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The 10-Day Ancient Egypt Tour features a captivating blend of experiences, beginning with your arrival in Cairo and an optional evening cruise on the Nile. Over the first two days, you’ll explore the iconic Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum before flying to Luxor, where you’ll embark on a Nile cruise visiting Karnak and Luxor Temples. Your journey continues to Edfu and Aswan, exploring the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Philae, and the Aswan Dam, with meals included throughout. After returning to Cairo for a day of Islamic and Coptic heritage exploration, you’ll enjoy a free day before concluding with your departure. This tour promises a rich insight into ancient Egyptian history and culture.
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| Room Type | 4★ Hotel + Standard Cruise | 5★ Hotel + Deluxe Cruise |
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| 👤 Double Room | $2100 Per Person | $ |
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Upon your arrival at Cairo Airport, one of EgyVacations representatives will welcome you and provide transportation to your hotel in Cairo, allowing you to relax and unwind after your journey.
Alternatively, you may enhance your experience with an optional two-hour evening dinner cruise on the Nile in downtown Cairo. You will spend the night in Cairo, ready to explore the city the following day.
Breakfast at the hotel then a full day of tours ahead. Your guide will greet you to escort you to the most visited site in Cairo, that of the untouched 3 Pyramids of Giza, Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus followed by the fascinating Sphinx is said to be guarding the Pyramids with the body of a lion and the head of a Pharaoh. A look at the Valley Temple is said to have hosted mummified bodies ready for burial.
In the afternoon, you will visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest worldwide museum hosting ancient Egyptian artifacts, Return to your hotel for the evening to relax overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
After breakfast at your Hotel, you will be transferred back to Cairo Airport with a representative to board your approximately 1-hour flight to Luxor. On arrival, your representative will greet you in Luxor to then transfer you to your Nile Cruise to check in.
In the Afternoon, your Tour Guide will collect you to then take a tour of Luxor and Karnak Temples on the East Bank at Luxor City. Dinner on the Cruise then free time in the evening if you want to explore Luxor City and its large souk for souvenirs.
Overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast ,Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, your Guide will collect you to take you across the Nile to the West Bank for your unique exploration of the Valley of the Kings, home to over 62 burial chambers, and several are available to visit. Also, the Temple of Hatshepsut is a place to explore ad enjoy the story of how she became the first female Pharaoh. You will then return to your cruise ship for lunch and set sail along the Nile for overnight docking in Edfu with dinner and onboard entertainment.
Overnight docking in Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast ,Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast then a guided tour of Edfu Temple, know for the Falcon God Horus which hosts a large statue of Horus on the entrance to the temple. Back onboard for lunch then a perfect chance to relax on the top deck and take in the scenery along the Nile with its pretty villages and local farmers out in the fields. Later in the afternoon, you will arrive at Kom Ombo Temple of the Crocodile God to explore with your guide.
Back onboard for the evening sail in to Aswan with dinner and entertainment. Arriving in Aswan at night gives you a wonderful opportunity to see what is known as the Qubbet El Hawa, a stunning lit-up series of burial chambers known as the Tombs of the Nobles.
Overnight docking in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner
Today after breakfast you will be exploring Aswan with your guide for a mix of ancient and modern history. A visit to the Aswan Dam, the largest worldwide embankment dam originally completed in 1902. However, it was decided to construct it further into a high dam between 1960-and 1970 due to its success as a low dam. You will also see visit the Unfinished Obelisk; the largest obelisk ever made. Visiting the quarries in Aswan, you will visit the Unfinished Obelisk, under the order of Queen Hatshepsut. However, it was never completed as cracks began to show during its construction, so it was left abandoned and remains there to this day.
There will also be a visit to the Temple of Philae, located on Aglika Island located downstream from Lake Nasser and the Aswan Dam. Originally built for worshippers of the God Isis and currently being designated as a Nubian Unesco heritage site. Back to your Cruise ship to relax or take a walk around Aswan City. Dinner and entertainment onboard.
Overnight in Aswan.
Meals : Breakfast ,Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast onboard with morning tours in Aswan or an early start to visit Abu Simbel Temple at Lake Nasser. Midday checks out from the Cruise to be transferred to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo. You will be greeted at Cairo Airport by a representative who will transfer you to your hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast
Last day to relax or explore Cairo on your own. Your guide can advise of places to visit. .
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast
Today after breakfast, you will be greeted with your guide for an intriguing day out covering the oldest part of the City know as medieval Old Cairo discovering the origins of Islamic rule alongside the Christian period. The first stop at the glorious Citadel of Saladin is an iconic monument representing the introduction of Islam from the invading Ottoman Empire and named after its builder Saladin. It was further enhanced over time by Egyptian rulers and hosts the grand Mohamed Ali Mosque.
