Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

10-Day Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise, Abu Simbel, and Giza Pyramids

10 Days Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the iconic Pyramids of Giza and ride a camel for unforgettable photos
  • 02 Discover ancient history at the grand temples of Luxor, Karnak, and Abu Simbel
  • 03 Cruise the Nile River in luxury, visiting Kom Ombo and Edfu temples
  • 04 Visit the Valley of the Kings and Queen Hatshepsut's Temple in Luxor
  • 05 Experience vibrant markets and Islamic Cairo at Khan El Khalili, El-Moez Street, and the Citadel

Embark on a 10-day Egypt tour through the wonders of ancient civilization, from the Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum to the stunning temples of Aswan, Luxor, and Abu Simbel. Enjoy a luxurious Nile cruise with visits to Kom Ombo and Edfu, and explore legendary sites such as the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and Philae Temple. Along the way, immerse yourself in Egypt's rich culture with expert guidance and time in Cairo's historic Islamic quarter.

Explore the Valley of the Kings, the burial ground of pharaohs from the New Kingdom.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Esna, Abu Simbel, Saqqara, Memphis
Languages Arabic, Catalan, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Mongolian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Cairo

  • Welcome to Cairo, Egypt.
  • Meet a representative at Cairo International Airport for assistance.

  • Transfer to your hotel in Cairo by air-conditioned car.

Overnight at Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino or Fairmont Nile City Cairo.

2
Day 02

Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum

  • Meet your private Egyptologist guide at the hotel.
  • Visit the Giza Pyramids to explore the three famous pyramids - Cheops, Chefren, and Mecyrinos - as well as the Great Sphinx.

  • Enjoy a camel ride around the plateau and take memorable photos.

  • Visit the Egyptian Museum, which contains thousands of artifacts.

  • Return to the hotel.

  • Optionally, attend the Sound and Light Show at the Giza Pyramids.

Overnight at Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino or Fairmont Nile City Cairo.

Tour Duration: 08 Hours

3
Day 03

Saqqara, Memphis, and Ancient Tombs

  • Meet your private guide at the hotel.
  • Visit Saqqara to explore the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the first stone construction in history.

  • Explore Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt, and see the colossal statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx.

  • Visit the Serapeum of Saqqara, the burial site of the sacred Apis bulls.

  • Discover the Teti Pyramid, one of the earliest pyramids of the 6th Dynasty.

  • Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and return to the hotel.

Overnight at Hilton Pyramids Golf, Hilton Airport, or similar.

Tour Duration: 08 Hours
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel, Lunch and Dinner in local restaurants

4
Day 04

Flight to Aswan and City Highlights

  • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer to Cairo Airport for a domestic flight to Aswan.

  • Visit the High Dam, built by President Nasser, and the Unfinished Obelisk.

  • Check in at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan.

Overnight at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan.

Tour Duration: 08 Hours

5
Day 05

Abu Simbel Option and Philae Temple

  • In the early morning, travel to visit the Abu Simbel Temples (optional).
  • Explore the two massive temples dedicated to Ramses II and his queen, Nefertari.

  • Visit Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis.

  • Check in aboard the Nile Cruise.

Overnight on board.

Tour Duration: 08 Hours

6
Day 06

Sailing to Kom Ombo and Edfu

  • Sail to Kom Ombo and visit Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the gods Horus and Sobek.
  • Continue sailing to Edfu.

Overnight in Edfu.

Tour Duration: 08 Hours

7
Day 07

Edfu, Esna Lock, and Luxor Temple

  • After breakfast, visit the Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus, the falcon god.
  • Sail to Esna and visit the Esna Lock.

  • Arrive in Luxor and visit Luxor Temple, located on the east bank of the Nile.

Overnight on board.

Tour Duration: 04 Hours

8
Day 08

Luxor West Bank Exploration

  • Check out from the cruise and visit the West Bank.
  • Explore the Valley of the Kings, the burial ground of pharaohs from the New Kingdom.

  • Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a funerary temple dedicated to the longest-reigning female pharaoh.

  • See the Colossi of Memnon, the remnants of Amenhotep III's mortuary temple.

  • Check in at Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor.

Tour Duration: 08 Hours

9
Day 09

Karnak Temple and Return to Cairo

  • After breakfast, visit the Karnak Temple Complex, dedicated to the Theban triad of Amon-Re, Mut, and Konsou.
  • Transfer to Luxor Airport for a domestic flight to Cairo.

  • Check in at Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino or Fairmont Nile City Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo.

Tour Duration: 04 Hours

10
Day 10

Islamic Cairo and Final Departure

  • After breakfast, visit the Salah El-Din Citadel in Cairo.
  • Explore the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, a Turkish-style mosque located within the citadel.

  • Visit Khan El Khalili Bazaar and El-Moez Street, a lively area to shop and explore Islamic Cairo.

  • Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.

Tour Duration: 08 Hours

Giza Pyramids, Abu Simbel, Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple

Where this trip takes you

Giza Pyramids, Abu Simbel, Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cairo 10 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 4 nights at Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino or Fairmont Nile City (or similar) in Cairo on a bed and breakfast basis
  • 3 nights aboard the Blue Shadow or M/S Sara Nile Cruise (or similar) with three meals included
  • 1 night at Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor or similar on a bed and breakfast basis
  • 1 night at Sofitel Old Cataract Aswan or similar on a bed and breakfast basis
  • Entrance fees to all mentioned sights
  • English-speaking guide throughout the tour
  • All tours conducted by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Domestic flight tickets (Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo)
  • All taxes and services included

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Tipping: $10 per person per night
  • Any optional tours or extras not mentioned in the itinerary

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Tour start
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 days finish where they began, in Cairo.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,490.00 — $1,910.00
Double Sharing $1,490.00 — $1,740.00

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