9-Day Egypt Tour: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Alexandria

Cairo, the Mediterranean and the Nile - Egypt's north and south, both in full

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From 1605 USD / person

About this activity

9-day Egypt tour: Cairo and Alexandria, then a 3-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor with a hot air balloon ride. Domestic flights connect every city.

Full description

Unlike most of our packages, this itinerary opens with a full day in Alexandria before heading south, giving equal weight to Egypt's Mediterranean coast and its Nile Valley. After Cairo and Alexandria, a flight to Aswan begins a 3-night Nile cruise to Luxor, with a hot air balloon ride over the West Bank included before flying back to Cairo for a final cultural day. Nights on land are spent in boutique guesthouses i…

What's included

5 nights in a boutique guesthouse in Cairo, plus 3 nights aboard your Nile cruise cabin, full board
Domestic flights Cairo to Aswan, and Luxor back to Cairo
Hot air balloon ride over Luxor's West Bank
A full-day Alexandria tour, plus a Cairo city tour
Egyptologist guide for all tours
All transfers in modern air-conditioned vehicles

Not included

Entrance fees to all attractions in the itinerary (paid locally)
International flights
Egypt entry visa
Tipping and personal expenses
The motorboat ride to Philae Temple

About this activity

Private Tour

Multi-Day Packages

5 nights in a boutique guesthouse in Cairo, plus 3 nights aboard your Nile cruise cabin, full board

Domestic flights Cairo to Aswan, and Luxor back to Cairo

Hot air balloon ride over Luxor's West Bank

A full-day Alexandria tour, plus a Cairo city tour

Egyptologist guide for all tours

All transfers in modern air-conditioned vehicles

Highlights

✓3 nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise, Aswan to Luxor, full board
✓A hot air balloon ride over Luxor's West Bank, included in the price
✓A full day in Alexandria on the Mediterranean coast

Tour Itinerary & Map

1 Day 1 - Arrival in Cairo: Land at Cairo International Airport and transfer to your boutique guesthouse.
2 Day 2 - Giza Pyramids, Saqqara & Memphis: An extraordinary day exploring ancient Egypt's wonders: the Giza Plateau, Saqqara's Step Pyramid and Memphis.
3 Day 3 - Alexandria Full-Day Tour: Travel in comfort to Alexandria, the 'Bride of the Mediterranean', for a fascinating day of Greco-Roman and Mediterranean heritage.
4 Day 4 - Fly to Aswan & Embark on Your Nile Cruise: A flight to Aswan, where your Egyptologist guides you through the city's highlights before you board your Nile cruise ship.
5 Day 5 - Kom Ombo Temple: Sail north to visit Kom Ombo's unusual double temple, dedicated to two gods side by side.
6 Day 6 - Edfu Temple & Sailing to Luxor: Explore the Temple of Horus at Edfu by horse-drawn carriage, then continue sailing toward Luxor.
7 Day 7 - Hot Air Balloon, Valley of the Kings & Karnak, Fly to Cairo: A sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor's West Bank, then a visit to the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple before your flight back to Cairo.
8 Day 8 - Old Cairo & Cultural Gems: Explore the spiritual heart of Cairo: Old Cairo's Coptic churches and the city's cultural landmarks.
9 Day 9 - Farewell Egypt: Enjoy your final breakfast, then transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight home.