9 Days Egypt Archaeological Tour – Cairo, Luxor, Dendera & Abydos

Day 1 – Arrival in Cairo

Welcome to Egypt!

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, our representative will meet you and assist you with the arrival procedures.

Transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo and check in.

Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Depending on your arrival time, an optional Nile dinner cruise can be arranged.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Welcome drink

Day 2 – Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

Begin your archaeological journey with the legendary Pyramids of Giza. Explore the Great Pyramid of Cheops, Pyramid of Khafre, and Pyramid of Menkaure.

Continue to the Great Sphinx, one of the most recognizable monuments of ancient Egypt.

Enjoy lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant.

Continue to the Egyptian Museum to discover an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, statues, jewelry, and royal treasures.

Return to your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Day 3 – Saqqara, Memphis & Old Cairo

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

Travel to Saqqara, one of Egypt's most important ancient necropolises.

Explore the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser, considered one of the earliest large-scale stone monuments in Egypt. Discover the surrounding tombs and monuments with your Egyptologist guide.

Continue to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, and see important statues and archaeological remains.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Return to Cairo and explore Coptic Cairo, including its historic churches and religious landmarks.

Continue to Khan El Khalili Bazaar, where you can explore traditional shops and local handicrafts.

Return to your hotel.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Day 4 – Cairo to Luxor

Enjoy breakfast and check out.

Transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Luxor.

Upon arrival in Luxor, meet your representative and transfer to your hotel.

Enjoy lunch and begin exploring the ancient city of Thebes.

Visit Luxor Temple, an impressive ancient religious complex located in the heart of modern Luxor.

Enjoy the evening at leisure.

Overnight: Luxor
Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Day 5 – Valley of the Kings & Luxor West Bank

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

Cross the Nile to Luxor's West Bank and begin your archaeological exploration.

Visit the famous Valley of the Kings, where many New Kingdom pharaohs were buried in elaborately decorated tombs.

Continue to the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut, built for one of ancient Egypt's most powerful female rulers.

Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous statues representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Continue to Karnak Temple, one of the largest and most important temple complexes in ancient Egypt.

Return to your hotel.

Overnight: Luxor
Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Day 6 – Dendera Temple Excursion

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

Travel north of Luxor to explore the extraordinary Dendera Temple Complex.

Discover the magnificent Temple of Hathor, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Admire its massive columns, colorful reliefs, astronomical imagery, and detailed inscriptions.

Your Egyptologist guide will explain the importance of Hathor and the religious traditions associated with the temple.

Enjoy lunch before returning to Luxor.

Spend the evening at leisure or explore Luxor's local markets.

Overnight: Luxor
Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Day 7 – Abydos & Temple of Seti I

Enjoy an early breakfast and begin your journey to Abydos, one of ancient Egypt's most important religious centers.

Visit the magnificent Temple of Seti I, famous for its beautifully preserved reliefs, inscriptions, and historical significance.

Learn about Abydos and its strong connection with Osiris, the ancient Egyptian god associated with the afterlife and resurrection.

Enjoy lunch during the excursion.

Return to Luxor in the afternoon.

Relax at your hotel and enjoy your final evening in Luxor.

Overnight: Luxor
Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Day 8 – Luxor to Cairo

Enjoy breakfast and check out from your hotel.

Depending on your flight schedule, transfer to Luxor Airport for your domestic flight back to Cairo.

Upon arrival, transfer to your Cairo hotel.

Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Optional activities can be arranged, including shopping, a Nile dinner cruise, or additional archaeological sightseeing.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

Day 9 – Cairo Departure

Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel and check out.

Depending on your international flight schedule, you may have free time for shopping or an optional additional Cairo experience.

At the appropriate time, transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.

Your 9 Days Egypt Archaeological Tour – Cairo, Luxor, Dendera & Abydos ends with unforgettable memories of Egypt's pyramids, temples, tombs, and ancient religious centers.

Meals: Breakfast

Important Note

The exact domestic flight schedules and archaeological site opening arrangements depend on availability and local operating conditions.

The Dendera and Abydos excursions are conducted by private road transportation from Luxor.

The itinerary can be customized according to your travel dates, hotel category, flight schedule, preferred archaeological sites, and optional experiences.
 

What's Included

• Meet and greet service at Cairo International Airport

• Airport pickup and drop-off

• 4 nights hotel accommodation in Cairo with breakfast

• 4 nights hotel accommodation in Luxor with breakfast

• Domestic flight Cairo → Luxor

• Domestic flight Luxor → Cairo

• Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing

• Private transportation for the Dendera and Abydos excursions

• Professional English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide

• Private guided archaeological tours

• Entrance fees to all attractions mentioned in the itinerary

• Visit to the Pyramids of Giza

• Visit to the Great Sphinx

• Visit to the Egyptian Museum

• Visit to Saqqara

• Visit to the Step Pyramid of Djoser

• Visit to ancient Memphis

• Visit to Coptic Cairo

• Visit to Khan El Khalili Bazaar

• Visit to Luxor Temple

• Visit to the Valley of the Kings

• Visit to the Temple of Hatshepsut

• Visit to the Colossi of Memnon

• Visit to Karnak Temple

• Full-day Dendera Temple excursion

• Visit to the Temple of Hathor

• Full-day Abydos excursion

• Visit to the Temple of Seti I

• Meals as specified in the itinerary

• Bottled water during sightseeing and transfers

• Local assistance throughout the tour

• All applicable service charges and taxes

What's Excluded

• International flights

• Egypt entry visa

• Entrance fees to additional archaeological sites not mentioned in the itinerary

• Entrance inside the Great Pyramid, unless specifically included

• Entrance to additional tombs in the Valley of the Kings requiring special tickets

• Optional Nile dinner cruise

• Optional Sound and Light Shows

• Optional sightseeing not listed in the itinerary

• Meals and drinks not specifically mentioned

• Personal expenses

• Shopping and souvenirs

• Travel insurance

• Tipping for guides, drivers, and other service providers

• Laundry and telephone calls

• Any services or activities not specifically mentioned in the confirmed itinerary

Important Note

The exact domestic flight schedules and sightseeing order are subject to availability and local operating conditions.

Dendera and Abydos are visited by private road transportation from Luxor.

The itinerary can be customized according to your travel dates, hotel category, flight schedule, and preferred archaeological sites.

Experience more of Egypt with our 9-Day Egypt Tours, combining the Pyramids of Giza, Cairo’s historic attractions, Luxor’s ancient temples, Aswan, and unforgettable Nile experiences.