Egypt Best 10 Days Tour: Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan & Bahariya Oasis

Egypt Best 10-Day Tour Starts: The Grand Egyptian Museum, Felfela Restaurant—a Two-Hour Dinner Cruise.

Pickup Service: 

Your Egyptologist waits for you at the airport. This 15-year-experience Egyptologist facilitates all the airport departure procedures.

Take your seat in the latest A/C vehicle driven by an expert, friendly, and licensed driver who welcomes you warmly. 

The Grand Egyptian Museum Visit!

• Immerse yourself amid this house of the most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian treasures ever displayed in one place, including Tutankhamun’s Full Collection, The Colossal Statue of Ramses II, and The Solar Boat of Khufu; it is considered a time capsule, not just a museum. 
• Your Egyptologist takes you to 11 halls displaying the daily life of ancient Egypt and afterworld beliefs, besides kings and queens items and treasures throughout the pre-dynastic period, the archaic period, and the Old Kingdom to the New Kingdom, crossing through the Middle Kingdom. 

Lunch at Felfela Restaurant.

Amid the unique local atmosphere of Felfela Restaurant, savor one of the most tasty Egy ptian cuisines. 

Cairo Hotel Check-in 

With the air-conditioned vehicle driven by your captain and with the company of your tour guide, arrive at the high-class hotel. All the check-in procedures are done comfortably and professionally. 

Have a relaxing time in your room. 

Two-Hour Dinner Cruise

Just take your seat in the private vehicle and go ahead to the Nile cruise for dinner.

Enjoy the cozy return back to the hotel again by the vehicle, and have a calming night in the hotel’s room. 

The Second Day of Egypt Best 10-Day Tour: Saqqara Complex, Memphis, and Giza Pyramids Plateau

Your Egyptologist waits for you at the hotel lobby to meet him/her after you take your breakfast at the hotel. 

Have your seat in the A/C vehicle, going ahead to the Saqqara Complex.

Saqqara Complex Stop 

Unas Pyramid

• You feel from its shape that it is not a pyramid, while when entering inside, you find yourself amid the amazement of ancient Egypt. The first pyramidal Text in history surrounds you. A third of the Pyramid Texts, up to 228 chapters, were carved here. 

 Idot tomb

• Explore the tomb of Idot, which shows drawings representing the daily life of ancient Egypt, including scenes of hunting,  peasants returning from farmland, and offerings. 

Step Pyramid

• Discover the first limestone building in humanity, the Step Pyramid of Djoser. 
• You have an opportunity to climb down and meet the pharaonic sarcophagus, reaching the Serdab, where the statue of King Djoser was located with two holes in front of the eyes. Uncover the pharaohs story of these holes. 

Memphis Stop:

• Discover the first capital of ancient Egypt. 
• Live the thrill of meeting the colossi of Ramses II stretching on the ground 10 meters (33 feet)—an exclusive chance to take the most amazing photos ever with this Pharaonic giant. 
• Move to the Alabaster Sphinx, which is well preserved, symbolizing the power of the pharaohs.
  

  Giza Pyramids Plateau Visit:

  The Cheops Pyramid 

  • 30 minutes to relish visiting this historical miracle, climbing it, and listening from your Egyptologist all about this pyramid, exploring the real reason for building it as a royal tomb. The story is bigger than being a tomb for the king!

   

  • You have a chance to enter the pyramid from inside with extra fees. 

   

  Three Queens’ Pyramids 

  • These pyramids were built for the mother of Khufu “Queen Hetepheres,” the second for his wife, and the third for the daughter; here, you know the real position of the women in ancient Egypt far away from the fake information.

   

  • You can enter the mother’s pyramid for free all the days except on Friday. 

  Mortuary temple | The Purification temple 

  • From this temple, the solemn Pharaonic funeral of the king was launched to the royal tomb after the purification process with the 7 holy oils. 

  The Pits of the Solar Boats:

  • Around the Great Pyramid, five boat pits are found; these boats are used for carrying the body of the king from the palace to the pyramids. 
  • Let your Egyptologist narrate all the accurate, unique facts about this Nile that was running here. 

  Visit The Tombs of Pyramid Builders

  The Khafre Pyramid

  • It shows you how the look of the Giza Pyramids was in ancient Egypt, since it is the only pyramid that still keeps the exterior cladding. 

  Menkaure Pyramid:

  • Still there are mysteries you need to know here, living the whole majesty of ancient Egypt. 

  
  Arrive at the Panorama of the Giza Pyramids for outstanding photos with 6 pyramids and the Great Statue of Sphinx. 

