Home9 Day Egypt Itinerary for Canadians: Cairo, Aswan, Luxor
This 9-day luxury Egypt tour for Canadians offers an unparalleled journey through ancient wonders, from the iconic Giza Pyramids and the new Grand Egyptian Museum to a serene Nile River cruise, exploring temples like Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and Luxor. Experience exclusive encounters, including a home-hosted Nubian dinner, the grandeur of Abu Simbel, and the mysterious Valley of the Kings, all with premium accommodations and expert guidance tailored for an unforgettable Egyptian adventure.
- VIP air‑side meet; assist in Cairo with fast‑track immigration and luggage handling
- All private, air‑conditioned vehicle transfers with onboard Wi‑Fi and bottled water
- Domestic flights in economy class (Cairo–Aswan; Luxor–Cairo) with 1×23 kg checked bag
- 3 nights 5‑star accommodation in Cairo with daily breakfast; taxes
- 1 night 5‑star accommodation in Aswan with daily breakfast; taxes
- 3‑night deluxe 5‑star Nile cruise on full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea)
- 1 night 5‑star accommodation in Luxor with daily breakfast; taxes
- Private licensed Egyptologist guides in Cairo; small‑group (max 16) guiding on cruise shore excursions
- Entrance fees to all listed sites including Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, GEM preview, NMEC,
- Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings (3 tombs), Hatshepsut Temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu,
- Philae Temple; Unfinished Obelisk
- Home‑hosted Nubian dinner with round‑trip boat transfer
- On‑board entertainment: Egyptian cooking demonstration; galabeya party
- Welcome cocktail reception on cruise embarkation day
- Daily bottled water plus tea/coffee during land touring
- 24/7 in‑country concierge (WhatsApp and toll‑free support)
- Porterage at all airports, hotels and cruise
- All service charges and local taxes
- International airfare to/from Cairo
- Egyptian tourist visa on arrival (approx. CAD 35) – waived if booked 60+ days in advance under early‑bird promo
- Personal expenses such as beverages not specified, laundry, telephone, minibar, spa treatments
- Gratuities: private guide (suggest CAD 12‑15 pp per touring day); driver (CAD 4‑6 pp per day); cruise crew (CAD 10 pp per cruise night)
- Optional excursions upgrades: Sound and Light show, hot‑air balloon, Abu Simbel flight, Dendera day trip, interior Great Pyramid, Seti I Tomb, etc.
- Room or cabin upgrades beyond the quoted categories
- Meals not listed as included
- Meet and greet at aircraft door, fast‑track immigration
- Private transfer to Sheraton Cairo Hotel (Side Nile View Room)
- Evening at leisure
- Private Egyptologist tour: Great Pyramid, Khafre, Menkaure and Sphinx
- 15‑minute camel ride panorama
- Traditional Egyptian lunch with pyramid view
- Timed‑entry preview of Grand Egyptian Museum
- Optional evening Sound and Light Show
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
- Morning flight (≈1 hr 15 min) to Aswan
- Motor‑boat to Philae Temple on Agilkia Island
- View the Unfinished Obelisk in ancient quarry
- Home‑hosted Nubian dinner in riverside village
- Overnight: Mövenpick Resort Aswan (Nile View Room)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Pre‑dawn drive (3.5 hrs) to Abu Simbel for sunrise photos
- Return to Aswan and board 5‑star cruise (Deluxe Main Deck Cabin)
- Lunch on deck; sail toward Kom Ombo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Visit twin temple of Kom Ombo (Sobek and Horus)
- Sail to Edfu; horse‑carriage to Temple of Horus
- Egyptian‑themed dinner and galabeya party on board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Cruise into Luxor
- Guided tour of Karnak Temple (Hypostyle Hall)
- Evening visit to Luxor Temple lit up at dusk
- Optional Sound and Light Show
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Disembark cruise
- Explore three tombs in Valley of the Kings (upgrade available for Tutankhamun/Seti I)
- Visit Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, Colossi of Memnon
- Check‑in: Steigenberger Nile Palace (Partial Nile View)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Morning at leisure or optional Dendera excursion
- Afternoon flight to Cairo; hotel near airport
- Stroll Khan el‑Khalili bazaar; mint tea at historic café
Meals: Breakfast
- Private transfer and airport assistance for homebound flight
Meals: Breakfast
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We make a donation to the Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation for each booking reserved.
Price quotes are in US dollars per person per trip and are valid until April 30, 2026. Please inquire for pricing over Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter holidays
- Up to 2 years: FREE
- Age from 2 and below 6 years: 25% of adult price
- Age from 6 up to 11 years: 50% of adult price
- Ages 12 and Up: adult price.
Notes :
- Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents ( Maximum 1 Child sharing parent's room )
- If your tour includes airfare, additional charges for your children may apply.
We are offering a low down payment of just 25% to secure your spaces on the tour including hotel room, cruise cabin, domestic flight ticket, and other travel-related services. The remaining balance can be paid up to two days prior to your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination to your tour manager, therefore, making your booking a risk-free investment.
Tipping for a job well done is customary in Egypt, though not required. Please feel welcomed but not obliged to offer a tip to your guide.
- In case you cancel your trip, the following scale of charges will be applied:
- From the date of booking until 61 days before your arrival date, 15% of the entire tour price will be charged.
- 35% of the tour price if you cancel 60-31 days before arrival.
- 50% of the tour price if you cancel 30-15 days before arrival.
- 100% of the tour price if you cancel 14-1 days before arrival.
Additionally, airlines charge their fees which are subject to the airlines' terms and conditions, and there's also a 5% bank fee on refunds.The cancellation policy may vary significantly for groups or unique itinerary.
- Force Majeure
Here, at Memphis Tours, we prioritize your well-being and safety above all else and for that reason, we have adapted our cancellation policy to reflect our values. We offer a very flexible cancellation policy in case the government or the airline issues a NOT TO TRAVEL warning to the designated destination. In the event of this happening, we will refund you the amount paid for the tour package, or in some cases, your payment will be available as future travel credit and travel voucher that can be used towards any of the destinations we operate tours in. You have the flexibility to apply this amount towards new travel services booked. Reservations will be adjusted to reflect these travel credits automatically. Only flight cancellation/changing fees are charged, according to the airline's terms and conditions, and bank surcharges fees are applied to the deposit amount paid. Familiarize yourself with our full payment policy, cancellation and refund conditions.
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