9 Day Egypt Tour – Cairo, Luxor & Nile Cruise
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9 Day Egypt Tour – Cairo, Luxor & Nile Cruise

A 9-day Egypt tour covering Cairo, Luxor, and a 5-star Nile Cruise — combining the Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum, Philae Temple, Valley of the Kings, and the great temples of Upper Egypt in one complete private itinerary.

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9 Day Egypt Tour – Cairo, Luxor & Nile Cruise

Discover one of the world's greatest civilisations on this 9-day Egypt tour combining Cairo, Luxor, and a 5-star Nile Cruise — from the last surviving wonder of the ancient world to the legendary royal tombs of Upper Egypt.

The first three days are spent in Cairo covering the city's most extraordinary landmarks. The Great Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the ancient burial grounds of Saqqara lay the foundation, before a full day at the Grand Egyptian Museum brings you face to face with the complete treasures of Tutankhamun. The afternoon continues at Khan El Khalili Bazaar — Cairo's historic marketplace where centuries of trading tradition play out in its colourful lanes.

Day four flies you south to Aswan, where a visit to the beautiful Philae Temple precedes boarding your 5-star Nile Cruise. Three nights on the river deliver Kom Ombo's remarkable twin temple at the water's edge, the magnificently preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, and Luxor's East Bank — home to the vast Karnak Temple Complex and the beautifully preserved Luxor Temple. An optional excursion to Abu Simbel is available for those wanting to venture further into Nubian territory.

Day seven brings Luxor's legendary West Bank — the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the towering Colossi of Memnon. A final day back in Cairo allows time to relax before departure, with a professional Egyptologist guide bringing every ancient site to life throughout the journey.

Day by day

Itinerary

9 Days · 8 Nights

  1. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport you'll be met by your representative, assisted through arrival procedures, and transferred to your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

    • Met on arrival and transferred to your hotel in a private vehicle
    • Tour manager on hand to review your itinerary and confirm pick-up times
    • Rest of the day free to relax or enjoy your first impressions of Egypt's vibrant capital
    • No planned activities — a comfortable start before your Egyptian adventure begins

    Overnight: in Cairo.
    Meals: No Meals

    • Meals: No Meals

  2. After breakfast, your private Egyptologist guide meets you for the first full day of exploration — beginning at the most iconic archaeological site on earth.

    • Stand before the Great Pyramids of Giza — the last surviving wonder of the ancient world
    • Admire the mysterious Great Sphinx and visit the Valley Temple where ancient funerary rituals once took place
    • Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to Saqqara
    • Discover the Step Pyramid of King Djoser — the world's oldest large-scale stone monument, predating the Giza Pyramids
    • Return to Cairo in the afternoon with the evening free to relax

    Overnight: in Cairo.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
    Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Saqqara

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  3. A day dedicated to two of Cairo's greatest cultural experiences — one ancient, one vibrantly alive.

    • Visit the spectacular Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), housing one of the world's finest collections of ancient Egyptian treasures
    • Explore extraordinary galleries including the complete treasures of Tutankhamun — his golden burial mask, royal throne, and funerary objects
    • Enjoy lunch before continuing to Khan El Khalili Bazaar — Cairo's historic marketplace operating for over six centuries
    • Wander colourful lanes filled with traditional crafts, jewellery, spices, perfumes, and souvenirs
    • Return to your hotel for a relaxing evening

    Overnight: in Cairo.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
    Visits: Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), Khan El Khalili Bazaar

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  4. After breakfast, the journey south to Upper Egypt begins — flying to Aswan and boarding your 5-star Nile Cruise.

    • Transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan
    • Upon arrival, visit Philae Temple — dedicated to the goddess Isis and dramatically situated on Agilkia Island in the Nile
    • A short motorboat ride delivers you to one of Egypt's most beautifully positioned ancient temples
    • Board your 5-star Nile Cruise and settle into your cabin
    • Enjoy lunch on board as your Nile adventure begins
    • Afternoon at leisure on the sun deck as the Nile landscape drifts past

    Overnight: on board.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Visits: Philae Temple

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  5. A morning of ancient temples and optional desert adventure, followed by an afternoon sailing peacefully along the Nile.

    • Optional early morning excursion to the spectacular Abu Simbel Temples — the colossal monuments of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari relocated by UNESCO from rising waters
    • Return to the cruise and sail to Kom Ombo
    • Visit the unique twin temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to both Sobek the crocodile god and Horus the Elder
    • Explore its symmetrical design and riverside position — one of the most distinctive temple layouts in ancient Egypt
    • Continue sailing towards Edfu while enjoying the ever-changing Nile scenery from the sun deck

    Overnight: on board.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Visits: Kom Ombo Temple
    Optional Tour: Abu Simbel Temples by Road (Private or Small Group)

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  6. One of the most monument-rich days of the tour — combining one of Egypt's best-preserved temples with the vast religious complex that defined ancient Thebes.

    • Visit the magnificent Temple of Horus at Edfu — one of the best-preserved ancient temples in Egypt, with towering gateways and beautifully carved reliefs
    • Return to the cruise and sail towards Luxor while enjoying lunch on board
    • Arrive in Luxor and explore the East Bank — once the heart of ancient Thebes
    • Discover the vast Karnak Temple Complex, featuring the awe-inspiring Great Hypostyle Hall with its 134 towering columns
    • Visit Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated and connected to Karnak in ancient times by the Avenue of Sphinxes

    Overnight: on board.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Visits: Temple of Horus at Edfu, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  7. The most historically charged day of the tour — exploring the legendary burial grounds of Egypt's most powerful pharaohs.

