Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

10-Day Egypt Tour with Cairo, Alexandria and a Luxury Nile Cruise

10 Days Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

View all 11 photos

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza and the iconic Sphinx
02 Discover ancient artifacts, including Tutankhamun's treasures, at the Egyptian Museum
03 Visit the Valley of the Kings to see the tombs of pharaohs, including King Tut
04 Sail on a luxury Nile cruise, stopping at Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae Temples
05 Marvel at the colossal Abu Simbel Temples, carved into the desert rock

Embark on a 10-day journey through Egypt, exploring the iconic Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, discovering ancient treasures at the Egyptian Museum, and sailing along the Nile to Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae Temples. Explore the Valley of the Kings and the tombs of pharaohs, and marvel at the breathtaking Abu Simbel Temples. Experience Egypt's rich history and culture like never before.

Visit the Valley of the Kings, where famous tombs, including Tutankhamun's, are located.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Cities Alexandria, Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Abu Simbel, Saqqara, Memphis

Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Cairo

Arrive in Cairo, where your representative will greet you.
Receive assistance with immigration and customs formalities.
Transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.

Meal Base: None

Day 02

Great Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara and Memphis

Visit the iconic Pyramids of Giza, including Cheops, Mykerinus, Khafre, and the Great Sphinx.
Explore Saqqara and the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, an early example of pyramid construction.
Discover Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, with its colossal statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx.

Meal Base: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 03

Egyptian Museum and Old Cairo

Visit the Egyptian Museum and explore a vast collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including the treasures of Tutankhamun.
Discover Old Cairo, including the Hanging Church, the crypt of Saints Sergius and Bacchus, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Explore the famous Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of Cairo's oldest and most vibrant markets.

Meal Base: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 04

Alexandria, City of Alexander the Great

Visit Pompey's Pillar and the Catacombs, an ancient Roman burial site.
See the Qaitbay Citadel, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.
Explore the Bibliotheca Alexandrina from the outside and the Roman Theatre.

Meal Base: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 05

Fly to Luxor and Board Your Nile Cruise

Fly from Cairo to Luxor and board your luxury Nile cruise for the next four nights.
Visit Karnak Temple, the largest religious temple ever built.
Explore Luxor Temple and enjoy your evening on board the cruise.

Meal Base: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 06

Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple

Visit the Valley of the Kings, where famous tombs, including Tutankhamun's, are located.
Explore the Temple of Hatshepsut, dedicated to the first female pharaoh of Egypt.
See the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues that once stood at the entrance of the Temple of Amenhotep III.

Meal Base: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 07

Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo

Explore the magnificent Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.
Take a horse-drawn carriage ride to the temple.
Continue to Kom Ombo to see the dual temple dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris.

Meal Base: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 08

Philae Temple and Abu Simbel

Visit Philae Temple, which is dedicated to the goddess Isis and is situated on Philae Island.
Explore the majestic Abu Simbel Temples, built by Ramses II to honour himself and his queen Nefertari.

Meal Base: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 09