10-Day Cairo, Aswan, Luxor & Hurghada Tour
The pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, Philae and Abu Simbel in Aswan, Luxor's temples and tombs, and a free day on the Red Sea. Flights, hotels, entrance fees and guiding are included.
The short answer
10-Day Cairo, Aswan, Luxor & Hurghada Tour is a 10-day, 9-night trip to Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and Hurghada: 3 nights in Cairo, 2 in Aswan, 2 in Luxor and 2 in Hurghada. It includes domestic flights, an Egyptologist guide, entrance fees and transfers. Prices start at $2,663 per person, two sharing (Comfort, October–April).
02Overview
A first look
Ten days gives Egypt room to breathe. You land in Cairo and have the evening to yourself, then spend a full day at the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum. On day 3 you fly to Aswan for the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple, and day 4 is Abu Simbel.
On day 5 you travel by road to Luxor, stopping at Kom Ombo and Edfu. Day 6 is the West Bank, with the rest of the day free, and on the morning of day 7 you see Karnak and Luxor Temple before a private drive to Hurghada on the Red Sea for two nights and a free day. A flight to Cairo on day 9 brings you to Islamic and Coptic Cairo, and you leave the next morning. We book the flights, the transfers, your hotels and the entrance fees. You choose the hotel standard when you book.
What lingers
- 01An evening to settle in after you land, then a full day at Giza the next morning
- 02Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum in one guided day
- 03Philae Temple by boat, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan
- 04Abu Simbel, the rock temples of Ramesses II, on a full day from Aswan
- 05Kom Ombo and Edfu temples on the road to Luxor, then the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank and Karnak and Luxor Temple on the East Bank
- 06Two nights and a free day on the Red Sea in Hurghada
- 07Islamic and Coptic Cairo: the Citadel, Muhammad Ali Mosque and the Hanging Church
Choose your comfort level
Prices are per person in USD, from 2 people sharing a double room, including accommodation at the properties listed or similar.
| Comfort level | Where you stay or similar | Per personfrom, Oct–Apr | Choose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortfrom $2,6634★ hotels | Cairo · 3 nightsJewel Sport City Luxor · 2 nightsIberotel Luxor by JAZ Hurghada · 2 nightsSwiss Inn Resort Hurghada | $2,663May–Sep: from $2,588 | |
| Classicfrom $2,7535★ hotels | Hurghada · 2 nightsAMC Royal Hotel & Spa | $2,753May–Sep: from $2,623 | |
| Prestigefrom $3,2405★ deluxe hotels | Aswan · 2 nightsTolip Aswan Luxor · 2 nightsSteigenberger Nile Palace Luxor Hurghada · 2 nightsHilton Hurghada Plaza | $3,240May–Sep: from $3,253 | |
| Luxuryfrom $4,2875★ luxury hotels | Cairo · 3 nightsSt. Regis Cairo Aswan · 2 nightsThe Zen Wellness Resort Aswan Luxor · 2 nightsHilton Luxor Resort & Spa | $4,287May–Sep: from $4,253 |
You'll stay in these properties, or a similar choice of the same quality. Choose your date in the booking panel for the exact price.
Day by day
Detailed itinerary
10 Days / 9 Nights · Cairo · Aswan · Luxor · Hurghada
- 1
A representative meets you in the arrivals hall at Cairo Airport and drives you to your hotel. Nothing else is planned today, so you can rest after your flight and spend the evening as you like. Your first sightseeing day starts the next morning.
- 2
A full day with your private Egyptologist guide, starting early with a pickup from your hotel. You spend the first part on the Giza Plateau with the pyramids and the Great Sphinx; allow 4 to 6 hours for the Giza visit. After lunch you visit the Grand Egyptian Museum for the Tutankhamun collection and the great statues of the Old and New Kingdoms.
The guide, the entrance fees and the air-conditioned transport are included.
- 3
A transfer takes you to Cairo Airport for the flight to Aswan, where a driver meets you. In the afternoon you visit the northern granite quarries and the Unfinished Obelisk, then the Aswan High Dam, and cross by boat to Philae, the temple of Isis on its island, with an Egyptologist guide. The vehicle and entrance fees are included. The sightseeing is arranged around the airline's flight time.
Lunch is not included today.
- 4
A full day to see Abu Simbel, the two rock temples of Ramesses II beside Lake Nasser, with the colossal statues at the entrance. You travel by road from Aswan, and the entrance fees are included. Expect an early start and a long day. You sleep in Aswan again.
- 5
A full day of travel and temples. You leave Aswan by road with a local Egyptologist and visit the temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu on the way to Luxor. The air-conditioned vehicle, the entrance fees for the listed temples and the guide are included. You reach Luxor at the end of the day and spend the night there.