    • Disembark from your Nile Cruise and cross to the legendary West Bank of Luxor
    • Visit the Valley of the Kings — the royal burial ground where generations of New Kingdom pharaohs were laid to rest in richly decorated underground tombs
    • Continue to the elegant Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, dramatically built against towering limestone cliffs at Deir el-Bahari
    • Stop at the impressive Colossi of Memnon — two enormous stone statues that have stood watch over the Luxor plain for over three thousand years
    • Transfer to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure

    Overnight: in Luxor.
    Meals: Breakfast
    Visits: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon

    • Meals: Breakfast

  8. After breakfast, the journey back to Cairo begins — with the afternoon free to enjoy the city at your own pace.

    • Transfer to Luxor Airport for your domestic flight back to Cairo
    • Upon arrival, private transfer to your hotel
    • Afternoon entirely free — enjoy your hotel facilities, explore Cairo independently, or simply rest
    • A final evening in one of the world's great cities before departure

    Overnight: in Cairo.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  9. After a final Egyptian breakfast, your tour concludes with a transfer to Cairo International Airport.

    • Enjoy breakfast and any remaining free time depending on your flight schedule
    • Private transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight
    • Nine days of ancient wonders, timeless river landscapes, and unforgettable encounters with one of the world's greatest civilisations

    Meals: Breakfast

    • Meals: Breakfast
What’s included

Your tour details

Included

Everything you need, covered.

  • Meet and greet service at Cairo Airport
  • Assistance from guest relations throughout your stay
  • Private airport and land transfers in air-conditioned deluxe vehicles
  • Domestic flights from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo
  • 4 nights accommodation in Cairo with breakfast
  • 3 nights accommodation on a 5-star Nile Cruise with full board
  • 1 night accommodation in Luxor with breakfast
  • Private guided sightseeing in Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor
  • Shared sightseeing during the Nile Cruise
  • Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance fees to all listed attractions
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Bottled water during sightseeing
  • Porterage where required
  • All service charges and taxes

Not included

Available as custom add-ons.

  • International flights
  • Egypt entry visa
  • Optional tours and excursions
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping

Make it yoursOptional add-ons and upgrades are available. Our travel specialists can tailor this package around you.

Prices

Prices

Seasonal rates per person.

Accommodation Plan Summer & Winter per person
Room Summer (MAY – SEP) Winter (OCT – APR)
Triple $2227 $2889
Double $2257 $2919
Per Solo Traveler $3549 $4775
Before you book

Important information

We make a donation to the Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation for each booking reserved.

Price quotes are in US dollars per person per trip and are valid until April 30, 2027. Please inquire for pricing over Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter holidays

  • Up to 2 years: FREE
  • Age from 2 and below 6 years: 25% of adult price
  • Age from 6 up to 11 years: 50% of adult price
  • Ages 12 and Up: adult price.

Notes :

  • Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents ( Maximum 1 Child sharing parent's room )
  • If your tour includes airfare, additional charges for your children may apply.

We are offering a low down payment of just 25% to secure your spaces on the tour, including hotel room, cruise cabin, domestic flight ticket, and other travel-related services. The remaining balance can be paid up to two days prior to your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination to your tour manager.

Tipping for a job well done is customary in Egypt, though not required. Please feel welcomed but not obliged to offer a tip to your guide.

  • In case you cancel your trip, the following scale of charges will be applied:

- From the date of booking until 61 days before your arrival date, 15% of the entire tour price will be charged.
- 35% of the tour price if you cancel 60-31 days before arrival.
- 50% of the tour price if you cancel 30-15 days before arrival.
- 100% of the tour price if you cancel 14-1 days before arrival.

Additionally, airlines charge their fees which are subject to the airlines' terms and conditions, and there's also a 5% bank fee on refunds.The cancellation policy may vary significantly for groups or unique itinerary.

  • Force Majeure


Here, at Memphis Tours, we prioritize your well-being and safety above all else and for that reason, we have adapted our cancellation policy to reflect our values. We offer a very flexible cancellation policy in case the government or the airline issues a NOT TO TRAVEL warning to the designated destination. In the event of this happening, we will refund you the amount paid for the tour package, or in some cases, your payment will be available as future travel credit and travel voucher that can be used towards any of the destinations we operate tours in. You have the flexibility to apply this amount towards new travel services booked. Reservations will be adjusted to reflect these travel credits automatically. Only flight cancellation/changing fees are charged, according to the airline's terms and conditions, and bank surcharges fees are applied to the deposit amount paid. Familiarize yourself with our full payment policy, cancellation and refund conditions.

Voices of experience

Stories from our community

4.96 from 1737 Egypt reviews

It was amazing. The staff was amazing. The food was superb. The guide was very helpful.
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“Great Experience”

The boat was very comfortable. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore Egypt.
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“Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an inspiring adventure.”

WOW! The Treasures of Egypt tour was an absolutely amazing experience that left me speechless. Our guide was fantastic, the accommodations and meals were fantastic, and the Nile River cruise was unforgettable. The locals were incredibly friendly and we made great friends in our tour group. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an inspiring adventure.
Evans Verified traveler

“Iconic sites, enjoyed comfortable accommodations & delicious meals”

The Treasures of Egypt tour was an incredible experience that exceeded our expectations. We visited iconic sites, enjoyed comfortable accommodations, delicious meals, and a Nile River cruise. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in exploring the rich history and culture of Egypt.
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“Thank you Memphis Tours for this Family trip”

Our family recently took the Treasures of Egypt tour and it was the trip of a lifetime! We were blown away by the ancient wonders of Egypt, from the Pyramids of Giza to the temples of Luxor and Karnak. Our guide was fantastic and made the experience even more fascinating for all of us. THANK YOU MEMPHIS TOURS!
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“Exceeded our expectations”

The whole tour was out of this world and it was so humbling. Every day was well organized we didn't experience any issues.
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Very detailed history got to most sites - weather was so great also our guides were great.
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