10 Day Egypt Luxury Tour Package: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Hurghada

Arrival at Cairo International Airport. Meet and assist by our representative of “Egypt Best Vacations” who will help you through the arrival and visa regulations. Transfer by private vehicle to your hotel and the beginning of your private 10-day Egypt luxury tour package to Cairo, Nile cruise and Hurghada. Enjoy a delightful dinner at the hotel.

Your Egypt luxury tour package begins when your private tour guide picks you up by private vehicles from your hotel to commence your tour to the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and Saqqara.

The true Egypt pyramids tour experience starts on the second day as we visit the Giza Plateau. The Egypt pyramids tour begins with the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, along with the great Sphinx, which will leave us awestruck. You will delve into the history of the pyramids, learn about their construction, and discover the secrets behind their purpose and how old the pyramids are.

Enjoy your lunch at a deluxe local restaurant, then proceed to the GEM. The Grand Egyptian Museum, a shimmering monument to millennia of pharaonic splendor. Within its hallowed halls, lose yourself amidst a breathtaking collection of artifacts – gilded sarcophagi whispering tales of forgotten pharaohs, mummified remains offering a glimpse into ancient rituals, and exquisite jewelry that once adorned royal courts. Stand awestruck before the legendary treasures of King Tutankhamun, a glittering testament to the opulence of the New Kingdom. Then return back to your hotel in Cairo. Enjoy a delightful dinner at the hotel.

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will kick you Cairo spiritual tour to Saladin Citadel. Built by the renowned Kurdish leader Saladin in the 12th century to defend Egypt against the crusaders. Within the citadel’s walls, you’ll find a fascinating blend of architectural styles, from the medieval Islamic fortifications to the ornate Ottoman mosques. One of the most notable landmarks is the Muhammad Ali Mosque, a stunning alabaster masterpiece with towering minarets and intricate details.

Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant then proceed to Coptic Cairo suburb. Here, you will visit the Hanging Church. Suspended above a Roman gatehouse, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the city’s rich history and religious heritage. Head to Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, known as Abu Serga Church. Conclude your Cairo spiritual tour at Ben Ezra Synagogue, the largest synagogue in Egypt. Then, return back to your hotel to enjoy your dinner and overnight in Cairo.

Breathtaking luxury Nile cruise vacation awaits! Take a transfer from your hotel to Cairo Airport to fly to Aswan to begin your 3-night luxury Nile River Cruise from Aswan to Luxor. This is a beautiful part of your 10-day Egypt luxury tour package to Cairo, Nile cruise and Hurghada.

Meet your guide just outside the arrival terminal at Aswan Airport to commence your tour. Your first stop will be at the High Dam, a dam built in the 1960s, to generate hydroelectricity and to stop floods. Then proceed to explore the Temple of Philae, which was built primarily during the Ptolemaic period and is one of the most incredible temples in Egypt. It was due to the construction of the two dams in Aswan that UNESCO had to relocate the temple. End your journey at the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk. Then transfer to your Nile cruise ship. Overnight in Aswan. 

Optional tour: Nubian Village in Aswan 

Enjoy a free morning onboard your Nile cruise ship or join us on an optional tour of the phenomenal temples of Abu Simbel.

Your luxury Nile River cruise will set sail down to Kom Ombo around the lunchtime. Disembark at Kom Ombo to visit the Twin Temple of Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god. This temple was built during the Greco-Roman period. It was built over the ruined temple of the New Kingdom. The temple began during the time of Ptolemy V and was completed by the time of Emperor Tiberius. The emperors Domitian, Caracalla, and others added to the temple. So it took about 400 years to finish.

At the end of your tour, you will have a short visit to the Crocodile Museum then the ship will proceed down to Edfu, where it will dock. Overnight in Edfu.

After/before breakfast, you will take a horse-drawn carriage to visit Edfu’s Temple of Horus. This temple was built during the Greco-Roman era and is the most intact temple in Egypt. The Temple of Edfu is fully inscribed with reliefs and hieroglyphs on its exterior and interior walls.

Take your carriage back to your cruise ship to set sail from Edfu to Luxor via the Lock of Esna. Once you reach Luxor, you will have the chance to explore the largest temple in Egypt, the Temple of Karnak, which was built by several pharaohs. Then, proceed to the majestic Temple of Luxor, which is connected to Karnak by the ceremonial avenue of the Sphinxes which was recently restored. These two temples were dedicated to Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, the Theban Triad.

You will disembark from your Nile cruise ship after breakfast in order to explore the western side of Luxor. In the first part of your tour, you will have the chance to explore the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried to be hidden from grave robbers. A total of 65 tombs can be found in the Valley of the Kings. Your guide will recommend the top three tombs that are open to the public that you should visit.
Then, you will proceed to the unique Temple of Hatshepsut, the female pharaoh who served as a solo pharaoh for about 20 years after convincing the people that she was a man. You will then visit the Colossi of Memnon which lies in the Temple of Amenhotep III.

After this, you will enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then transfer to Hurghada for another chapter of your Egypt luxury tour package. Here, two blissful days await, filled with sunshine, turquoise waters, and endless possibilities for relaxation and rejuvenation. Enjoy some beach activities and explore the magnificent underwater world of the Red Sea.

Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Ballooning Over Luxor

Enjoy a free day. Our Hurghada day tours such as diving, glass boat, safari, snorkeling, and submarine rides are available upon request. 

Transfer to Hurghada Airport to fly to Cairo. Transfer from Cairo Airport to your hotel for your final night of your 10-day Egypt luxury tour package. 

Savor your lunch at a local restaurant. Wrap up your 10-day Egypt luxury tour package to Cairo, Nile cruise and Hurghada with a transfer to Cairo Airport for your final departure. May your travels homeward be filled with peace and the lingering echoes of your spiritual sojourn in Coptic Cairo. Feel free to ask your guides about your next trip to Egypt.