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10 Days in Egypt, incl. Cairo and Luxor
Ancient wonders span 6 cities from Cairo to Hurghada, featuring 14 meals. The Great Pyramids, traditional felucca sailing, Karnak Temple and Valley of Kings precede 3 days at Red Sea resorts. Four-star hotels and expert Egyptologist guides included.
- Days 1-2
Cairo & Giza
Get to the pyramids before 8 AM to avoid crowds and intense heat. A traveler's tip: "The early wake-up was worth it - we had almost an hour at the Great Pyramid before the tour buses arrived." Use your second day to visit Sakkara's Step Pyramid. If you're flying in during these days, book afternoon flights. Cairo's morning traffic can turn a short airport transfer into a multi-hour journey.
- Days 3-4
Aswan & Abu Simbel
Take a flight to Aswan instead of the basic overnight train. Visit Philae Temple by boat and consider the trip to Abu Simbel. Yes, it means waking up at 3 AM, but most visitors say it's unforgettable. As one tourist put it: "Abu Simbel was absolutely worth the early start. The temple's scale and preservation left me speechless."
- Day 5
Nile Journey
Choose between a traditional felucca sailboat or a cruise ship. A regular visitor notes: "The felucca experience is very basic - opt for the cruise if you want proper beds and bathrooms. The felucca is really just for hardy adventurers."
- Days 6-7
Luxor's Ancient Wonders
Start early at the Valley of the Kings before it gets too hot and crowded. The tombs close at 4 PM. Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple in the cooler evening hours. One visitor suggests: "Bring a hat and water bottle - there's virtually no shade in the Valley of the Kings and temperatures regularly hit 100°F/38°C by 10 AM."
- Days 8-9
Red Sea Resort in Hurghada
Take time to unwind at a Red Sea resort with excellent snorkeling and diving. Book water activities through your hotel for safety. Consider flying instead of the bumpy 5-6 hour bus ride from Luxor.
- Day 10
Final Day in Cairo
Visit the Egyptian Museum at opening time (9 AM) before tour groups arrive. Spend your afternoon at Khan el-Khalili bazaar when temperatures drop and vendors offer better prices.
10 Day Egypt Itinerary, incl. Cairo and Luxor
Six Egyptian cities from Cairo to Hurghada showcase their treasures. A 5-star Nile cruise for 3 nights, visits to Great Pyramids, Valley of Kings, and Karnak Temple create lasting memories. Nineteen meals plus Red Sea resort stay included.
- Days 1-2
Cairo & Giza
Start your Egypt journey in Cairo. Get to the Giza Plateau by 7:30 AM to beat the tour buses and avoid peak temperatures. Take a hat and water since the pyramids offer little shade. One traveler noted: "The early morning light was perfect for photos, and we practically had the Sphinx to ourselves before 8 AM." Visit the Step Pyramid at Sakkara later in the day when it's cooler.
- Days 3-4
Aswan & Nile Cruise
Instead of the long 14-hour bus trip take the quick 1-hour flight to Aswan. "The flight upgrade was worth every penny—we arrived fresh and ready to explore," a recent traveler shared. Take a motorboat to see Philae Temple on its island setting. Start your 3-night Nile cruise downriver and stop at Kom Ombo Temple where the twin entrances make great sunset photos.
- Days 5-6
Luxor's East & West Banks
Start early to explore the Valley of the Kings before it gets too hot. Book a hot air balloon ride over Luxor ($120) for amazing views of the temples. Visit Karnak Temple in late afternoon to see sunlight streaming through the columns. One visitor shared: "The Avenue of Sphinxes at dusk was magical—bring a tripod for photos."
- Days 7-8
Hurghada Red Sea
Take a break from sightseeing at Hurghada's beaches. The water offers excellent snorkeling and diving with colorful coral and sea life. A full-day boat trip ($50) lets you snorkel at several spots. The Gravity Hotel has good facilities but the food quality can vary.
- Days 9-10
Final Days in Cairo
Back in Cairo visit the Egyptian Museum first thing to avoid crowds. When shopping at Khan el-Khalili bazaar expect persistent vendors. A simple "la shukran" (no thank you) usually works. One traveler suggests: "Have small Egyptian pound notes ready for bathroom attendants and bring cash for the museum as cards aren't always accepted."
