Egypt Vacation 9 Days Package Cairo Luxor and Marsa Alam

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Tour Overview

From $ 1,900 / per person
Duration 9 days
Destinations Cairo, Luxor Tours, Marsa Alam,
Tour Availability Upon request
Tour Type Private ,
Pickup Location Cairo

Description

Book the unforgettable Egypt Vacation 9 Days Package from Cairo to Luxor and Marsa Alam, a perfect blend of ancient history, cultural immersion, and Red Sea relaxation. This affordable Egypt itinerary allows you to experience the top attractions and best things to do in Cairo, Luxor, and Marsa Alam.

Your budget-friendly Egypt adventure begins in Cairo, exploring the iconic Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, marveling at ancient wonders. Discover the treasures of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) and wander through the historic El Moez Street and vibrant Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

For those seeking extra exploration, an optional tour to Alexandria attractions like Pompey’s Pillar, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, and the Alexandria Library (exterior view) offers a fascinating historical detour.

Next, journey to Luxor, the “world’s greatest open-air museum.” Explore the Karnak Temple on the East Bank, then cross to the West Bank to uncover the secrets of the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. You’ll find plenty of affordable activities in Luxor to enrich your experience.

Finally, unwind in the tranquil waters of Marsa Alam, a premier Red Sea destination. Enjoy a full day of snorkeling at Marsa Mubarak, known for its dugongs and sea turtles, and a serene stop at Marsa Shouni to explore vibrant coral reefs, complete with lunch on board. Marsa Alam offers fantastic opportunities for budget-friendly Red Sea activities.

This Egypt trip incorporates domestic flights for efficient travel between cities, ensuring you maximize your time. With smart choices in budget hotels and local dining, this 9-day Egypt itinerary promises an authentic Egyptian experience that’s both enriching and economical, allowing you to capture wonderful shots and make unforgettable memories.

Includes

  • Meet and assist at Cairo Airport
  • 2 nights Cairo hotel on B/B basis, 1st stay
  • 2 nights at Luxor hotel on B/B basis
  • 2 nights Marsa Alam hotel on all-inclusive basis
  • 2 night Cairo hotel on B/B basis, 2nd stay
  • Domestic flights: Cairo to Luxor & Hurghada to Cairo
  • All transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Guided tours with a professional Egyptologist
  • Entrance fees for all sites mentioned in the itinerary
  • Meals as mentioned in the program
  • Romantic dinner cruise on the Nile
  • Snorkeling tour at Marsa Mubarak
  • All service charges and taxes

Excludes

  • Egypt entry visa
  • Optional tours
  • Personal expenses
  • Tutankhamun's tomb at the Valley of the Kings

Itinerary

Day 1, arrival at Cairo airport

Explore the Citadel of Saladin & Enjoy A Nile Cruise Dinner    

Upon arrival, relish our professional pickup service at Cairo Airport and enjoy a smooth transfer in a modern air-conditioned vehicle driven by an experienced captain.

With your expert Egyptologist guide, start your day tour.

Arrive at the Citadel of Saladin

  • It was the throne seat of Egypt for nearly 700 years. Meet multiple museums and go up to the Panorama, where you see the full Cairo in one scene; capture breathtaking shots. Meet the richly decorated mosque of Mohamed Ali.

Lunchtime at a local restaurant

  • Enjoy a delicious meal from the traditional Egyptian cuisine.

Hotel Check-in & Relaxation:

  • Unwind at your hotel after check-in until the time of the dinner cruise.

Romantic Dinner Cruise 

  • Enjoy relaxing sailing in the Nile, seeing the dazzling view and its fresh atmosphere while having one of the most delicious Egyptian dishes. Entertain the cruise shows, like Tanora dancing and other local shows.

A restful night at the hotel.

Meals:

Breakfast lunch, and dinner

Day 2, Cairo

Visit the Egyptian Museum, Giza Pyramids, and Saqqara Complex 

Enjoy your breakfast in the hotel and meet your Egyptologist in the lobby. Start your day tour around 9:00 am

Head to the Egyptian Museum

  • Meet rare artifacts from ancient Egypt's daily life, afterlife beliefs, and gods. Discover unique royal treasures and explore 2 mummies that still exist in this museum.

Lunchtime at a local restaurant: Savor authentic Egyptian flavors.

Visit the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx

  • Hidden energy and underground tunnels beneath the pyramids and Sphinx. Mysteries forced Napoleon Bonaparte to sleep a night inside the pyramid; explore the mysteries and discover who really built the pyramids. Your journey with GolaVita is different.
  • Meet the Great Pyramid of Cheops, and find beside it the other three pyramids dedicated to the queens!
  • Move to the Pyramid of Chephren after meeting the Pits of the Solar Boats. Was the Nile running from here?! Uncover all the secrets and visit the Valley Temple, where the kings were mummified.
  • Explore the real tombs of Giza Pyramid builders and spend time in Menkaure Pyramid.
  • Arrive at the Panorama to see the majesty of the pharaonic Old Kingdom in one scene, and descend to the Great Statue of Sphinx; it was more than a giant statue! The Dream Stele of King Thutmose IV between its feet tells more.

