10-Day Classic Egypt Tour Package
1st day: Arrival in Cairo
Arrive at Cairo International Airport, where a representative will assist with passport control and baggage. Transfer to your 5-star hotel for check-in and relaxation. In the evening, enjoy a dinner cruise on the Nile with vibrant belly dancing, folklore performances, and a mesmerizing Tannoura show. Return to your hotel for the night.
2nd day: Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Giza Pyramids Complex, including the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple, where mummification rituals took place. After lunch, explore Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, and the Step Pyramid of Saqqara, the first pyramid ever built. Return to your hotel for the night.
3rd day: Discover Alexandria
After breakfast, travel to Alexandria to explore its top attractions. Visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, built on the ruins of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria. Explore the modern Library of Alexandria, Pompey’s Pillar, and the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a unique blend of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman designs. Return to Cairo for an overnight stay.
4th day: Fly to Aswan and Explore
Fly to Aswan after breakfast. Visit the High Dam, a modern engineering marvel, and the Unfinished Obelisk, showcasing ancient construction techniques. After lunch, explore the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, and learn about its relocation to Agilkia Island. Check into your 5-star hotel in Aswan for the night.
5th day: Visit Abu Simbel Temples
Take breakfast boxes and travel to Abu Simbel. Marvel at the two temples built by Ramses II, famous for their intricate carvings and the Sun Festival alignment. Return to Aswan for lunch, then board a train to Luxor. Check into your 5-star hotel in Luxor for the night.
6th day: Explore Luxor’s East Bank
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Karnak Temple, one of the largest religious structures in the world. Dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, this temple served as a worship center for over 1,500 years. After lunch at a local Luxor restaurant, return to your hotel to relax.
In the evening, explore the Luxor Temple, a stunning architectural marvel dedicated to royal regeneration. Marvel at its intricate decorations, which become even more magical under the moonlight. Return to your hotel for the night.
Day 7: Explore Luxor’s West Bank
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before continuing your Luxor adventure. Visit the Valley of the Kings, a burial site for pharaohs of the New Kingdom, where 63 tombs hold treasures, artifacts, and stunning decorations. Then, explore the Temple of Hatshepsut, a masterpiece of New Kingdom architecture dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut. After lunch, visit the Colossi of Memnon, two towering statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that once guarded his mortuary temple. Return to your hotel in Luxor for the night.
8th day: Fly to Cairo and Discover Historic Landmarks
After breakfast and hotel check-out, fly to Cairo to explore its fascinating landmarks. Start with the Egyptian Museum, home to over 120,000 ancient artifacts, including treasures from King Tutankhamun.
After lunch, visit the Hanging Church, a prominent Coptic landmark built on the remains of a Roman fortress. Then, see the Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-Aas, the first mosque built in Egypt and Africa.
Continue to the Synagogue of Ben Ezra, a historic Jewish site known for its unique architecture. End your day at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, showcasing artifacts from Egypt’s prehistoric to modern periods. Explore the bustling Khan El Khalili Bazaar, where you can shop for souvenirs and enjoy the historic ambiance. Return to your hotel for the night.
9th day: Discover Cairo’s Islamic Monuments
Start your day with breakfast and visit the Citadel of Salah El Din, a medieval fortress offering panoramic views of Cairo.
Explore the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, also known as the Alabaster Mosque, located within the citadel. After lunch, continue to the Mosque of Sultan Hassan, a masterpiece of Mamluk architecture built in the 14th century.
Next, visit the Mosque of Al Rifai, which serves as a royal tomb and houses stunning Islamic art. End your tour at the Mosque of Ibn Tulun, one of the oldest mosques in Egypt, known for its unique spiral minaret and vast courtyard. Return to your hotel for the night.
Last day: Departure
Enjoy your farewell breakfast at the hotel. After check-out, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight home. Take with you unforgettable memories of Egypt’s timeless wonders.
End of the 10-Day Classic Egypt Tour package.