- 6
With your English-speaking Egyptologist you cross to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings, where entrance to three tombs is included, then Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon. The tour takes about six hours, and the guide, the entrance fees and the air-conditioned transport are included. The rest of the day is free, and you spend a second night in Luxor.
- 7
After breakfast your Egyptologist takes you to the East Bank for Karnak, the largest temple complex in Egypt, and Luxor Temple. The guide, the entrance fees and the transport between the two sites are included. In the afternoon a private, air-conditioned vehicle takes you from Luxor to Hurghada on the Red Sea, about five hours by road.
It is a day of sightseeing and then a long drive, and you check in to your hotel in the evening.
- 8
Nothing is scheduled today. Swim, rest by the pool or walk along the Red Sea. If you want to add a boat trip, snorkeling or another activity, ask us and we will quote it. Your hotel breakfast is included.
- 9
A transfer takes you to Hurghada Airport for the flight to Cairo, where a driver meets you and takes you to your hotel. Then you set out with a private Egyptologist for about six hours of sightseeing, arranged around the airline's flight time.
You visit the Sultan Hassan and Al-Rifa'i mosques, the Citadel of Saladin and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, then Old Coptic Cairo, with a lunch break and the Hanging Church and the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus. The guide, the entrance fees and the transport are included. This is your last night in Cairo.
- 10
Have breakfast at your hotel and check out. A private transfer takes you to Cairo Airport, allowing about 90 minutes for the drive. Staying the last night in Cairo gives a safety window if the domestic flight on day 9 runs late, so you reach your international flight calmly.
Bundled in
- Domestic flights
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Nine nights in hotels with breakfast: three in Cairo, two in Aswan, two in Luxor and two in Hurghada
- Domestic flights Cairo to Aswan and Hurghada to Cairo
- Road journeys Aswan to Abu Simbel, Aswan to Luxor via Kom Ombo and Edfu, and a private Luxor to Hurghada transfer
- All airport and hotel transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
- An English-speaking Egyptologist guide on the sightseeing days
- Entrance fees to every site in the itinerary, including three tombs in the Valley of the Kings
- Lunch on day 2, and bottled water on the tours
- Meet-and-assist at the airport
Not included
- International flights to and from Egypt
- Egypt entry visa
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- Dinners, drinks and meals other than those stated
- Khufu pyramid interior and premium tombs such as Tutankhamun and Seti I
- Optional activities in Hurghada, travel insurance and personal expenses
Field notes
From our Egyptologists
- 01
Book Abu Simbel for the earliest departure, before heat builds on the desert road.
- 02
At Karnak, the Great Hypostyle Hall photographs best when side light reaches the columns.
- 03
In Luxor West Bank tombs, wear shoes with grip, the stone can be uneven and dusty.
- 04
Hurghada beaches are calmer in the morning, with less wind and clearer water.
- 05
Khan El Khalili is usually less crowded after the afternoon prayer window, around Friday scheduling changes.
Tailor it
Make it yours
Choose your hotel standard when you book. Ask us about a Nile cruise instead of the road journey, extra nights in Hurghada or Luxor, a Red Sea boat trip or a hot-air balloon flight in Luxor.
All requests handled by your dedicated specialist before booking.
Suited to
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- Travelers who want Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and some time by the sea without rushing. Suited to couples, friends and solo travelers who are comfortable with long drives, two flights and plenty of walking.
Maybe not, if
- Travelers who need step-free access to every site, or who dislike long road days. Days 4, 5 and 7 involve a lot of driving.
Honest assessment
Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.
Highlights
- Giza, Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor in ten days
- Abu Simbel has its own day, and Hurghada has a free day
- Both domestic flights and all transfers handled for you
- A last night in Cairo protects your flight home
Things to Consider
- Days 4, 5 and 7 involve a lot of road travel
- Uneven stone, steps and little shade at the major sites
- No Nile cruise: Aswan to Luxor is by road
Where it fits
A good fit if you want Abu Simbel, Luxor and a rest by the sea at a steady pace. If you want to sleep on the Nile, choose a tour with a Nile cruise.
Worth knowing
How this compares
Many operators sell Aswan, Luxor and a Red Sea stay as separate trips. This tour joins them in ten days with two flights and every transfer booked for you, and ends with a night in Cairo so a late domestic flight does not threaten your flight home.
