10 Day Egypt Tour

After breakfast, your tour guide will meet you at your hotel to begin your 10-day Egypt tour, transferring you in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to your first destination.

Egyptian Museum
Prepare to be amazed at this treasure house of ancient Egyptian history, home to thousands of artifacts, original statues, and a priceless collection of Egyptian art. The exhibitions are truly awe-inspiring, bringing together delicate Old Kingdom statuary, gilded royal furniture, and monumental sculpture, and providing deep insight into ancient Egyptian civilization.

Great Pyramids of Giza
Next, visit this legendary plateau, home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one still standing today. This vast royal necropolis brings together three towering pyramids and a network of temples built for the pharaohs of the Fourth Dynasty.

Great Sphinx
Explore and capture panoramic views of this majestic guardian, carved from a single block of limestone, with the body of a lion and the face of a king. It has watched over the plateau for thousands of years and remains one of the most iconic and photographed monuments on earth.

Valley Temple
Visit this ancient temple, built with massive granite pillars and remarkably well preserved. Its cool, cavernous interior offers a rare sense of how these sacred spaces looked and felt in antiquity, alongside numerous other spectacular sites perfect for photos.

After this incredible day, you will be comfortably transferred back to your hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay.

Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

After breakfast, your guide will be waiting at your Cairo hotel. You will then be transferred to the airport for your flight to Luxor as part of your 10-day Egypt tour itinerary. Upon arrival at Luxor Airport, your tour guide will greet you by name and escort you to your private air-conditioned vehicle.

Karnak Temple
Begin your journey on the East Bank of Luxor at this vast complex, one of the world’s largest religious structures, built and expanded over nearly 2,000 years to honor multiple deities. Explore the famous Avenue of Sphinxes, which once connected the temple to Luxor, and marvel at the awe-inspiring Hypostyle Hall, where 134 giant columns rise like a stone forest, their surfaces covered in carved reliefs.

Temple of Amun
Within the Karnak complex, visit this magnificent central sanctuary dedicated to the chief god Amun, adorned throughout with intricate lotus and papyrus column patterns representing the plants of Upper and Lower Egypt. It forms the heart of the wider temple precinct and remains one of the most architecturally rich sections of the entire site.

Luxor Temple
Continue to this impressive temple, admiring its grand open courtyard and the towering granite statues of Ramses II guarding its entrance. Dedicated to the concept of kingship itself, it remains one of the most elegant and evocative monuments on the East Bank.

After a full day of exploration, you will be comfortably transferred to your Nile cruise ship for an overnight stay.

Overnight on Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After breakfast on the cruise ship, your tour guide will be ready to accompany you to your private air-conditioned vehicle for your exploration of Luxor’s West Bank.

Valley of the Kings
Begin at the royal burial site where New Kingdom pharaohs were laid to rest, hidden away in a remote desert valley to protect their tombs from robbers. Step back in time as you enter several tombs, adorned with intricately painted walls and majestic columns drawn from ancient funerary texts, guiding the pharaoh’s journey through the afterlife.

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Continue to this extraordinary temple, uniquely carved into mountainside cliffs across three grand terraced levels. Its striking colonnaded architecture stands as one of the most celebrated achievements built during the reign of one of Egypt’s few female pharaohs.

Colossi of Memnon
Witness this grand statue of Amenhotep III, consisting of two enormous seated figures facing the Nile River. Standing roughly 20 meters tall, they once guarded the entrance to a vast mortuary temple that has long since vanished, and remain among the most striking landmarks on the West Bank.

Once the tour is complete, you will be comfortably transported back to the cruise ship for an overnight stay.

Overnight on Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After breakfast on the cruise ship, your tour guide will be ready to continue your 10-day Egypt tour.

Temple of Horus at Edfu
Your first stop is this magnificent temple, one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient monuments, dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed sky god. Admire the stunning ancient architecture, from its towering pylon entrance to its richly carved reliefs, and learn about the temple’s historical significance, including its remarkable state of preservation after centuries buried beneath sand and later settlements.

Kom Ombo
Next, return to the cruise ship and sail to this unique double temple, dedicated jointly to the gods Sobek and Haroeris. Its rare symmetrical design combines two complete cult temples side by side, each with its own gateways, halls, and chapels, mirrored perfectly along a central axis.

In the evening, the cruise ship will host a traditional Galabiya party as it sails toward Aswan. Enjoy the onboard entertainment and facilities, soaking in the relaxing atmosphere while spending the night on the cruise ship.

Overnight on Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After breakfast on the cruise ship, your tour guide will be ready to continue your 10-Day Cairo, Alexandria, Nile Cruise by Flight adventure.

Aswan High Dam
Your first stop is this impressive modern engineering masterpiece, built to tame the mighty Nile and control the river’s seasonal flooding. Its creation gave rise to Lake Nasser, and from the dam’s crest you’ll take in breathtaking views across one of the largest artificial lakes in the world.

Temple of Philae
Next, explore this remarkable temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and carefully relocated stone by stone from its original location to save it from the rising waters caused by the dam’s construction. The temple showcases extraordinary ancient architecture, with graceful colonnades and richly carved reliefs set amid the beauty of the Nile’s rocky islands.

After the tour, you will be comfortably transported to your accommodation in Aswan. Spend the night immersed in the city’s rich history and charm.

Overnight on Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner 

Your expert tour guide will be ready at your hotel in Cairo to accompany you on a journey to Alexandria in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.

Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Begin your exploration with a visit to this renowned modern library, built as a tribute to the legendary ancient Library of Alexandria and standing as one of the most impressive cultural landmarks in the country today. Its bold, tilted design houses millions of books, manuscripts, and exhibits celebrating knowledge and science, echoing the city’s ancient role as a center of learning. Please note that the Bibliotheca Alexandrina is closed on Fridays and public holidays.

Qaitbay Citadel
Next, discover the site of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, now occupied by this majestic 15th-century fortress built partly from the lighthouse’s fallen stones. The citadel commands a striking position at the harbor’s edge, with sweeping views across the Mediterranean.

Montazah Palace Gardens
Continue your journey to these lush royal gardens, marveling at the presidential palaces of Salamlek and Haramlek, elegant reminders of Egypt’s royal era, set alongside nearby beaches and manicured grounds overlooking the sea.

Alexandria’s Mosques and Alexander the Great Statue
Capture stunning photos at some of the city’s charming mosques, whose graceful minarets and domes reflect Alexandria’s blend of cultures, along with the monumental statue honoring Alexander the Great, the city’s legendary founder.

St. Mark’s Church
Visit this historic church, recognized as the oldest African church, a site of deep significance for Coptic Christianity and one of the most important religious landmarks in the city.

Ancient Port of Alexandria
Explore this historic harbor, once one of the busiest ports of the ancient Mediterranean world, offering breathtaking panoramic views across the city and coastline.

Downtown Alexandria
Finally, take a stroll through the heart of the city, with its faded belle-époque architecture, bustling streets, and relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere, a fitting way to end your day of exploration.

Afterward, you’ll be comfortably transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay. For more insights into Alexandria’s history and attractions, you can visit the Egypt Travel official site.

Overnight in Alexandria.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

After breakfast, your expert tour guide will wait at your hotel to accompany you to Cairo in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.

Free Day in Cairo
Enjoy a leisure day to explore Cairo at your own pace, discovering its rich culture and vibrant atmosphere with no set itinerary to follow. Whether wandering local neighborhoods, sampling Egyptian cuisine, or simply relaxing at your hotel, the day is yours to spend as you like.

Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast