9 Day Egypt Guided Tour — Cairo, Aswan, Dahabiya Nile Cruise and Abu Simbel

9 Day Egypt Guided Tour — Cairo, Aswan, Dahabiya Nile Cruise and Abu Simbel

Sail the Nile by Dahabiya on our Egypt guided tour. A private 9 day Egypt itinerary from the Pyramids to Luxor. Enquire today for an AUD quote.

Countries

1 Country
5 Cities

Type

Private Tour
English Speaking Guide

Duration

9 Days
8 Nights

Run


2026 - 2027

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What Makes This Trip

The Soul of Egypt
9 Days · 8 Nights

Trade the long flight from Australia for nine unforgettable days along the Nile — this Egypt guided tour takes you from the Great Pyramids of Giza to the temples of Aswan, a peaceful Dahabiya sail through Upper Egypt, and the tombs and temples of Luxor. It's a private journey (with an intimate small-group Dahabiya cruise) shaped for Australian travellers who want the wonders of ancient Egypt without the crowds or the planning stress. Your 9 day Egypt itinerary opens in Cairo with the Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then flies you south to Aswan for the island Temple of Philae and the Unfinished Obelisk. From there you'll board a traditional Dahabiya — a small sailing vessel that reaches quiet moorings the big cruise ships can't — gliding past Kom Ombo, Edfu and Esna. In Luxor you'll explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple, the Colossi of Memnon, and the vast Karnak and Luxor temples. There's even an optional early-morning excursion to the magnificent Abu Simbel. Because we know you've flown more than 20 hours to get here, your first day is kept relaxed, and every domestic flight, transfer, entrance fee and expert Egyptologist guide is arranged for you. You'll travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle, stay in hand-picked hotels, sail full-board on the Dahabiya, and enjoy meals throughout as listed. Why book with us? We've been crafting Egypt journeys since 1955, our team is available around the clock across Australian time zones, and every itinerary is tailor-made — so you can add nights, upgrade hotels or adjust the pace to suit you. No pressure, no obligation, and a price with no hidden extras. The best time to travel is during the Australian summer (Egypt's cooler, ideal season) — perfect for escaping the heat back home over the Christmas break. Ready to make it happen? Enquire now and we'll send you a tailor-made Egypt guided tour quote in AUD, with flexible dates and free cancellation options available.  

Day by Day

Itinerary Journey

9 Days · 8 Nights

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Day 1 — Arrive in Cairo

After the long flight from Australia, your journey begins gently — a smooth welcome to the land of the pharaohs and time to settle in. Met on arrival at Cairo International Airport and escorted to your hotel in …

After the long flight from Australia, your journey begins gently — a smooth welcome to the land of the pharaohs and time to settle in.

  • Met on arrival at Cairo International Airport and escorted to your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Your tour manager assists with check-in and reviews your itinerary to confirm pick-up times
  • Rest of the day at leisure to recover from the flight


Overnight: Cairo ·

Meals: None

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Day 2 — Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum

The day you've flown around the world for, standing before the last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Great Pyramids of Giza — with your private Egyptologist guide on the Giza Plateau The Sphinx and…

The day you've flown around the world for, standing before the last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.


Overnight: Cairo ·

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ·
Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Grand Egyptian Museum

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Day 3 — Fly to Aswan: Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk

Head south to the gentler, sun-warmed pace of Aswan, one of the loveliest spots on the Nile. Morning flight from Cairo to Aswan, met on arrival Temple of Philae — dedicated to the goddess Isis, on a picturesque …

Head south to the gentler, sun-warmed pace of Aswan, one of the loveliest spots on the Nile.

  • Morning flight from Cairo to Aswan, met on arrival
  • Temple of Philae — dedicated to the goddess Isis, on a picturesque island in the Nile
  • Unfinished Obelisk — a fascinating insight into ancient Egyptian stone-working
  • Lunch, then transfer to your hotel


Overnight: Aswan ·

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ·

Visits: Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk

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Day 4 — Optional Abu Simbel and Dahabiya embarkation 

Board your traditional Dahabiya and begin the most peaceful stretch of the journey, sailing where the big ships can't. Optional: Abu Simbel — an early excursion to the magnificent temples built by Ramses II,…

Board your traditional Dahabiya and begin the most peaceful stretch of the journey, sailing where the big ships can't.

