Best Activities in Egypt
August 23, 2023
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Tour Details
| Duration |
10 Days / 9 Nights |
|---|---|
| Tour Location |
Cairo / Aswan / Luxor / Hurghada |
| Tour Type |
Daily Tour |
| Pickup |
Cairo Airport |
Ultimate 10 Days Cairo Nile Cruise & Hurghada Tour
Experience Egypt from pyramids to coral reefs on this 10-day Cairo, Nile Cruise, and Hurghada All-Inclusive Tour, which pairs a 3-night Nile cruise sailing from Aswan to Luxor with two nights at a Hurghada resort on the Red Sea, bookended by Cairo at the start and finish. It covers the Pyramids of Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak and Luxor Temples, and an optional snorkeling excursion to Giftun Island's coral reefs and a full Old Cairo day on the return, with every meal, every entrance fee, and every guided excursion included in one price.
Your trip begins in Cairo, where Day 1 is arrival and relaxation before exploring the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Valley Temple, and the Grand Egyptian Museum on Day 2. Then fly south to Aswan to board your Nile cruise, visiting Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple while sailing through Upper Egypt’s most iconic ancient sites. Travelers searching for complete tour packages to Egypt will find this route ideal for combining history, culture, and relaxation in one trip.
Why Book This Tour
- All-Inclusive Egypt Holiday with Nile Cruise & Hurghada Resort
- Direct Luxor to Hurghada Private Desert Transfer — No Extra Flight Needed
- Domestic Flights Included: Cairo to Aswan & Hurghada to Cairo
- Private Egyptologist Guide Throughout All Sightseeing Tours
- Old Cairo Cultural Tour Including Citadel & Khan El Khalili Bazaar
- All Entrance Fees Included Across Cairo, Nile Cruise & Luxor Sites
Included
- Meet and assist with Tripidays representative at Cairo airport
- 3 Nights of accommodations in Cairo hotel
- 3 Nights of accommodation on a Nile cruise
- 1 Night accommodation in Luxor Hotel
- 2 Nights of accommodations in Hurghada hotel
- Meals are provided as mentioned in the itinerary
- Private Egyptologist Guide for All Guided Tours
- All Transfers by Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Entrance Fees to All Attractions Mentioned in the Itinerary
- Domestic flight Cairo → Aswan, Hurghada → Cairo
- One bottled Water During Sightseeing Tours
- All Taxes & Service Charges
Excluded
- International Flights to Egypt
- Egypt Entry Visa Fees
- Travel Insurance
- Tips for Guides & Drivers
- Personal Expenses & Spa Treatments
- Optional Water Sports & Extra Hurghada Excursions
Highlights
Giza Attractions
- Pyramids of Giza
- Valley of Khafra Temple
- Great Sphinx
- Grand Egyptian Museum
Cairo Attractions
- Egyptian Museum
- Salah El Din Citadel
- Mohamed Ali Mosque
- Al Muizz
- Khan El Khalili
Aswan Attractions
- High Dam
- Philae Temples
- Kom Ombo Temple
- Edfu Temple
Luxor Attractions
- Valley of the Kings
- Hatshepsut Temples
- Colossi of Memnon
- Karnak Temple
- Luxor Temple
Itinerary
Your Tripidays representative meets you at Cairo International Airport and transfers you privately to your hotel. This is your arrival day. The evening is yours to settle in before two full days of ancient history begin tomorrow.
Nile Dinner Cruise
Your first evening begins with a dinner cruise along the Nile, where Cairo’s illuminated skyline and historic bridges create an unforgettable setting. Enjoy a refined selection of Egyptian and international cuisine accompanied by live Tanoura performances and traditional music. This elegant introduction sets the tone for the journey ahead and offers the perfect start before browsing complete 10-day Egypt itineraries designed for travelers seeking a more immersive and all-inclusive Egypt experience.
