Trip highlights
- • Explore the Great Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple & Dahshur Pyramids
- • Discover the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum
- • Visit Saqqara’s Step Pyramid & the ancient capital Memphis
- • Tour the temples of Karnak, Luxor, Hatshepsut & the Valley of the Kings
- • Experience the stunning temples of Abydos and Dendera
- • Discover Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple
- • Visit the world-famous Abu Simbel Temples
- • Explore Aswan’s Philae Temple, High Dam & Nubian landscapes
Overview
Discover Egypt’s greatest treasures on this immersive 10 Days Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel Tour Package. From the Great Pyramids of Giza and the masterpieces inside the Grand Egyptian Museum to the temples of Karnak, Luxor, Hatshepsut, and Philae, every day reveals a new chapter of ancient brilliance.
Explore the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, witness the stunning artistry of Abydos and Dendera, marvel at the engineering genius of the High Dam, and stand before the colossal temples of Abu Simbel—one of the world’s most extraordinary archaeological sites.
With private transportation, domestic flights, expert guides, and comfortable accommodations, this tour combines history, culture, and scenic beauty into a once-in-a-lifetime Egyptian experience.
Itinerary
Day 01Arrival in Cairo
Your Egyptian adventure begins with a warm airport welcome from our representative, who assists you through arrival procedures and accompanies you to your private A/C vehicle. Enjoy a smooth transfer to your hotel and settle in for the night.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: No Meals
Day 02Great Pyramids, Saqqara, Memphis & Dahshur
Meet your guide and begin your full-day exploration of ancient wonders.
Stand before the Great Pyramids of Giza, marveling at the iconic structures of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Visit the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple, capturing panoramic photos of these timeless monuments.
Continue to Saqqara to visit the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the world’s first pyramid and a groundbreaking architectural achievement.
Head to Memphis, ancient Egypt’s first capital, where you see spectacular relics including the massive limestone statue of Ramses II.
End the day at Dahshur, home to the extraordinary Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid, offering insight into early pyramid construction.
Return to your hotel.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 03Cairo Museums & Bazaars
Begin your day at the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to royal statues, ancient sarcophagi, pharaonic treasures, and carefully curated galleries that tell Egypt’s story across millennia.
Continue to the Gayer-Anderson Museum and El Manial Palace, two beautifully preserved heritage sites featuring Ottoman, Islamic, and Egyptian architectural elements.
End the day at Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Cairo’s most famous marketplace filled with colorful lanterns, spices, handcrafts, jewelry, and traditional cafes.
Return to your hotel.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 04Fly to Luxor & Explore the East Bank
Fly from Cairo to Luxor and begin exploring the East Bank.
Visit Karnak Temple, the largest temple complex in the world, featuring the Avenue of Sphinxes, the impressive Hypostyle Hall with 134 towering columns, and sacred shrines dedicated to Amun, Mut, and Khonsu.
Continue to Luxor Temple, admired for its colossal statues of Ramses II, elegant courtyards, and beautifully carved walls.
Transfer to your hotel for an evening at leisure.
Overnight in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 05Luxor West Bank: Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple
Explore the Valley of the Kings, entering richly decorated royal tombs belonging to New Kingdom pharaohs. Admire the detailed carvings and vivid colors that have survived thousands of years.
Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a masterpiece carved into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
End with a visit to the majestic Colossi of Memnon, two giant statues watching over the Theban plains.
Return to your Luxor hotel.
Overnight in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 06Abydos & Dendera
Travel with your guide to Abydos, home to the Temple of Seti I, renowned for its well-preserved reliefs and the famous Abydos King List.
Continue to Dendera to visit the Temple of Hathor, featuring astronomical ceilings, vivid carvings, and one of the best-preserved temple façades in Egypt.
Return to Luxor.
Overnight in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 07Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples → Transfer to Aswan
Travel to Edfu to explore the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s most complete and best-preserved temples.
Continue to Kom Ombo to visit its unique double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haroeris. Explore its medical carvings and small crocodile mummy museum.
After the tour, continue to your hotel in Aswan.
Overnight in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 08Abu Simbel Tour
Travel to Abu Simbel, the crown jewel of Nubian monuments. Stand before the colossal statues of Ramses II and explore the intricate interior chambers of both the Great Temple and the Temple of Nefertari.
These temples are considered among the most impressive in ancient Egyptian architecture, relocated stone by stone to save them from flooding.
Return to Aswan.
Overnight in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 09Aswan Sightseeing → Fly to Cairo
Visit the High Dam, an engineering masterpiece overlooking Lake Nasser.
Continue to the enchanting Philae Temple, dedicated to Goddess Isis and beautifully relocated to Agilkia Island.
After your tour, transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 10Departure from Cairo
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before your transfer to Cairo Airport. Depart with cherished memories of Egypt’s pyramids, temples, tombs, and ancient landscapes.
Meals: Breakfast
What is included
Included
- • 4 nights in Cairo with breakfast
- • 3 nights in Luxor with breakfast
- • 2 nights in Aswan with breakfast
- • 2 days sightseeing in Cairo
- • 3 days sightseeing in Luxor
- • 3 days sightseeing in Aswan
- • Domestic flights Cairo → Luxor & Aswan → Cairo
- • Expert Egyptologist tour guide
- • Private A/C transportation
Not included
- • Entry visa to Egypt
- • Tips
- • Optional tours
- • Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
- • All entrance fees to mentioned sites
Questions about this trip
How does the journey connect Luxor with Aswan?
After the Luxor stay, the itinerary continues by road through Edfu and Kom Ombo before reaching Aswan. The temples are visited along the transfer rather than as an overnight cruise segment.
Is Abu Simbel part of the ten-day itinerary?
Yes. A day is set aside for the temples of Ramses II and Nefertari, returning to Aswan afterwards. Abu Simbel is part of the programme rather than a free-time suggestion.
Where does this Egypt journey begin and finish?
Arrival and final departure are in Cairo. The route also includes hotel stays in Luxor and Aswan, so send the arrival and departure flight details when requesting a quote.