Move to the Saqqara Complex 

  • Immerse yourself amid the first pyramidal text in history, inside the Unas Pyramid.
  • Visit the first structure in humanity that led to building the full civilization of ancient Egypt, the Step Pyramid of Djoser.
  • Arrive at the Idot tomb and immerse yourself amid the inscriptions of ancient Egypt's daily life.

After a day of exploration, enjoy a relaxing night at your Cairo hotel.

Meals:

Breakfast and lunch

Day 3, Cairo Luxor

Day Tour to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple 

After your breakfast at the hotel, go ahead to Cairo Airport for a domestic flight to Luxor. Depart the hotel as per the time of your flight. 

Visit Karnak Temple. 

  • Welcome to the largest religious complex in the globe, which had been established by more than 100 names of kings and queens.
  • Wander among 10 edifices with vibrant inscriptions and meet the largest hypostyle hall in the world, which was built in 66 years and has 134 columns.
  • See the largest obelisk in the world, Hatshepsut, and visit the Holy of Holies, the Holy Lake, and the largest scarab found in Egypt for gaining luck!
  • Many stops with dazzling monuments wait for you in the Karnak Temple.

Have lunch at a local restaurant

  • Enjoy another plate of the best of Egypt's food.

Luxor Temple 

  • Embark on the most important icon in Luxor.
  • Meet the 4-pillar room, cache, filled with statues in the open courtyard, and uncover the secrets of King Amenhotep in the divine birth chamber, which led to building this great temple. 

Have a relaxing night in the hotel after check-in.

Meals:

Breakfast and lunch

Day 4, Luxor

Visit the Valley of the Kings, The Hatshepsut Temple, the Valley of the Nobles, and Colossi of Memnon. 

Start your day with a tasty breakfast in the hotel. Meet your Egyptologist at the hotel lobby. Move from the hotel around 8:30 am or 9:00 am. 

Unveil the mysteries of the Valley of the Kings. 

  • Cross to the Theban Necropolis and arrive at the Valley of the Kings, the home of the royal tombs, including the Tomb of Tutankhamun.
  • Explore unique pharaonic inscriptions about the Book of Death and other beliefs about the Next Life.
  • Your Egyptologist accompanies you to the best tombs ever on the site.

Meet this pharaonic architectural marvel, the Hatshepsut Temple.

  • Cross the dazzling facade with massive columns carved in the mountain and discover how this lady ruled ancient Egypt successfully for the first time.

Embark on the Valley of the Nobles

  • Visit tombs teeming with vibrant inscriptions of ancient Egypt's daily life. Feel as if you are in a time gap.

Enjoy lunchtime at a local restaurant

  • A delicious lunch meal waits for you to experience.

Colossi of Memnon

The giants of Amenhotep III are 60 feet tall. Explore the secrets around them, including sounds coming from their insides!

Spend a restful night in the hotel.

Meals:

Breakfast and lunch

Day 5, Luxor Marsa Alam

Start your day with breakfast at your Luxor hotel, making sure to pack and prepare all your luggage for departure. Following breakfast, you'll begin your way to Marsa Alam, a journey lasting approximately 4 to 5 hours.

Enjoy lunch at the resort restaurant after checking into your hotel in Marsa Alam. The afternoon, you can choose to relax by the pool, hit the beach, try some introductory snorkeling from the shore, or simply explore your resort. As the evening approaches, a delicious dinner at your hotel awaits, followed by a leisurely evening.

Meals:

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and drinks

Day 6, Marsa Mubarak & Marsa Shouni snorkeling trip

Your full-day snorkeling adventure from Marsa Alam kicks off with an early hotel pick-up after breakfast, taking you away to Port Ghalib Marina. Once there, you'll board your boat and set sail for your first underwater destination, Marsa Shouni. Here, you'll snorkel and explore the vibrant coral reefs, encountering a kaleidoscope of colorful fish and potentially even sea turtles or rays amidst the seagrass beds.

After exploring Marsa Shouni, you'll enjoy refreshments on board as the boat cruises toward the day's main highlights. Lunch will be served onboard the boat, a delicious spread to refuel you for the next part of your journey.

The boat will then anchor at Marsa Mubarak, a renowned spot known for its green sea turtles and the chance to spot the elusive dugong. You'll have enough time to snorkel alongside these magnificent creatures and explore the rich coral formations.

Finally, you'll cruise back to Port Ghalib Marina, where your transfer will be waiting to take you back to your Marsa Alam hotel.

Meals:

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and drinks

Day 7, Marsa Alam to Cairo

Your day begins with a leisurely breakfast at your Marsa Alam hotel. After checking out, enjoy a private transfer from your Marsa Alam hotel to Hurghada Airport to board your domestic flight to Cairo.

