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1Airport meet-and-assist, transfer and check-in at a standard four-star Cairo hotel.
Egypt Tours Club · Small-Group Cultural Journey
9-Day Egypt Small Group Tour: Cairo, Alexandria & Nile Cruise
A nine-day small-group route through Cairo, Alexandria and Upper Egypt, combining guided landmarks, a three-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, one Luxor hotel night and Historic Cairo.
9 days / 8 nights
Cairo start & finish
Small group · 4-star category
Journey Overview
Cairo → Alexandria → Aswan → Nile Cruise → Luxor → Cairo
Journey Overview
Nine days across Cairo, the Mediterranean coast and the Nile Valley
9 days / 8 nights
12Guided Giza visit and lunch; the Grand Egyptian Museum is offered at extra cost.
3Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar and Qaitbay Citadel, then return to Cairo.
4Travel from Cairo by train, visit Philae Temple and board the four-star Nile cruise.
5Optional early Abu Simbel excursion followed by the included Kom Ombo Temple visit.
6Visit Edfu, cross Esna Lock and sail toward Luxor.
7Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon and Karnak, then a Luxor hotel.
8Included Luxor–Cairo flight, Coptic Cairo, Saladin Citadel, Alabaster Mosque and Khan El Khalili.
9Hotel check-out and transfer for departure.
Tour Highlights
Pyramids, Alexandria, Aswan temples, Luxor and Historic Cairo
CairoGiza Plateau
Pyramids and Sphinx with a guided three-hour visit.
MediterraneanAlexandria Heritage
Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar and Qaitbay Citadel.
AswanPhilae & Nile Cruise
Island temple and three nights cruising north.
Nile TemplesKom Ombo & Edfu
Twin sanctuary and the great Temple of Horus.
Ancient ThebesLuxor Highlights
Royal tombs, Hatshepsut, Memnon and Karnak.
Coptic & IslamicHistoric Cairo
Churches, Citadel, mosque, El-Muizz and bazaar.
What to Expect
Guided small-group touring with rail, cruise and domestic flight
Small group · 4-star category
Small-group format
Shared guided touring with a professional Egyptologist and air-conditioned transport.
Five hotel plus three cruise nights
Three initial Cairo nights, three cruise nights, one Luxor night and one final Cairo night.
Rail and domestic flight
Cairo–Aswan train and Luxor–Cairo flight are listed as included.
Included meals vary
Breakfast daily, lunches on touring days and full board during the cruise as specified.
GEM is optional
Although highlighted in the overview, the detailed programme marks the Grand Egyptian Museum as an extra-cost tour.
Additional Information
Important details to confirm before final payment
The itinerary contains five hotel nights and three cruise nights—not eight nights entirely in hotels.
The detailed activity carries an optional-fee note, but the included-activities list says the standard visit is included; confirm whether only special tomb tickets cost extra.
The page’s “Seraphim Temple” description refers to Pompey’s Pillar at the Serapeum.
Confirm train class, schedule, berth or seat arrangements, and luggage allowance before payment.
Request the confirmed Cairo and Luxor hotels and Nile cruise vessel or equivalent.
Train, flight, navigation and site schedules may alter timing without changing the core route.
Extra Fees & Optional Add-ons
Experiences and extensions available with a revised quotation
Optional
Grand Egyptian Museum
The detailed itinerary lists GEM as an optional, additional-fee visit.
OptionalAbu Simbel Temples
Optional early excursion from Aswan.
OptionalNubian Village
Optional cultural visit in Aswan.
OptionalLuxor Extras
Hot-air balloon, Luxor Temple, Karnak show and special tomb entry cost extra.
OptionalOther Optional Activities
Pyramids interior, sound-and-light shows, Cairo by Night, quad safari and seasonal Alexandria swim.
OptionalGeneral Exclusions
International airfare, drinks, personal expenses, gratuities and anything not specified are excluded.
OptionalReady to explore Egypt in a small group?
Review the programme and confirm hotels, cruise vessel, train, flight and travel date.
Egypt Tours Club · Day-by-Day Plan
9-Day Egypt Small Group Tour Itinerary
A coordinated small-group journey through Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, a Nile cruise and Luxor, with professional Egyptologist guidance and the transport stated in the program.
9 days / 8 nightsStart and end in CairoCairo · Alexandria · Aswan · Nile Cruise · Luxor4-star hotels · Nile cruise · Train and domestic flight
DAY1CairoArrival in Cairo
Airport meet-and-assist, private transfer and hotel check-in.
Meet your Egypt Tours Club representative at Cairo International Airport, receive arrival assistance and transfer to your 4-star hotel.
Today’s experience
Airport Welcome
Meet-and-assist service on arrival.
Private Hotel Transfer
Air-conditioned transfer from the airport to the hotel.
Cairo Evening Experiences
Cairo by Night, quad safari or the Pyramids Sound & Light Show may be arranged.
Accommodation4-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast
TransportPrivate airport transfer
Operational note: Standard check-in is from 2:00 PM.
DAY2GizaGiza Pyramids
Visit the Giza Plateau and Great Sphinx, followed by lunch.
Travel with your Egyptologist to the Giza Plateau and explore the pyramids and Great Sphinx before lunch at a local restaurant.
Today’s experience
Giza Pyramids
See the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure.
Great Sphinx
Visit the monumental Sphinx and its surrounding area.
Grand Egyptian Museum
Shown on the source page as an optional visit with an additional fee.
Accommodation4-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast and lunch
TransportAir-conditioned sightseeing vehicle
Operational note: Entry inside the pyramids requires a separate ticket.
DAY3AlexandriaAlexandria Day Tour
Explore Greco-Roman heritage and the Mediterranean fortress.
Travel from Cairo to Alexandria for a full-day tour, then return to Cairo in the evening.
Today’s experience
Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
Explore the underground funerary complex.
Pompey’s Pillar and Serapeum
See the monumental column and the Serapeum area.
Qaitbay Citadel
Visit the fortress overlooking the Mediterranean.
Mediterranean Swim
A seasonal 30-minute swim may be offered from May through August.
Accommodation4-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast and lunch
TransportRound-trip Cairo–Alexandria transport
Operational note: The seasonal swim depends on weather and local conditions.
DAY4Cairo → AswanTravel to Aswan & Philae
Train to Aswan, Philae Temple visit and Nile cruise embarkation.
Transfer to Cairo railway station, travel to Aswan, visit Philae Temple and board the 4-star Nile cruise.
Today’s experience
Train Cairo → Aswan
Included rail journey from Cairo to Aswan.
Philae Temple
Reach the island temple by boat and explore it with your guide.
Nile Cruise Check-in
Begin the cruise program in Aswan.
Nubian Village
Optional cultural visit in Aswan.
Accommodation4-star Nile cruise
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportTrain and local transfers
Operational note: Cruise programs and visit order may change according to navigation schedules.
DAY5Aswan → Kom OmboSail to Kom Ombo
Enjoy the cruise and visit the twin temple of Sobek and Horus.
Sail north from Aswan and visit the unusual double temple at Kom Ombo.
Today’s experience
Nile Cruise Sailing
Enjoy Upper Egypt’s river scenery.
Kom Ombo Temple
Explore the symmetrical temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus.
Abu Simbel Temples
Optional early-morning excursion from Aswan.
Accommodation4-star Nile cruise
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportNile cruise sailing
Operational note: Departure and arrival times may vary according to the cruise schedule.
DAY6Edfu → LuxorEdfu Temple & Sailing to Luxor
Visit Edfu Temple and continue toward Luxor through Esna Lock.
Visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, return to the vessel and continue toward Luxor.
Today’s experience
Edfu Temple
Explore one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples.
Esna Lock
Experience the cruise passage through the navigation lock.
Nile Sailing
Continue along the Nile toward Luxor.
Accommodation4-star Nile cruise
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportCruise and local transfer
Operational note: Sightseeing follows the cruise navigation and operational timetable.
DAY7LuxorLuxor’s Ancient Treasures
Explore the West Bank and Karnak, then stay overnight in Luxor.
Disembark and visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon and Karnak before hotel check-in.
Today’s experience
Valley of the Kings
Enter selected royal tombs.
Temple of Hatshepsut
Visit the terraced temple at Deir el-Bahari.
Colossi of Memnon
See the monumental statues of Amenhotep III.
Karnak Temple Complex
Explore the vast temple complex and Great Hypostyle Hall.
Luxor Optional Experiences
Hot-air balloon, Luxor Temple and Karnak Sound & Light Show are optional.
Accommodation4-star hotel in Luxor
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportAir-conditioned sightseeing transport
Operational note: Optional ballooning depends on weather and aviation approval.
DAY8Luxor → CairoFly to Cairo & Old Cairo
Domestic flight to Cairo followed by Coptic and Islamic Cairo.
Fly from Luxor to Cairo and explore Old Coptic Cairo, Saladin Citadel, the Alabaster Mosque and Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
Today’s experience
Flight Luxor → Cairo
Included domestic flight ticket.
Old Coptic Cairo
Explore important Christian heritage sites.
Saladin Citadel and Alabaster Mosque
Visit the historic fortress and Mosque of Muhammad Ali.
Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Walk through the historic market area.
Accommodation4-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast and lunch
TransportDomestic flight and local transfers
Operational note: Respectful clothing is required at religious sites.
DAY9CairoDeparture
Private airport transfer according to your confirmed flight.
