9-day Egypt Private Trip with Flights and Nile Cruise from Cairo
Learn everything there is to know about Egypt on a 9-day private tour that includes flights and a Nile cruise.
Tour overview
9 days in Egypt, A 9-day private vacation in Egypt includes flights and a Nile cruise. See the Giza Pyramids, take a hot air balloon ride, and unwind at a Hurghada beach hotel.
Tour itinerary
Day 1:
Begin the day early in the morning, when our driver will take you up from your Cairo/Giza hotel. The first stop of the day will be to the Pyramids of Giza, where Egypt’s pharaohs are believed to become gods after death. They built temples to the gods and gigantic pyramid tombs for themselves to prepare for the next world, adorning the tombs of gods from an old Egyptian perspective.
The Egyptian museum will be the second stop on the day’s experience of exploring the fascinating lifestyle of ancient Egyptians.
Day 2:
The second day’s trip will take you to the lovely seaside city of Alexandria, where you will explore the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, one of the seven wonders of the medieval world.
and then to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, which is situated in a spectacular setting near Alexandria’s old port in the city’s historic core. Learn more about it with the help of your personal Egyptologist.
Fort Qaitbey is the day’s final visit. Qaitbay Citadel is one of the most important forts on the Mediterranean Sea coast. Learn about the history of the most significant Islamic monuments.
Day 3:
You will be picked up in the morning by our professional driver to take you to the airport, where you will board the flight to the colorful city of Aswan. When you arrive in Aswan, you will find our driver waiting for you holding our sign, assisting you with your luggage to head to the city and begin a new different adventure in Aswan with your private Egyptologist. The first stop will be the Nubian Village, which is located deep south in Egypt on the West Bank of the Nile, near the city of Aswan, and is the most colorful and upbeat community in the country.
Finally, returning to the ancient Egyptian theme, you’ll witness the Philae Temple, which is a must-see for classical history buffs. Visitors may inspect the intricate temple walls, which depict reliefs of Isis’s legend, such as Isis resurrecting Osiris, giving birth to Horus, and mummifying Osiris after his death.
After a busy day, the driver will drop you off at the hotel you have reserved in Aswan to enjoy your lunch and relax.
Day 4:
Our representative will pick you up early in the morning (with a small group of people) to travel to the Great Abu Simbel Temple (please leave with your breakfast in the morning), it will take around 3:30 hours to reach the temple and the same amount of time to return, but it is well worth it. At the temple, your guide will be waiting for you.
The drop-off will be at the cruise ship booked for you to enjoy your lunch on board and admire the view of the Nile when the ship starts sailing to the next stop, the temple of Kom Ombo, which is unique for its dedication to two different deities: the local crocodile-headed god Sobek, your guide will be waiting for you there to learn more and more about the unusual temple, then back to the ship to continue the journey.
Day 5:
The guide will meet you at the reception at Edfu. The Edfu temple was erected on the site of the biggest fight in the history of ancient Egyptian Mythology between the powers of good and evil in the image of the ancient Egyptian gods of Horus and Set.
Day five will be a peaceful chill day, with a visit to the Edfu Temple in the morning and the remainder of the day spent relaxing on the boat.
Day 6:
Starting the day early in the morning for one of the most unique experiences you’ll ever have, a hot air balloon trip. After the balloon flight, you’ll return to the ship to eat breakfast and check out.
After breakfast, the guide will pick you up (please leave your luggage) to tour Luxor’s west bank, which houses one of the world’s biggest collections of ancient antiquities. Here is where you’ll discover the famed Valley of the Kings, the majestic Temple Hatchpsot, and the colossi of Memnon.
Afterward, to learn more about Ancient Egyptian religion, visit the Karnak Temple, which is dedicated to the worship of the triad Amun, God Mut, and God Khonsu and is the greatest religious edifice ever created.
After the tour, the driver will transport you to the hotel you have reserved in Hurghada.
Day 7:
Our driver will meet you in the morning and bring you to Orange Island or Paradise Island ( whichever is available). After spending some quality time on the island, you’ll return to your hotel at about 5 p.m.; spend the remainder of the day relaxing at your Hurghada hotel.
Day 8:
This will be a free day for you to enjoy the wonderful beach at your Hurghada hotel, wander around its gorgeous streets, and experience the city’s charm.
Day 9:
Our journey has come to a close, leaving you with some lovely and everlasting memories shared with your family, friends, or cherished spouse.
The pick-up in the morning to the airport to return to Cairo, and when you arrive, our driver will be waiting for you to safely and happily bring you to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
Includes:
- Pickup and drop-off at the hotel.
- Transportation in a private, air-conditioned car.
- Tour guide with extensive experience.
- 2 nights accommodation in Cairo.
- Airline tickets.
- 2 nights on a cruise ship with full board.
- Accommodation in Aswan for one night.
- Hurghada accomodation for three nights.
- Ride in a hot air balloon.
Excludes:
- Fees for entry.
- Beverages (including water)
Testimonials
Tour highlights
- In 9 days, learn everything that there's to know about Egpyt.
- Learn about the ancient Egyptians and their way of life.
- Travel throughout the country to explore the many ways of conveying history.
- On a 5-star Nile cruise, you can live the high life.
- On a balloon trip, you may observe the world from a dreamlike perspective.