Meals
Dinner
Breakfast at the hotel. Your private Egyptologist collects you for the full Giza day, the opening chapter of this 10 day Cairo, Nile Cruise & Hurghada all-inclusive itinerary.
The Pyramids of Giza
Begin your guided tour at the majestic Pyramids of Giza, the defining icons of Egypt. Stand before the Great Pyramid of Khufu, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and feel the power of its history.
Valley of Khafra Temples
Enter the mortuary temple where the granite columns still carry the original polish applied by Old Kingdom craftsmen. The roof is gone, but the scale of the remaining stonework is disorienting at ground level.
The Sphinx
You'll stand at the base of the Sphinx's paw wall, where the Dream Stele of Thutmose IV records the monument's first known restoration around 1400 BC, more than a thousand years after it was carved.
Grand Egyptian Museum
End your day at the new Grand Egyptian Museum, home to priceless artifacts, including the full treasures of Tutankhamun.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for the short flight to Aswan. Your cruise boards here this 10 day Cairo, Nile cruise and Hurghada package sails north from Aswan to Luxor over the next three days.
High Dam
After breakfast, you'll visit the Aswan High Dam, a marvel of modern engineering that controls the flooding of the Nile and generates hydroelectric power for Egypt.
Philae Temple
Take a short boat ride to the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Stroll among its graceful columns and carvings, surrounded by the serene waters of the Nile.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The cruise sails north through the night. Morning docks at Kom Ombo.
Kom Ombo Temple
Built on a promontory above the riverbank, this is the only temple in Egypt with a perfectly symmetrical twin layout: two sanctuaries, two hypostyle halls, two sets of ritual chambers, one side for Sobek, the crocodile god, the other for Horus the Elder. Look for the crocodile mummies displayed in the small Crocodile Museum beside the temple's north wall.
Edfu Temple Visit
Continue to Temple of Edfu, one of Egypt’s best-preserved sanctuaries, honoring the god Horus. Feel transported back in time as you walk through its towering gates and read its sacred hieroglyphics. Travellers who prefer Sinai's coral reefs and mountains over Hurghada's resort coast may find our Nile cruise with Sharm el-Sheikh Sinai beach extension a better match: same cruise, different sea, a more rugged landscape at the water's edge.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The cruise moors on the West Bank overnight. Breakfast on deck before your guide picks you up at the dock.
Valley of the Kings
Your guide selects three tombs from the current open rotation based on which offer the best ceiling painting and depth combination on the day of your visit. The decoration system in the New Kingdom royal tombs follows a strict sequence your guide maps the narrative from the entrance corridor to the burial chamber so the images read as a continuous text.
Hatshepsut Temple
Next, visit the elegant Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, carved dramatically into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari — a true masterpiece of ancient architecture.
Colossi of Memnon
Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, colossal statues of Amenhotep III, standing tall as eternal sentinels of Thebes.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Final morning of the cruise. Breakfast on deck, check out, then your guide takes you to the East Bank temples before your private coach departs for Hurghada in the afternoon.
Karnak Temple
Visit the vast Karnak Temple Complex, one of the most awe-inspiring religious structures ever built.
Temple of Luxor
Then explore Luxor Temple, beautifully aligned with the Nile a symbol of royal power and divine harmony.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
A full unstructured day on the Red Sea coast. No guide, no schedule, beach, pool, or explore the resort marina at your own pace. For travellers who want only the Nile cruise and Cairo portion, our classic Nile cruise round trip without beach extension covers the same temples and waterway, returning directly to Cairo at the end.
Free time at the beach
The reef begins within swimming distance of most resort beaches here. The water is warm, calm, and clear year-round snorkeling from the shore is possible without a boat excursion. Your resort's water sports desk can arrange optional activities, including jet skiing, parasailing, or a glass-bottom boat trip if you want to explore further.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Another unstructured day on the Red Sea coast. The resort beach and house reef are yours for the full day, no guide, no schedule.
