Tour Overview

This 10-day Egypt tour combines the best of ancient wonders, coastal charm, and Nile adventure. Begin in Cairo, exploring the Pyramids, Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum. Continue to Alexandria, the Mediterranean jewel, with its Roman catacombs, Qaitbay Citadel, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Then board a luxury Nile Cruise sailing from Aswan to Luxor, visiting iconic temples like Philae, Kom Ombo, and Edfu. A highlight of your journey is the excursion to the majestic Abu Simbel Temples, carved by Ramses II. Conclude your adventure in Luxor, marveling at the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple.

What’s Included

  • Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide at all sites mentioned

  • Bottle of mineral water for each guest

  • All transfers in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle

  • Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the program

  • Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or airport in Aswan

  • All service charges and taxes

What’s Not Included

  • Optional tours not listed in the itinerary

  • Visa to Egypt (if required

  • Personal expenses

  • Tipping

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo

  • Meet & assist at Cairo International Airport.

  • Transfer to hotel and check-in.

  • Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2: Cairo – Pyramids & Sphinx Tour

  • Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx & Valley Temple.

  • Explore Saqqara Step Pyramid & Memphis, Egypt’s first capital.

  • Overnight in Cairo.

Day 3: Cairo – Egyptian Museum & Islamic Cairo

  • Guided tour of the Egyptian Museum (Tutankhamun treasures).

  • Visit Citadel of Salah El-Din & Mohamed Ali Mosque.

  • Stroll through Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

  • Overnight in Cairo.

Day 4: Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo

  • Transfer to Alexandria by private car.

  • Visit Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, Qaitbay Citadel.

  • Explore the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

  • Return to Cairo & overnight.

Day 5: Fly to Aswan – Nile Cruise Embarkation

  • Flight to Aswan.

  • Visit the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple.

  • Check-in on Nile Cruise with lunch & dinner.

  • Overnight onboard in Aswan.

Day 6: Abu Simbel Temples Excursion

  • Early morning trip to Abu Simbel Temples of Ramses II & Nefertari.

  • Return to Aswan, then sail to Kom Ombo.

  • Visit the Kom Ombo Temple (shared by Sobek & Horus).

  • Continue sailing to Edfu.

  • Overnight on cruise.

Day 7: Edfu – Luxor (East Bank)

  • Horse carriage ride to Edfu Temple of Horus.

  • Sail to Luxor via Esna Lock.

  • Afternoon visit to Luxor Temple & Karnak Temple.

  • Overnight on cruise in Luxor.

Day 8: Luxor (West Bank Tour)

  • Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon.

  • Free evening in Luxor.

  • Overnight on cruise.

Day 9: Return to Cairo

  • Disembark from cruise.

  • Flight back to Cairo.

  • Free evening for shopping or optional sound & light show at the Pyramids.

  • Overnight in Cairo.

Day 10: Departure from Cairo

  • Breakfast at hotel.

  • Transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.