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, your guide will be waiting you in front of the arrival hall to start directly your first major stop, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC). Discover this modern and impressive museum, which showcases the entirety of Egyptian history and civilization, including the fascinating Royal Mummies Hall.

After the museum visit, enjoy a well-deserved lunch at a local restaurant near the museum. Following lunch, immerse yourself in the heart of Islamic Cairo with a visit to El Moez Street. This historic street is a living museum, featuring stunning medieval Islamic architecture, mosques, and madrasas. Take your time to walk along this vibrant street, soaking in the atmosphere.

Conclude your day of exploration at the bustling Khan El Khalili Bazaar. This historic market is perfect for souvenir shopping, and observing local craftsmanship.

Finally, you'll check in to your Cairo hotel for a well-deserved overnight stay.

Meals:

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and drinks

Day 8, Cairo Leisure or Alexandria Exploration

Start your day with breakfast at your Cairo hotel then choose between enjoying free time at your own leisure in Cairo, perhaps revisiting a favorite spot, exploring a local neighborhood, or relaxing at the hotel.

Alternatively, choose an optional tour against charge to Alexandria. If you choose this exciting day trip, you'll begin your journey to the "Pearl of the Mediterranean to explore Alexandria attractions.

In Alexandria, you will visit Pompey's Pillar, a massive Roman column, and delve into the intriguing Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a unique Roman burial site. You'll make a stop at the iconic Alexandria Library (Bibliotheca Alexandrina). Then, enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, and view the impressive Qaitbay Citadel from outside.

Meals:

Breakfast

Day 9, Final departure

Your journey concludes with a final breakfast at your Cairo hotel. After checking out, you'll be transferred by a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo Airport for your flight home.

Meals:

breakfast

Attractions Highlight

What to bring?

  • Sun cream and sunglasses
  • Hat or scarf
  • Yoga mat
  • Comfortable shoes and clothes
What does the 9-day Egypt Vacation Package to Cairo, Luxor, and Marsa Alam typically include?
This comprehensive Egypt vacation package includes airport meet and assist, hotel stays with varying meal plans in Cairo, Luxor, and Marsa Alam, domestic flights between cities, all air-conditioned transfers, guided tours with an Egyptologist, and entrance fees to mentioned sites, offering a well-rounded Egypt vacation experience.
Is the Egypt Vacation 9 Days Package Cairo Luxor and Marsa Alam budget-friendly?
Yes, this 9-day Egypt vacation package is designed to be budget-friendly, offering an affordable itinerary to experience the best of Cairo, Luxor, and Marsa Alam. You'll get great value for your money with this Egypt vacation.
What are the main historical sites included in the Egypt Vacation 9 Days Package Cairo Luxor and Marsa Alam?
The Egypt vacation package covers iconic historical wonders like the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx in Cairo, and the temples of Karnak and the Valley of the Kings in Luxor. This itinerary ensures you explore the most significant historical gems on your Egypt vacation.
Can I customize the Egypt Vacation 9 Days Package Cairo Luxor and Marsa Alam with optional tours?
Absolutely, this Egypt vacation package offers optional tours, such as a day trip to Alexandria, allowing you to tailor your experience. You can enhance your Egypt vacation by adding these exciting excursions.
What kind of accommodation can I expect with the Egypt Vacation 9 Days Package Cairo Luxor and Marsa Alam?
Your Egypt vacation includes hotel stays on a Bed & Breakfast basis in Cairo and Luxor, and an All-Inclusive basis in Marsa Alam, ensuring comfort and convenience throughout your trip. This varied accommodation plan is a highlight of the Egypt vacation package.
Are domestic flights within Egypt covered in the 9-day package?
Yes, this Egypt vacation package conveniently includes domestic flights from Cairo to Luxor and Hurghada to Cairo, streamlining your travel between destinations. This makes your Egypt vacation seamless and efficient.
What should I bring for the Egypt Vacation 9 Days Package Cairo Luxor and Marsa Alam?
For your Egypt vacation, it's recommended to pack sun protection (sun cream, sunglasses, hat/scarf), comfortable clothing and shoes, and optionally a yoga mat for relaxation. These items will enhance your comfort during this exciting Egypt vacation.
How is transportation handled during this 9-day Egypt Vacation Package?
All transportation for this Egypt vacation is managed in air-conditioned vehicles, ensuring your comfort during transfers and guided tours. This makes navigating between the incredible sights of your Egypt vacation hassle-free.
What is not included in the Egypt Vacation 9 Days Package Cairo Luxor and Marsa Alam?
Not included are the Egypt entry visa, optional tours, and personal expenses; please note that Tutankhamun's tomb entry in the Valley of the Kings is an additional cost. This clarity helps in planning your Egypt vacation budget.
What are the key benefits of visiting Marsa Alam in this Egypt Vacation 9 Days Package?
Marsa Alam offers a relaxing Red Sea experience with beautiful beaches and marine life, providing a perfect contrast to the historical exploration in Cairo and Luxor. This inclusion makes your Egypt vacation a well-rounded adventure.

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