10 Days Egypt Tour: Pyramids, Nile Cruise, Abu Simbel, Red Sea & Ancient Temples

From $3,250 per person (based on 2 pax)
Explore the most iconic destinations in Egypt in 10 days – Cairo, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Luxor & Hurghada
Egypt Travel Packages | 10 Days Egypt Itinerary | Nile Cruise Holidays | Cairo to Luxor Tours

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo – Gateway to Ancient Egypt

Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, our representative will greet you and assist with entry formalities. You’ll then be transferred to your 5-star hotel for check-in and a short briefing about your 10-day Egypt adventure. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy some rest or opt for an evening Nile dinner cruise featuring traditional music and a tanoura dance show. Get your first taste of Egyptian hospitality as you settle in for an unforgettable journey.

Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx & Egyptian Museum Tour

Start your Egypt experience with a visit to the world-famous Giza Pyramids, where you’ll stand in awe of the massive Pyramid of Khufu, flanked by those of Khafre and Menkaure. Walk beside the Great Sphinx, a limestone guardian that has fascinated visitors for centuries.
After lunch, head to Tahrir Square to explore the Egyptian Museum, home to an extensive collection of ancient artifacts, including King Tutankhamun’s golden treasures, royal mummies, and age-old statues that reveal the grandeur of the Pharaohs.

Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3: Fly to Aswan – High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple

After breakfast, catch a morning flight to Aswan, a peaceful city nestled along the Nile. Begin your guided tour at the Aswan High Dam, an engineering marvel controlling Nile waters. Then visit the Unfinished Obelisk, still lying in its ancient quarry, offering insight into ancient stone-carving techniques.
Next, cruise by motorboat to Philae Temple, a stunning island sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Isis. This complex, relocated due to the rising waters of Lake Nasser, is one of Egypt’s most beautifully preserved temples.

Overnight in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4: Abu Simbel Temples & Nile Cruise Boarding

Rise early for a scenic desert drive to the breathtaking Abu Simbel Temples. These twin temples, carved into cliffs by Ramses II, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a true masterpiece of ancient architecture.
Return to Aswan and board your Nile Cruise, your luxurious home for the next 3 nights. Relax on deck as you begin sailing the Nile toward Kom Ombo, enjoying the slow rhythm of river life.

Overnight on Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples – Sailing to Luxor

Today, stop at Kom Ombo Temple, a rare double temple honoring two gods, Sobek the crocodile god, and Horus the falcon god. Continue sailing to Edfu, home of the Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved ancient temples in Egypt.
Enjoy lunch onboard and relax on the sundeck as your cruise makes its way toward Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes.

Overnight on Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Luxor West Bank – Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Memnon Statues

Disembark and explore Luxor’s West Bank, starting with the Valley of the Kings, where you’ll enter some of the most famous tombs, including those of Ramses III and optionally, King Tutankhamun.
Visit the cliffside Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt’s longest-reigning female pharaoh, and marvel at the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous statues of Amenhotep III that once guarded his mortuary temple.

Overnight in Luxor – 5★ Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 7: Luxor East Bank – Karnak & Luxor Temples, Transfer to Hurghada

Explore the Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious site in ancient Egypt, featuring colossal columns, sacred lakes, and soaring obelisks. Continue to the Luxor Temple, once linked to Karnak by the newly restored Avenue of Sphinxes.
After your temple visits, travel by private vehicle (approx. 4 hours) to Hurghada, Egypt’s premier Red Sea resort town.

Overnight in Hurghada – Beach Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8: Red Sea Leisure – Snorkeling, Diving & Water Sports

Enjoy a day at leisure in Hurghada, known for its white sand beaches and coral-rich waters. You can opt for a snorkeling boat trip to Giftun Island, a scuba diving experience for all levels, or just relax at your seaside resort with sun, spa, and delicious Egyptian cuisine.

Overnight in Hurghada
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Desert Safari or Spa Day – Return to Cairo

Spend the morning how you choose, either on a desert safari adventure featuring quad biking and Bedouin tea under the stars, or enjoy a spa treatment at your Red Sea resort. In the afternoon, return to Cairo via a short flight or road transfer, arriving in the evening.

Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 10: Departure – End of 10 Days Egypt Tour

Enjoy your final Egyptian breakfast before your airport transfer to Cairo International Airport. Whether you came for the Pyramids, the temples, the Nile, or the sea, your journey ends with memories that will last a lifetime.

End of Tour
Meals: Breakfast

✅ What’s Included in the 10 Days Egypt Tour:

• 5★ and 4★ hotels in Cairo, Luxor & Hurghada

• 3-night full-board Nile Cruise

• Domestic flights: Cairo–Aswan & Hurghada–Cairo

• Entry to all sites listed

• Professional Egyptologist guides

• All airport and ground transfers

• Meals as per itinerary

🚫 What’s Not Included:

• International airfare

• Egypt entry visa ($25 USD)

• Tips and personal expenses

• Optional activities (diving, spa, desert tours)

🌟 Tour Highlights:

• Pyramids of Giza and Egyptian Museum

• Abu Simbel and Philae Temple

• Nile River Cruise with stops in Kom Ombo and Edfu

• Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple

• Red Sea beach holiday with marine activities

• Desert safari, traditional markets, and cultural immersion