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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.
9-Day Egypt Small Group Tour: Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan & Luxor
A guided small-group journey combining Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, a three-night Nile Cruise, Aswan, Luxor and Old Cairo, with published 4-star accommodation, a Cairo–Aswan train ticket and a Luxor–Cairo domestic flight.
9 days / 8 nightsCairo · Alexandria · Aswan · LuxorSmall group · Published 4-star category
DAY1
Cairo
Arrival in Cairo
Airport meet-and-assist, group transfer and check-in at a selected 4-star hotel.
The tour leader will meet you inside Cairo International Airport, assist with arrival procedures and transfer you to the selected hotel. During the journey, the guide introduces Cairo and the upcoming programme.
Included experiences
Airport Meet & Assist
Personal reception inside the airport and assistance with arrival procedures.
Hotel Transfer
Transfer to the selected 4-star Cairo hotel.
Pyramids Sound & Light Show
Optional one-hour evening show with an additional fee.
Cairo by Night or Quad Safari
Optional activities subject to arrival time.
AccommodationSelected 4-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast plan; no arrival-day meal is specifically confirmed
TransportAirport-to-hotel transfer using an air-conditioned vehicle suitable for the group
Note: Hotel check-in begins at 2:00 PM. The page does not state the maximum number of travelers in the small group.
DAY2
Giza
Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx & Optional GEM
Explore the Giza Plateau with an Egyptologist and add the Grand Egyptian Museum if confirmed.
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby and travel to the Giza Plateau. The published detailed day includes the Pyramids of Giza and lunch. The Great Sphinx appears in the overview, while GEM is presented as an optional two-hour visit.
Included experiences
Pyramids of Giza
Explore the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure during the published three-hour visit.
Lunch at a Local Restaurant
Included according to the detailed programme.
Great Sphinx
Listed in the tour overview but omitted from the detailed included-activities list; confirm on the final voucher.
Grand Egyptian Museum
Optional two-hour visit with an additional fee according to the detailed Day 2 section.
Inside the Pyramids
Interior access requires a separate ticket.
AccommodationSelected 4-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast and lunch
TransportShared or group air-conditioned sightseeing vehicle
Note: The overview presents GEM as part of the day, but the detailed activity and inclusion lists classify it as optional.
DAY3
Cairo → Alexandria → Cairo
Alexandria Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar & Qaitbay Citadel
Discover Alexandria’s Greco-Roman heritage and Mediterranean fortress.
Travel with the group to Alexandria. Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar and the Serapeum area, and Qaitbay Citadel before returning to Cairo.
Included experiences
Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
Explore the underground necropolis blending Egyptian, Greek and Roman traditions.
Pompey’s Pillar & Serapeum
Visit the monumental granite column and the ancient sanctuary area.
Qaitbay Citadel
Explore the fifteenth-century Mediterranean fortress.
Mediterranean Swim
Optional 30-minute seasonal activity available only from May to August.
AccommodationSelected 4-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast and lunch
TransportRound-trip air-conditioned group transportation between Cairo and Alexandria
Note: The page calls the Serapeum the “Seraphim Temple”; this script uses the standard historical name.
DAY4
Cairo → Aswan
Train to Aswan, Philae Temple & Cruise Embarkation
Travel south, visit Philae Temple and board the published Nile Cruise.
Transfer to Cairo Train Station for the included Cairo–Aswan train journey. On arrival, meet the local guide, visit Philae Temple by boat and check in to the Nile Cruise.
Included experiences
Cairo → Aswan Train Ticket
Included according to the package inclusion list; the train type and departure time are not published.
Philae Temple
Visit the island sanctuary dedicated to Isis.
Nile Cruise Embarkation
Board the published cruise after the Aswan visit.
Nubian Village
Optional cultural visit with an additional fee.
AccommodationPublished standard 4-star Nile Cruise; another page line says five-star
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportCairo station transfer, train journey, Aswan transfers, local boat and cruise transfer
Note: The published same-day train, Philae visit and cruise embarkation require clarification. Confirm whether the train is overnight, the berth type, departure date and exact cruise category.
DAY5
Aswan → Kom Ombo
Optional Abu Simbel & Kom Ombo Temple
Enjoy the Nile journey and visit the unique riverside double temple.
Enjoy breakfast aboard the cruise. Abu Simbel can be added with a very early start. The cruise is published to depart around 2:00 PM and reach Kom Ombo around 5:00 PM for the included temple visit.
Included experiences
Kom Ombo Temple
Explore the symmetrical temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus.
Nile Cruise Sailing
Enjoy the river scenery and onboard meal service.
Abu Simbel Temples
Optional early-morning excursion with an additional fee.
AccommodationPublished standard 4-star Nile Cruise
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportCruise sailing and local Kom Ombo transfer
Note: Guests adding Abu Simbel may be collected around 5:00 AM. Exact sailing times depend on cruise operations.
DAY6
Kom Ombo → Edfu → Luxor
Edfu Temple & Esna Lock
Visit the Temple of Horus and continue sailing toward Luxor.
Visit Edfu Temple, return to the vessel and continue sailing through Esna Lock toward Luxor.
Included experiences
Edfu Temple
Explore one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples and its sanctuary dedicated to Horus.
Crossing Esna Lock
Experience the cruise passage through the historic Nile lock.
Nile Sailing to Luxor
Continue north toward Luxor.
AccommodationPublished standard 4-star Nile Cruise
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportCruise sailing and local Edfu transfer
Note: Temple timing and the Esna Lock passage are controlled by the cruise operating schedule.
DAY7
Luxor
Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Memnon & Karnak
Disembark and explore Luxor’s royal tombs and monumental temples.
After leaving the cruise, visit the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, the Colossi of Memnon and Karnak Temple. Continue to a selected 4-star Luxor hotel for the overnight stay.
Included experiences
Valley of the Kings
Included according to the detailed included-activities list.
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Explore the terraced mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahari.
Colossi of Memnon
See the monumental seated statues of Amenhotep III.
Karnak Temple Complex
Walk through monumental courts and the Great Hypostyle Hall.
Tutankhamun’s Tomb
Requires a separate premium ticket.
Hot-Air Balloon, Luxor Temple or Karnak Show
Optional Luxor experiences with additional fees.
AccommodationSelected 4-star hotel in Luxor
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportCruise disembarkation and group sightseeing vehicle
Note: The Valley of the Kings activity paragraph mistakenly labels the visit optional, but the day’s included-activities list confirms it as included.
DAY8
Luxor → Cairo
Domestic Flight & Historic Cairo Tour
Fly to Cairo and explore Coptic and Islamic heritage sites.
Transfer to Luxor Airport and fly to Cairo. On arrival, visit Old Coptic Cairo, Saladin’s Citadel and the Muhammad Ali Alabaster Mosque, then continue through Islamic Cairo to Khan El Khalili.
Included experiences
Domestic Flight Luxor → Cairo
Included; published to operate with EgyptAir or Air Cairo depending on availability.
Old Coptic Cairo
Explore the Hanging Church, Cavern Church area, Babylon Fortress and St. George Church.
Saladin Citadel & Alabaster Mosque
Visit the medieval fortress and Muhammad Ali Mosque.
Islamic Cairo & Khan El Khalili
Walk around historic streets and the traditional bazaar.
AccommodationSelected 4-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast and lunch
TransportLuxor airport transfer, domestic flight and Cairo group sightseeing vehicle
Note: Respectful clothing is recommended at religious sites. The page does not include the Egyptian Museum on this day.
DAY9
Cairo
Departure
Hotel check-out and transfer according to the confirmed departure details.
Complete hotel check-out and meet the driver at the confirmed time for transfer to Cairo International Airport or the agreed next location.
Included experiences
Hotel Check-out
Complete departure formalities by 11:00 AM.
Airport or Final Transfer
Travel to the confirmed departure point.
Late Check-out
May be requested subject to availability and an additional charge.
AccommodationCheck-out day
MealsBreakfast subject to the confirmed flight time
TransportGroup or private departure transfer according to final booking arrangements
Note: The inclusion list says hotel and airport pickup and drop-off are included. Confirm the pickup time on the final voucher.
Current Season Price Details
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 | $ 945 | |
| Max infant # [age:0-5] | |||
| Price per infant | $ 754 | $ 473 |
Deposit
50 % of the total booking amount