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The Obelisk of Ramesses II standing in front of the grand entrance to the Luxor Temple, a prominent landmark in Egypt.

Female tourist wearing a hat gazing at the Great Pyramids of Giza Egypt desert landmark

The imposing stone exterior of the Citadel of Qaitbay Amphitheatre in Alexandria, showing its medieval fortress walls, battlements, and central courtyard with cannons.

A tourist kneeling next to a saddled camel, with the backdrop of the Pyramids of Giza during a Camel Ride Through the Desert, highlighting the classic Egyptian desert experience.

Giza Pyramids and Sphinx at Cairo Egypt during sunset on a memorable Vacation

A close up view of the Great Sphinx of Giza, showing its detailed facial features and body, with one of the pyramids visible in the background.

Tourists look marveling at the Great Sphinx and Pyramid during their Egypt Tours experience

View through the Valley Temple of Khafre gates to the Pyramid of Khafre at Giza.

A low-angle interior view showing the massive, square-cut Granite stone pillars within the Valley Temple of Khafre near the Great Sphinx at Giza, with a clear blue sky visible overhead.

A wide view of the ancient, weathered stone blocks and surrounding ruins of the Saqqara Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the earliest monumental structure in Egypt.

A man wearing a cowboy hat sits on the desert ground, gazing up at the massive, stepped structure of The Step Pyramid of Djoser against a cloudy blue sky.

An ornate, intricately decorated dome ceiling of the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha, featuring geometric patterns, gilded accents, and Arabic calligraphy.

The intricately carved ablution fountain in the courtyard of the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha in Cairo, under a clear sky.

A wide shot of the Citadel of Salah El Din, Cairo, showing the prominent Mosque of Muhammad Ali with its domed roof and twin minarets, towering above the surrounding stone walls and a courtyard filled with tourists.

A couple posing happily in a sunny street of Cairo, with the grand domes and minaret of the Muhammad Ali Mosque (Citadel of Saladin) visible in the background.

A woman strolls through Cairo's lively Khan El Khalili Bazaar, surrounded by vibrant stalls of lamps, textiles, and traditional goods.

A colorful, arched alleyway of the Khan El Khalili Bazaar Cairo Egypt, with shops overflowing with metallic lamps, glass, and ceramic artisan goods.

Tourists walking through a long, illuminated hallway with ancient hieroglyphics carved into the walls, a common sight at the Valley of the Kings.

A view Inside Valley of the Kings showing a burial chamber with brightly painted and well-preserved scenes and hieroglyphs on the walls and ceiling, including a large rectangular sarcophagus pit.

The two colossal statues of Amenhotep III, known as the Colossi of Memnon, sit ruined in a lush field with the mountains of the Theban Necropolis.

A wide shot of the Luxor Colossi of Memnon, showing the two massive, seated stone statues of Amenhotep III surrounded by a large group of tourists in the desert landscape.

Tourists Taking Photos On Stairs Temple Of Hatshebsut, ascending the ramps towards the terraced facade of the magnificent mortuary temple, with sunlit cliffs in the background.

A high Aerial View of Queen Hatshepsut Temple West Bank of Nile Luxor, showing the multi-level, terraced architecture carved into the towering desert cliffs.

A woman standing on the main ramp leading to the Hatshepsut Temple, a magnificent architectural feat.

The massive stone entrance pylon of the Karnak Temple complex at Sunset in Luxor, Egypt, with the sky glowing in shades of orange and pink.

A group of Tourists in Karnak Temple Luxor, relaxing and walking in the Hypostyle Hall amongst the enormous, sandstone columns carved with reliefs.

A tourist taking photos of Hapshetsut granite, specifically an engraved, massive block featuring detailed hieroglyphic reliefs and an obelisk in the background at Karnak Temple.

A nighttime photo of the Sound and Light Show Luxor, showing the illuminated Pylon and the Avenue of Sphinxes at Luxor Temple, glowing warmly against the dark blue sky.

A stunning view of the monumental ruins of Luxor Temple.

The perfectly preserved, brightly painted Ceiling with Astronomical Scenes Temple of Hathor at Dendera, showing rows of Egyptian deities, hieroglyphs, and astronomical imagery.

A wide view of the ancient, well-preserved façade of the Temple of Seti I Abydos Egypt, showing a long pathway leading to its pillared entrance under a blue sky.

