10 Days Egypt Holidays Tours
Ten-day private Egypt tours combining Cairo and the Giza Pyramids with a Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan, plus Abu Simbel, Alexandria or the Red Sea.
10 Day Egypt Tour: Itinerary and Tips
In short: ten days is the sweet spot for Egypt. It covers Cairo and Giza, a 3 or 4-night Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan, and either Abu Simbel, Alexandria or a few days on the Red Sea.
| Tour | Best for | Duration | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Day Round Trip Nile Cruise and Cairo Tours | Cairo + round-trip Nile cruise | 10 days | $1633 |
| 10 Day Cairo Nile Cruise and Alexandria by Flight | Cairo, Nile cruise and Alexandria | 10 days | $1733 |
| 10 Day Cairo Nile Cruise and Sharm El Sheikh | Cairo, Nile cruise and Sharm El Sheikh | 10 days | $1912 |
Prices are per person and depend on group size and season. Every tour is private with hotel pickup.
Sample 10-Day Itinerary
- Day 1: arrive in Cairo, meet and assist, hotel.
- Day 2: Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and Saqqara.
- Day 3: Egyptian Museum or Grand Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Khan el-Khalili.
- Day 4: fly to Luxor, Karnak and Luxor Temple, board the cruise.
- Day 5: optional sunrise balloon, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut; sail to Edfu.
- Day 6: Edfu and Kom Ombo.
- Day 7: Aswan: Philae, High Dam, felucca, Nubian village.
- Day 8: Abu Simbel by road or air.
- Day 9: fly to Cairo; free afternoon or Alexandria day trip.
- Day 10: departure transfer.
10 Day Egypt Tour FAQ
Is 10 days enough for Egypt?
Yes. Ten days covers Cairo, Giza, Luxor, a Nile cruise to Aswan and Abu Simbel at a comfortable pace. Add 3 to 4 days for the Red Sea.
What is the best 10 day Egypt itinerary?
Three nights in Cairo, a 4-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan with Abu Simbel, then a flight back to Cairo. Swap Abu Simbel for Alexandria or the Red Sea if you prefer.
When is the best time for a 10 day Egypt tour?
October to April. December and January are busiest, so book cruises early.
Can the 10 day tour be customised?
Yes. Every package is private, so hotels, cruise level, pace and extra sites can be changed.
Written by the Egyptologists at Dr Mo Tours Egypt, Luxor. Licensed guides since 2007, rated 4.7/5 on Tripadvisor. Plan your trip or WhatsApp +20 100 444 0698.