour Itinerary:
Last day: Departure
After breakfast, check out of your Cairo hotel and transfer to the airport, where our agent will assist you with the necessary formalities before your departure flight, concluding your 9-Day Egypt Deluxe Tour.