Royal Egypt - 10 Days Cairo with 4 Nights Nile Cruise Royal Egypt - 10 Days Cairo with 4 Nights Nile Cruise Royal Egypt - 10 Days Cairo with 4 Nights Nile Cruise Royal Egypt - 10 Days Cairo with 4 Nights Nile Cruise Royal Egypt - 10 Days Cairo with 4 Nights Nile Cruise Royal Egypt - 10 Days Cairo with 4 Nights Nile Cruise
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Royal Egypt - 10 Days Cairo with 4 Nights Nile Cruise

★★★★★ 5.0 (46 reviews) 10 Days / 9 Nights cairo , luxor , aswan
Trip overview

10-days Luxury Egypt Vacations To Cairo, Luxor, Aswan

Discover the timeless wonders of Egypt on a 10-day luxury vacation combining the highlights of Cairo with an unforgettable journey along the Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Begin your adventure in Cairo, where you will explore the magnificent Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to an extraordinary collection of ancient Egyptian treasures. Continue south to Luxor and embark on a luxurious 4-night Nile cruise, sailing through the heart of ancient Egypt while enjoying the comfort and scenery of the Nile Valley. Along the way, visit some of Egypt’s most remarkable monuments, including Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, and Philae Temple in Aswan. With private guided sightseeing, comfortable luxury accommodations, carefully planned transfers, and a relaxing Nile cruise, this Egypt vacation offers the perfect balance of ancient history, cultural discovery, and upscale travel.

Trip highlights

What makes this journey special

Expert Egyptologist guides

An expert Egyptologist guide accompanies you throughout the trip, across Cairo, Luxor and Aswan.

Luxury hotels & Nile cruise

Hand-picked hotels across Cairo, Luxor and Aswan, plus a full-board Nile cruise for the Luxor–Aswan leg.

Fully protected

Licensed under Egypt's Ministry of Tourism (No. 1538) and an official IATA member.

Private & flexible

A private tour for solo travellers, couples, families or small groups — never a shared bus.

The route

Your day-by-day itinerary

Your flight manager meets you at Cairo International Airport. He will help you finalize the required formalities at the airport. He will then escort you to the hotel in a private, air-conditioned luxury vehicle. At the hotel, your tour manager helps you check in smoothly and then reviews your luxury Egypt vacation itinerary with you to reconfirm the meeting times for each tour and activity in preparation for the start of your Egypt Luxury Tour. Overnight in Cairo.

Accommodation

Hotel in Cairo · 1 night

Included activities
  • Meet & assist at Cairo International Airport
  • Transfer in a private air-conditioned luxury vehicle
  • Itinerary review with your tour manager at check-in

After a healthy and hearty breakfast at the hotel, your guide will take you to the Giza Plateau to initiate your visit, marveling at one of the Seven Wonders of the World on a Giza pyramids tour from Cairo.

Grand Egyptian Museum:

Your tour guide and private driver will greet you at the airport upon your arrival, and then take you to your hotel, showing you Cairo's key landmarks along the way during your sightseeing tour. One of the major highlights is the Grand Egyptian Museum tour, the largest archaeological museum in the world. The museum boasts over 100,000 pharaonic artifacts to display the great richness of ancient Egyptian history. Guests, particularly from all around the globe, come to see the legendary treasures of King Tutankhamun, including the golden death mask and gilded sarcophagi, as well as the gigantic statues of Ramses II. Your guide will tell you every mystical fact about the treasures, their discovery, and their importance both culturally and historically in the past of Egypt. Visit the GEM museum in Egypt for an immersive experience.

Giza Pyramids:

On the Giza Pyramids, visitors have the opportunity to visit the wonderful Pyramid of Khafre and the smaller Pyramid of Menkaure. Amidst spectacular desert vistas, you will enjoy a camel ride at the Giza pyramids while being told about how the ancient Egyptians mysteriously built these timeless wonders. This tour to the Giza pyramids allows you to visit the pyramids of Giza from Cairo. Pyramids of Giza camel rides are an unforgettable way to explore the plateau.

The Great Sphinx:

Other than the pyramids, there was the fabled Great Sphinx, the colossal statue of the first body of a lion, and the countenance of a face. Once in a while, it still stares at the plateau after a thousand hard years, representing valor, intelligence, and royal majesty. Your guide will take you through its symbolism and historical purpose as one of the most mysterious and awe-inspiring monuments of Egypt.

Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).