Optional Snorkeling Trip
A guided boat excursion to Giftun Island's protected marine reserve can be arranged through your resort at an additional cost. The crossing takes under an hour, and the guided snorkeling includes equipment. Ask your resort's activities desk to book on arrival.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast at your Hurghada resort, check out and transfer to Hurghada Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Your guide meets you on arrival for an afternoon across the city's historic core.
The Egyptian Museum
Explore the Egyptian Museum, home to an unmatched collection of ancient artifacts, a time capsule of Egypt’s glorious past.
Salah El Din Citadel
Next, visit Salah El Din Citadel, built on the Mokattam ridge above the city. From the outer terrace, your guide points out the full Cairo skyline, the Giza Plateau is visible to the southwest, and the minarets of Islamic Cairo below.
Mohamed Ali Mosque
Step inside the elegant Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, with its gleaming domes and Ottoman splendor. Built between 1830 and 1848.
Al Muizz Street
Cairo's oldest surviving medieval street runs through the heart of the Fatimid city between two original gates. The buildings that line it represent every era of Islamic Cairo's architectural history, Fatimid, Ayyubid, Mamluk, and Ottoman, all within one kilometre.
Khan El Khalili Tour
End your day exploring the colorful Khan El Khalili Bazaar, where you can shop for souvenirs and enjoy a cup of mint tea in a centuries-old café.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at your Cairo hotel. Check out and private transfer to Cairo International Airport.
Departure
As your flight departs, you’ll carry home memories of the pyramids, the gentle Nile breeze, and the turquoise waters of Hurghada. Travellers who want to experience Hurghada alongside Egypt's ancient sites at a lower price point can explore our budget overland Hurghada & Egypt classic tour, which reaches many of the same highlights without the Nile cruise component.
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
The package includes 3 nights at Cairo hotels, 3 nights on a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, 3 nights full board at a Hurghada resort with private beach access, domestic flights Cairo–Aswan and Hurghada–Cairo, a private Egyptologist guide throughout, and entrance fees to every site named in the itinerary.
This is the only itinerary that combines an all-inclusive Nile cruise with a Hurghada Red Sea resort stay in a single package price, no separate beach booking, no hidden costs. The cruise sails from Aswan north to Luxor, which is the reverse of the standard direction, meaning you see Aswan's temples first and reach the Luxor highlights at the end of the cruise segment.
Hurghada sits directly across the Eastern Desert from Luxor. The coach transfer from the cruise disembarkation point to the resort takes approximately 3 hours on a direct road, with no flight required. The coral reefs at Giftun Island begin close to shore in calm, protected water and are among the most accessible in the Red Sea.
The cruise boards in Aswan on Day 3 after a morning flight from Cairo and sails north over three nights. It covers the Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple on Day 3, Kom Ombo and Edfu temples on Day 4, and the Luxor West Bank sites on Day 5. The cruise disembarks in Luxor on Day 6 after the East Bank temples, and your private coach departs for Hurghada the same afternoon, arriving at the resort by early evening. All meals during the cruise period are included in full board from embarkation to disembarkation.
Yes, the Cairo to Aswan flight on Day 3 and the Hurghada to Cairo flight on Day 9 are both included. The Luxor to Hurghada leg is a private coach transfer across the Eastern Desert, not a flight.
What to Pack
Hat
Backpack
Comfy Shoes
Powerbank
Medical Kit
Comfy Clothes
Sunglasses & Sunscreen
Personal Hygiene Products
Valid Passport For 6 Months
Tour Locations
Tour Prices
From Jan 2026 to Apr 2026
- Solo $3750
- 2 - 4 Pax $2400
- 5 - 8 Pax $2080
- 9 - 16 Pax $2025
From May 2026 to Sep 2026
- Solo $3345
- 2 - 4 Pax $2155
- 5 - 8 Pax $1815
- 9 - 16 Pax $1770
From Oct 2026 to Dec 2026
- Solo $3860
- 2 - 4 Pax $2465
- 5 - 8 Pax $2125
- 9 - 16 Pax $2070
Xmas 21 Dec - 7 Jan Easter 29 Mar - 11 Apr
- Solo $4480
- 2 - 4 Pax $2795
- 5 - 8 Pax $2455
- 9 - 16 Pax $2400
Cairo :
Cleopatra Hotel – Cosmopolitan Hotel – Pyramids Park Resort or similar
Cruises:
MS Radamis II – MS Royal Ruby I – MS Medea – MS Nile Quest or similar.