10 Day Egypt Itinerary, incl. Cairo and Luxor
Seven Egyptian cities reveal their secrets, from Cairo's Pyramids to Abu Simbel's temples. Sail the Nile for 3 nights, fly between destinations, and rest at Steigenberger El Tahrir. Expert Egyptologists guide daily tours of major UNESCO sites.
- Day 1
Cairo Arrival
A representative will meet you at Cairo International Airport to help with visas and transfers. Book afternoon flights if possible. Cairo's morning traffic can delay airport transfers by up to an hour.
- Days 2-3
Cairo and Giza
Start early at the Giza Pyramids complex to avoid crowds and heat. Visit Saqqara's Step Pyramid of Djoser in the afternoon when it's cooler. The next day, explore the Egyptian Museum and Khan el-Khalili bazaar. A visitor shared: "The Khan el-Khalili gets very crowded by mid-morning - go right when it opens around 9 AM to browse the shops more comfortably."
- Day 4
Aswan
Take a morning flight to Aswan (about 1.5 hours). Visit the Temple of Philae by motorboat and see the High Dam. The Aswan sun is intense even in winter, so pack a hat and sunscreen. Consider adding the Abu Simbel excursion to your day.
- Days 5-6
Nile Cruise
Start your Nile cruise and sail to Kom Ombo temple. Visit Edfu Temple by horse carriage the next day. A previous cruiser noted: "Request a cabin on the higher decks for better views during sailing. The top deck has the best vantage points for photographing river life."
- Days 7-8
Luxor
Start with optional hot air ballooning over the Valley of the Kings. Visit the Valley's painted tombs, Hatshepsut Temple and Karnak Temple complex. A helpful tip from a traveler: "Bring small Egyptian pound notes for tomb guards who often point out hidden details - but don't feel pressured, it's optional."
- Day 9
Return to Cairo
Fly back to Cairo in the morning. Visit the new Grand Egyptian Museum or take a day trip to Alexandria. Spend your evening exploring or shopping. The Steigenberger El Tahrir hotel's rooftop offers excellent pyramid views at sunset.
- Day 10
Departure
Head to Cairo airport for your departure flight. Most international flights leave early morning, so arrive 3 hours before departure.
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What people love about 10-day Egypt tours
- Egypt Explorer - Felucca cruise & Red Sea
It was about a year ago now, that I did the Egypt Explorer Tour with Expat Egypt. I was about to embark on a journey to Egypt - a woman alone in an Arab country. Everything looked amazing and the value for money was unbelievable, and I remember reading through similar reviews as the one I am about to write here, with a feeling of mistrust and apprehension, not sure what to expect, or how contrived they were. It turned out to be one of the best holidays ever, and without a doubt the best value for money. The tour company is professional and punctual. George and Sam were always there to assist us at the drop of a hat. Our guide Wael was amazing, always ready to enrich us with his knowledge. He was not just a guide, he became an endearing member of our group. Our group was a melting pot of fun people from around the world. The experiences were wonderful and truely unique. The train ride from Ciaro to Aswan should definitely be done in a sleeper carriage. Aswan is lovely! I would recommend one night on the felucca. The Nile is just fantastic! The Nubian village was a blast, from food to fake tattoos. The Red Sea was a highlight for me... apart from ofcourse hot-air-ballooning over the Hatshepsot Temple. I would truely recommend this tour to anyone, whether you are traveling alone or in a group. I met wonderful people, made life-long friends. It was a truely amazing and enlightening experience and real value for money!
