10 Days Egypt Tour to Cairo, Nile Cruise, and Hurghada Red Sea

Your Egypt Tour adventure begins with arrival and pick up from Cairo International Airport, where our professional English-speaking guide will warmly welcome you to the land of pharaohs. The transfer from the airport to your carefully selected hotel in Cairo City takes approximately 45 minutes covering 25 kilometers through Egypt's vibrant capital. Upon arrival at your accommodation, you'll receive a comprehensive briefing about your upcoming Egypt Tour itinerary, including all the magnificent sites and experiences awaiting you. This first evening allows you to rest and acclimatize while soaking in the anticipation of your Egypt Tour journey, with optional time to explore the hotel's amenities or take a leisurely walk around the neighborhood to experience Cairo's energetic atmosphere.

Proceed to the iconic Pyramids of Giza, the crown jewel of your Egypt Tour, located 18 kilometers from Cairo City, a 30-minute drive through the bustling metropolis. Your Egypt Tour continues with exploration of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure, and the mysterious Great Sphinx, standing guard over the Giza Plateau for over 4,500 years. After lunch, your Egypt Tour takes you to the world-renowned Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, home to over 120,000 ancient artifacts including the treasures of King Tutankhamun. This comprehensive day of your Egypt Tour covers Egypt's most famous landmarks, providing deep insights into ancient Egyptian civilization through your expert guide's fascinating commentary about pharaonic history, construction techniques, and the religious beliefs that shaped these eternal monuments.

Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your morning flight to Aswan City, marking the beginning of the Nile cruise portion of your Egypt Tour adventure. The 90-minute flight covers 900 kilometers south to Aswan, Egypt's southernmost city, where temperatures are warmer and the Nile River flows majestically through granite rocks and desert landscapes. Upon arrival, your Egypt Tour continues with check-in aboard your luxurious Nile cruise ship, featuring comfortable cabins, sun decks, swimming pools, and exceptional dining facilities. The afternoon of your Egypt Tour includes visits to Aswan's highlights: the magnificent Philae Temple dedicated to goddess Isis, the massive Aswan High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk, showcasing ancient Egyptian quarrying techniques that made this Egypt Tour destination famous throughout antiquity.

Proceed to the legendary Abu Simbel temples with an optional early morning excursion, one of the most spectacular highlights available during your Egypt Tour experience. This optional Egypt Tour addition involves a 3-hour drive covering 280 kilometers south through the Nubian Desert to witness Ramses II's colossal rock-cut temples featuring four massive 20-meter-high statues. After returning to your cruise ship, your Egypt Tour continues as you sail north toward Kom Ombo City, enjoying the serene Nile landscapes and onboard lunch. Upon arrival at Kom Ombo in the afternoon, your Egypt Tour includes a guided visit to the unique double temple dedicated to both Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris the falcon god, featuring fascinating medical instruments carvings and a crocodile museum that adds educational value to your Egypt Tour journey through time.

Continue with an early morning visit to Edfu Temple during your Egypt Tour, reaching this remarkably preserved Ptolemaic temple dedicated to Horus via a short horse-drawn carriage ride from the Nile dock. Your Egypt Tour exploration reveals this magnificent structure built between 237 and 57 BCE, featuring towering pylons, detailed hieroglyphics, and the famous Horus falcon statues that make this stop essential to any Egypt Tour itinerary. As your cruise ship sails toward Luxor covering 115 kilometers through the Nile's most scenic stretches, enjoy lunch and relaxation on the sun deck during your Egypt Tour journey. Upon arrival in Luxor, your Egypt Tour continues with visits to the East Bank's spectacular Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious building ever constructed, and the beautiful Luxor Temple illuminated at sunset, connected by the ancient Avenue of Sphinxes that enhances your Egypt Tour cultural immersion.

