This is one of my top-selling, expertly designed multi-night tour of Eghypt. It is a 9-night Journey adding a Nile Cruise to the essential sites.
Cairo · Luxor · Aswan. 10 Days in Egypt – 9 nights – 8 days of tours.
9 Nights – Signature Egypt Tour
Day 1 | Arrive Cairo
We meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Time to rest and settle in.
Day 2 | Giza, GEM & Fly to Luxor
Morning exploration of the Giza Plateau,, followed by the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).
- PRIVATE VISIT INSIDE THE GT. PYRAMID tonight.
Day 3 | Saqqara, Serapeum, Muezz St.(Old Cairo), Khan El Khalili
Morning visit to Saqqara and the Serapeum, then onto Old Cairo and a chance to explore Khan El Khalili before transferring to the airport for flight to Luxor.
Day 4 | Abydos & Dendera
Full-day excursion north to Abydos and Dendera, , which are, without doubt, Egypt’s best-preserved and most meaningful temple complexes. Return to Luxor. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 5 | West Bank Luxor & Board Nile Cruise
Explore Luxor’s West Bank,, including five key sites—Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Nobles Tombs, Medinet Habu Temple, Colossi of Memnon and Workers Village. Lunch on board your Nile cruiser, then return by motorboat to the West Bank to complete the tour day. Overnight on board
Day 6 | Karnak & Luxor Temples (from the Cruise)
Morning visits to Karnak and Luxor Temples.. Sail south around lunchtime, allowing the afternoon to unfold at river pace. Overnight on board
Day 7 | Edfu & Kom Ombo
Temple visits en route, balanced with relaxed sailing and time on board.
Day 8 | Abu Simbel
Today we visit the magnificient Temples of Ramses II and his Queen Nefertari at Abu Simbel.
Day 9 | Aswan | Philae Temple
Tour to Philae Temple, and unfinished oblisk then fly to Cairo. Transfer to your hotel.
Day 10 | Departure or Optional Extensions
Fly home or extend your stay with additional Cairo or regional experiences.
What’s Included
- 9 nights accommodation – 3 nights in Cairo incl breakfast, 2 nights in Luxor incl breakfast, 4 nights full board on Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan
- 8 days tours
- Private Visit to the Gt. Pyramid
- Licensed Egyptologist guide throughout
- All site entry tickets and permits detailed in the itinereary
- Air-conditioned ground transport
- Airport arrival and departure transfers
HOW MIGHT YOU ENHANCE YOUR TRIP?
This itinerary is a foundation. Most travellers adapt it. Please check out how we can add exclusive options:
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⭕ Book this tour exactly as shown, pay the deposit, and discuss the itinerary in detail
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Last updated 11 May, 2026 by Marie Vaughan