  • Optional: Abu Simbel — an early excursion to the magnificent temples built by Ramses II, among Egypt's most spectacular monuments
  • Transfer to your Dahabiya and embark before lunch
  • Begin sailing north through the timeless landscapes of Upper Egypt toward Kom Ombo



Overnight: On board ·

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ·

Visits: Optional Abu Simbel Temples

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Day 5 — Kom Ombo and Edfu 

Two of the Nile's most striking temples in a single day, reached quietly by sail. Kom Ombo Temple — uniquely dedicated to the gods Sobek and Horus Continue sailing to Edfu Temple of Horus — one of the …

Two of the Nile's most striking temples in a single day, reached quietly by sail.

  • Kom Ombo Temple — uniquely dedicated to the gods Sobek and Horus
  • Continue sailing to Edfu
  • Temple of Horus — one of the finest and best-preserved temples from the Greco-Roman period
  • Return to your Dahabiya and continue sailing



Overnight: On board ·

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ·

Visits: Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple

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Day 6 — Sailing to Esna 

A slow, restful day watching Egypt drift by — the part of the trip travellers remember most fondly. Leisurely sailing toward Esna through the tranquil Nile Valley Relax on the sun deck as villages, palm groves a…

A slow, restful day watching Egypt drift by — the part of the trip travellers remember most fondly.

  • Leisurely sailing toward Esna through the tranquil Nile Valley
  • Relax on the sun deck as villages, palm groves and farmland slip past
  • Time to unwind and soak up river life



Overnight: On board near Esna ·

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 7 — Disembark: Luxor's West Bank

Step into the world's greatest open-air museum, starting with the royal tombs of the New Kingdom pharaohs. Disembark after breakfast Valley of the Kings — the royal burial ground of Egypt's New Kingdom p…

Step into the world's greatest open-air museum, starting with the royal tombs of the New Kingdom pharaohs.



Overnight: Luxor ·

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ·

Visits: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon

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Day 8 — Luxor's East Bank, then fly to Cairo 

Two of Egypt's grandest temples before you head back to the capital. Karnak Temple Complex — the largest religious structure ever built Luxor Temple — one of Egypt's most beautiful ancient monument…

Two of Egypt's grandest temples before you head back to the capital.

  • Karnak Temple Complex — the largest religious structure ever built
  • Luxor Temple — one of Egypt's most beautiful ancient monuments
  • Transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo, met on arrival and transferred to your hotel



Overnight: Cairo ·

Meals: Breakfast ·

Visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple

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Day 9 — Departure An easy final morning before your onward journey home.

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  • Breakfast at your hotel
  • Private transfer to Cairo International Airport for your final departure


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Sail the Nile by Dahabiya on our Egypt guided tour. A private 9 day Egypt itinerary from the Pyramids to Luxor. Enquire today for an AUD quote.

Included

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    Meet-and-greet by our representatives on airport arrival and departure

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    Assistance from our guest relations team throughout your stay

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    All airport transfers and transport in a private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle

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    Domestic flights from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo

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    3 nights' accommodation in Cairo with daily breakfast

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    1 night's accommodation in Aswan with breakfast

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    3 nights aboard the Dahabiya cruise on a full-board basis

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    1 night's accommodation in Luxor with breakfast

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    All sightseeing tours as listed in the itinerary

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    Private Egyptologist guide throughout the Cairo, Aswan and Luxor tours

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    Entrance fees to all sites listed in the itinerary

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    Meals at hotels, during tours and aboard the Dahabiya as specified

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    Bottled water during sightseeing tours and transfers

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    Porterage where needed

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    All service charges and taxes

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    International airfares

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    Egypt entry visa

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    Any optional tours not listed in the itinerary

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    Personal spending

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    Tipping

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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.

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“ 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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Karen

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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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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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The trip was super great. Personally, I really enjoyed Morocco. There was this place called "Café Maure" it overlooks the “Abouregrag” River, We had tea with mint there and the view was amazing.   

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