10 Day Tour of Egypt
If you are wondering what to see in Egypt in 10 days, we have the answer!
Discover this beautiful country with just 10 days in Egypt on our 4-city tour. We at Inside Egypt, we've designed a wonderful all-inclusive Egypt vacation package for you that covers all the major sights in the top four cities in the country: Cairo, Giza, Luxor and Aswan. What more could you ask for on your 10 day tour of Egypt?
Your 10 days in Egypt adventure starts at Saqqara and Dahshur, where you'll see Egypt's first pyramid – the Step Pyramid – and the famous Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid, set against the stunning desert backdrop.
On your 10 days in Egypt itinerary, you will visit the Grand Egyptian Museum as well as Historic Cairo to see Saladin Citadel with medieval mosque and learn about the city's history. You will experience Egyptian life with food and drink at a local coffee shop, following a shopping trip to the legendary Khan el-Khalili bazaar.
The next few days of your 10 day Egypt trip are full of ancient temples. First you will take a short flight to Luxor to embark on a luxury Nile cruise sailing from Luxor to Aswan. Prepare to be wowed when arriving in Luxor. See the pharaohs' final resting place at the Valley of the Kings, the beautiful Temple of Hatshepsut and the awesome Karnak Temple Complex with its many magnificent columns and statues.
During the cruise the ship will stop at Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple to let our knowledgeable and passionate guide show you the sights. You can relax while sailing along the Nile, taking in the beautiful scenery.
From Aswan, you will travel to Abu Simbel in a comfortable coach to see the rock-cut Abu Simbel Temples and the same day you will takte trip to Nubian Village. The next day you will visit the Temple of Philae and the Unfinished Obelisk. You will then fly back to Cairo.
On the penultimate day of the tour, you will visit the most iconic historic site in the world outside regular hours for an intimate and crowd-free experience. You will explore the Pyramid of Khufu – including two chambers that are closed to the public – without any other tourists. You will marvel at a once-in-a-lifetime chance to touch the Great Sphinx and watch the sunrise from between its huge paws.
This is the trip of a lifetime, one you won't soon forget. You'll wonder beforehand what to do in Egypt for 10 days, and we'll show you the best bits of this beautiful country. Your memories of your Egypt vacation will stay with you forever.
If you have a 10 days holiday in Egypt you'll think that you can't possibly fit everything that you want to see. With a carefully planned 10 days in Egypt itinerary, we'll show you this country at its magnificent best, visiting five of the most exciting cities in the world. Come with us and make the most of your 10 days in Egypt. Or, if you’d rather have a longer stay in the country, check out our 14-day Egypt tour.
We offer a 5-day trip to Jordan after the Exploring Egypt tour. 5 days is enough to visit the most important highlights of the small country of Jordan. With so much to see and do in Jordan, it would be a shame to miss out. You can easily add the trip to Jordan when booking your trip to Egypt through our online booking form. Join one of our Egypt and Jordan tours today!
If you prefer a more customized alternative, check out our Egypt private tours and let our experts create the best Egyptian itinerary for you.
CHILDREN POLICY:
0 - 01.99 Free
2 - 05.99 pay 25% of the tour price
6 - 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
12 years and over pay the full price of the trip per adult person
DAY
1
Arrive Cairo, Egypt - Start of 10 Day Tour of Egypt or Optional Pre-Tour: Fayoum Oasis
Welcome to Egypt! Our representatives will be waiting for you at Cairo International Airport with a sign displaying Inside Egypt's logo and will take you to the 5-star Marriott Mena House Hotel in Giza, close to the Pyramids. Check-in time is 2pm.
After your long journey, you’ll have time to rest in your room and get ready for dinner.
Dinner in the hotel's restaurant.
Accommodation: Marriott Mena House Hotel, Giza.
Meals: Dinner
DAY
2
Visiting the necropolises in Saqqara and the pyramids in Dahshour
After breakfast at the hotel, there will be an orientation meeting with your Inside Egypt tour guide and tour leader.
