10-Day Egypt Itinerary: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Alexandria

A representative from our team will come to meet you upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport.
We will assist you with the formalities to ensure a smooth and hassle-free arrival. A private car will be waiting to drive you directly to your hotel, so you can check in and spend the rest of the day relaxing.

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel and wait for your expert guide to pick you up for your sightseeing tour.

Morning: Begin your Egyptian adventure at the Giza Plateau. It’s home to Egypt’s most famous landmarks, the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, and the Sphinx. Spend your morning exploring these timeless wonders, and perhaps, go on a camel ride surrounded by the views of the pyramids.
-It’s time for lunch with a rich variety of Egyptian food.

Afternoon: Your tour continues in Sakkara, home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, considered the earliest large-scale stone structure in history.
After the tour, we will drive you back to your hotel.

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Your tour of Cairo will continue on Day 3. This time, you’ll visit the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Old Cairo neighborhood.

Morning: After breakfast, we will pick you up and drive straight to the Grand Egyptian Museum. Spend your morning discovering different artifacts, including those from Tutankhamun’s tomb. A guide will walk you through the museum, sharing insights about the collections here.

Afternoon: After lunch, in a local restaurant. We will drive to Old Cairo, a bustling neighborhood that’s home to some religious sites, including the Hanging Church, the Holy Crypt of the Christ, and the Church of St. Sergius. We will also visit Islamic Cairo, where you’ll have a chance to explore some mosques.
The final stop of your tour is the bustling Khan El Khalili Bazaar. This local market is filled with stalls selling spices, crafts, and many other items. It’s a fun place to walk around and feel like a local experiencing life in Egypt, too.
– After exploring the bazaar, we will drive you back to your hotel.

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

On Day 4, you’ll have to check out of your hotel in Cairo because this is the day you’ll fly to Aswan and take the Nile River Cruise.

Morning: After breakfast, a representative will pick you up from your hotel and take you to Cairo Airport. You will then fly south to the city of Aswan, renowned for its Nubian culture and serene atmosphere along the River Nile.
Upon arrival, a representative will drive you to your Nile Cruise in Aswan, where you will stay 4 days/ 3 nights on board to Luxor, since your cruise sails the following day.

Afternoon: In the afternoon, after your lunch on board, we will take you on a guided sightseeing tour of Aswan. We will visit the impressive High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the beautiful Temple of Philae.
Then, we will return to the Nile Cruise for dinner and entertainment on board.

Overnight: River Nile Cruise.

Enjoy the enchantment on the Nile. You will be cruising the legendary Nile River, while stopping at some famous sites along the way.

Morning: In a relaxed morning, enjoy a delicious breakfast on the Nile while on your cruise in Aswan. For historical lovers, you can pick up an optional trip to visit the Abu Simbel temples in the early morning. Lunch will be served on board the ship, too.

Afternoon: After lunch, you will start your tour of the Nile, starting at Kom Ombo. This is home to a unique double temple that’s dedicated to Sobek (the crocodile god) and Horus the Elder. We will also stop by a Crocodile Museum.
We will continue the tour to sail towards Luxor with another stop to visit on the following day.

Overnight: Nile Cruise Ship

On Day 3 of your cruise, visit a wonderful temple, and your ship crosses the Esna lock towards the East Bank of Luxor.

Morning: This morning is dedicated to visiting Edfu Temple by horse carriage. Explore with your guide the well-completed temple from ancient Egypt and have breakfast on board with your cup of coffee.
Return to the ship to continue the trip to the beautiful scenes of Egyptian farms and desert.
– Lunch will be served on the boat while crossing Esna Lock.

Afternoon: After lunch, we arrive in Luxor, and we’ll take you on a tour of the East Bank. It’s home to the Karnak Temple Complex, recognized for its grand Hypostyle Hall. We’ll also stop by the Luxor Temple.
– After a day of sightseeing, we will send you back to your ship for dinner.

Overnight: Nile Cruise Ship

Your cruise will end in Luxor, with a visit to the West Bank, which has the most archaeological significance in the world.

Morning: After breakfast, it’s time to disembark from your cruise. After enjoying your breakfast onboard, you will start with your sightseeing tour of the West Bank, starting at the Valley of the Kings, where Pharaohs were laid to rest in a beautifully decorated tomb. Your tour continues to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
– We will then drive you to a hotel in Luxor, where you will spend the night.

Afternoon: After checking in, you can simply go for a relaxing stroll along the Avenue of Sphinxes that connects Luxor and Karnak or tour in Luxor market.

Overnight: Luxor Hotel

After your breakfast at your hotel in Luxor, we will pick you up to send you to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo.
You have the option to try some activities, such as a hot air balloon ride over the West Bank at sunrise, which we can book for you upon your request.
– Upon arrival in Cairo, we will send you to your hotel, and you can spend the rest of the day relaxing.

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Day 9 of your Egypt tour will be a day trip to Alexandria. This is a beautiful Mediterranean port city, a 3 to 4-hour drive from Cairo.

Morning: After breakfast, we will pick you up early in the morning and drive to Alexandria. Upon arrival, we will take you on a day of sightseeing to visit places like the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the Citadel of Qaitbay, and the Roman Pompey Pillar.
– Lunch will be with a view of the Mediterranean Sea in a lovely restaurant.

Afternoon: After a full-day excursion in Alexandria, we will drive back to Cairo, so you can relax in your hotel and prepare for your departure flight on the following day.

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

After having breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, we will pick you up to send you to Cairo International Airport and take your flight back to your home country.

