Egypt Tour from Australia – 9 Days in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & Nile Cruise

After breakfast, your private Egyptologist guide meets you for a day that covers two of Egypt's greatest attractions.

• Discover the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus on the legendary Giza Plateau
• Admire the Great Sphinx and visit the Valley Temple where ancient funerary rituals once took place
• Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to the afternoon
• Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum — one of the world's finest collections of ancient Egyptian treasures
• Admire the complete treasures of Tutankhamun alongside thousands of priceless artefacts
• Return to your hotel after an inspiring first full day

Overnight: in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple & Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

After breakfast, the journey south to Upper Egypt begins — flying to Aswan for two of the most memorable experiences of the tour.

• Transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan
• Visit Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and set on picturesque Agilkia Island in the middle of the Nile
• A short motorboat ride delivers you to one of Egypt's most beautifully positioned ancient temples
• Cross the Nile by motorboat to a colourful Nubian Village
• Wander vibrant streets, learn about centuries-old local traditions and crafts
• Enjoy a traditional Nubian dinner with the warm hospitality of the local community

Overnight: in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
Visits: Philae Temple – Nubian Village by Motor Boat

A relaxed morning with an optional adventure, followed by boarding your 5-star Nile Cruise for the beginning of your river journey.

• Optional early morning excursion to the spectacular Abu Simbel Temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari
• Board your 5-star Nile Cruise before lunch and settle into your cabin
• Enjoy a traditional sunset felucca sail around Elephantine Island and the Botanical Garden
• Watch the golden light fade across the Nile from the water as the evening begins
• Dinner and overnight on board as your Nile adventure begins in earnest

Overnight: on board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Visits: Sunset Felucca Ride around Elephantine Island
Optional Tour: Abu Simble Temples Overday by Road (Private or Small Group)

A relaxed day of sailing and temple exploration as the cruise makes its way north along the Nile.

• Spend the morning on the sun deck watching the timeless Nile landscape drift past
• Villages, palm groves, and desert cliffs line the riverbanks as the cruise sails north
• Arrive at Kom Ombo Temple in the afternoon — uniquely dedicated to both Sobek the crocodile god and Horus the Elder
• Explore its remarkable symmetrical design, positioned dramatically at the river's edge
• Return to the cruise and continue sailing towards Edfu

Overnight: on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Visits: Kom Ombo Temple

One of the most monument-rich days of these 9 days in Egypt — from one of the country's finest temples to the vast religious complex of ancient Thebes.

• Visit the magnificent Temple of Horus at Edfu — one of the best-preserved ancient temples in Egypt
• Admire its towering pylons, beautifully carved reliefs, and atmospheric inner sanctuaries
• Sail onwards to Luxor while enjoying lunch on board
• Explore Luxor's East Bank — once the living heart of the ancient capital Thebes
• Discover the vast Karnak Temple Complex, featuring the awe-inspiring Great Hypostyle Hall
• Visit the beautifully preserved Luxor Temple, connected to Karnak by the famous Avenue of Sphinxes

Overnight: on board in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Visits: Temple of Horus at Edfu - Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple

The West Bank of Luxor contains some of the most significant royal burial and funerary monuments in the ancient world.

• Disembark from your Nile Cruise and cross to the legendary West Bank
• Visit the Valley of the Kings — where generations of New Kingdom pharaohs were laid to rest in richly decorated underground tombs
• Continue to the striking Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, dramatically built against towering limestone cliffs at Deir el-Bahari
• Stop at the Colossi of Memnon — two enormous stone statues standing watch over the Luxor plain for over three thousand years
• Transfer to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure

Overnight: in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast.
Visits: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon

After breakfast, the journey back to Cairo begins — with an afternoon that combines market exploration and an authentic Egyptian culinary experience.

• Transfer to Luxor Airport for your domestic flight back to Cairo
• Upon arrival, visit the bustling Khan El Khalili Bazaar — one of the oldest markets in the Islamic world
• Browse traditional handicrafts, jewellery, spices, and souvenirs through its atmospheric lanes
• Enjoy a unique Egyptian cooking class, learning to prepare authentic dishes from scratch
• Sit down to enjoy the freshly prepared lunch you have cooked yourself
• Transfer to your hotel for a final evening in Cairo

Overnight: in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Visits: Khan El Khalili Bazaar – Cooking Class

After a final Egyptian breakfast, your 9 days in Egypt conclude with a transfer to Cairo International Airport.

• Enjoy breakfast and any remaining free time depending on your flight schedule
• Private transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure
• Nine days of ancient monuments, Nile sunsets, Nubian hospitality, and authentic Egyptian culture

Meals: Breakfast.