Luxor :
Aracan Eatabe - Ibrotel or similar
Hurghada :
Mercure Hurghada or similar
From Jan 2026 to Apr 2026
- Solo $3940
- 2 - 4 Pax $2500
- 5 - 8 Pax $2155
- 9 - 16 Pax $2100
From May 2026 to Sep 2026
- Solo $3500
- 2 - 4 Pax $2235
- 5 - 8 Pax $1905
- 9 - 16 Pax $1850
From Oct 2026 to Dec 2026
- Solo $3995
- 2 - 4 Pax $2530
- 5 - 8 Pax $2190
- 9 - 16 Pax $2135
Xmas 21 Dec - 7 Jan Easter 29 Mar - 11 Apr
- Solo $4710
- 2 - 4 Pax $2915
- 5 - 8 Pax $2565
- 9 - 16 Pax $2520
Cairo :
Hilton Pyramids Golf – Mövenpick Media City – Helnan Dreamland Hotel or similar
Cruises:
MS Royal Isadora – MS Blue Shadow II – MS Nile Style – MS Concerto Plus or similar
Luxor :
Sonesta St. George – Steigenberger Nile Palace – Jolie Ville Luxor Hotel or similar
Hurghada :
Swiss Inn Resort – Continental or similar
From Jan 2026 to Apr 2026
- Solo $5545
- 2 - 4 Pax $3410
- 5 - 8 Pax $3060
- 9 - 16 Pax $3005
From May 2026 to Sep 2026
- Solo $4675
- 2 - 4 Pax $2915
- 5 - 8 Pax $2575
- 9 - 16 Pax $2520
From Oct 2026 to Dec 2026
- Solo $5985
- 2 - 4 Pax $3665
- 5 - 8 Pax $3310
- 9 - 16 Pax $3255
Xmas 21 Dec - 7 Jan Easter 29 Mar - 11 Apr
- Solo $7010
- 2 - 4 Pax $4245
- 5 - 8 Pax $3885
- 9 - 16 Pax $3840
Cairo:
Hilton Heliopolis – Hyatt Regency – Triumph Luxury or similar
Cruises:
MS Acamar – MS Movenpick Royal Lotus – MS Le Fayan – MS Esplanade or similar
Luxor :
Hilton Luxor or similar
Hurghada :
Marriott Beach Resort – Hilton Hurghada Plaza or similar
From Jan 2026 to Apr 2026
- Solo $8085
- 2 - 4 Pax $4785
- 5 - 8 Pax $4425
- 9 - 16 Pax $4370
From May 2026 to Sep 2026
- Solo $8000
- 2 - 4 Pax $4765
- 5 - 8 Pax $4410
- 9 - 16 Pax $4355
From Oct 2026 to Dec 2026
- Solo $8900
- 2 - 4 Pax $5225
- 5 - 8 Pax $4850
- 9 - 16 Pax $4805
Xmas 21 Dec - 7 Jan Easter 29 Mar - 11 Apr
- Solo $10220
- 2 - 4 Pax $5985
- 5 - 8 Pax $5610
- 9 - 16 Pax $5555
Cairo :
Four Seasons Nile Plaza – St. Regis Cairo – Nile Ritz – Marriott Mena House or similar
Cruises:
MS Farah – MS Historia Nile Cruise – MS Tamr Henna – Sonesta Moon Goddess or similar
Luxor :
Sofitel Winter Palace or similar
Hurghada :
Pickalbatros Palace Resort – KaiSol Romance Resort or similar
