The best 10-day itinerary in Egypt

Have your buffet breakfast in the hotel then you will start your Cairo Day Trips to "Giza Pyramids, Memphis, and Sakkara".

The English-speaking tour guide will accompany you to enjoy your amazing Giza pyramids tours to see the Great Pyramid of Cheops and the pyramids of "Chephren and Mycerinus". Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of the Pharaoh, the body of a lion, and the Valley Temple of King "Chephren".

It's time for lunch! you will stop to take your lunch which will be served in a good quality restaurant then you will be transferred to visit the Step Pyramid of King" Zoser in Saqqara" which is considered to be the oldest man-made building entirely made out of stone all over the world (Djoser Pyramid). 

The tour includes visiting the pyramid of Teti and the tombs of nobles at Saqqara, where daily life scenes in ancient Egypt are depicted. The tour then takes you to Memphis, an open-air museum featuring statues and artifacts from the ancient capital, and returns to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Cairo Top Tours expert tour guide will pick up you from your hotel to start the Egyptian Museum tour and Coptic Cairo tour. You will be transferred to the Egyptian Museum of  Antiquities. to enjoy a journey through the rich history of ancient Egypt watching the largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts more than 160,000 masterpieces are displayed, the highlights will be fully explained by your Egyptologist tour guide including the treasures of King Tutankhamen, the only royal treasure discovered intact and consists of a huge collection of gold and jewelry were hidden under the sand more than three thousand years until the tomb was excavated in 1922 then it was entirely moved to Cairo and the Egyptian museum.

The Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali inside the Citadel of Salah El Din, which represents a unique example of Ottoman architecture in Cairo because the design is modeled after the renowned Blue Mosque of Istanbul, is where your tour guide will take you to see the area known as Old Cairo. The Citadel is thought of as the center of the Egyptian government because it was built by Salah El Din during the reign of King Farouk during the first half of the previous century.

Lunch at a high-quality restaurant before visiting Coptic Cairo's ancient Roman fortress of Babylon, the Hanging Church, St. Sergius' Cavern Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Visit the Hanging Church, Cavern Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue, where legend suggests Moses picked up a basket from the Nile River.

On the 4th day, we will leave Cairo trips behind and you will move to Luxor! In the morning you will check out from your hotel in Giza and then you will be taken to Cairo Airport to catch the domestic flight heading to the tourism capital in Egypt, the city of Luxor, where you will be met and assisted by our representative. Upon your arrival in Luxor, we will accompany you for almost 30 minutes driving to board your Egypt Nile River Cruise which will be your way to live the magic of the eternal river and explore its captivating monuments and history. Check in and take a break in your cabin, then enjoy your lunch meal served on board the Nile cruise, then we start exploring the city of Luxor to see its highlights.

First, we will start with Luxor East bank tours beginning with the complex of Karnak temples built over 2 millennia to be a natural museum of ancient Egyptian art, a blueprint of the power and glory of a golden era, and a well of historical information. Then head to the temple of Luxor, which is another measure of the greatness of the New Kingdom Pharaohs. Then you will be brought back to the ship to relax and have a leisurely evening before your lovely dinner meal is served in the boat's restaurant. Live tranquility and peace of mind on your first night of your Nile River Cruise in Luxor.

Possible optional tour to the sound and light show at Karnak temple, click to check the price.

Included meals: Welcome drink, Lunch and Dinner

Enjoy a delicious breakfast in the elegant dining room of the Nile Cruise before we start our sightseeing tour of the west bank. Today, we will disembark the ship and visit two of Egypt's most well-known sites: the mini train ride to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, also known as El-Dier El Bahari and the rock-carved tombs of the New Kingdom pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings.

After this unforgettable experience at the Luxor West Bank tours, you will be transferred back to the cruise and served lunch while the ship is sailing to Esna to cross the Lock. On the upper deck of the cruise ship, enjoy tea while admiring the breathtaking views of the lovely Nile Valley. Upon arrival in Edfu, where you will spend the evening taking in the belly dancing and musical performance on the calm waters of the Nile, a delectable oriental dinner will be served on board.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all included.

The Nile Cruise will serve your breakfast before stopping at Edfu so that you can ride in a horse-drawn carriage to see the famous temple there that is devoted to the worship of the falcon God Horus. After visiting the temple, all of the passengers will board the ship again to continue sailing to Kom Ombo. After arriving, we will disembark for an amazing tour of the Kom Ombo temple, which was constructed in memory of two deities: the crocodile god Sobek and Haroeris, one of the Horus forms worshipped in Kom Ombo.

While you are enjoying your tea, reboard the Nile Cruise, which will begin sailing in the direction of Aswan. The evening meal will be served, and you can enjoy the entertainment before another peaceful night's sleep beside the Nile.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all included.

Take pleasure in your morning meal while sailing down the Nile, then prepare to explore Aswan. You will be escorted to see the magnificent Aswan High Dam. After viewing the High Dam, you will be taken to see the largest Unfinished Obelisk in Egypt, which is still unfinished and is located in the granite quarries of Aswan. You will also visit the Temple of Philae, which is the epicenter of the Goddess Isis cult and one of the key locations where the myth of Osiris is believed to have occurred. Prior to being taken back to the Nile Cruise, take your time at the historical sites. A delicious lunch will be provided on board while you take in the amazing views of the Nile River, the naturally preserved islands, and the various visiting birds soaring above the city.

The rest of the day can be spent at leisure, whether you choose to sunbathe on the upper deck, swim in the pool, unwind in your cabin, or get a massage at the onboard, contemporary spa.
You will be served a delectable dinner on board and spend the final night of your Nile Cruise in Aswan.
You can take an optional tour of the Philae Temple's sound and light show tonight; click for the cost.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all included.

After enjoying your final delicious breakfast on board the Nile Cruise, check out. Next, say goodbye to your friends before being driven in a contemporary vehicle to the Aswan airport for your flight back to Cairo. Our representative will meet you and help you when you arrive at Cairo International Airport and then drive you to your hotel for the night.

Meals provided: Breakfast

Today is an unscheduled day in Cairo, with the option to take a day trip to Alexandria, the pride of the Mediterranean Sea with its renowned Citadel of Qaitbay from the 15th century. Alexander the Great, the Great Pharaoh of Egypt, constructed Alexandria, as evidenced by its Greco-Roman structures, including Pompey's Pillar and the Roman Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa.
Dining: Breakfast

After breakfast, a representative from our company will transfer you back to Cairo International Airport in time for your last flight.

You have completed your 10-day Egypt tour.

Lunch and dinner