A tourist walks towards the grand entrance of the Temple of Edfu, a well-preserved ancient temple with carved stone facades.

A massive, grey granite Statue of Horus Falcon God at Temple of Horus or Edfu Temple, standing guard in the courtyard with the temple's colossal pylon columns and reliefs in the background.

The ancient Kom Ombo Temple is seen from the Nile River at sunset, with its columns and walls.

The illuminated inner pathway of Kom Ombo Temple at Night, with tall, carved walls glowing brightly under warm lighting in Egypt.

An aerial View of The temple of philea in egypt, showing the complex of buildings relocated on Agilkia Island, surrounded by the deep blue waters of the Nile.

An exterior view of the Philae Temple, showing its majestic pylon with intricate carvings and the surrounding colonnade.

Small group tour entering the majestic Temple of Isis at Philae Island Aswan Egypt

A panoramic view of the Nile River as seen from the top of the Aswan High Dam.

The Aswan High Dam, showing the hydroelectric power station building and the turbulent water flowing from the dam into the Nile River.

A tourist takes a picture of the Unfinished Obelisk, still embedded in the granite quarry, showing a massive, partially carved stone monument.

Tourists walking around the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, a massive stone carving still attached to its quarry.

Tourists stand in the sandy courtyard in front of the carved rock facade of the Temple of Queen Nefertari at Abu Simbel, Aswan, Egypt.

A Solo Woman in front of the Colossal Statues of Ramesses ii Abu Simbel, standing on a wooden walkway facing the four massive seated figures carved into the mountain facade of the Great Temple.

Inside the Great Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel a masterpiece of Egypt Tours

The Stanley Bridge Alexandrina Trip at sunset, showing the ornate towers and structure arching over the turquoise sea, connecting the coastline of Alexandria.

The distinctive, sloped architecture of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Egypt, seen across a reflecting pool with palm trees and modern buildings in the background.

High-angle View of the Interior of the Reading Room of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, showing multiple tiers of bookshelves and reading desks under a high, modern, angular ceiling.

The tall, single Corinthian column of Pompeys Pillar stands next to a limestone sphinx statue amidst the ancient ruins of Alexandria, Egypt.

A low-angle shot of a white stone Granite Sphinx statue on a pedestal, positioned next to the taller Pompey's Pillar column in the Serapeum complex in Alexandria, against a bright, cloudy blue sky.

The ruins of the Roman Amphitheatre Alexandria Egypt, showing the white marble seating tiers of the ancient structure, surrounded by green grass and modern city buildings. This stop is key for any Egypt travel itinerary 10 days.

The imposing stone exterior of The Citadel of Qaitbay is a 15th-century defensive fortress located on the Mediterranean sea coast in Alexandria, featuring corner towers, battlements, and a flag flying on the central mast. This landmark is a top feature of the best 10 day egypt vacation.

Tour Details

Duration	10 Days / 9 Nights
Tour Location	Cairo / Luxor / Aswan / Abu Simbel / Alexandria
Tour Type	Daily Tour
Pickup	Cairo Airport or Your Hotel

Complete 10 Day Egypt Tour Covering 5 Cities North to South

This 10 day Egypt grand tour is one of the most comprehensive Egypt trips, covering five cities — Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, and Alexandria — in a single overland circuit, connecting the Giza Plateau and the Grand Egyptian Museum in the north to the Nubian temples of Abu Simbel in the south and the Mediterranean coast of Alexandria in the northwest. It is the only 10-day itinerary that includes both Abu Simbel and Alexandria, giving travelers the full geographic range of Egypt without a Nile cruise.

The next two days take you deep into Egypt’s ancient world, from the legendary Pyramids of Giza and GEM to the treasures of Islamic Cairo, including the Egyptian Museum, the Mohamed Ali Mosque, the Salah El-Din Citadel, and the bustling Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Fly south to Luxor on day 4, where ancient history comes alive in the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Continue to Edfu and Kom Ombo before reaching Aswan to explore the High Dam, Philae Temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk. A highlight of the trip is a day 8 visit to the remarkable Abu Simbel Temples, an engineering marvel that was saved from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.

