9 Day Egypt travel Cairo and Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

9 Day Egypt travel Cairo and Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

Overview

Experience Egypt in depth on this 9 Day Egypt travel Cairo and Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor, combining iconic pyramids, museum treasures, and a classic Nile sailing route. With quality hotels, a comfortable cruise ship, and dedicated certified Egyptologist guides, this itinerary is designed for easy, well paced sightseeing from Cairo to Luxor.

🗺️ What to Expect

This journey blends city discovery with timeless river cruising, starting in Cairo with the ancient highlights of Memphis, Saqqara, and the Giza Plateau. You then head to Alexandria for a day of Greco Roman and coastal history before taking the sleeper train south to Aswan. From there, the Nile cruise sets the rhythm, with guided temple visits in Kom Ombo and Edfu, plus immersive days in Luxor on both the West Bank and East Bank. The trip ends back in Cairo with a full day that ties together pharaonic, Coptic, and Islamic landmarks, plus time to browse the famous bazaar.

✨ Highlights

• 🧭 Explore Egypt with certified local Egyptologist guides, praised in customer reviews
• 🗿 Visit Memphis and see the impressive Statue of Ramses II
• 🔺 Spend extended time at the Giza Pyramids area, including the panoramic viewpoint and the Sphinx
• 🏛️ Discover Alexandria’s Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, and the Qaitbay Citadel
• 🛳️ Cruise the Nile from Aswan toward Luxor with onboard meals and evening entertainment
• 🐊 Step into Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris, then continue to Edfu’s Temple of Horus
• 🌅 Tour Luxor’s West Bank and East Bank, including the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple

📍 Itinerary

Day 1, Cairo, Meet at the airport by your representative, transfer to your hotel in Cairo.

Day 2, Memphis, Saqqara, Giza, 08:00 pickup from your hotel. Visit Memphis, including the open air museum and the Statue of Ramses II. Continue to Saqqara Necropolis, including the 6 Steps Pyramid complex, main entrance, and Pyramid of King Teti. Lunch at a local restaurant. Stop at the Papyrus institute for about 30 minutes. Continue to the Giza Pyramids area with three guided stops, the Great Pyramid, panoramic photo point for the three pyramids, and the Valley Temple and Sphinx. Visit an oils salon, then return to your hotel.

Day 3, Alexandria, Sleeper train to Aswan, 07:00 checkout and drive to Alexandria. Visit the Catacombs, then Pompey’s Pillar. Continue to Qaitbay Citadel. Lunch at a local restaurant, then drive back to Giza Train Station. Board the sleeper train to Aswan at 20:15, arrive Aswan at 10:00.

Day 4, Aswan, Meet at Aswan Train Station with your local representative. Visit the High Dam and Philae Temple. Check in and overnight in Aswan, with an opportunity to visit Abu Simbel early morning before disembark, optional tour. Enjoy lunch on board, afternoon tea, dinner, and an evening disco party.

Day 5, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Sail to Luxor, Sail to Kom Ombo to visit Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris. Continue sailing to Edfu to visit the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus and the ancient settlement known in Roman times as Apollinopolis. Cross the lock and sail to Luxor. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 6, Luxor West Bank, After breakfast on board, cross to the West Bank to tour the Necropolis of Thebes, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to your boat. Dinner and last overnight stay on board.

Day 7, Luxor East Bank, Visit Karnak Temple, said to be the second most visited site in Egypt after the Pyramids of Giza. Transfer to a Luxor hotel for overnight.

Day 8, Fly to Cairo, Cairo touring, Early morning checkout and transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, meet your tour guide and visit the Egyptian Museum for about 2 hours. Continue to Old Coptic Cairo to visit three old churches, then visit Saladin Citadel and Khan El Khalili bazaar. Lunch at a local restaurant, then transfer to your hotel in Cairo for the last night.

Day 9, Departure, Pickup from your Cairo hotel and transfer to the airport.

✅ What’s Included

• Airport meet and assist, plus transfers as described in the itinerary
• Hotel stays in Cairo and Luxor as stated in the itinerary
• Overnight in Aswan and Nile cruise experience from Aswan to Luxor as described
• Sleeper train from Giza Train Station to Aswan, with the stated departure and arrival times
• Flight from Luxor to Cairo
• Guided sightseeing with certified Egyptologist guides
• Meals specifically mentioned in the itinerary, including local restaurant lunches and onboard meals noted

❌ Exclusions

• Optional Abu Simbel tour
• Any items not specifically mentioned in the itinerary as included

ℹ️ Important Information

• Duration, 9 days.
• Difficulty, Easy. This tour is primarily guided sightseeing with transfers between cities and cruise stops.
• Meeting point, Cairo Airport on arrival, where you will be met by your representative.
• Key timings, Day 2 starts at 08:00. Day 3 pickup is at 07:00, sleeper train departs at 20:15 and arrives Aswan at 10:00.
• Transport notes, Includes a sleeper train to Aswan and a domestic flight from Luxor to Cairo, as stated.
• Optional experiences, Abu Simbel is available as an optional tour.
• What to bring, Comfortable walking shoes and anything you prefer for full days of touring.

🚀 Secure Your Egypt Adventure Now

If you want a seamless route that connects Cairo’s ancient wonders with a classic river journey, this Egypt Nile cruise itinerary delivers a complete, easy paced experience from the Pyramids to the temples of Luxor. Reserve your dates and travel with expert Egyptologist guidance, comfortable stays, and the unforgettable flow of the Nile.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ

Q1, What is the tour duration and difficulty level?
A1, The trip lasts 9 days and is rated Easy. It focuses on guided sightseeing with transfers and a Nile cruise schedule.

Q2, What major sites are covered in Cairo and Giza?
A2, You visit Memphis, Saqqara Necropolis, and the Giza Pyramids area, including the panoramic viewpoint and the Sphinx. The Cairo program also includes the Egyptian Museum, Old Coptic Cairo churches, Saladin Citadel, and Khan El Khalili.

Q3, Does this 9 Day Egypt travel Cairo and Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor include Alexandria?
A3, Yes. You tour Alexandria’s Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, and the Qaitbay Citadel, then return to Giza Train Station for the sleeper train to Aswan.

Q4, What is the Nile cruise route and which temples are visited?
A4, The cruise travels from Aswan toward Luxor, with visits to Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu’s Temple of Horus. In Luxor, you tour the West Bank sites including the Valley of the Kings, plus the East Bank’s Karnak Temple.

Q5, Is Abu Simbel included in the 9 Day Egypt travel Cairo and Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor?
A5, Abu Simbel is offered as an optional tour. The itinerary notes an opportunity to visit early morning before disembark.