9 Nights in Egypt – A Seamless Journey of Discovery

Amazing Value – Available for Booking Anytime in 2025 or 2026
This is not a group tour.  You choose your dates.  You cover the most important sites.  You travel your way – with my support, experience, and trusted team on the ground.

What’s Included in the 9-Night Egypt Itinerary?

  • 2 nights at Mara House Luxor – your quiet base before the cruise

  • 4 nights on a Nile Cruise – Luxor to Aswan, with guided sightseeing

  • 3 nights in a hotel in Cairo – including the GEM, Pyramids, Saqqara & more

  • 3 days of guided sightseeing in Luxor

  • 2 full days of guided sightseeing in Cairo

  • 1 days stepping off the cruise boat to see 2 temples on the way from Luxor to Aswan and
  • 1 – 2 days sightseeing from cruise boat in Aswan (1 if not going to Abu Simbel)

Why This Itinerary?

You want to experience Egypt—but you don’t want to be herded around on a rushed group trip or left navigating alone. T his 9-night itinerary is crafted to give you a rich, immersive journey from Luxor to Aswan to Cairo, including a luxurious 4-night Nile Cruise.  If you’re international flight is into Cairo International or Sphinx Airport we can re-arrange the itinerary to start and end in Cairo.  I am ready to discuss all options with you.

It’s perfect if:

  • You’re seeking private, well-organised travel

  • You want to avoid common tourist traps

  • You prefer a slower, deeper look at Egypt’s culture and history

  • You’re looking for real support behind the scene

BONUS OFFER – added value

For groups of 4 or more – One extra night free of charge incl breakfast at Mara House to allow you to relax before setting off on your adventure. Subject to availability.  Advance booking good idea.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Luxor
Meet our representative at Luxor Airport and transfer to Mara House.  Unpack, unwind, and enjoy your first taste of Egypt.

Day 2 – Abydos & Dendera
A full-day trip to two of the most stunning, best preserved, most colourful and spiritually significant temples in Egypt.  Overnight Mara House.

Day 3 – Luxor West Bank
You’ll visit:

  • Valley of the Kings (3 tombs)

  • Hatshepsut Temple

  • Deir el-Medina (2 tombs in the Workers Village)

  • Tombs of the Nobles (3 tombs)

  • Medinet Habu Temple

  • Colossi of Memnon

You’ll board the cruise boat for lunch at mid-day and return to the West Bank to complete your tour.  Overnight Cruise Boat.

Day 4 – East Bank of Luxor
Visit Karnak & Luxor Temples.  The cruise then sets sail towards Aswan.  Overnight on board.

Day 5 – Temples of Edfu & Kom Ombo
Step back into the time of the gods at two beautifully preserved riverside temples.  Overnight Cruise Boat.

Day 6 – Philae Temple, Aswan
Morning visit to the romantic island temple of Isis.  Optional  extra afternoon visit to a Nubian Village.

Day 7 – Optional Tour to Abu Simbel
This 10-hour day trip is available as an optional extra (not included in base price). Afterward, fly to Cairo. Overnight in your Cairo hotel.  This tour to Abu Simbel is an optional extra because it is a long day and long journey.  Abu Simbel is hotter than Luxor or Cairo and even though the vehicle is air-conditioned, some travelers find this trip too exhausting.

Day 8 – Cairo: Giza Plateau & Saqqara
See the Giza Plateau, go inside the Great Pyramid, view the Sphinx,  walk through the Valley Temple, and take a camel ride at the  Panorama.  After Lunch,  travel on to the Saqqara complex (home of the Step Pyramid), and the enigmatic and unexplainable Serapeum.

Day 9 – Cairo: the GEM – .Grand Egyptian Museum
Morning visit to the visit the new GEM – the Grand Egyptian Museum.  Many people would happily spend a full day here.  Apart from the exhibits, the museum itself is a masterpiece of design.  There are several restaurants and coffee shops in the complex.  Idea place for a child as there is a special children’s experience apart from the fact that there are several short films, slides, interactive models on display also to catch everyone’s eyes.  If, however you would like to visit one other site today, that can also be arranged.

Day 10 – Departure
Private transfer to Cairo Airport for your onward journey.

Want to Stay Longer?

If you have a few more days, I can organise tours to Cairo’s lesser-known treasures and you may also re-structure the combination of tours if you wish.

Just ask—I’ll help tailor the experience to your interests.

What’s Included

  • Accommodation in Luxor, Nile Cruise, and Cairo

  • Daily breakfast throughout

  • 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 afternoon teas, and 4 dinners on the cruise

  • All sightseeing and transfers per itinerary

  • Entry fees and government permits

  • Professional, licensed Egyptologist guides

  • Hotel taxes and service charges

What’s Not Included

  • International flights

  • Domestic flight from Aswan to Cairo (approx. €150)

  • Tipping (guidelines provided)

  • Meals and drinks unless stated

Stories Relevant to the Itinerary

Booking Notes

  • This itinerary is flexible and can be adjusted to your preferred travel pace, style, and budget.

  • Offers subject to availability and T&Cs.

  • Errors and omissions excepted.

Ready to Book?

Contact me directly: maraegypt@gmail.com
Let me know your preferred travel dates and any adjustments you’d like to make.

Want to Explore More?

You’ll find this tour and others listed on the Egypt Tours with Mara House Luxor page and if you need tips on how to plan for Egypt and avoid the pitfalls do check out my ultimate travel guide on the homepage.

 


Mara - Mara House Luxor

Meet Mara

Hi, I’m Mara — the heart behind Mara House Luxor.
Over twenty years ago, I came to Egypt on an ordinary tour. It was enjoyable… but while it was not a deep, soul-stirring journey, I felt like I had come home. So I returned — and over time I created the kind of memorable experiences for you that I should have had first time.

What makes me different?
I don’t just want you to see Egypt — I want you to feel it, but even I am still learning. Through my blog and in person, I tell the stories behind the stones, so you can imagine the real people who once lived here, walked these temple floors, and shaped this extraordinary land. No made-up tales, no polished-over legends — just truth, heart, and a little magic.

Together with my small Egyptian team, I create honest, personal, unforgettable journeys — whether you’re here for a few days at Mara House or travelling across the country with us.

If you’d like help planning a meaningful and worry-free stay in Egypt, just drop me an email — I respond personally:
📧 maraegypt@gmail.com