We’ll begin our tour in Saqqara, with the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the Unas Pyramid Complex, the mastaba of Kagemi and the Imhotep Museum.
After lunch at a local restaurant, we will visit Dahshur to see the Bent Pyramid and the Red (or North) Pyramid, both built for Pharaoh Snefru between 2613 and 2589 B.C.
The pyramid fields from Giza to Dahshur were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
Dinner at the hotel.
Accommodation: Marriott Mena House Hotel, Giza.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY
3
The Grand Egyptian Museum and the Citadel of Salah Din & the legendary Khan el-Khalili bazaar
Start the day with a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. Today you will explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to more than 170,000 artifacts from all eras of ancient Egypt. On display are priceless items from the temples of gods.
Next we will visit the Citadel of Salah Din, a medieval fortification in Historic Cairo, and the 19th-century Muhammad Ali Pasha Mosque built within its walls.
Lunch is at a special local restaurant in downtown Cairo. You will spend the afternoon at the legendary Khan el-Khalili bazaar, where you’ll be able to shop for everything from trinkets to luxury items and see the local Egyptian people hawking their wares. You can then sit and watch the world go by with tea or coffee at Cairo’s oldest coffee shop while you absorb the atmosphere.
Dinner at the hotel.
Accommodation: Marriott Mena House Hotel, Giza.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY
4
SAILING THE NILE: Flight to Luxor, West Bank of Luxor sightseeing (the Valley of the Kings, the temple of queen Hatshepsut), the Colossi of Memnon, Luxor temple
Early morning flight to Luxor.
Upon arrival in Luxor we will take a motorboat ride across the Nile to visit the Valley of the Kings, including entry to three royal tombs. If you want to visit Tutankhamun’s tomb, you can do this for an additional EGP 500 (around USD 16) .
Check-in on 5-Star Luxury Cruise Ship.
Lunch will be at a local restaurant.
Next, we will visit the temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut, followed by the huge Colossi of Memnon,
Optional trip to Medinet Habu.
In the evening we will visit the beautiful Luxor Temple with its obelisk and enormous statues of Ramses II. The best time to see the temple is at dusk when the columns are lit and there are few people about – truly a magical experience.
You will then have some free time. You can visit the local souk (a bazaar) and enjoy some shopping, then take a break at a local coffee shop.
We’ll head back to the ship for dinner.
Accommodation: 5-star Cruise Ship.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY
5
SAILINING THE NILE: Karnak temple sightseeing & Sailing to Edfu
Optional trips: Early-morning hot air balloon ride and the Valley of the Queens.
Spend the morning at the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, the largest temple in Egypt.
Lunch on board.
Enjoy the relaxing sail to Edfu.
Dinner on board.
Accommodation: 5-star Cruise Ship.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY
6
SAILING THE NILE: the Edfu temple, Kom Ombo temple with Crocodile Museum & Sailing to Aswan
After breakfast we will visitthe magnificent Edfu Temple. We will travel to and from the temple by horse and carriage, enjoying a local mode of transport.
Next, we sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Ptolemaic-era Kom Ombo Temple and the Crocodile Museum, which showcases mummified crocodiles that were dedicated to the crocodile god, Sobek.
We will then continue our trip along the Nile to Aswan.
At tonight’s dinner, we’ll have some fun with a “galabeya party,” wearing the famous Egyptian garment. Traditional music and dancing will accompany an Egyptian buffet.
Accommodation: 5-star Cruise Ship.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY
7
SAILING THE NILE: Abu Simbel sightseeing & trip to the Nubian Village
Our first day in Aswan will start with a journey to Abu Simbel to visit the majestic Abu Simbel Temples, built on the orders of Pharaoh Ramses II. When their original location was to be submerged by the construction of the Aswan High Dam, the temples were moved to higher ground.
In 1979, the Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae were named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Optional trip: Inside the mountain constructed to house the relocated temples of Abu Simbel.
After lunch on the ship we will visit a Nubian village.
Dinner will be served on board the cruise ship.
