Destination Details

10 Day Cairo, Nile Cruise and Alexandria by Flight

10 day Egypt tour offer travelers a fantastic opportunity to visit some of the very best attractions found in the Land of the Pharaohs. Prepare yourself for ten of the most memorable days of your life. A 10 Day Nile Cruise and Cairo sightseeing extravaganza that will satisfy even the most demanding travelers. Walk inside the famous Giza pyramids; discover the oldest pyramid ever discovered when you visit Saqqara and then fly to Aswan for your Nile cruise. Explore Aswan's ancient attractions and many more as you sail for Luxor. Enjoy a tour to Alexandria and enjoy Coptic and Islamic tour in Cairo.

Why Choose Egypt

Egypt offers a unique journey through ancient history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. From the iconic Pyramids of Giza to the serene beauty of the Nile River, Egypt provides an unparalleled travel experience. Discover timeless monuments with expert-guided tours that immerse you in local culture and bring the past to life.

Day 01: Arrive in Egypt

The time for your Nile cruise and Cairo tour has finally arrived. Upon arrival in Cairo, a tour manager and driver will be waiting for you at the airport. After passing through immigration, you’ll be greeted and escorted to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. After check-in, your tour manager will review your itinerary and confirm pick-up times for your tours. Enjoy a complimentary "Welcome to Egypt" drink and relax for the rest of the day.

Meals Included: No Meals

Day 02: Pyramids - Memphis & Sakkara

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Then meet your English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide to start your day visiting the Pyramids of Giza—Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure—and the Sphinx, which guards the area. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Afterward, visit Sakkara to explore the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, designed by Imhotep, an architectural marvel of its time. The day ends with a visit to Memphis, the Old Kingdom’s capital, where you’ll explore the Open-Air Museum with monuments of King Ramses II. Return to your hotel in Cairo for the night.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 03: Egyptian Museum – Citadel and Khan El Khalili

After breakfast at your hotel, your Egyptologist guide will lead you through the Egyptian Museum, home to ancient Pharaonic monuments, including Tutankhamun’s treasures and the Mummies’ Room, offering an extraordinary view of ancient pharaohs. Lunch follows at a local restaurant.

Next, head to Old Cairo to visit the Citadel of Salah El-Din, which played a vital role in defending Egypt. End the day with a visit to Khan El Khalili, one of the Middle East's most famous bazaars. Return to your Cairo hotel for an overnight stay.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 04: Fly to Aswan – Aswan Tours – Nile Cruise On

After breakfast and check-out, transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, join your Egyptologist guide to explore Aswan, beginning with the High Dam, built by President Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 to protect Egypt from the Nile floods.

Afterward, enjoy a motorboat ride to Agilika Island to visit the Temple of Philae, dedicated to goddess Isis. Finish the tour with a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk, a colossal red granite monument dedicated to Amun Ra. Then check in on your Nile Cruise for the night.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 05: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples

After breakfast, join your guide to visit Temple of Kom Ombo, a unique temple dedicated to both Sobek and Haroeris. Return to your cruise ship for lunch on the sun deck, enjoying views of the Nile.

In the afternoon, ride a chariot to Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples. After the tour, return to the ship for dinner and an Egyptian Folkloric Show. Spend the night on board.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 06: Luxor West Bank – Luxor On

Breakfast on board, then head to the West Bank of Luxor to visit the Valley of the Kings, the royal cemetery for Theban kings. Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, an architectural wonder carved into the mountain.

End the tour with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon, two towering statues of Amenhotep III. Return to the cruise ship for lunch, with free time in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight on the cruise.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 07: Luxor East Bank – Flight Back to Cairo

Check out after breakfast. Tour the East Bank of Luxor, beginning with the grand Karnak Temples Complex, the largest religious structure ever built. Conclude with a visit to Luxor Temple, started by the 12th Dynasty and completed by Ramses II.

After the tour, transfer to Luxor airport for your return flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, you’ll be taken to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 08: Alexandria City Tour – Cairo On

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy breakfast at your Cairo hotel before joining your Egyptologist guide for a day tour of Alexandria. Begin at the Alexandria Library, on the site of the original ancient library, followed by lunch at a local restaurant.

Continue with visits to the Roman Amphitheatre from the Greco-Roman period, Pompey’s Pillar, and end at Sultan Qaitbay Citadel (exterior view), one of Alexandria’s top attractions. After the tour, return to your Cairo hotel for the night.

Day 09: Islamic & Coptic Cairo Tour – Cairo On

This tour will take you through Egypt’s Islamic and Coptic history. Start with Ahmed Ibn Tulun Mosque, the oldest intact Islamic monument in Cairo, then continue to the Mosque of Sultan Hassan, renowned for its compact and unified structure, followed by El Refa’i Mosque. Lunch at a local restaurant follows.

The Coptic Tour begins with the Hanging Church (Church of the Virgin Mary), possibly Egypt’s oldest Christian church, and continues to the Church of St. Sergius (Abu Serga), which legend claims is built atop a resting site of the Holy Family. The tour ends with the Ben Ezra Synagogue, Egypt’s oldest synagogue, dating to the 9th century. After the tour, return to your Cairo hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 10: Cairo Int. Airport – Final Departure

After breakfast, check out of your hotel. A representative will assist with luggage and accompany you to Cairo International Airport for your departure, bidding farewell to Egypt and all its historical wonders.

Meals Included: Breakfast