Accommodation

Hotel in Cairo · 1 night

Meals

Breakfast & Lunch

Included activities
  • Great Pyramids of Giza
  • Great Sphinx
  • Valley Temple
  • Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
  • Camel ride at the Giza Pyramids
Optional activities
  • Sound & Light Show at the Giza Pyramids — from $50

After a hearty Egyptian breakfast, you will be driven to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, where you will see royal mummies and an astonishing collection that tells the great, diverse history of Egypt. From there, From there, continue your luxury Egypt tours and transfer first to Old Cairo, where some of the oldest standing churches in the country will be visited. After a tasty lunch at a local restaurant, continue the historical exploration by visiting

Islamic cairo :

Citadel of Saladin, This is a medieval fortress having one of the most iconic statuses in Egypt. Built in the 12th century by the great Muslim leader Salah al-Din (Saladin) to defend Cairo from Crusader attacks, the citadel later became the seat of government of the rulers of Egypt for over 700 years. The Mohamed Ali Mosque, enjoy your Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant. This day is perfect for an Islamic Cairo walking tour and exploring Islamic Cairo Egypt.

Visits: National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Old Cairo, Salah El-Din Citadel.

Accommodation

Hotel in Cairo · 1 night

Meals

Breakfast & Lunch

Included activities
  • National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
  • Old Cairo churches
  • Citadel of Saladin
  • Mohamed Ali Mosque
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
Optional activities
  • Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise — from $65

Check out of your hotel in the morning. Transfer to Cairo airport for a domestic flight to Luxor. Your tour manager will meet you at the airport in Luxor and take you by air-conditioned car to your hotel for check-in. and to prepare for the start of your Luxor tour.

Accommodation

Hotel in Luxor · 1 night

Meals

Breakfast

Included activities
  • Transfer to Cairo Airport
  • Domestic flight Cairo–Luxor
  • Air-conditioned transfer to your Luxor hotel

After breakfast, check out of the hotel in the morning. Transfer to start the Egypt Nile cruise in Luxor trip. Enjoy lunch on board your motor ship on the Nile. Start your tours in Luxor with the East Bank of the Nile to visit.

Karnak Temple:

Wander inside this large temple complex, Karnak Temple, which is a testament to ancient Egypt's glory. Explore the colossal Hypostyle Hall, a sacred lake, and wonderful carved pictures depicting the story of pharaohs and gods.

Luxor Temple :

The Luxor Temple is an impressive monument of the past, once acting as an epicenter for religious and ceremonial life in Thebes, the capital of ancient Egypt. Many temples stand for a specified god; however, Luxor Temple was mostly concerned with the rejuvenation of kingship and was a major component of the Opet Festival, where the statues of the gods Amun, Mut, and Khonsu were conveyed from Karnak to Luxor.

Dinner and overnight on the cruise ship.

Having finished your luxury tours in Egypt, you will be taken back to your hotel for the night.

Accommodation

Cabin onboard the Nile cruise · 1 night

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Included activities
  • Embarkation on your Nile cruise in Luxor
  • Lunch on board
  • Karnak Temple
  • Luxor Temple
Optional activities
  • To enjoy sound and light performances at Karnak Temple

After breakfast, enjoy the magnificent Luxor trip to the royal tombs of the 62 Pharaohs

Valley of the Kings:

On the list of the world's most famous archaeological sites, the Valley of the Kings stands out as an ancient royal cemetery for the New Kingdom pharaohs of Egypt, including the most well-known king, Tutankhamun. There are over sixty tombs within the valley—and more still being discovered—all varying in decoration. These tombs were carved deep into the rock, adorned with symbolic artwork, hieroglyphs, and secret chambers intended to assist the pharaohs in their journey to the afterlife.

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut:

One of the most beautiful and well-preserved of ancient Egyptian temples, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut is an astounding mortuary temple built to honor one of Egypt's few female pharaohs. The terraces, statues, and relief carvings of the temple mark the prosperity of her reign and her devotion to the god Amun. As you walk through the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut with your guide, you will be taught the story of Hatshepsut—how she came to power in a male-dominated world, and how her legacy still captivates historians and visitors alike. The temple is beautifully set against the dramatic cliffs of Deir el-Bahri.

Colossi of Memnon:

For more than 3,000 years, the Colossi of Memnon have watched over the gateway to the long-lost mortuary temple of Amenhotep III on the west bank of the Nile near Luxor. Standing about 18 meters (60 feet) high, each statue is carved from a single block of sandstone.