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On the ground
Your route
Snapshot
Good to know
- Travel style
- Guided multi-day tour, land only, with Red Sea extension
- Accommodation
- Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and Hurghada hotels, standard chosen at booking
- Destinations
- Cairo · Aswan · Luxor · Hurghada
- Includes
- 9 hotel nights with breakfast · Flights Cairo to Aswan and Hurghada to Cairo · Road journeys to Abu Simbel, Luxor and Hurghada · Egyptologist guiding on sightseeing days · Entrance fees to every listed site · Karnak and Luxor Temple on the morning of day 7
- Best for
- First-time visitors who want Aswan and Abu Simbel · Travelers who want temples plus rest on the Red Sea · History lovers who prefer a steadier pace
The morning of
Meeting point & timing
- Where
- Cairo International Airport (CAI), Arrivals HallMap
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Passport and any required travel documents
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
- Sunscreen, SPF 30 or higher
- Sun hat and sunglasses
- Refillable water bottle
- Any personal medication
- Swimsuit and towel for the free day in Hurghada
- Light layer for early starts and for flights
What to wear
- Lightweight, breathable clothing for sun and heat
- Closed shoes for temples and uneven ground
- Clothing that covers shoulders and knees at temples, mosques and churches
- A hat and sunglasses
- A light jacket for evenings and early starts in winter
Children & families
Children are welcome. Every child takes a seat in the vehicle, so transport and guiding are charged at the adult rate at any age. Entrance tickets are free for children under 6 and full price from 6. Hotel prices depend on the child's age and the room used, so we give you the exact figure when you tell us the age at booking. Days 4, 5 and 7 involve long drives that are tiring for young children.
Accessibility
Who can join this
This tour involves a lot of walking on large archaeological sites, with uneven stone, sand, steps and some narrow tomb passages. The Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Abu Simbel have long outdoor stretches with little shade. Visiting Philae involves a short boat crossing and steps. Several days include long road journeys. Vehicles are air-conditioned, but we cannot promise wheelchair access at every site. Tell us your needs when you book and we will tell you honestly which parts are suitable.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
The itinerary uses two domestic flights and long road transfers, and the vehicle type can vary, so we do not claim a carbon saving. Sightseeing is guided by local Egyptologists and arranged through local suppliers in Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and Hurghada, so most of the money you spend stays in the places you visit. We ask guests to bring a refillable water bottle and not to touch painted walls in tombs.
Licensed Egyptologist guides
State-licensed, and people we have worked with for years
Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
Site preservation
We follow the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' site rules: marked paths, no touching reliefs
Local teams, real help
Our own offices in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh
If plans change
Cancellation and refunds
If you cancel, your refund depends on how early you tell us and on the type of trip. Read our current cancellation and refund policy
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
01Are the domestic flights included?
Yes. The flights from Cairo to Aswan on day 3 and from Hurghada to Cairo on day 9 are booked for you and included in the price. Between Aswan, Luxor and Hurghada you travel by road. International flights are not included.02Will I make my international flight?
Domestic and international tickets are separate bookings, so a delayed domestic flight can cost you the connection. That is why this tour ends with a night in Cairo before you leave. If you ever fly to Cairo and connect on the same day, choose a late-evening or night international flight, and take travel insurance that covers missed connections.03When do we see Abu Simbel?
On day 4, the day after you fly to Aswan. It is a full day by road from Aswan with the entrance fees included. Expect an early start.04Is there a Nile cruise on this tour?
No. You travel from Aswan to Luxor by road on day 5, stopping at Kom Ombo and Edfu. If you want to sleep on a ship, a tour with a Nile cruise is a better match.05What can I do in Hurghada?
Day 8 is free. Hurghada is a Red Sea resort town, so most guests swim and relax. We can quote a boat trip or snorkeling if you ask, but none is included.06Which hotels will we have?
You choose a standard when you book, from budget to luxury, and we name the hotels for your dates. There are nine hotel nights with breakfast: three in Cairo, two in Aswan, two in Luxor and two in Hurghada. The sightseeing is the same at every standard.07What is not included?
International flights, the Egypt visa, tips for guides and drivers, dinners and drinks, lunches other than the one on day 2, the interior of the Khufu pyramid, premium tombs such as Tutankhamun's, and travel insurance.08When is the best time to go?
October to April is cooler and the most comfortable for walking around temples. Summers are very hot, especially in Aswan and Luxor, so sightseeing starts early.09What happens on day 1?
Your driver meets you at Cairo Airport and takes you to your hotel. Nothing else is planned, so you can rest and have dinner wherever you like. Dinner is not included.10How do days 6 and 7 work in Luxor?
Day 6 is the West Bank: the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon, with the rest of the day free. On the morning of day 7 you see Karnak and Luxor Temple, then drive to Hurghada in the afternoon, about five hours. A guide, entrance fees and transport are included on both sightseeing mornings.
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At a glance
- Length
- 10 days · 9 nights
- Starts
- Daily
- Route
- Cairo → Aswan → Abu Simbel → Luxor → Kom Ombo → Edfu → Hurghada → Cairo
- Nights
- 3 Cairo · 2 Aswan · 2 Luxor · 2 Hurghada
- Includes
- Domestic flights, Egyptologist guide, entrance fees, transfers