  The Valley Temple:

  • It is where the kings were mummified, and the ancient Egyptians carried them on their shoulders, walking through the causeway to the Pyramid.
    
    • Walk through the causeway after visiting the Valley Temple. 

    The Great Sphinx Stop:

    • Discover all the mysteries of this majestic Pharaonic guard, like the Dream Stele of King Thutmose IV between its feet of the Sphinx.

    Lunchtime at the 5-star Nile Pyramids Lounge Restaurant:

    Relish your amazing local lunch meal at this top-class restaurant while enjoying a fabulous view of the Giza Pyramids. 

    Cozyly in the A/C vehicle driven by your expert captain, return back to your hotel in Cairo for a relaxing rest of the day. 

National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Salah El-Din Citadel, Al-Moez Street and Khan El-Khalili Bazaar

At the hotel lobby and after breakfast, enjoy the friendly and professional pickup service from your tour guide. 

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization Visit;

• Wander amid the first hall that is located upstairs. Immerse yourself amid 50,000 unique artifacts and treasures displayed for the first time, representing all about ancient Egypt, including the prehistoric eras until now. 
• Explore the downstairs hall. It is a day to meet the most powerful kings of ancient Egypt, seeing 22 royal mummies, including Ramesses II, Thutmose I, Thutmose II, Thutmose III, Hatshepsut, and Ahmose. 

Salah El-Din Citadel Visit

• Wander amid this strongest citadel, which was the royal throne seat for 600 years. 
• Arrive at the Mohamed Ali Mosque, which was built of Alabaster, seeing the French clock at the open court; let your Egyptologist tell you all the facts about this clock.
• Arrive at the Panorama of Saladin Citadel and enjoy seeing the whole of Cairo, including the historical sites like the Giza Pyramids, in one scene. Take amazing photos.
  

  Lunchtime; 

  Amid the vibrant green landscape and the Islamic architecture, savor a delicious lunch meal at the Studio Masri Restaurant in Al-Azhar Park.

  Al-Moez Street and Khan El-Khalili Bazaar Visit 

  • From the El-Ftouh gate we start the walking tour; this gate is one of the three historical doors of Old Cairo, which was the capital of Egypt during the Fatimid eras. 

   

  • Explore the Al Hakim Mosque, which contains the oldest minaret found in Egypt.

   

  • Meet El Sabiel, which is a fountain made of marble to keep the water cool. It was used to water the passersby for free. 

   

  • Discover the integrated Qalawun group that includes a mosque and a Bayramistan “hospital for free,” a fountain from which passersby drank for free, a fountain from which animals drank for free, and historical minarets. 

   

  • Arrive at the Sultan Inal Bath, which was a public bathhouse with colorful decorations. 

   

  • Embark on this historical Fatimid market, Khan El Khalili, where you can enjoy free time with shopping. 

  
  Relish the cozy drop-off service and arrive at your hotel after spending another unique day trip in Cairo and taking outstanding photos. Have a comfy night.
  

The Alexandria Library, Catacomb of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, and the Qaitbay Citadel from Outside

Firstly, relish the early morning departure from your hotel in Cairo and take your seat in an air-conditioned vehicle for around 2 hours and 40 minutes, meeting the Mediterranean Sea. 

Pompey Pillar & Serapeum Temple Visit

• Stand  in front of this 28-meter (92-foot) tall pillar with its pharaonic stones, narrating a history of the Romans! 
• Let your Egyptologist tell you the story of this towering pillar that represents Egyptians’ thanking.
• Discover the remains of the Serapeum Temple built by the Greeks.
  

  Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa Visit 

  • Listen to the joyful story of discovering this historical cemetery, and live the same surprise of the discoverers while climbing down, finding yourself surrounded by decorations that represent a unique mixture of the pharaonic, Roman, and Greek beliefs about the afterlife world.

  Enjoy A guided tour of the Alexandria Bibliotheca. It includes rare handwritten manuscripts of major scholars in history. 

  Fresh seafood lunch meat. If you do not care for the seafood, we can replace this meal with another delicious local Egyptian meal. We care about each detail. 

  Qaitbay Citadel from Outside 

  • Meet the strongest citadel in the Middle Ages while the Mediterranean Sea touches it marvelously since 1477 AD. 

  Enjoy a cozy return back to the Cairo hotel for a relaxing night.

 Visit Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple

Relish an early departure from Cairo’s hotel and take a comfy seat in the latest AC vehicle to arrive at Luxor.

Upon arrival in Luxor, explore the top sights in Thebes, the capital of ancient Egypt; Luxor Temple.

