Welcome to an extraordinary 10-day tour of Egypt of Cairo & 7 nights Nile cruise. Embark on a captivating journey from the UK to the land of ancient wonders. Prepare to be enchanted as you delve into the rich history and timeless beauty of this remarkable country.
Begin your Egypt 10-day tour from UK (Cairo & 7 nights Nile cruise) in Cairo. Witness the awe-inspiring Great Pyramids of Giza. Explore the ancient treasures housed within the Grand Egyptian Museum. Fly from Cairo to Luxor to begin your 7 nights Nile cruise up to Aswan, then down to Luxor. Discover the majestic ancient temples along the Nile valley. Visit Karnak Temple and ascend the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings. Witness the beauty of Philae Temple in Aswan.
With our Egypt trips from UK, you will trace the path of pharaohs and emperors along the legendary Nile River. Immerse yourself in the majestic temples of Luxor, the graceful landscapes of Aswan, and the fascinating archaeological sites that line the riverbanks. This Egypt 10 day tour from UK of Cairo & 7 nights Nile cruise tour promises an unforgettable experience, where you will unravel the mysteries of Egypt’s past and create lifelong memories along the way.
Please bear in mind that while this itinerary is set up to start in Cairo and end in Luxor, it can also be altered to start in Luxor and end in Cairo.
Upon reaching Cairo International Airport, you will receive a warm welcome and assistance from our representative of “Egypt Best Vacations.” He will guide you through the arrival procedures and visa regulations. Enjoy a transfer to your hotel, where you can unwind and commence your Egypt 10-day tour from the UK to Cairo and 7-night Nile cruise.
Meals Plan: No Meals Included
Embark on your Egypt 10-day tour (Cairo & 7 nights Nile cruise) as our expert tour guide collects you from your hotel to kick off your exploration of the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and Saqqara.
Today, you will visit the Giza Plateau. Today’s tour includes the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure with the great Sphinx. The only ancient wonder which still remains (Khufu’s pyramid) awaits you. Are you ready to discover it from the inside? (Optional). Today you will learn about the history of the pyramids, how they were constructed, and why they were constructed.
Savor your lunch at a local restaurant, then proceed to the Grand Egyptian Museum. Explore the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian treasures in one stunning modern complex. You’ll stand face-to-face with the full Tutankhamun collection and enjoy immersive galleries that bring Egypt’s history to life. Then, transfer back to your hotel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Following your breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the Citadel of Saladin, which was built in 1172 to protect Cairo from the Crusaders. At the citadel, you can visit the White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha, which is one of its most prominent features. Continue to Coptic Cairo District to visit the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Your tour will conclude in the largest market in Egypt, Khan El-Khalili, a historical bazaar. Then, transfer to Cairo Airport to Fly to Luxor to begin your 7 nights Nile cruise. Transfer from Luxor Airport to your Nile cruise ship, your home for the next 7 nights of your 10-day Egypt tour from UK.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Explore the glorious tombs of the Valley of the Kings. The pharaohs during the New Kingdom ceased building pyramids and cut their tombs deep into the mountain trying to hide them from grave robbers. There are 65 tombs in the Valley of the Kings, your guide will recommend the best three tombs of the ones open to visit. From the glorious Valley of the Kings to the unique temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut who served as a solo pharaoh for about 20 years. You will end your trip at the giant Colossi of Memnon which survives from the temple of pharaoh Amenhotep III. Then return back to your Nile cruise to set sail to Edfu via the Lock of Esna. Overnight in Edfu.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Ballooning over Luxor
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Once you’ve finished breakfast, you will take a horse-drawn carriage to visit Edfu’s Temple of Horus, which was built during the Greco-Roman era and it is the most intact temple in Egypt. Following the visit to the temple at Edfu, the ship will sail up to Kom Ombo to visit the twin temple of Sobek, the Crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god, before visiting the Crocodile Museum near the temple. Following the temple visit, the ship will travel up to Aswan. Overnight in Aswan.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Following breakfast, you will start your tour in Aswan. The first stop will be the High Dam, which was built in the 1960s to stop floods and generate hydroelectricity. Next, you drive to the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk. Afterward, you will take a motorboat to visit the incredible Temple of Philae, which was built primarily during the Ptolemaic period. As a result of the dam construction, UNESCO had to move the temple to a new location. Then, transfer back to your Nile cruise sip.
Optional tour: Nubian Village tour
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today, your Nile cruise ship moors in Aswan. With your 10-day Egypt tour from UK to Cairo & 7 nights Nile cruise, you are able to visit the phenomenal Temples of Abu Simbel (optional tour), or to take a walk in Aswan, or relax onboard.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
It is the return of your Nile cruise ship to Luxor. So, it will set sail back to Kom Ombo, stopping there for the new guest to visit Kom Ombo Temple. Then, the cruise ship sets sail from Kom Ombo down to Edfu, stopping there for the new guests to visit the Temple of Edfu. Then, it will set sail down to Luxor via the lock of Esna.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today, you are visiting the largest temple in the world, Karnak Temple. The Temple/Complex of Karnak was the great god’s chief sanctuary and much larger than any other monument in Egypt. This huge and splendid complex which actually contains many separate temples covers 1700 years of expansion and an area of 300 acres. Then proceed to the majestic Luxor Temple. The Temple of Luxor was built by the 18th Dynasty pharaoh Amenhotep III (1387-1349 BCE), the grandson of the military genius Tuthmosis III, and expanded by the 19th Dynasty pharaoh Ramses II (1279-1213 BCE). Then, return back to your Nile cruise ship for the final night of your Egypt 10-day tour from UK to Cairo and 7 nights Nile cruise.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Conclude your Egypt 10-day tour from UK to Cairo and 7 nights Nile cruise, with a transfer to Luxor Airport for your departure. While bidding farewell is always bittersweet, feel free to consult us about your next exciting adventure in Egypt.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
