9 Days Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel (Archaeology Lovers)

Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by World Travel Path representative who will assist you promptly with all airport formalities, including baggage handling and immigration procedures.

Once you are ready, you will be escorted to a private, comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle for your transfer to the hotel in Cairo’s bustling city center.

After check-in, take the remainder of the day at your leisure to relax and recover from your flight. You may choose to explore the nearby surroundings or simply unwind at the hotel.

Overnight stay in Cairo.

Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel before embarking on an unforgettable full-day excursion.

Your first stop is the world-renowned Giza Plateau, home to the majestic Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Walk among these ancient wonders, learning about their fascinating construction and history.

Nearby, explore the enigmatic Great Sphinx, a monumental limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh, believed to be King Chephren. Don’t miss the Valley Temple, a significant ritual site where the pharaohs’ bodies were prepared for burial.

Enjoy multiple panoramic photo opportunities of the pyramids and surrounding desert landscape.

Next, travel to Sakkara to visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser, recognized as the oldest large-scale stone construction on Earth, dating back to approximately 2600 BC. You will also tour the Mastaba of Ti, adorned with remarkable reliefs, and the nearby Imhotep Museum showcasing artifacts from the site.

Continue to Memphis, Egypt’s ancient capital during the Old Kingdom. See the colossal statue of Ramses II and other important ruins that tell the story of this once-thriving city.

Finally, head south to Dahshur to explore two lesser-known but equally impressive pyramids: the Red Pyramid, Egypt’s first successful true pyramid, and the Bent Pyramid, notable for its unusual shape.

Optional Evening Activity: Experience the magical Sound & Light Show at the Giza Pyramids, where the history of the monuments is brought to life through dazzling lights and narration.

Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch included.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Luxor.

Upon arrival in Luxor, your guided tour begins on the East Bank of the Nile.

Visit the sprawling Temple of Karnak, one of the largest religious complexes ever built, featuring vast sanctuaries, towering pylons, and intricately carved obelisks. Stroll along the famed Avenue of Sphinxes, marvel at the grand Hypostyle Hall with its 134 massive columns, and see the sacred lake used for ritual ceremonies.

Continue to the Luxor Temple, an elegant site known for its graceful colonnades, statues of Ramses II, and illuminated evening ambiance.

Complete your day with a visit to the Luxor Museum, which houses a rich collection of finely preserved artifacts from the New Kingdom, including statues, jewelry, and everyday objects that offer insight into ancient life.

Overnight stay in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch included.

Day 4: Day Tour to Abydos & Dendera

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before setting out on a day trip north of Luxor.

Your first destination is Abydos, a sacred site revered as the cult center of Osiris, the god of the afterlife. Explore the impressive Temple of Seti I, famous for its exquisite and vividly preserved wall reliefs depicting religious scenes and royal ceremonies.

Next, travel to Dendera to visit the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy. This temple is renowned for its vast hypostyle hall, decorated ceilings depicting astronomical scenes, and unique reliefs of Cleopatra and her son Caesarion.

After your exploration, return to your hotel in Luxor for a restful evening.

Overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch included.

Start your day with breakfast, then cross to the West Bank of the Nile for a deeper dive into Egypt’s ancient funerary culture.

Visit the Valley of the Kings, the royal necropolis where pharaohs including Tutankhamun were buried. Explore three tombs, each decorated with intricate paintings and hieroglyphs illustrating the journey to the afterlife.

Next, admire the architectural brilliance of the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, built into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, featuring terraces and colonnades dedicated to Egypt’s most successful female pharaoh.

Visit the Valley of the Queens, the burial site of royal wives and children, known for its beautifully decorated tombs.

Proceed to the Temple of Ramses III at Medinet Habu, one of the best-preserved temples showcasing military victories and religious scenes.

Conclude the day with a photo stop at the towering Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues guarding the entrance to a once-grand mortuary temple.

Overnight stay in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch included

After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive southward to Edfu.

Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, Egypt’s best-preserved temple dedicated to the falcon god Horus. Learn the myth of Horus’s victory over Seth as depicted in detailed reliefs.

Continue to Kom Ombo to explore the unique double temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus the Elder. Notice the temple’s symmetrical design with twin entrances and mirrored chambers.

After your visit, proceed to Aswan where you will check in at your hotel and relax for the evening.

Overnight stay in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch included

Rise early for a transfer to Abu Simbel, located about 3 hours from Aswan.

Explore the awe-inspiring temples built by Ramses II, famously relocated piece-by-piece to avoid flooding caused by the Aswan High Dam.

Visit the Great Temple, adorned with four colossal seated statues of Ramses II at its entrance, and the smaller Temple of Queen Nefertari, dedicated to Hathor.

Enjoy learning about the fascinating history and engineering feat involved in preserving these monuments.

Return to Aswan in the afternoon for rest and leisure.

Overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch included.

Enjoy breakfast before starting your final day of sightseeing in Aswan.

Visit the impressive Aswan High Dam, an engineering marvel that transformed Egypt’s agriculture and power generation.

Take a traditional felucca sailboat ride to Agilkia Island to explore the enchanting Philae Temple complex, dedicated mainly to the goddess Isis. The temple’s relocation from Philae Island was a major archaeological success to prevent submersion.

After your tour, transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo.

Upon arrival in Cairo, you will be escorted to your hotel for your final overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch included.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel.

Our representative will transfer you to Cairo International Airport, assisting you with all departure procedures to ensure a smooth and hassle-free journey.

We wish you a safe and pleasant onward journey, hoping your memories of Egypt will last a lifetime!

Meals: Breakfast included.