Why Book This Tour

Only 10 days covering Egypt's full range—from Alexandria to Abu Simbel, no cruise required
Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) and the Egyptian Museum were visited on separate days
Domestic flights included: Cairo to Luxor, Aswan to Cairo no long overland legs eating into sightseeing time
All entrance fees included
Fully customizable—day order, hotel tier, and optional upgrades adjusted before departure with no penalty
24/7 on-ground support for the duration of the tour

Included

Meet and assist with the Tripidays representative at the Cairo airport
5 Nights of accommodations in Cairo hotel
2 Nights of accommodations in Luxor hotel
2 Nights of accommodations in Aswan hotel
Private tour guide (Egyptologist) of all major attractions
All transfers are by modern private A/C vehicles
Domestic flight Cairo → Luxor, Aswan → Cairo
Entrance fees to all attractions mentioned in the Itinerary
One bottle of water during the tours
Meals are provided as mentioned in the itinerary
Our assistance during your stay
All Taxes and Charges

Excluded

International flights to Egypt
Personal expenses (souvenirs, extra meals, etc.)
Tips for guides and drivers
Travel insurance
Egypt entry visa

Highlights

Cairo Attractions

Giza Pyramids
The Great Sphinx
Valley Temple of Khafre
Sakkara Pyramid
Mohamed Ali Mosque
Salah El-Din Citadel
Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Luxor Attractions

Valley of the Kings
Colossi of Memnon
Hatshepsut Temple
Karnak Temple
Luxor Temple

Aswan Attractions

Edfu Temple
Kom Ombo Temple
Philae Temple
High Dam
Unfinished Obelisk
Abu Simbel Temples

Alexandria Attractions

Alexandria Library
Roman Amphitheatre
Pompey’s Pillar
Sultan Qaitbay Citadel

Itinerary

Your Tripidays representative meets you at Cairo Airport and transfers you directly to your hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. The evening is reserved for your first taste of the city on the water.
Nile Dinner Cruise
As Cairo lights up after dark, you board a traditional felucca-style cruise boat for an evening on the Nile, with traditional Egyptian cuisine served while Tanura dancers and a belly dancer perform on deck. It is one of those first-night experiences that sets the tone for everything that follows: the scale of the river, the skyline, and the noise of the city receding behind you. An unforgettable introduction before you continue and find your 10-day Egypt tour package for the adventures still ahead.

Meals
Breakfast
Your guide picks you up after breakfast for the short drive to the Giza Plateau, the opening act of this 10-day Egypt grand tour. The morning is spent at the plateau before crossing to the Grand Egyptian Museum in the afternoon.
Great Pyramids of Giza
Stand at the base of the Great Pyramid, and you will understand immediately why no photograph prepares you for it at 146 meters; it held the record as the world's tallest structure for nearly 4,000 years. Your guide will position you to take in all three pyramids in a single line of sight before moving closer.
Great Sphinx of Giza
Continue to the Great Sphinx, the enigmatic guardian of the plateau. Admire its majestic form and hear legends about its creation and significance in Egyptian mythology. Capture photos that will last a lifetime.
Valley of the Khafre Temples
Your guide walks you into one of the best-preserved mortuary temples on the plateau, built from massive pink granite blocks quarried 800 kilometers away in Aswan. The scale of the individual stones, some weighing over 100 tonnes, makes the logistics of their placement as astonishing as the pyramids themselves.
Grand Egyptian Museum
The largest archaeological Grand Egyptian museum in the world sits at the foot of the Giza Plateau, and your afternoon here covers its headline collection: the complete treasures of Tutankhamun, including the gold death mask, the innermost coffin, and the throne, all displayed together for the first time in history. Your guide will take you through the Grand Staircase gallery, where 87 colossal royal statues line the approach to the main halls.

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
The morning opens at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square before moving into the medieval heart of the city. Day 3 covers more ground historically than almost any other day on this grand Egypt tour circuit.
Egyptian Museum
You enter one of the oldest and most densely packed archaeological collections on earth, where over 120,000 artifacts occupy a building that has not changed significantly since 1902. Your guide will focus the visit on the Royal Mummy Room and the Middle Kingdom galleries, where the pieces are too large or too fragile to transfer to the GEM and unlikely to be seen anywhere else.
Mohamed Ali Mosque
Begin your day at the stunning Mohamed Ali Mosque, also called the Alabaster Mosque. Admire its grand Ottoman domes, intricate interior designs, and sweeping views of Cairo from its hilltop location. Learn about its historical significance as a symbol of Cairo’s Islamic heritage.
Salah El-Din Citadel
Step back in time as you explore the medieval Salah El-Din Citadel. Hear tales of battles, rulers, and the strategic importance of this fortress while wandering its massive walls and towers.
Khan El Khalili Bazaar
You finish the day in the oldest functioning market in Cairo, established in 1382 and still operating on the same street grid. The narrow lanes shift from spice merchants to goldsmiths to papyrus sellers within a single block. Your guide knows which alleyways to take and which vendors to trust.