Check out from the hotel and transfer privately to Cairo International Airport for departure.
Today’s experience
Hotel Check-out
Complete check-out according to hotel policy.
Airport Transfer
Private air-conditioned transfer to the airport.
Departure Assistance
Final timing support for your outbound flight.
AccommodationCheck-out day
MealsAs scheduled
TransportPrivate departure transfer
Operational note: Standard check-out is by 11:00 AM; late check-out is subject to availability.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
What Is Included and Excluded?
Review the confirmed services for this 9-day Egypt small group journey through Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, Aswan, a three-night Nile Cruise and Luxor, with selected 4-star accommodation, professional Egyptologist guiding and coordinated transport.
Tour Inclusions
Core services supported by the detailed itinerary and published inclusionsAirport Meet & Assist
Meet-and-assist service at Cairo International Airport plus the confirmed hotel and airport transfers.
8 Nights Total Accommodation
The detailed itinerary supports four 4-star hotel nights plus three nights aboard a 4-star Nile Cruise and one night in Luxor, totaling eight nights.
Professional Egyptologist Guide
A qualified Egyptologist accompanies the listed sightseeing visits.
Standard Entrance Fees
Regular admission to the attractions specifically stated as included in the itinerary.
Private Air-Conditioned Transportation
Modern private air-conditioned transport for the listed ground transfers and sightseeing.
Cairo → Aswan Train
Train travel from Cairo to Aswan is included on Day 4.
Luxor → Cairo Domestic Flight
A domestic flight ticket from Luxor to Cairo is included on Day 8.
Giza Pyramids & Great Sphinx
Included guided visit to the Giza Plateau and Great Sphinx on Day 2.
Alexandria Day Tour
Included visits to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar / Serapeum area and Qaitbay Citadel.
Philae, Kom Ombo & Edfu
Included visits to Philae Temple, Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu Temple during the Nile route.
Luxor Highlights
Included visits to the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon and Karnak Temples.
Old Cairo
Included visits to Old Coptic Cairo, Saladin Citadel, Alabaster Mosque and Khan El Khalili on Day 8.
Meals as Published
Meals specifically stated in the detailed day-by-day program are included.
Unlimited Bottled Water & Local Taxes
Unlimited bottled water during tours plus all local taxes and service charges are included.
Tour Exclusions
Items listed as excluded, optional or separately payableInternational Airfare
International flights to and from Egypt are not included.
Grand Egyptian Museum
Although the page overview mentions GEM on Day 2, the detailed itinerary marks the Grand Egyptian Museum as an optional visit with an additional fee.
Drinks
Drinks are excluded unless specifically stated as included; cruise beverages are listed as an extra fee.
Personal Expenses
Shopping, laundry and other private expenses are excluded.
Optional Tours
Optional activities and experiences listed in the program are not included in the base package.
Inside Pyramid Tickets
Entry inside any pyramid requires a separate ticket.
Nubian Village
The Nubian Village visit in Aswan is optional.
Abu Simbel
The Abu Simbel excursion is optional and normally starts early, subject to cruise timing.
Luxor Optional Experiences
Hot-air balloon, Luxor Temple and Karnak Sound & Light are optional extras.
Mediterranean Swim
The seasonal 30-minute Alexandria swim from May through August is optional.
Tipping
Gratuities for guides, drivers and cruise staff are not included.
Any Extra Not Mentioned
Anything not expressly mentioned as included remains excluded.
Accommodation4 hotel + 3 cruise + 1 Luxor nightEight nights total according to the detailed itinerary.
Internal travelCairo → Aswan train · Luxor → Cairo flightThe package combines rail and domestic air travel.
RouteCairo · Alexandria · Aswan · Nile Cruise · Luxor · Old CairoStart and finish in Cairo.
Confirmation note: The page contains one important content conflict: the overview lists the Grand Egyptian Museum as part of Day 2, while the detailed itinerary clearly marks GEM as optional with an additional fee. This script follows the detailed itinerary and therefore treats GEM as excluded unless added in writing. The confirmed internal transport is Cairo–Aswan by train and Luxor–Cairo by domestic flight.
Review the itinerary or confirm your 9-day small group journey
Confirm hotels, Nile Cruise, train timing, domestic flight and any optional GEM or extra experiences before booking.
Current Season Price Details
The trip is available for booking starting from 2027-04-17
Please Note that price changes per season, so the price will depend on the date you pick when check out
| Single Room | Double Room | Triple Room | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Must adult # | |||
| Price per adult | $ 3015 | $ 1890 | $ 1890 |
| Max child # [age:6-11] | |||
| Price per child | $ 1508 | $ 50 | |
| Max infant # [age:0-5] | |||
| Price per infant | $ 754 | $ 25 |
Deposit
50 % of the total booking amount