The definitive Egypt experience: explore Cairo’s ancient wonders, fly south to Aswan, board a 4-night luxury Nile cruise, arrive in Luxor, then spend 2 full days exploring the world’s greatest open-air museum. Abu Simbel is part of the program, not an add-on, and an English-speaking Egyptologist guides you throughout.
Your 10-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival in Cairo
Meet and assist at Cairo International Airport with help through visa formalities, then a transfer to your Cairo hotel.
- Airport meet & assist
- Visa assistance
- Transfer to your Cairo hotel
Day 2 — Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara & Memphis
The Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, then south to Saqqara, home of the Step Pyramid of Djoser, and Memphis, the first capital of united Egypt.
- The Pyramids of Giza
- The Great Sphinx
- Saqqara
- Memphis
Day 3 — Grand Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Khan el-Khalili & Coptic Cairo
The Grand Egyptian Museum and its royal collections, the Citadel above the city, the Khan el-Khalili bazaar and the churches of Coptic Cairo.
- Grand Egyptian Museum
- The Citadel
- Khan el-Khalili bazaar
- Coptic Cairo
Day 4 — Fly to Aswan, High Dam & Philae Temple, Board the Cruise
A domestic flight from Cairo to Aswan, a visit to the High Dam and Philae Temple, then check-in aboard your Nile cruise.
- Domestic flight Cairo → Aswan
- The High Dam
- Philae Temple
- Nile cruise check-in, full board from here
Day 5 — Abu Simbel & Kom Ombo
An early-morning excursion to the temples of Ramses II and Nefertari at Abu Simbel, then Kom Ombo Temple on the cruise.
- Abu Simbel (early morning) — included
- Kom Ombo Temple
Day 6 — Edfu, the Esna Lock & Karnak Temple
The Temple of Horus at Edfu, sailing through the Esna lock to Luxor, and Karnak Temple.
- Edfu Temple
- Esna lock
- Arrival in Luxor
- Karnak Temple
Day 7 — Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut & Colossi
Luxor Temple, then the West Bank: the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
- Luxor Temple
- Valley of the Kings
- Temple of Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon
Day 8 — Valley of the Nobles, Medinet Habu & Deir el-Medina
A second West Bank day most tours skip: the painted tombs of the Valley of the Nobles, the temple of Medinet Habu and the workmen’s village of Deir el-Medina.
- Valley of the Nobles
- Medinet Habu
- Deir el-Medina
Day 9 — Fly Back to Cairo
A domestic flight from Luxor to Cairo and a free evening.
- Domestic flight Luxor → Cairo
- Free evening
Day 10 — Departure
Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight home.
- Transfer to Cairo International Airport
What is Included
Included in the price
- All transport
- Visa assistance
- English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- 3 nights in a Cairo hotel
- 4 nights full board on the Nile cruise
- 2 nights in a Luxor hotel
- All tours and temple tickets
- Abu Simbel excursion
- Domestic flights
Not included
- International flights to and from Egypt
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and tipping
- Anything not listed under included
Price
| Traveller | Price from, per person |
|---|---|
| Adult | $1,550 |
| Child (6-12) | $895 |
| Child (2-5) | $395 |
Frequently Asked Questions
This Classic Egypt 10 Days tour starts from $1,550 per adult, $895 per child aged 6-12 and $395 per child aged 2-5. Message us on WhatsApp with your dates and group size for an exact quote.
Yes. The early-morning Abu Simbel excursion on day 5 is included in the price, not an optional extra.
Yes. The domestic flights Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo are included. International flights to and from Egypt are not.
Ten days covers the classic highlights at a comfortable pace: 3 days in Cairo, a 4-night Nile cruise from Aswan with Abu Simbel, and 2 full days on Luxor’s West Bank. For a beach finish on the Red Sea, see the 11-day tour.
Ahmose Travel is an Egyptian tour operator based in Alexandria, Egypt that arranges these trips directly. Message us on WhatsApp at +20 127 530 7375 or visit ahmosetravel.com.
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