Experience Egypt in 9 Days: Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Pharaoh’s Land!
Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, Egypt Fun Tours will assist you with passport control and baggage claim. Then, relax in a private air-conditioned vehicle as we transfer you to your 5-star hotel for check-in. In the evening, enjoy a delightful dinner cruise on the Nile, featuring a vibrant belly dance performance and a mesmerizing Tannoura show, before returning to your hotel for the night.
Day 2: Explore the Giza Pyramids Complex
After breakfast and checking out of your hotel, visit the Giza Pyramids complex, where the awe-inspiring structures have stood for over 4,000 years. Highlights include:
- Khufu’s Great Pyramid: The last remaining wonder of the ancient world, built around 2580 BC.
- Sphinx of Giza: A legendary creature representing strength and intelligence, carved from solid limestone.
- Temple of the Valley: A well-preserved archaeological site that reveals ancient Egyptian burial customs.
Enjoy a delicious lunch before continuing your tour with visits to:
- Memphis City: The ancient capital, founded by King Menes Narmer in 2925 BC.
- Step Pyramid of Saqqara: Designed by Imhotep, this structure marks the beginning of pyramid building in Egypt.
After exploring, fly to Aswan and check into your 5-star hotel for the night.
Day 3: Discover Aswan’s Wonders
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before visiting Aswan’s top attractions, including:
- The High Dam: An engineering marvel built to control Nile floods and generate hydroelectricity.
- The Unfinished Obelisk: A monumental project commissioned by Queen Hatshepsut that showcases ancient obelisk construction.
- Temple of Philae: A significant temple dedicated to the goddess Isis, relocated to protect it from flooding.
Return to your hotel for a restful night.
Day 4: Visit Abu Simbel
Start your day with breakfast boxes and check out of your hotel. Join your guide for a 300-kilometer journey to the stunning Temples of Abu Simbel, built by Ramses II in the 13th century BCE. Marvel at the grandeur of the larger temple dedicated to Ramses II and the smaller temple for his wife, Queen Nefertari. After your visit, return to Aswan for lunch, then board your train to Luxor, where you’ll check into a 5-star hotel for the night.
Day 5: Visit the World’s Largest Open-Air Museum
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel before exploring Luxor’s East Bank attractions, including:
- Temple of Karnak: Known as Ipet-isu, this temple holds the spiritual essence of ancient Egypt and has stood for over 4,000 years.
After lunch at a renowned restaurant in Luxor, return to your hotel for some relaxation. In the evening, join your guide for a magical visit to:
- Luxor Temple at Night: This stunning temple, built around 1400 BCE, reveals its beauty under the moonlight, showcasing its intricate architecture and decorations.
Return to your hotel for the night.
Day 6: Conclude Your Luxor Adventure
After breakfast and checking out, continue your tour with visits to Luxor’s remarkable sites:
- Temple of Hatshepsut: This architectural marvel, established in 1479 BC, honors one of Ancient Egypt’s most successful queens.
- Valley of the Kings: A sacred burial ground for pharaohs, this UNESCO World Heritage Site contains 63 tombs filled with treasures and artifacts.
Enjoy lunch before visiting:
- Memnon’s Colossi: These towering statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III stand as guardians of Luxor, each measuring 18 meters tall.
Return to your Luxor hotel for the night.
Day 7: Fly to Cairo and Discover Top Attractions
Day seven begins with breakfast and check-out from your hotel. Fly to Cairo to conclude your 9-day journey by visiting:
- The Egyptian Museum: Explore over 120,000 artifacts that showcase the beauty of Ancient Egypt, including stunning gold and stone creations.
After lunch, continue your day with visits to:
- The Hanging Church: A significant Coptic landmark built in the 5th century, showcasing stunning architecture.
- Mosque of Amr Ibn Al Aas: Established in 641 AD, this mosque is a prominent example of Islamic architecture.
- Synagogue of Ben Ezra: Once a church, this historic site converted into a synagogue in 882 AD is a fine example of Jewish heritage.
- National Museum of Egyptian Civilization: Discover Egypt’s rich cultural history through remarkable artifacts.
- Bazaar Khan El Khalili: This vibrant market, established in 970 AD, offers a glimpse into the charm of old Islamic eras.
Return to your hotel for the night.
Day 8: Explore Alexandria, the Bride of the Mediterranean
Enjoy breakfast before heading to Alexandria, where you’ll visit:
- Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs: An archaeological marvel blending Hellenistic and Roman styles with ancient Egyptian design.
- Pompey’s Pillar: The largest monolithic column outside Rome, standing at 28 meters tall, symbolizes Roman grandeur.
After lunch at a local restaurant, explore:
- Citadel of Qaitbay: Founded in 1477, this fortress stands on the site of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria.
- Alexandria Public Library: A modern tribute to the ancient library, it houses a vast collection of books and art galleries.
Return to Cairo for the night.
Day 9: Farewell to Egypt
On your final day of this unforgettable experience Egypt in 9 Days tour, enjoy a farewell breakfast before heading to Cairo Airport for your journey home, taking with you cherished memories of your Egyptian adventure!
Experience Egypt in 9 days with this incredible itinerary, which takes you through the ancient and modern wonders of Egypt, ensuring memories that will last a lifetime!
