10 Nights Egypt: Pyramids, Palaces & the Nile
Destinations:
Cairo (3) → Luxor (2) → Nile Cruise (3) → Aswan (2)
Trip Type:
History-rich escape | Ancient temples, private guides & river calm
Accommodation Style:
Cairo: Nile-view luxury hotel or restored palace in Garden City
Luxor: Boutique hotel near the West Bank or riverside heritage stay
Nile Cruise: 3-night luxury cruise from Luxor to Aswan (small-ship or dahabiya style)
Aswan: Nubian-inspired resort or island retreat overlooking the Nile
Best Time to Travel:
October to April - warm, dry days and cooler nights for temple visits and desert light
Why This Destination
Few places move you like Egypt. This itinerary blends the scale of the pyramids with the stillness of the Nile, and layers of storytelling with every sunrise.
Start in Cairo, where ancient history and chaotic beauty live side by side. Fly to Luxor, once Thebes, to walk through the Valley of the Kings and beneath towering temple columns. Cruise the Nile in style, past palm groves, temples, and timeless scenes. End in Aswan, the calmest, most poetic corner of the country.
Simple Itinerary
• