10-day Historical Tour Package (Cairo/Aswan/Luxor/Alexandria)

US$2099

Varies by group size

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Explore Egypt’s Iconic Cities and Ancient Marvels in a 10-Day Journey

Embark on a 10-day historical tour package, visiting major cities like Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, and Alexandria. This package includes accommodations, guided tours, and door-to-door transfers for a seamless experience. Discover iconic sites such as the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the new Grand Egyptian Museum. Explore Islamic and Coptic Cairo, the ancient temples of Karnak and Luxor, and enjoy the beauty of the Nile, all while staying in comfortable lodging. Join us for an unforgettable adventure through Egypt’s most significant historical sites!

Tour Itinerary

10-Day Historical Tour Package Itinerary

1st day: Cairo Arrival

Arrive at Cairo Airport; our representative will meet and assist you with airport formalities.
Transfer to your hotel in Cairo. Overnight stay.
Meals included: No meals.

2nd day: Giza Pyramids & Great Sphinx Tours

After breakfast, meet your guide for a tour of the Giza Pyramids, including the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx.
Transfer back to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Meals included: breakfast and lunch.
Add-ons: Saqqara & Memphis Tours: $69 USD per person; Camel Ride: $20 USD per person.

3rd day: Aswan Sightseeing Tours

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Aswan.
Visit the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk.
Check in to your Nile cruise for lunch.
Enjoy a Felucca ride on the Nile in the afternoon. Dinner on board.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, & dinner.
Add-ons: Philae Temple: $49 USD per person; Nubia Village trip: $59 USD per person.

Day 4: Trip to Abu Simbel & Ramses Temples

Early breakfast before a trip to Abu Simbel.
Return to Aswan for lunch on board the cruise.
Visit the Kom Ombo Temple before sailing to Edfu. Dinner on board.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, & dinner.

5th day: Edfu Temple Tour – Luxor

After breakfast, take a horse carriage to the Temple of Horus at Edfu.
Return to the cruise for lunch and sail to Luxor. Dinner on board.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, & dinner.

Day 6: Luxor Sightseeing Tours

After breakfast, visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Lunch on board, followed by tours of the Karnak and Luxor Temples. Dinner on board.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, & dinner.
Add-ons: Luxor Museum Guided Tour: $39 per person.

7th day: Luxor – Cairo Sightseeing Tours

After breakfast, transfer to Luxor International Airport for your flight to Cairo.
Visit the Cairo National Museum, the Citadel of Saladin, and the Khan El-Khalili bazaar. Transfer to your hotel.
Meals included: breakfast and lunch.

8th day: Alexandria Sightseeing Tours

After breakfast, take a guided day trip to Alexandria to see the Greek Catacombs, Roman Amphitheater, Alexandria Library, Qaitbay Fortress, Abul Abbas Mosque, and Pompey’s Pillar.
Return to Cairo for an overnight stay.
Meals included: breakfast and seafood lunch.

9th day: Cairo—Free Day

Free day at leisure.
Add-ons: guided tour to the Pharaonic Village, $99; Giza Pyramids Sound & Light Show, $79; Nile Dinner Cruise, $89 USD; Islamic Cairo Tour, $99; Saqqara & Memphis Day Tour, USD 99.
Meals included: breakfast.

Last day: Cairo – Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure.
Meals included: breakfast.

Tour Inclusions

10-day historical tour package includes

Accommodation at 5* hotels/Cruises
Domestic Flights and/or sleeper trains
Meet and assist service at Cairo International Airport.
All your tours and excursions are by a modern A/C car.
The service of meet and assist at all your destinations.
Egyptologist tour guide throughout your tours.
All transfers by modern cars.
Admission fees to all the sights that are mentioned in the itinerary.
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
All service charges and taxes.

Tour Exclusions

International Airfare.
Egypt entry visa.
Tipping.
Optional tours.

Tour Highlights

10-day historical tour package highlights

Cairo Highlights

Giza pyramids & Sphinx
Saqqara pyramids
Nile dinner cruises (optional)
Cairo Museum
Khan El-Khalili
Citadel of Saladin
Islamic Cairo

Luxor Highlights

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

Aswan highlights

Abu Simbel Temples
Philae Temple
Aswan High Dam
The Unfinished Obelisk

Alexandria highlights

The Catacombs
The Roman Amphitheater
Pompey’s Pillar
Abul Abaas Mosque
Alexandria Library
The fortress of Qaytbay

Prices

Cairo hotels:

Cairo Pyramids Hotel
Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel
Mercure Le Sphinx hotel

Top Deluxe Cairo hotels:

Mena House Marriott hotel
Marriott Zamalek Hotel and Casino

Nile Cruises:

M/S Nile Quest
M/S Nile Story
M/S Royal Ruby, or equivalent

Price is quoted per person in USD

Solo 1999$
2 people, $2099 per person
3 people, $1899 per person
4+ people, $1799 per person

5 stars deluxe supplement 1000$ (for upgrading from 5 stars to 5 stars deluxe accommodation)

Feel free to share your comments with us so we can make your tour tailored to your liking by adding or removing tours from the itinerary to suit your preference and requirements.

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Flexible Booking

Book as soon as possible with the assistance of our knowledgeable staff.

Secure Payment & Deposits

Make monthly little deposits for your Holiday Package. Final Payment due 20 days prior.

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Price varies depending on your group size

0 – 05.99 Free of Charge
6 – 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
12+ pay full tour price per adult person.
Notes: Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 2 Children in one Room)

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