10 Days / 9 Nights
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Family FriendlySee Egypt’s headline sights in one seamless 10-day route: the Pyramids of Giza, Cairo’s old quarters, a Nile cruise from Aswan toward Luxor, and the great temples and tombs of Upper Egypt. This Grand Discovery tour is built for travellers who want the classic Egypt experience with guided context, domestic flights arranged, and time to enjoy the river rather than just rush between monuments.
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Stand beside the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx with an Egyptologist guide explaining the plateau’s layout and ancient royal purpose.
Trace Egypt’s story in Cairo through the Egyptian Museum, Islamic Cairo, Coptic Cairo, and the lanes of Khan El Khalili Bazaar.Fly to Aswan and board a Nile cruise, giving the journey a calmer rhythm after the busy capital.
Visit Philae Temple by boat and see how ancient architecture, island scenery, and modern preservation meet on the Nile.Sail through the Nile Valley with guided stops at Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu Temple.
Explore Luxor’s West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Walk through Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple, two of the great ceremonial spaces of ancient Thebes.
Add optional experiences such as Abu Simbel, a Luxor hot air balloon flight, a Nubian Village visit, or extra Cairo evening activities.Finish in Cairo with free time for last-minute shopping and a farewell dinner.
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Best forPaceGuideTransportOptional add-onsPrice noteMeet and assist service at Cairo International Airport on arrival.Airport transfers in Cairo on arrival and departure.4 nights hotel accommodation in Cairo.4 nights accommodation on a Nile cruise.1 night hotel accommodation in Luxor.Domestic flight from Cairo to Aswan.Domestic flight from Luxor to Cairo.Transportation for included sightseeing tours.Professional Egyptologist guide during guided visits.Guided visit to the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx.Guided visit to the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square.Guided exploration of Islamic Cairo and Coptic Cairo, including the Cairo Citadel, Mosque of Muhammad Ali, the Hanging Church, and historic districts as scheduled.Visit to Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
Nile cruise embarkation assistance in Aswan.Guided visit to Philae Temple.Guided visit to Kom Ombo Temple.Guided visit to Edfu Temple.Guided Luxor West Bank tour including the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon.Guided Luxor East Bank tour including Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple.
Daily breakfast.Full board during the Nile cruise.Farewell dinner in Cairo.Tour coordination and on-ground support throughout the itinerary.International flights.Egypt entry visa.Optional Abu Simbel excursion.Optional Luxor hot air balloon ride.Optional Nubian Village visit.Optional Sound and Light Show experiences.
Optional camel riding at the pyramids.Optional Nile dinner cruise.Optional Egyptian food tour.Personal expenses, laundry, phone calls, and shopping.Drinks during meals unless confirmed otherwise.Travel insurance.Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, cruise staff, hotel staff, and other service providers.Any services not clearly listed as included.A curated journey through Egypt's most iconic ancient wonders — pace, stops, meals and insider tips designed by our local experts.
Day 11 stops2–3 hours including airport assistance and transfer, depending on arrival conditionsArrive at Cairo International Airport, where an Ozes representative meets you after formalities and assists with your transfer to the hotel. After check-in, the rest of the day is kept free so you can rest, adjust to the city, and prepare for the first full sightseeing day.
Day 23 stops
2–3 hoursStart at the Giza Plateau with a guided visit to the Pyramids of Giza. Your Egyptologist explains how the plateau developed, why its position mattered, and how to read the site beyond the postcard view. There is time for the main pyramid area and a panoramic viewpoint where the desert opens behind the monuments.
45–60 minutesContinue to the Great Sphinx, where the scale feels different up close than it does from a distance. Your guide helps you understand the relationship between the Sphinx, the valley temple area, and the wider Giza complex before you return toward central Cairo.
2–3 hoursVisit the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square for an introduction to royal statues, funerary objects, carved reliefs, jewellery, and daily-life artefacts. This stop gives useful context for the temples and tombs you will see later in Upper Egypt.
Day 33 stops
1.5–2 hoursExplore the Cairo Citadel area and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, one of the city’s defining skyline landmarks. From the elevated terraces, you may see layers of Cairo stretching outward: minarets, dense neighbourhoods, and the desert edge on clearer days.
1.5–2 hoursMove to Coptic Cairo for a guided walk through one of the city’s oldest religious districts. Visit the Hanging Church and learn how Roman, Coptic, and later Islamic layers sit close together in this compact area.
1.5–2 hoursSpend the late afternoon around Khan El Khalili Bazaar and the surrounding historic lanes. Expect shopfronts stacked with lanterns, copper, textiles, perfumes, and souvenirs, plus the sound of bargaining and café chatter. Your guide can help with orientation before you enjoy free time.
Day 42 stopsHalf day including airport transfers, flight, and embarkationTransfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Aswan. On arrival, you are met and taken to your Nile cruise for check-in. After the pace of Cairo, the river setting gives the trip a slower, sunnier feel.
1.5–2 hoursVisit Philae Temple, reached by a short boat ride. The approach is part of the experience: water around the island, pale stone against the sky, and carved walls that introduce the religious world of Isis and late-period temple building.
