9 days tour

Alexandria To Luxor Explorer - 9 Days

$ 1,525 .00 USD

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Alexandria To Luxor Explorer - 9 Days

This tour includes:

Meals

Breakfast daily and 1 dinner

Others

1 overnight train from Cairo to Luxor (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin) Touring - Alexandria, Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Luxor and Dendera

Transport

Airport arrival and departure transfers on day 1 and day 9 All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

Accommodation

7 nights 4-5 star hotels

Guide

Services of an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology

Not included:

Flights

Flights are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Others

International flights and visa Tipping. We recommend you allow USD$20 per traveller per day of guiding for your guide, and an additional USD$10 per traveller per day for general tipping such as drivers, and bellmen, though ultimately tipping is an entirely personal gesture.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

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Itinerary of your trip Alexandria To Luxor Explorer - 9 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: Cairo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Cairo

      Thursday. Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival at Cairo Airport youโ€™ll be met and escorted to our hotel. Your Egyptian adventure begins here! This evening a Welcome meeting will be held at 7pm.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Alexandria Sightseeing
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Alexandria Sightseeing

      Cairo - Alexandria. We start our day bright and early as we drive to the portside city of Alexandria on the Mediterranean Coast. Here begins our guided tour of the Roman catacombs. We head underground to see the largest known Roman burial site in Egypt. Our next visit is Pompeyโ€™s Pillar and the beautiful Library of Alexandria (exterior) and lastly, we visit the Citadel of Qaitbay. This fortress was built on the site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria which was destroyed by a powerful earthquake in 1323AD. Once our guided tour ends, we head back to our hotel to freshen up before heading out for dinner.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Cairo El Alamein
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Cairo El Alamein

      Alexandria โ€“ Cairo. This morning takes us to the grounds of El Alamein, a commonwealth war grave. It was here that two bloody battles took place during World War II. During our tour, we pay respect to the 13,000 fallen allied soldiers who were killed in battle. Our tour continues with a visit to the El Alamein Military Museum, which houses many war relics, and where we will learn more about the history of World War II in North Africa. After our visit, itโ€™s time to return to Cairo.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Free Time In Cairo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Free Time In Cairo

      Today is spent at leisure, relax by the hotel pool or explore Egyptโ€™s capital. Perhaps take our optional Backstreet of Cairo excursion, where you can visit the lesser-known sights of the city including El Moez street in Islamic Cairo, visit Garbage City and the famous cave church of St. Simon.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Pyramids Of Giza
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Pyramids Of Giza

      This morning we get ready for a full day of touring, starting with a visit to the glorious pyramids and the iconic Sphinx at the Giza Plateau. The pyramids are the oldest tourist attraction and the only surviving wonder from the ancient Greek listed Seven Wonders of the World. Leaving the Pyramids of Giza, we make a short stop at a papyrus emporium before heading to the necropolis of Saqqara. We explore the myriad tombs and temples at this site and see Zhoserโ€™s step pyramid.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Grand Egyptian Museum
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Grand Egyptian Museum

      Cairo โ€“ Luxor. This morning our guided tour takes us on a journey to the extraordinary Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza. The brand-new museum showcases an incredible collection of relics and antiquities from most of ancient Egyptian history, including King Tutankhamunโ€™s treasures. Many of the artifacts and exhibits will be displayed at this museum for the very first time and the use of new technology including virtual reality brings the history of ancient Egypt to life. Later, we visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to see the incredible Royal Mummiesโ€™ Hall, where the well-preserved bodies of 20 ancient kings and queens are displayed. Once our excursion ends, we return to our hotel for a little relaxation before boarding our overnight sleeper train bound for Luxor. Please Note: the Grand Egyptian Museum is scheduled to open in late 2024, though an official opening date has yet to be released. If travelling prior to the opening of the new facility, weโ€™ll visit the Egyptian Museum instead.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Luxor & Dendera
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Luxor & Dendera

      Upon arrival at Luxor, we check-in at out hotel and freshen up for our day ahead. Our first stop is Dendera, located 60km north of Luxor, gradually built over thousands of years. Covering 40,000 square meters, it is one of Egyptโ€™s best-preserved complexes of temples, chapels and shrines. Denderaโ€™s crowning glory is the 2000-year-old Temple of Hathor, an exquisite masterpiece with its beautifully decorated ceiling, adorned with astronomical representations. We return to Luxor. The rest of today is free for you to spend at leisure. Relax by the pool or perhaps explore Luxor at your own pace. In the evening, check out the night entertainment or join an optional visit to the Temple of Luxor, a strikingly beautiful piece of architecture built by the New Kingdom pharaoh Amenophis III (Book and pay locally).

  • Day 8 Day 8: Valley Of The Kings
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Valley Of The Kings

      Our day starts nice and early as we visit Luxorโ€™s famous West Bank, 4000 year-old Luxor is ancient Egypt at its best. We venture to the magnificent Valley of the Kings, burial site of many well-known tombs including Ramses II, Seti I, Amenhotep II and of course, the captivating tomb of King Tutankhamun. After our exploration of this incredible site, we travel to visit the Valley of the Queens and the picturesque limestone Temple of Hatshepsut, dedicated to the second queen of Egypt. We return to our hotel at around midday, we have time for lunch and a well-deserved rest by the pool before we make our way to the colossal Temple of Karnak later this afternoon. Karnak is a spectacular complex of sanctuaries, pylons, chapels, halls and obelisks, all dedicated to the Theban gods and to the greater glory of Egyptโ€™s Middle and New Kingdom rulers.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Luxor
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Luxor

      Friday. Our amazing tour comes to an end today with hotel check out and a transfer to Luxor Airport for your onward flights. If you want to continue your adventure, we can book post tour accommodation so you can explore Luxorโ€™s abundance of antiquities. For information about visas, top travel tips and much more, take a look through our travel guide.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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