Accommodation: 5-star Cruise Ship.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY
8
Sightseeing of Aswan: Unfinished Obelisk and temple of Isis, flight from Aswan to Cairo
After breakfast we will visit the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest obelisk in the world. Next, a motorboat will take us to see the Temple of Isis on an island in Lake Nasser. The island where the Philae temple complex was originally located was another casualty of the Aswan High Dam and was moved, piece by piece, to its current location.
Lunch on the ship. You will then be transferred to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo.
Accommodation: Four Seasons Cairo Hotel at First Residence
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY
9
EXCLUSIVE! PRIVATE ENTRY TO THE GIZA PLATEAU & THE GREAT PYRAMID, SPECIAL ACCESS TO THE GREAT SPHINX ENCLOSE
Our exclusive experience begins in the early morning with a private tour of the Giza Plateau before the general public is admitted. We’ll enter the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing, including a rare glimpse of two rooms normally closed to visitors — the Queen’s Chamber and the Subterranean Chamber. We’ll be granted special private admittance to the enclosure of the Great Sphinx to marvel at this majestic creature up close without the din of the crowds. You’ll even have the opportunity to run your hand along its weathered limestone and imagine how magnificent it must have looked at the height of its glory.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Optional trip to the Egyptian Museum, where will the opportunity to be captivated by the iconic Golden Mask of Tutankhamun.
Tonight we’ll toast your Egyptian memories at a celebratory farewell dinner at the hotel.
Accommodation: Four Seasons Cairo Hotel at First Residence
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY
10
Depart Cairo - End of Egypt 10 day tour or Optional Alexandria add-on (full day sightseeing in Alexandria)
This is the last day of 10 days in Egypt – although we think many of you will return. After breakfast and checkout, you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport by our representative.
We hope you will return home with amazing memories of Egypt. We design our program with your enjoyment and happiness as priorities. Our guides and staff want to make sure you get the most out of your visit. We hope that Egypt has found a place in your heart and you take a spirit of wonder home with you. Thank you for trusting us with your Egypt vacation.
Meals: Breakfast
price
10 days in Egypt tour cost: $5485 (USD) per person in a twin/double room, based on 2 sharing with a low deposit of just $1000 (USD). If you travel alone and you would like to stay in a single room then the supplement is $1685 (USD).
Payment Schedule:
- $1100 (USD) deposit – during booking.
- Remaining balance – 90 days before the Egypt tour
Payments can be made via bank transfer or credit card. We accept Visa and MasterCard with a 3-D Secure. For the wire transfer option, any fees are to be covered by the Traveler. Any credit card payments made by requesting a special generated payment link will include a 2.5% processing fee charged by the bank system.
Our 10 day Tour of Egypt Package Includes:
- Five Star Accommodation - five nights in Five Star hotels in Giza;
- Four nights onboard a Five Star Deluxe Nile Cruise Ship;
- Domestic flights during the tour (Cairo - Luxor & Aswan - Cairo);
- Three meals a day – breakfast, lunch and dinner;
- All sightseeing tours and entrances included in the itinerary;
- bottled water during the sightseeing;
- English speaking guide;
- English speaking tour leader;
- Transfers in air-conditioned buses;
- Airport meet and greet;
- Airport Arrival & Departure transfers;
- Government taxes;
- Private entry to the Giza Plateau and the Great Pyramid, Special access to the Great Sphinx
Our 10 Day Egypt Tour Package Does Not Include:
- International flights to/from Cairo in Egypt (we can help you with booking);
- Travel insurance;
- Tips, tipping in Egypt is a way to express your appreciation, and we recommend a tip of $350 USD per person. This will be paid on the first day of your trip to your tour leader in the hotel.
The tip that you give includes all staff on your tour with Inside Egypt, such as the cruise staff, hotel staff, restaurant staff, drivers etc. - Visa cost (visa is only $35 USD and issued on arrival at Cairo airport),
- Soft and alcoholic beverages,
- Personal expenses.
Route
- Aswan
- Luxor
- Alexandria
- Giza