Day 52 stops
Free morning, or extended optional excursionToday is deliberately flexible. You may relax in Aswan and enjoy time onboard, or add the optional Abu Simbel excursion. Travellers who choose Abu Simbel should be ready for an early start and a long journey, rewarded by the immense rock-cut façades and lakeside setting.
1–1.5 hours for the temple visit, plus sailing timeAs the cruise sails north, watch the Nile Valley shift between palms, villages, fields, and desert ridges. The cruise stops at Kom Ombo, where the riverside temple’s unusual double design reflects two divine cults in one building.
Day 62 stops
1.5–2 hoursVisit Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus and known for its strong state of preservation. The high pylons, enclosed halls, and wall reliefs help you imagine how processions moved through a working ancient temple.
Rest of day, depending on navigation scheduleReturn to the cruise and continue sailing toward Luxor. This is one of the most enjoyable slow-travel stretches of the itinerary: tea on deck, riverbanks sliding past, and time to rest between temple visits.
Day 73 stops
2–2.5 hoursCross to Luxor’s West Bank and begin at the Valley of the Kings. Your guide explains tomb planning, royal burial beliefs, and the meaning of key scenes before you enter selected tombs included with the standard visit.
1–1.5 hoursContinue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. The terraces, cliff backdrop, and clean architectural lines make this one of Luxor’s most visually striking monuments.
20–30 minutesStop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive seated statues that once guarded a much larger mortuary temple. It is a short visit, but it helps connect the West Bank’s scattered remains into one ancient landscape.
Day 83 stops
Approximately 3–4 hours including pickup and flight operationsIf you add the optional hot air balloon experience, the day begins before sunrise. Flights depend on weather and local permissions, but when conditions are right, the views over the fields, desert cliffs, and West Bank monuments are exceptional.
2–2.5 hoursVisit Karnak Temple Complex with your guide, moving through monumental gateways, open courts, sanctuaries, and the famous columned halls. This is a place to take your time; the details reward slow looking.
1–1.5 hoursContinue to Luxor Temple, connected historically with ancient festival routes and still deeply atmospheric within the modern city. Depending on timing, the late-day light can soften the stone and make the carvings easier to read.
Day 92 stopsHalf day including transfers and flight, then free timeTransfer for your domestic flight back to Cairo. After hotel check-in, the day is left open for rest, a final walk, or last-minute shopping. Travellers often use this time to revisit a favourite Cairo neighbourhood or pick up gifts without rushing.
2 hoursGather for a farewell dinner in Cairo. It is a relaxed final evening after ten days of museums, markets, temples, tombs, river views, and desert horizons.
Day 101 stops2–3 hours depending on flight time and trafficAfter breakfast, check out and transfer to Cairo International Airport. Ozes assists with departure arrangements so your final morning stays simple and organised.
3 meals/refreshments included on this tour. Dietary requirements catered for on request.
Breakfast is included each day at the hotel or onboard the cruise, according to the day’s schedule.
Lunch and dinner are included while staying on the Nile cruise, following the cruise’s meal schedule.
A farewell dinner in Cairo is included on the final evening before departure day.
Drinks during meals are not included unless specifically confirmed in your final booking details.
Meals outside the listed inclusions, café stops, snacks, and personal dining choices are not included.
Cover 7 destinations in one carefully-paced day — no rushed stops, no logistics to figure out.
City stopEgypt’s energetic capital and the base for the Egyptian Museum, Islamic Cairo, Coptic Cairo, Khan El Khalili, arrival services, and the farewell dinner.
City stopThe city of the Giza Plateau, visited for the pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and desert-edge viewpoints.
City stopSouthern Egypt’s relaxed Nile city, used for cruise embarkation and the guided visit to Philae Temple, with optional excursions such as Abu Simbel or a Nubian Village visit.
City stopA Nile-side stop between Aswan and Luxor, known for the unusual double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder.
City stopA key stop on the Nile cruise route for Edfu Temple, one of the most complete temple structures in Egypt.
City stopThe great open-air museum of Upper Egypt, with the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and optional hot air balloon flights.
City stopAn optional long-distance excursion from Aswan to the temples of Ramses II and Nefertari near Lake Nasser.
Each stop is hand-selected and timed to avoid the crowds. Tap any attraction for the full visitor guide, opening hours and history.
Egypt’s best-known ancient site, with the three main pyramids rising from the desert plateau beside panoramic viewpoints and royal tomb fields.
The limestone guardian of the Giza Plateau, usually visited after the pyramids for close-up views and classic photo angles.
A landmark Cairo museum for pharaonic antiquities, ideal for understanding the dynasties, royal objects, statues, and everyday artefacts behind the sites you visit later.
A major medieval fortress area overlooking Cairo, commonly paired with the Mosque of Muhammad Ali and wide city views on clear days.
One of Old Cairo’s most important Coptic landmarks, known for its elevated position above an old Roman gatehouse and its atmospheric interior.