The views are spectacular from the top terrace across the city known as ‘the City of a thousand minarets. Next stop of the day will be the ancient part of the City known as Old Cairo considered as a very holy place by Egyptians due to its history. You will get to visit the oldest Mosques such as the Al Hazar Mosque, Ibn Tulun Mosque, Al Hakim Mosque and Al Rifai Mosque with the tomb of the Shah of Iran. Then moving on to the Old Coptic part of this area known as Coptic Cairo which includes the Hanging Church and the church of St Aba Noub where the Holy Family were said to have taken refuge whilst passing through Egypt. Lastly, the chance to visit the biggest bazar in Cairo called Khan Khalili with time for shopping.
Lunch is included in the tour. Back to your hotel for an overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast ,Lunch
Breakfast at the hotel, then you will be collected by EgyVacations representative and transferred to Cairo Airport for your flight home
Meals: Breakfast
The cost of touring Egypt depends on the type of experience you want. Budget travelers can spend as little as $50 to $100 per day, while luxury tours may range between $200 and $400 daily. At Egy Vacations, we offer customized packages, starting from affordable group tours to exclusive private adventures.
Yes, Egypt is safe to visit! The government prioritizes the safety of tourists, and popular areas such as Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and the Red Sea resorts are secure and welcoming. With Egy Vacations, we ensure a smooth and worry-free experience from the moment you arrive.
For a comprehensive experience, 7 to 10 days is ideal. This allows you to explore Cairo, the Pyramids, Luxor, and Aswan, and even enjoy some relaxation by the Red Sea. Shorter itineraries of 3–5 days can also cover key highlights, perfect for travelers with limited time.
The best time to visit Egypt is during the cooler months, from October to April. This period offers pleasant weather, perfect for sightseeing at the Pyramids and the ancient temples of Upper Egypt.
Absolutely. Female tourists will find Egypt to be safe, especially if they respect local customs and dress modestly in more conservative areas. Joining guided tours like those offered by Egy Vacations adds an extra layer of safety and convenience.
Egypt is generally affordable, especially compared to many other popular tourist destinations. While luxury experiences and accommodations can be costly, local food, transportation, and sightseeing are budget-friendly. At Egy Vacations, we aim to deliver unforgettable experiences within your budget.
We are not a marketplace reselling someone else's tours. The consultant who plans your itinerary is the same person who answers when you message from Luxor at midnight.
Registered with the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism, licence no. 1995 — a number you can check before you pay anyone anything.
Licensed Egyptologists lead every excursion, named in your confirmation, working for us rather than for a subcontractor.
No group fillers and no shopping stops. Your party, your pace, and a day that can be rewritten the night before.
Entrance fees, transfers, taxes and internal flights sit inside the quote. Nothing is added at the temple gate.
A full day-by-day itinerary costs you nothing, and a 30% deposit is the first money that changes hands.
One number, answered in Egypt, for the whole trip — not a call centre in another time zone.
Every quote is a real one, posted under the traveller's own name.
They helped me plan my day and arranged for an Egyptologist and driver to take me to all these places.
Thanks to well organised sightseeing and tour guide Ahmed who was professional and pleasant.
We trusted EgyVacations for our trip to Egypt… They made our trip anxiety free, they solve every problem from our arrival to the airport till our departure.
You talk to a travel consultant, they build your trip, and you only confirm when the itinerary is right.
Your travel month, group size and what you'd like to see. Two minutes on the form, or a message on WhatsApp.
A consultant writes your day-by-day plan with hotels, guides and transfers, priced in your currency. Free, and yours to keep.
Adjust it as many times as you like. Nothing is booked and nothing is charged until you say the itinerary is right.
You're met at the airport, and your consultant stays reachable 24/7 for the whole trip — the same person, not a call centre.
Pick a question on the left. We answer it the way we would answer it on the phone — with the numbers, and with what we would actually do.
The comfortable half of the year runs October to April: 20–28 °C in Luxor and Aswan, which is what open-deck sailing and three hours inside a temple actually require.
Our tip
Book three to four months out for November to February. For a dahabiya, make it four — they carry twelve people and the good cabins go first.
Most nationalities — US, UK, EU, Australian and Canadian included — get a 30-day tourist visa on arrival, or online as an e-Visa before they fly.
Our tip
Carry the $25 in cash. The visa window at Cairo takes dollars and gives change in Egyptian pounds, and the card machine is not always working.
Hotels, cruisers and restaurants take Visa and Mastercard. Markets, tips and small cafés are cash. We quote in US dollars and can invoice in EUR, GBP or AUD.
Our tip
Change a little at the airport and the rest at your hotel. Street exchange offices quote well and pay badly.
Light cotton for the days, one layer for the evenings, and shoes you can walk a temple in. Everything else you can buy here for less than you paid at home.
Our tip
Leave room in the case. Cotton, spices and a hand-made galabeya cost a fraction of the airport price in Khan El Khalili, and your guide will tell you the real one.
Cairo to Luxor is an hour by air and ten by road, so almost every itinerary flies it. Between Luxor and Aswan the river is the road, and your room moves with you.
Our tip
Sail Luxor to Aswan rather than the reverse if you can choose. You go upstream against the current, which means slower, longer afternoons on deck.