A representative from our team will come to meet you upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport.
We will assist you with the formalities to ensure a smooth and hassle-free arrival. A private car will be waiting to drive you directly to your hotel, so you can check in and spend the rest of the day relaxing.

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel and wait for your expert guide to pick you up for your sightseeing tour.

Morning: Begin your Egyptian adventure at the Giza Plateau. It’s home to Egypt’s most famous landmarks, the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, and the Sphinx. Spend your morning exploring these timeless wonders, and perhaps, go on a camel ride surrounded by the views of the pyramids.
-It’s time for lunch with a rich variety of Egyptian food.

Afternoon: Your tour continues in Sakkara, home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, considered the earliest large-scale stone structure in history.
After the tour, we will drive you back to your hotel.

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Your tour of Cairo will continue on Day 3. This time, you’ll visit the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Old Cairo neighborhood.

Morning: After breakfast, we will pick you up and drive straight to the Grand Egyptian Museum. Spend your morning discovering different artifacts, including those from Tutankhamun’s tomb. A guide will walk you through the museum, sharing insights about the collections here.

Afternoon: After lunch, in a local restaurant. We will drive to Old Cairo, a bustling neighborhood that’s home to some religious sites, including the Hanging Church, the Holy Crypt of the Christ, and the Church of St. Sergius. We will also visit Islamic Cairo, where you’ll have a chance to explore some mosques.
The final stop of your tour is the bustling Khan El Khalili Bazaar. This local market is filled with stalls selling spices, crafts, and many other items. It’s a fun place to walk around and feel like a local experiencing life in Egypt, too.
– After exploring the bazaar, we will drive you back to your hotel.

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

On Day 4, you’ll have to check out of your hotel in Cairo because this is the day you’ll fly to Aswan and take the Nile River Cruise.

Morning: After breakfast, a representative will pick you up from your hotel and take you to Cairo Airport. You will then fly south to the city of Aswan, renowned for its Nubian culture and serene atmosphere along the River Nile.
Upon arrival, a representative will drive you to your Nile Cruise in Aswan, where you will stay 4 days/ 3 nights on board to Luxor, since your cruise sails the following day.

Afternoon: In the afternoon, after your lunch on board, we will take you on a guided sightseeing tour of Aswan. We will visit the impressive High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the beautiful Temple of Philae.
Then, we will return to the Nile Cruise for dinner and entertainment on board.

Overnight: River Nile Cruise.

Enjoy the enchantment on the Nile. You will be cruising the legendary Nile River, while stopping at some famous sites along the way.

Morning: In a relaxed morning, enjoy a delicious breakfast on the Nile while on your cruise in Aswan. For historical lovers, you can pick up an optional trip to visit the Abu Simbel temples in the early morning. Lunch will be served on board the ship, too.

Afternoon: After lunch, you will start your tour of the Nile, starting at Kom Ombo. This is home to a unique double temple that’s dedicated to Sobek (the crocodile god) and Horus the Elder. We will also stop by a Crocodile Museum.
We will continue the tour to sail towards Luxor with another stop to visit on the following day.

Overnight: Nile Cruise Ship

On Day 3 of your cruise, visit a wonderful temple, and your ship crosses the Esna lock towards the East Bank of Luxor.

Morning: This morning is dedicated to visiting Edfu Temple by horse carriage. Explore with your guide the well-completed temple from ancient Egypt and have breakfast on board with your cup of coffee.
Return to the ship to continue the trip to the beautiful scenes of Egyptian farms and desert.
– Lunch will be served on the boat while crossing Esna Lock.

Afternoon: After lunch, we arrive in Luxor, and we’ll take you on a tour of the East Bank. It’s home to the Karnak Temple Complex, recognized for its grand Hypostyle Hall. We’ll also stop by the Luxor Temple.
– After a day of sightseeing, we will send you back to your ship for dinner.

Overnight: Nile Cruise Ship

Your cruise will end in Luxor, with a visit to the West Bank, which has the most archaeological significance in the world.

Morning: After breakfast, it’s time to disembark from your cruise. After enjoying your breakfast onboard, you will start with your sightseeing tour of the West Bank, starting at the Valley of the Kings, where Pharaohs were laid to rest in a beautifully decorated tomb. Your tour continues to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
– We will then drive you to a hotel in Luxor, where you will spend the night.

Afternoon: After checking in, you can simply go for a relaxing stroll along the Avenue of Sphinxes that connects Luxor and Karnak or tour in Luxor market.

Overnight: Luxor Hotel

After your breakfast at your hotel in Luxor, we will pick you up to send you to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo.
You have the option to try some activities, such as a hot air balloon ride over the West Bank at sunrise, which we can book for you upon your request.
– Upon arrival in Cairo, we will send you to your hotel, and you can spend the rest of the day relaxing.

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Day 9 of your Egypt tour will be a day trip to Alexandria. This is a beautiful Mediterranean port city, a 3 to 4-hour drive from Cairo.

Morning: After breakfast, we will pick you up early in the morning and drive to Alexandria. Upon arrival, we will take you on a day of sightseeing to visit places like the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the Citadel of Qaitbay, and the Roman Pompey Pillar.
– Lunch will be with a view of the Mediterranean Sea in a lovely restaurant.

Afternoon: After a full-day excursion in Alexandria, we will drive back to Cairo, so you can relax in your hotel and prepare for your departure flight on the following day.

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

After having breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, we will pick you up to send you to Cairo International Airport and take your flight back to your home country.