Cairo’s historic market quarter, where narrow lanes, brassware, spices, lamps, cafés, and busy shopfronts make it a lively final stop in the old city.
A graceful island temple complex reached by boat, dedicated to Isis and relocated to save it from Nile flooding.
A riverside temple shared by Sobek and Horus the Elder, with mirrored courts, carved medical scenes, and a memorable setting near the Nile.
One of Egypt’s best-preserved temples, dedicated to Horus and approached through towering pylons with deep relief carving.
The royal burial valley on Luxor’s West Bank, where decorated tomb corridors reveal scenes from ancient Egyptian afterlife beliefs.
A dramatic terraced mortuary temple built against the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari for one of Egypt’s most powerful female rulers.
Two seated stone statues of Amenhotep III, visited as a short but striking West Bank stop between major ancient sites.
A vast temple complex of pylons, courtyards, sanctuaries, and columns that shows the scale and ambition of ancient Thebes.
An elegant temple near the Nile, especially atmospheric later in the day when the stone takes on warm colour and the colonnades feel more intimate.
A monumental rock-cut temple complex near Lake Nasser, offered as an optional excursion from Aswan for travellers who want to add one of southern Egypt’s great sites.
An optional early-morning flight over Luxor’s West Bank, giving broad views of fields, desert cliffs, and ancient temple areas when weather conditions allow.
Pickup window: 07:30 – 08:30 AMWe pick you up from your hotel lobby. Exact time confirmed by email the day before. Airbnb and Nile Ritz-Carlton area pickups also available — just message us.
Egypt's sun is intense and most ancient sites are open-air. Pack light but bring these essentials.
Passport with validity suitable for international travel and hotel check-in requirements.Printed or offline copies of travel documents, insurance details, and flight information.
Comfortable walking shoes with grip for stone floors, sandy paths, and uneven temple ground.Lightweight, breathable clothing for warm days.A modest layer or scarf for religious sites and cooler air-conditioned spaces.Sun hat, sunglasses, and high-protection sunscreen.Reusable water bottle for travel days and sightseeing stops.Small day bag for camera, phone, water, and personal items.Portable charger for long sightseeing days and domestic travel.Any personal medication, plus basic stomach and motion-sickness remedies if you normally use them.Small amount of local cash for tips, cafés, small purchases, and market shopping.Swimwear if your hotel or cruise has pool facilities.A light jacket or sweater for early mornings, winter evenings, or breezy cruise decks.Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the tour start time. Some third-party services, such as domestic flights, Nile cruise cabins, or optional experiences, may have stricter supplier terms once confirmed.
Cairo International AirportCairo hotelPyramids of GizaGreat Sphinx of Giza
Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square
Cairo Citadel and Mosque of Muhammad AliCoptic CairoHanging ChurchKhan El Khalili BazaarCairo to Aswan domestic flightAswan Nile cruise embarkationPhilae TempleOptional Abu Simbel excursionKom Ombo TempleEdfu TempleNile Valley sailing routeValley of the KingsTemple of Queen HatshepsutColossi of MemnonKarnak Temple ComplexLuxor TempleOptional Luxor hot air balloonLuxor to Cairo domestic flightFarewell dinner in CairoPlan with OzesWe start on WhatsApp so you can ask about dates, guide style, hotels, flights, children, pickup and route changes before anything is paid.
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Yes, this 10-day Egypt tour is a strong choice for first-time visitors because it combines Cairo, Giza, a Nile cruise, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor in one clear route. It covers the major ancient sites without asking you to plan domestic flights, transfers, guides, and cruise logistics separately.
The tour includes 4 nights in Cairo, 4 nights on a Nile cruise, and 1 night in Luxor. Exact hotel and cruise names depend on availability and the selected travel category at the time of booking.
Domestic flights from Cairo to Aswan and from Luxor to Cairo are included in the package. International flights to and from Egypt are not included.
Abu Simbel is optional on this itinerary and is usually added from Aswan. It is a long excursion, so it suits travellers who are comfortable with an early start and extra travel time.
The Luxor hot air balloon is optional and depends on weather, supplier availability, and local operating conditions. If added, it normally takes place very early in the morning before the day’s sightseeing continues.
Daily breakfast is included, full board is included during the Nile cruise, and a farewell dinner in Cairo is included. Drinks with meals, personal snacks, and meals not listed in the final confirmation are not included.
This tour involves moderate walking on uneven stone, temple floors, sandy paths, steps, and museum areas. Comfortable shoes, sun protection, and a steady pace make the experience much easier, especially in Upper Egypt.
Yes, the itinerary can suit solo travellers, couples, friends, and small groups. Private arrangements may be available depending on dates, guide availability, and the selected package style.
Rates vary by travel dates, domestic flight availability, hotel category, cruise category, and seasonal demand. Ozes does not recommend relying on a fixed public price until your preferred dates and accommodation level are checked.
The best clothing is lightweight, modest, and breathable, with layers for early mornings or air-conditioned spaces. Bring a hat, sunglasses, comfortable walking shoes, and something that covers shoulders or knees for religious sites.