Luxor Temple Visit; 

• Meet the 2 obelisks in front of the temple with a weight of 600 tons and a height of 22 meters made by Ramses II.
• Cross through the open court and the entrance to move from the Ramses II era to Amenhotep III times, finding yourself amid the secrets of this king and his right to rule ancient Egypt. 
• Explore the holy of the holies and this shrine inside it depicting Alexander the Great before the god Amun. 
• Meet the temple cache, filled with statues in the open courtyard.

At a local high-class restaurant, enjoy having a delicious Egyptian meal.

Karnak Temple Visit;

• Explore 10 edifices and cross through the eras of more than 100 kings and queens shared in building this temple.
  
  • Embark amid the majesty of the Holy of Holies, the Holy Lake, the unfinished edifice, and the Taharqa Column, the largest hypostyle hall in the universe with 134 columns, which continued to be built for 66 years.

   

  • Arrive at the small church of Sekhmet and the Temple of Ptah, and live the events of the Opet Festival amid the towering pharaonic columns covered by vibrant, colorful inscriptions.

  Check in at the high-class hotel in Luxor for a relaxing night.
  

  Hatshepsut Temple Visit;

  • The temple takes 2 parts; the first is built, which is the 3 terraces, while the second one is carved in the mountain and also represents 3 terraces. You will stand in complete amazement in front of the architectural marvel of Hatshepsut Temple.

   

  • Arrive at the cabin of Hathor, the Anubis cabin, and explore the secret that made Hatshepsut rule ancient Egypt for 23 years.

  Colossi of Memnon Stop;

  • Take outstanding photos of the second largest figures in ancient Egypt, with 16 meters in height that represent Amenhotep III, and uncover mysteries that surround these statues.

  Habu Temple Visit; 

  • Investigate the ancient Egyptians' belief in the theory of creation that this location embodied.
  • Cross through the massive entrance of this temple dedicated by Ramses III, Sacred Lake and storage rooms of treasures, grains, and offerings, and hypostyle hall, the remains of a palace with a royal window and a temple dedicated to the 18th dynasty. 
  • Let your Egyptologist tell you why the descriptions were carved deeply to 15 cm in the walls, and enjoy seeing these inscriptions with the pharaonic colors representing scenes from the heart of ancient Egypt. 

   

  We are having lunch at a local, high-quality Egyptian restaurant. 

  Take a VIB train ride to Aswan.

  From Aswan Train Station, have your air-conditioned seat in the  vehicle, arriving at the hotel in Aswan for check-in and a relaxing night.

   

   

Day Tour to West Luxor (Egypt Best 10 Days Tour)

• Early departure from the hotel with the accompanying tour guide, riding the air-conditioned vehicle, going ahead to the hot air balloon pickup point.

Hot Air Balloon Tour 

• There is no balloon tour that can value what you will see in this experience at Luxor.

• Fly over the Ramesseum Temple, the Valley of the Nobles, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon, seeing the majesty of ancient Egypt with a falcon's eyes. This flying tour lasts from 40 to 60 minutes.

Return back to your hotel in Luxor by the vehicle for breakfast.

West Luxor Nile Bank Day Tour 

Meet your Egyptologist at the hotel lobby and ride the vehicle to the West Side of Luxor, the afterlife world for the ancient Egyptians.

Valley of the Kings 

• Live the same tour of Inini, the engineer of Thutmose I, the first pharaoh who decided to dig a tomb in this site instead of building a pyramid. 
• Explore why Thutmose transferred the royal tombs to this stage, specifically at this site! Ask your Egyptologist about Deir El Medina facts to come close to the amazing details of ancient Egypt.
• Your Egyptologist will recommend you the best three tombs to visit here.

High Dam, Philae Temple, Nubian Village

Enjoy your tasty breakfast in the hotel, and meet your Egyptologist at the hotel lobby. Have your seat in the A/C vehicle, going ahead to Aswan High Dam. 

Aswan High Dam

• Arrive at this one of the 20th-century marvels, Aswan High Dam. 
• Enter the site and arrive at the viewing platform, seeing the panoramic view of the dam and Lake Nasser, which is the world’s largest artificial lake.
• Walk along the dam and meet the Soviet-Egyptian Friendship Monument, which is a lotus-shaped structure. Get to know the story behind this monument.
  

