10-Day Egypt Itinerary: Cairo, Abu Simbel, Nile Cruise & Luxor

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Cairo - Aswan - Abu Simbel - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Luxor - Cairo

Duration10 days / 9 nights
Travel styleClassical
DeparturesEvery day
From$2,250 pp

Overview

A 10-day trip through Cairo, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor. Highlights include Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx and Valley Temple.

Days 1–3 in Cairo: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple and Saqqara. Day 4 in Aswan: Philae Temple and Sunset Felucca ride. Day 5 in Abu Simbel: Abu Simbel. Day 6 on the Nile: Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu Temple. Days 7–8 in Luxor: Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon and Karnak Temple. Days 9–10 in Cairo: Khan El Khalili Bazars.

Travel between cities is by domestic flights. Guiding, transfers and entrance fees are included, with our team on hand throughout.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Cairo

Arrive in Cairo. Our representative meets you at the airport and drives you to your hotel. Free time in Cairo to relax or add an optional excursion. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2 Pyramids of Giza & Saqqara

With your guide, visit Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple and Saqqara. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 3 Grand Egyptian Museum & Cairo Citadel

With your guide, visit Grand Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Salah El Din and Mosque of Mohamed Ali. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 4 Fly to Aswan & Philae Temple

Fly to Aswan. With your guide, visit Philae Temple and Sunset Felucca ride. Overnight in Aswan. Meals: Breakfast.

Day 5 Abu Simbel & Embark Your Nile Cruise

Board your Nile cruise. With your guide, visit Abu Simbel. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 6 Kom Ombo & Edfu

With your guide, visit Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu Temple. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 7 Luxor West Bank

Check out of the boat after breakfast. With your guide, visit Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 8 Luxor East Bank & Check In to Hotel

With your guide, visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Overnight in Luxor. Meals: Breakfast.

Day 9 Fly to Cairo & Khan El Khalili

Fly to Cairo. With your guide, visit Khan El Khalili Bazars. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast.

Day 10 Depart Cairo

Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Meals: Breakfast.

What's included

Included

  • Meet and greet service at airports
  • Assistance from guest relations throughout your stay
  • All transfers to and from airports and hotels in private air-conditioned vehicles
  • Domestic flight tickets: Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo
  • 4 nights accommodation in Cairo with breakfast
  • 1 night accommodation in Aswan with breakfast
  • 3 nights accommodation on a 5-star Nile Cruise with full board
  • 1 night accommodation in Luxor with breakfast
  • Private sightseeing tours in Cairo
  • Shared sightseeing during the Nile Cruise with the our group
  • Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance fees to all listed attractions
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Bottled water during sightseeing
  • Porterage where required
  • All service charges and taxes

Not included

  • International flights
  • Egypt Entry Visa
  • Optional tours
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping

Prices

Price per person sharing a double or twin room, in US dollars.

Option / seasonTripleDoublePer Solo TravelerDouble room
Golden – Summer (MAY-SEP)$2,250$2,299$3,575–
Golden – Winter (OCT-APR)$3,105$3,150$4,999–
Diamond – Summer (MAY-SEP)$2,650–$4,290$2,699
Diamond – Winter (OCT-APR)$3,699–$6,160$3,735

Where you stay

Golden: Alyssa Nile Cruise Egypt, Golden Tolip Aswan, Hilton Pyramids Golf Resort, Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor, Steigenberger Luxor Hotel, Triumph Luxury Hotel or similar. Diamond: DWA Nile Cruise, Hilton Luxor Resort and Spa, Hyatt Regency Cairo West Hotel, Mövenpick Resort & Marine Spa Sousse, Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino, Sonesta Nuba Aswan Hotel or similar.

Prices are confirmed with your final quote. International flights are not included.

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