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Your morning flight from Cairo to Luxor takes under an hour. After check-in, your guide drives you directly across the Nile to the West Bank, where the afternoon and early evening cover the three anchor sites of this grand circuit of Egypt over 10 days.
Valley of the Kings
You enter the royal necropolis through a narrow limestone canyon that cuts the valley off from the surrounding desert, and the temperature drops noticeably as you descend into the first tomb. Your ticket covers three tombs from the 63 excavated here; your guide will select based on which are open and which paint the most complete picture of the New Kingdom afterlife beliefs that drove their construction.
Colossi of Memnon
Stand before these towering twin statues, silent sentinels guarding the West Bank for over 3,400 years. Their scale and presence are truly awe inspiring.
Hatshepsut Temple
You approach the temple of Egypt's most powerful female pharaoh along a processional avenue cut directly into the limestone cliffs at Deir el-Bahari, and the geometry of the three colonnaded terraces rising against the rock face is unlike anything else in Egypt. Inside, the painted reliefs in the Punt colonnade recording Hatshepsut's trading expedition to the land of Punt are among the most detailed narrative scenes to survive from the ancient world.
Karnak Temple
Explore the sprawling Karnak Temple complex, including the monumental Hypostyle Hall with its forest of gigantic columns. Witness rituals and learn about the pharaohs who dedicated centuries to this religious masterpiece.
Luxor Temple
Conclude your day with a visit to Luxor Temple, illuminated in the golden sunset. Feel the magic of the site as ancient columns and statues transport you through millennia.

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Spend your afternoon at leisure. Wander Luxor’s charming streets, shop for souvenirs, or relax by your hotel pool while reflecting on the monuments you’ve explored. This is the perfect pause before continuing your Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan 10 day itinerary. Travelers looking to extend the experience beyond Upper Egypt often pair cultural touring with the Red Sea coast through a classic Cairo, Luxor, Hurghada overland Egypt journey. A highlight of the trip is a day 8 visit to the remarkable Abu Simbel Temples, an engineering marvel saved from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
The drive south from Luxor follows the Nile Valley through sugarcane fields and riverside villages before reaching the two temples that anchor this day of the Egypt Grand Tour. You check into your Aswan hotel by early evening.
Edfu Temple
Travel to Edfu to explore the magnificent Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples. Admire the towering columns, intricate carvings, and the stories etched in stone about gods and ancient rituals.
Kom Ombo Temple
Discover this unique double temple, dedicated to both Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haroeris. Learn about the rituals, legends, and daily life of ancient Egyptians through their detailed reliefs and symbolic carvings.

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Aswan is the southernmost city on this 10-day Egypt grand tour circuit, and its three sites cover three completely different aspects of Egypt's ancient religion, modern engineering, and the raw material of pharaonic ambition.
Philae Temple
You reach the temple of Isis by motorboat across the reservoir created by the old Aswan Dam, and the approach by water is the only way to arrive on the island, which has no road access. The entire temple complex was dismantled block by block and reassembled on higher ground between 1972 and 1980 to save it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. Your guide will show you the waterline marks still visible on the lower courses of stone.
High Dam Tour
Visit the Aswan High Dam, a modern engineering marvel. From its observation points, enjoy panoramic views of Lake Nasser, a man-made wonder that transformed the Nile and Egypt’s agriculture.
Unfinished Obelisk
You look down into a granite quarry where the largest obelisk ever attempted, 42 meters long, weighing an estimated 1,200 tons, was abandoned in place after a crack appeared during carving. Still attached to the bedrock on three sides, it tells you more about how obelisks were actually made than any finished example standing in a museum.

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
An early start from Aswan for the overland drive south to Abu Simbel, the defining stop in this grand Egypt circuit, and the site that no standard 10-day tour reaches as a dedicated full visit. After the temples, you return to Aswan for your flight back to Cairo.
Abu Simbel Temples
Stand in awe of the colossal temples built by Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. Learn about their relocation to prevent flooding from Lake Nasser and the incredible engineering feat it represented.