Accommodation

Cabin onboard the Nile cruise · 1 night

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Included activities
  • Valley of the Kings
  • Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
  • Colossi of Memnon

Enjoy your breakfast in the morning. Lunch will be served on board to enjoy an Egypt luxury tour by flight to Egypt before visiting the most preserved temple,

Edfu and kom ombo temples :

the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Then visit the temple shared by two gods, Sobek and Horus, in Kom Ombo. Return to the ship and enjoy afternoon tea while sailing to Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board.

Accommodation

Cabin onboard the Nile cruise · 1 night

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Included activities
  • Temple of Horus at Edfu
  • Kom Ombo Temple
  • Afternoon tea on board while sailing to Aswan

Unfinished obelisk :

Enjoy your breakfast on the Nile River cruise. Start your Aswan tours with the largest ancient obelisk, the unfinished obelisk. Then, the best tour of Aswan: visit the beautiful temple

Philae Temple:

Dedicated to the goddess Isis, Philae Temple is an excellently preserved site that was relocated to Agilkia Island to save it from being submerged in water. While exploring Philae Temple, get fascinated by the well-carved sculptures and learn their historical context. Dinner and overnight aboard the Nile cruise.

Accommodation

Cabin onboard the Nile cruise · 1 night

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Included activities
  • Unfinished Obelisk
  • Philae Temple

Abu simbel temple :

Enjoy your breakfast on the Egypt luxury Nile cruise, then go to your hotel for check-in for a one-night stay. Optional trip to Abu Simbel Temples: about 3 and a half hours. From Aswan to Abu Simbel with a private air-conditioned car. when your arrival at Abu Simbel, enjoy the impressive temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel, dedicated to the four world gods of: Ptah, Reharakhetty, Amun-Rey, and Ramses II.

Accommodation

Hotel in Aswan · 1 night

Meals

Breakfast

Included activities
  • Disembarkation from the Nile cruise
  • Transfer and check-in at your Aswan hotel
Optional activities
  • Abu Simbel Tour by land — from $80

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. You will be transferred to Aswan Airport to fly to Cairo. It's time at Cairo International Airport for your final departure after your luxury Egypt tours.

Meals

Breakfast

Included activities
  • Transfer to Aswan Airport
  • Flight Aswan–Cairo
  • Departure transfer at Cairo International Airport
What's included

Everything's taken care of

Included

  • Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports
  • Assistance of our guest relations during your stay
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo hotel including daily breakfast
  • Accommodation for 4 nights on board Nile cruise on full board
  • Accommodation for 1 night in Luxor hotel including daily breakfast
  • Accommodation for 1 night in Aswan hotel including daily breakfast
  • Interior flight tickets from Cairo to Luxor and from Aswan to Cairo
  • All sightseeing tours in Cairo as mentioned are private guided tours
  • All shore excursions on the cruise as mentioned (sharing egypt dayt rips)
  • Meals in hotel, Nile cruise and during tours as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Admission fees to the sights throughout the tours
  • Free bottled water during the tours and during journeys by road
  • All service charges and taxes
  • Complimentary Cairo Photo Session around Giza Pyramids

Not included

  • International Airfare
  • Entry Visa to Egypt
  • Optional tours
  • Personal spendings
  • Tipping
Prices & accommodation

Choose your comfort level

Package
May – Sep
US$ 3800
Per person in a solo room
US$ 3200
Per person in a double room
US$ 2800
Per person in a triple room
Oct – Apr
US$ 3850
Per person in a solo room
US$ 3250
Per person in a double room
US$ 2850
Per person in a triple room
What travelers say

Stories from real explorers

Don't take our word for it — here's what our guests share after their day with us.

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46 reviews on Tripadvisor
★★★★★Tripadvisor

Hoda was an amazing guide, sharing with us her incredible knowledge about the history and culture of Egypt. She is a warm and caring person, helping us meet our "wish-list' items on this trip!!

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K E Bat
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★★★★★Tripadvisor

I highly recommend Hoda. She is a wonderful guide for English speaking travelers. Her knowledge and enthusiasm for Egyptian history and culture is infectious. She made my tour of Egypt a trip of a lifetime.

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Valerie S
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★★★★★Tripadvisor

Hany is a knowledgeable, kind and thoughtful guide. He can tailor a personalized tour to what you want to see, or can plan an entire itinerary. He is incredibly responsive and dependable. Hands down the best way to see E...

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Vicky
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