US$1999

Varies by group size

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Timeless Wonders: A 9-Day Egyptian Escape

Experience the best of Egypt’s ancient wonders and rich culture with our incredible 9-day Egypt Highlights Tour Package. This amazing trip features all of the country’s main attractions, guiding you from north to south and east to west. Our expert local guides will take you to all the must-see attractions, as well as many interesting places even the locals don’t know about. With our package, you will get the most out of your time and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Tour Itinerary

9-Day Egypt Highlights Tour Package Itinerary

1st day: Arrival in Cairo

Arrive at Cairo airport, where an Egypt Fun Tours representative will assist you with passport control and luggage. Transfer to your hotel for check-in and overnight stay.

2nd day: Cairo Pyramids Tour

After breakfast, visit the Pyramids of Giza, including the Great Pyramid of King Cheops and the Sphinx. Enjoy lunch at a countryside restaurant, then explore the Sakkara Pyramids and Memphis, the first capital of Egypt. Optional sound and light show at Giza. Overnight sleeper train to Aswan.

3rd day: Aswan Sightseeing

Breakfast on the train. Arrive in Aswan to visit the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk. Check in to your Nile cruise for lunch, followed by a felucca ride around Elephantine Island. Dinner and overnight on the cruise.

Day 4: Optional Abu Simbel Trip

Breakfast on the cruise. Optional early morning tour to Abu Simbel. Lunch on board, then sail towards Kom Ombo. Dinner and overnight on the cruise.

5th day: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples

Breakfast on the cruise. Visit the Kom Ombo Temple, then take a horse carriage to the Edfu Temple. Lunch and dinner on board.

Day 6: Luxor Sightseeing

Breakfast on the cruise. Check out and visit the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch on your own, then explore Luxor Temple and Karnak Temples. Overnight sleeper train to Cairo.

7th day: Cairo Sightseeing

Breakfast on the train. Visit the Citadel of Saladin, Mohamed Ali Mosque, and Coptic Cairo sites. Lunch at a local restaurant, then explore the Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili Bazaar. Overnight at your hotel.

8th day: Alexandria Trip

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for Alexandria to see the Catacombs, Greek Amphitheater, and Bibliotheca of Alexandria. Enjoy a seafood lunch before returning to Cairo for an overnight stay.

Last day: Departure

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for your departure, concluding your Egypt tour.

Tour Inclusions

Airport meet, welcome, and assist
Accommodation
Nile Cruise
Pick up and drop off and all transfers
All tours
Private Egyptologist tour guide
Mineral bottled water during the tours
Meals as mentioned
Entrance fees for the attractions mentioned in the detailed itinerary
Sleeper train tickets

Tour Exclusions

Egypt Entry Visa
Gratuities / Tipping (recommended, optional)
Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
Optional tours

Tour Highlights

Cairo Highlights

Giza Pyramids
The Great Sphinx
The Egyptian Museum
Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Islamic and Coptic Cairo
Memphis
Citadel of Salah El Din

Aswan Highlights

Abu Simbel Temples
The unfinished obelisk
The High Dam
Elephantine Island with Felucca
Kitchener’s Island
Kom Ombo Temple
Edfu Temple

Luxor Highlights

Luxor temple
Karnak temple
Hatshepsut’s temple
Colossi of Memnon
The Valley of the Kings

Alexandria Highlights

The Catacombs
The Roman amphitheater
The Bibliotheca of Alexandria
Faros Island and the fort of Qaytbayoutside view

Prices

Price is quoted per person in USD

Solo: $2299
2 people: $1999
3 people: $1849
4+ people: $1750

This tour package is customizable, that’s to say we will personalise it to your liking if needed

Book with confidence

Flexible Booking

Book as soon as possible with the assistance of our knowledgeable staff.

Secure Payment & Deposits

Make monthly little deposits for your Holiday Package. Final Payment due 20 days prior.

Expert-Led Assurance

100% let by a licensed Egyptologist, not a no local guide. Guaranteed expertise

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Price varies depending on your group size

0 – 05.99 Free of Charge
6 – 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
12+ pay full tour price per adult person.
Notes: Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 2 Children in one Room)

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Cotton Clothes In Summer
Slipper
Passport Valid for 6 Month
Camera or Modern Phone
hat
Warm Clothes in Winter
Comfortable Shoes
Protein Bars

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