Meals
Breakfast, lunch
The transfer from Cairo to Alexandria takes roughly two and a half hours by road. This is the day that gives the 10-day Egypt grand tour its full geographic range, the Mediterranean city that Alexander the Great founded in 331 BC, sitting on a coastline that looks nothing like the Egypt of the Nile Valley.
Alexandria Library
You enter the modern library built on the site of the ancient Library of Alexandria, the largest library in the ancient world, through a circular facade engraved with scripts from 120 different writing systems. The interior holds four million books across 11 floors, and your guide will take you to the Antiquities Museum on the lower levels, where artifacts recovered from the harbor floor, including pieces from the Pharos Lighthouse, are displayed.
The Roman Amphitheatre
The only Roman amphitheater discovered in Egypt sits in the middle of the modern city, having been excavated by accident during construction work in 1960. You walk down into the 13 tiers of white marble seating that once held audiences for performances, and the mosaics that still cover sections of the floor are detailed enough to read the individual tesserae.
Pompey’s Pillar
At 27 meters tall, this is the largest ancient monolith standing outside Rome, and it has nothing to do with Pompey. Your guide will explain how the misnaming happened and who actually commissioned it. The two pink granite sphinxes flanking the base were brought from Aswan, the same quarry where the unfinished obelisk you saw yesterday was abandoned. For travelers interested in pushing farther west beyond the Mediterranean coast, a Siwa Oasis, Cairo, Alexandria, and a desert safari offer a natural continuation into Egypt’s desert landscapes and oasis culture.
Sultan Qaitbay Citadel
You finish the day at the 15th-century Mamluk fortress built directly on the foundations of the Pharos Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Stand on the seaward ramparts, and the Mediterranean stretches to the horizon in every direction; your guide will show you the recycled ancient granite columns built into the fortress walls, taken from the lighthouse ruins that were already 1,500 years old when the citadel was constructed.

Meals
Breakfast, lunch
After breakfast and check-out, your driver transfers you to Cairo Airport for your departure. No visits are scheduled on the final day.
Departure
After returning to Cairo for your final evening, depart Egypt with memories of timeless monuments, vibrant culture, and unforgettable landscapes. Whether it’s your first visit or a return to rediscover favorite places, this itinerary also appeals to travelers searching for a luxury off-beaten-path overland tour in Egypt experience that goes beyond the standard cruise route and explores Egypt through a wider geographic lens.

Meals
Breakfast

Notes:

* You can let us know if you'd like to customize your tour itinerary to meet your needs. We value your input and aim to accommodate your requirements.

* Nile Cruise itinerary maybe changed without prior notice due to navigational and security restrictions. The itinerary may change in sequence but not in visits.

Frequently Asked Questions

This tour includes 9 nights in a comfortable hotels across Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan; a private licensed Egyptologist for all 10 days; two domestic flights (Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo); entrance fees to all listed sites, including the Grand Egyptian Museum, Abu Simbel Temples, and Valley of the Kings; daily breakfast; lunch on all touring days; and all transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle.

This is the only 10-day overland itinerary that includes both Abu Simbel and Alexandria as dedicated full days within Egypt's grand 5-city circuit covering the country from the Mediterranean coast in the north to the Nubian temples in the south without a Nile cruise. For travelers who want maximum geographic range in a single overland trip, this is the broadest coverage available in a 10-day format.

The two museums hold fundamentally different collections. The GEM on the Giza Plateau houses the complete Tutankhamun treasures and colossal royal statues in a purpose-built modern space, while the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square contains over 120,000 artefacts, including the Royal Mummy Room and pieces too large or fragile to transfer. Visiting both on separate days is the only way to see the full scope of Egypt's archaeological record, and this is the only 10-day itinerary that schedules both as dedicated visits rather than choosing one over the other.

Luxor is split across two dedicated days. Day 4 covers the West Bank with the Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, and Hatshepsut Temple, while Day 5 covers the East Bank with the Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. Most standard 10-day tours compress both banks into a single day; this itinerary gives each bank its own morning to allow proper time at each site without rushing.

Yes, two domestic flights are included: Cairo to Luxor on Day 4 and Aswan to Cairo on Day 8. These are included in the tour price and arranged by Tripidays. International flights to and from Egypt are not included and must be booked separately.