Back in May 2016 we went on a 10 days Best of Egypt tour with Timeless Tours. As frequent travelers we have always used tour companies to get the best experience out of a destination, we never back packed. We have been to Brazil, Thailand, and at least 20 countries in Eastern and Western Europe.So we are pretty experienced with what we should expect from tour companies. Hotels were Nice and Clean, the Cairo (oasis) Hotel was nice and calm, breakfast was included. In the beginning we got a smoker room, but when we requested another they were prompt to apologize and switch it for us. Then we were flown to Aswan (Southern Egypt) and we joined a 5 star Nile cruise, it was very nice and clean and the staff was amazing. It was full board, that means food was all included and you only paid for the drinks. It was a heck of a deal!! we indulged in drinks and my whole tab by the end of the 3 days was 200 Egyptian pounds, which translated at that time to about 21 dollars!!! The Hurgada Hotel was a 4 star hotel and the rooms were very spacious with big bathrooms! It had a huge designer pool and a really nice beach. To top all that it was all inclusive, which means your food and drinks are all covered!! ******************PAY ATTENTION HERE************************* This will be the biggest Trick I can give you about visiting Egypt!! With all the included Food and Drinks in this Tour it is essential for a tourist to know 2 facts: 1st is that the Egyptian Pound is worth about 7-10 cents to the American Dollar 2nd is that the people serving you in all the hotels and drivers make less than 50 pounds or 3 dollars a day!! **Although the tour guide will collect about 200 pounds or about 12 dollars per person for the tips of the whole trip You Will Need Extra **TIP**, this is NOT THE TIME TO BE SMART WITH YOUR MONEY!!** save your money from buying overly expensive souvenirs but Don't Save on TIPS**** So always carry 5 and 10 pound bills with you not just the 100 or 200 pound bills. I Can't emphasize it enough, """"DON'T BE STINGY WITH TIPS"""" if you give your waiter at the cruise restaurant 5-10 pounds per meal you spent 3 dollars per day and you will be treated like a KING!!!!!!! It will dramatically alter your experience with the servers!! So Keep in mind to spend about 30-50 dollars extra in tips for whole 10 day trip. **If you are a couple or a family together 30-50 dollars will be all you need, it is not per person!** ************************************************************************** We are originally Egyptian but have migrated to the USA a long time ago. we wanted to see Egypt this time as a tourist. So as an Egyptian you would think you would find a guide boring or brings old information, But on the contrary, Our guide Ramez was very knowledgeable. He impressed us (The Egyptians and the Australians who were with us) with all the details he knew that even us as natives were oblivious to. Timeless Egypt tours has been very punctual and Nimble. They were always on their feet anticipating the next step of the journey. When it was too hot through the day Ramez coordinated with the company to change our schedule to afternoon visits to the Luxor temple. and it was AMAZING! We asked as Coptic Christians to visit a church that was dear to us in Luxor, he arranged for the transportation without interrupting the whole tour and waited to receive us. All the transports were included and were done in Newer travel vans, always clean, always air conditioned, and the drivers were very skilled. In Abu Simble, it was a 3 hours drive in the desert from the cruise docking site. We left at 4 am in our air conditioned van with other tour buses accompanied by a security convoy that surrounded us the whole way going and back. We arrived at 7 am and we left there at 9:30 am avoiding the scorching heat. It was all prepared ahead of time and the authorities were always in contact with the drivers to check on our well being. It was all well coordinated and very organized. This was an extra tour but definitely worth the extra expense. Also I recommend you choose Best of Egypt(10 days) or the Nile Jewel(9 days) tours. If you do so your transfer to Aswan and back from Hurgada is done by plane. They took us to the airport and waited till we were safely at our gate and a representative received us on the other side and they were never late. Again everything was very well coordinated and organized. When we arrived in Hurgada we booked a diving trip with them, but Alas when we arrived I fell sick and I couldn't make in the morning. Ramez our guide explained the situation to the excursion operators and refunded us the money before they left on the dive. I have also spoken to the company owner ( Hany) a few times and I would like to point out that he was very helpful and accommodating. He was honest and he made sure we got everything we paid for. Transfers from and to the airport were included. As we had family in Cairo they naturally picked us up from the airport and we visited for a day, He was more than happy to pick us up from the family house and deliver us to the hotel at night. Also we visited family for a week "after" the tour ended but he was also happy to pick us up from the family house to deliver us to the airport for our trip back. So all in all we were very Happy with the tour as you can tell, So enjoy The Trip and Don't forget to TIP :)
Best Of Egypt - 5* Cruise
Absolutely wonderful! Magdy and his staff put together an extremely memorable experience! Ahmed took great care of us in Cairo. Our guides Waleed and Ibrahim provided us with a tremendous amount of information. We had a wonderful four days with Ibrahim in Aswan and Luxor, and were really sad to have to say goodbye. We felt very safe through out the tour and the staff made us feel like family! I give this tour my unqualified endorsement
10-Day Ancient Egypt (Grand Egyptian Museum Experience)
