9 day Egypt itinerary

Welcome to Egypt! Arrive at Cairo International Airport, where a representative assists with visa and customs, and then transfers you to your hotel. After check-in, take time to relax and adjust to the local rhythm. Depending on your arrival time, you might explore nearby shops or enjoy Egyptian tea at a café. If you prefer something special on your first evening, an optional Nile dinner cruise offers a taste of traditional music and belly dancing under the stars. Enjoy panoramic views of Cairo’s skyline from the water. Alternatively, unwind at your hotel and prepare for tomorrow’s adventures. Cairo is a vibrant blend of ancient wonders and modern life, and your first day marks the beginning of a journey through 5,000 years of history.

No meals are included today unless your hotel package provides dinner.

Meals: None

After breakfast, begin a day filled with ancient marvels. Visit the Giza Plateau to stand before the iconic Great Pyramids, including Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Explore their immense size and mystery, then visit the Sphinx and Valley Temple, learning about royal burial traditions.

Next, travel south to Saqqara, the necropolis of ancient Memphis, where you’ll explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world’s oldest stone structure. Wander through richly decorated tombs that reveal daily life scenes from 4,000 years ago.

Enjoy an included lunch at a local restaurant, sampling Egyptian cuisine like grilled kofta, stuffed vine leaves, or freshly baked baladi bread.

Return to your hotel for some rest or explore optional evening activities like the Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids or a local market stroll.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Start the day at the Egyptian Museum, home to the treasures of Tutankhamun, colossal statues, and preserved mummies. Your guide will bring Egypt’s long story to life as you explore this vast collection.

Then journey into Coptic Cairo to see the Hanging Church and Abu Serga, believed to be a resting place of the Holy Family. Continue to Islamic Cairo to visit the Citadel of Saladin and the beautiful Mosque of Muhammad Ali, built in the Ottoman style with sweeping views of Cairo.

Enjoy an included lunch featuring traditional dishes before heading to Khan El Khalili Bazaar — a treasure trove of spices, perfumes, and handicrafts.

This day offers insight into Egypt’s religious and cultural layers — Christian, Islamic, and ancient Egyptian — in a city that never stops evolving.

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Luxor. On arrival, you’ll be welcomed and transferred to your hotel or Nile cruise vessel (depending on your plan).

After check-in and a short rest, begin exploring Luxor’s East Bank, starting with the Karnak Temple Complex, where colossal statues, sacred lakes, and massive columns await.

Continue to Luxor Temple, beautifully lit at sunset. These temples reflect centuries of worship, conquest, and architectural mastery. Learn how different pharaohs left their mark on these sacred sites.

Between visits, enjoy a delicious lunch included at a local restaurant, perhaps overlooking the Nile.

Return to your accommodation to relax or walk along the riverfront in the evening. Luxor sets a slower, more ancient rhythm that contrasts beautifully with the buzz of Cairo.

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch

Start early with an optional hot air balloon ride for panoramic views over the Nile and desert temples — an unforgettable experience.

After breakfast, visit the famous Valley of the Kings, exploring the elaborately decorated tombs of pharaohs like Ramesses and Tutankhamun. Next, marvel at the architectural elegance of Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, rising dramatically against limestone cliffs. Then stop by the Colossi of Memnon, two giant seated statues that once guarded a vast temple.

A delicious lunch is included today at a restaurant featuring regional Egyptian dishes and views of the Nile.

In the afternoon, you’ll return to your hotel or cruise for downtime. This day offers deep insight into royal burials and the artistic achievements of New Kingdom Egypt, a period of grandeur and power.

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, enjoy a scenic transfer through the Eastern Desert to the coastal resort town of Hurghada. The road trip takes around 4 hours, passing desert mountains, remote outposts, and open horizons before the Red Sea comes into view.

Upon arrival, check in to your all-inclusive beachfront resort, where white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and palm-lined pools await. Enjoy lunch, snacks, and drinks freely available at the resort as part of your package.

The rest of the day is yours to relax — swim, sip cocktails, or stroll along the beach at sunset. After a history-rich week, this is your time to simply unwind. In the evening, choose from themed buffets and entertainment programs within the resort, or book a quiet seafood dinner near the marina.

Meals:

All-Inclusive (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks)

Today you’ll experience one of the Red Sea’s most exciting excursions:

the Dolphin House tour. After breakfast, a shuttle will pick you up from the resort and transfer you to the marina. Set sail aboard a comfortable boat and head toward Sha’ab El Erg, known for frequent sightings of wild dolphins.

With luck, you’ll swim nearby as they play freely in their natural habitat.

Enjoy two stops for snorkeling at pristine coral reefs teeming with colorful fish, rays, and sea turtles. A hot buffet lunch is served onboard, included in your tour and complemented by soft drinks and fresh fruit. After lunch, take a turn on the banana boat or just soak up the sun on deck. Return to your hotel by late afternoon for a shower and a cold drink before dinner. This is an unforgettable day where nature and adventure meet in perfect harmony.

Meals:

All-Inclusive (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks)

Spend your final full day in Egypt your way. Enjoy unlimited meals and drinks at your resort while lounging on the beach, swimming in the warm sea, or reading under a beach umbrella. For the adventurous, book a desert quad biking safari where you’ll zoom over dunes, visit a Bedouin village, and watch the sun set over golden sands. Or go under the sea on a scuba dive or a glass-bottom boat tour. For something relaxing, treat yourself to a massage or spa session.

Later, explore the Hurghada Marina, filled with shops, cafés, and shisha lounges. You can dine out at a waterfront restaurant or return to your resort for themed dining and live entertainment. Whether you're after thrills or tranquility, today is yours to savor every last moment of Egypt.

Meals:

All-Inclusive (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks)

After breakfast, it’s time to say farewell. Depending on your flight arrangements, you’ll either be transferred directly to Hurghada Airport for your international flight or take a short domestic flight or road transfer (approx. 5–6 hours) back to Cairo International Airport. Along the journey, reflect on everything you’ve seen — the pyramids of Giza, the tombs of kings, majestic temples, Red Sea dolphins, and golden deserts. Egypt offers an incredible mix of ancient history and modern leisure that leaves a lasting impression. This itinerary ensures you’ve experienced the best of both worlds — and you’ll return home with memories that will stay with you forever.

Until next time, ma’a al-salama (goodbye)!

Meals:

Breakfast (Hurghada All-Inclusive)