  Philae Temple

  • Here, you can meet the last hieroglyphic text found in all of Egypt, dating back to 394 BC, and the last demotic text dating back to 452 BC.
  • Explore this temple, arriving at the Mamis, and meeting its entrance that includes 7 columns with capitals of goddess Hathor's face; each capital represents Hathor with a different reaction, from the confusion up to the latest one while Hathor is smiling; these reactions are related to beliefs of the ancient Egyptians in the birthing, and still the Egyptians keep some of these beliefs.
  • Let your Egyptologist tell you all about these beliefs and the other mysteries related to Philae Temple, which is located amid amazing nature and teeming with the ancient Egyptian mysteries. 

  The Nubian Village

  • Relish a cozy 30-minute sail by motorboat from Aswan to the Nubian Village. 
  • Feel the relaxing movement of this lazy river while the various types of birds fly over you and meet the amazing colorful houses of the Nubians. 
  • Embark on this island and meet unique beliefs; some of them are taken from the ancient Egyptians and still live in the Nubian houses, including the crocodiles that you can see and take photos with in one of any Nubian house. 
  • Walk on the streets with the unique atmosphere and you have an opportunity to buy souvenirs from the bazaar here, and also you can draw Henna. 
  • Savor tasty Egyptian snacks amid this exclusive environment. 
  • This tour extends to around 3 hours.

  Experience another tasty lunch meal from the most tasty Egyptian food.

  Finally, return back to the hotel for a relaxing night.

Abu Simbel Day Tour from Aswan _ Egypt Best 10 Days Tour

• Join this early morning private tour taking your boxed breakfast from the hotel and going ahead to Abu Simbel Temples. The road takes around 3:30 minutes with a one-break stop. 
• Meet this marvelous pharaonic facade with the largest statues  at 21 meters that represent Ramses II. These statues, with four faces, show the
  
  • stages of Ramses II's age, when he was young and then old. Focus on this extreme precision in sculpture made by the ancient Egyptians in these giant sculptures. 
  • Find the facade amid those statues, and wander amid the miracles of ancient Egypt, seeing the secrets of Ramses II on your own, including what is in the Holy of the Holies, representing  Ramses II as a god, not only a king!
  • This temple is teeming with the giant statues; meet them, and let your Egyptologist narrate for you all the secrets behind the phenomenon of sun perpendicularity. 
  • Meet the other facade in the mountain that includes 6 statues representing Ramses II and Nefertari to go amid the majesty of the small temple, dedicating to Nefertari; see how the love was in ancient Egypt. 

  
  Return back to Aswan for lunch in one of the best restaurants here. 

  Take your seat in the plane for a domestic flight to Cairo. 

  By the vehicle, arrive at the hotel for check-in and a relaxing night.

   

   

• Early departure at 8:30 to 9:00 am from the hotel with boxed breakfast, going ahead to Bahariya Oasis in a 4-hour driving tour with 2 breaks for coffee and  toilet. 
• Arrive at the local Beduin guide house and savor the best ever fresh-coocked lunch meal. 
• Take a 4x4 vehicle to the Black Desert, immersing yourself amid an area that was volcanic, where the full land and the mountains are covered with black powder; you can climb the Stacked Mountain. 
• Explore El Heiz Village, which is a cold spring. You can have a unique relaxing time by swimming in it. Also, you can take a seat in a coffee, finding holes of cold water from the spring to put your legs in it. 
• Meet the Crystal Mountain; amazing photos are waiting for you in front of these rock formations. One of the nature marvels. 
• Visit the Aqabat Valley, walking and taking pictures on an ocean floor with scattered stone shapes!
  
• Enjoy doing sandboarding in 30 minutes, and experience savoring the hibiscus, dates, and chocolate.
• Arrive at the Old White Desert for the best panoramic photos and drive again 30 minutes to the New White Desert.
•  Experience BBQ dinner amid the Beduin  festivals. 
• Have a relaxing time while the amazing view of the Milky Way Galaxy appears fully above you.
• Experience an exclusive cozy night amid amazing nature .

The Second Day of the Bahariya Oasis Tour _ Egypt Best 10 Days Tour

• Unique morning with meditation time in pure nature.
• Have a local Egyptian breakfast with drinks.
• Arrive at the New White Desert attractions, meeting the rocks of the rabbit, mushroom, World Cup, and other magnificent formations. Take amazing photos to memorize this fabulous tour.
• Return back to the local guide's home for fresh-cooked and local food with drinks and dessert. 
• Return back to Cairo in around 4.30 hours. 

Finally, relish a relaxing night in the hotel.

The Last Day of this Egypt Best 10 Days Tour

Take your breakfast in the hotel and meet our representative for a departure to Cairo airport, traveling back to home after spending an amazing tour to remember.