Proceed to Luxor's legendary West Bank, often called the world's greatest open-air museum, marking one of the most anticipated days of your Egypt Tour adventure. Optional hot air balloon rides at sunrise offer breathtaking aerial views of the Nile Valley and ancient monuments, adding a magical dimension to your Egypt Tour experience. Your Egypt Tour continues with guided exploration of the Valley of the Kings, where 63 pharaohs including Tutankhamun and Ramses II were buried in elaborately decorated tombs carved deep into the mountain. The day's Egypt Tour itinerary also includes visits to the stunning Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, the massive Colossi of Memnon standing 18 meters tall, and optional stops at the Valley of the Queens or the tombs of nobles, ensuring your Egypt Tour covers all major archaeological treasures of ancient Thebes.

Transfer to Hurghada Red Sea resort after disembarking from your Nile cruise, transitioning your Egypt Tour from ancient history to coastal relaxation and water activities. The 290-kilometer journey takes approximately 4 hours through Egypt's Eastern Desert, offering spectacular mountain and valley landscapes that showcase a different side of your Egypt Tour experience. Optional stops at Dendera Temple dedicated to goddess Hathor add cultural depth to this travel day of your Egypt Tour, featuring some of Egypt's best-preserved temple ceilings with astronomical representations and vibrant colors. Upon arrival at your beachfront resort in Hurghada, your Egypt Tour takes on a more leisurely pace as you check into comfortable accommodations with private beach access, swimming pools, and various dining options that allow you to unwind after the intensive cultural exploration that has defined your Egypt Tour so far.

Continue with your beachside accommodation at Hurghada, where your Egypt Tour shifts focus to leisure activities and the stunning natural beauty of the Red Sea coastline. This day of your Egypt Tour offers complete freedom to enjoy resort amenities including private beaches, multiple swimming pools, water sports facilities, and spa treatments. Optional desert safari trips enhance your Egypt Tour with thrilling quad biking or jeep adventures through the Eastern Desert, visiting Bedouin villages, experiencing traditional tea ceremonies, and witnessing spectacular sunset views over the mountains. Your Egypt Tour beach stay provides the perfect balance to the earlier cultural immersion, allowing you to relax, swim in crystal-clear turquoise waters, and enjoy the resort's all-inclusive facilities while reflecting on the incredible ancient monuments you've experienced during your Egypt Tour journey.

Proceed with another full day of beach enjoyment and optional marine activities that showcase why Hurghada is an essential component of any comprehensive Egypt Tour itinerary. Your Egypt Tour offers optional snorkeling or diving excursions to explore the Red Sea's world-famous coral reefs, home to over 1,000 species of fish and 200 types of coral that make these waters among the world's premier diving destinations. Glass-bottom boat trips provide alternative ways to appreciate the underwater wonders during your Egypt Tour without getting wet, while island excursions to Giftun Island National Park offer pristine beaches and exceptional snorkeling opportunities. This penultimate day of your Egypt Tour allows you to fully embrace Egypt's coastal beauty, enjoy water sports like parasailing, windsurfing, or banana boat rides, or simply lounge on the beach with a good book, creating the perfect ending to your diverse Egypt Tour experience.

Transfer to Hurghada International Airport for your departure flight, marking the conclusion of your unforgettable Egypt Tour adventure through Cairo, the Nile Valley, and the Red Sea. The journey to the airport takes approximately 20 minutes covering 12 kilometers, allowing time for final souvenir shopping at your resort before departure from your Egypt Tour. As you reflect on ten incredible days, your Egypt Tour memories include standing before the Great Pyramids, sailing the timeless Nile River, exploring magnificent pharaonic temples, and relaxing on pristine Red Sea beaches. Our team ensures smooth airport check-in and departure procedures, concluding your Egypt Tour with the same professional service that has accompanied you throughout this extraordinary journey, leaving you with lasting impressions of Egypt's ancient wonders, warm hospitality, and diverse landscapes that make every Egypt Tour a transformative travel experience.