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9 Days Egypt & Nubia Tour

9 Days / 8 Nights Balanced — a comfortable mix of guided sightseeing and time to relax. Pace Best Egypt Tours Packages

About This Trip

Discover Egypt and Nubia on this private 9-day tour - the Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, a 4-night Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan, the great temples of Abu Simbel, and a visit to a colourful Nubian village. Private guide, domestic flights and all transfers included.

At a Glance

Trip Pace
Balanced — a comfortable mix of guided sightseeing and time to relax.
Group Size
2 - 16
Accommodation
4-5 star hotel in Cairo; deluxe Nile cruise ship.
Meals
Daily breakfast at the hotel; full board on the Nile cruise.
Trip Staff
Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
Transport
Air-conditioned private vehicle; domestic flights Cairo-Luxor and Aswan-Cairo.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Upon arrival at the capital International Airport, our representative will greet you and assist with all arrival formalities. You'll then be transferred in a private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel for check-in, with the rest of the day at leisure.

After breakfast, begin at the legendary Giza Plateau, standing before the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinos, the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple. After lunch, continue to the Egyptian Museum, home to thousands of ancient treasures.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Overnight: the capital

Morning flight to Luxor, where you'll meet your guide and explore the East Bank. Visit the vast Karnak Temple complex, then Luxor Temple, once linked to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes. Enjoy lunch and board your Nile cruise.

After breakfast on board, explore Luxor's West Bank: the Valley of the Kings, the elegant Temple of Hatshepsut and the towering Colossi of Memnon. Return to the cruise for lunch and sail south toward Edfu.

Take a horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of Egypt's best-preserved temples. Sail on to Kom Ombo, the twin temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder, then continue sailing to Aswan.

After breakfast, visit the beautiful Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis on Agilika Island. Continue to the Nubian Museum in Aswan to discover the region's heritage, then enjoy a warm welcome and traditional hospitality in a colourful Nubian village on the banks of the Nile.

Drive to Abu Simbel to witness the colossal temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari, carved directly into the mountainside. After your visit, transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to the capital.

  • Meals: Breakfast

  • Overnight: the capital

After breakfast, head to the Grand Egyptian Museum beside the Giza Plateau - one of the world's most impressive collections of ancient Egyptian treasures. Return to your hotel for a relaxed afternoon.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Overnight: the capital

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. At the right time, our representative will transfer you to the international airport in the capital for your flight home, concluding your Egypt and Nubia tour.

  • Meals: Breakfast

What's Included

Airport meet-and-greet and private transfer 3 nights' hotel accommodation in Cairo with daily breakfast 4 nights aboard a deluxe Nile cruise, full board Domestic flights Cairo-Luxor and Aswan-Cairo Private Egyptologist guide throughout All sightseeing as private guided tours, including the Abu Simbel excursion and the Grand Egyptian Museum Entrance fees to all sites listed in the itinerary

    Not Included

    International flights Egypt entry visa Travel insurance Gratuities for guides, drivers and cruise staff Personal expenses Optional activities

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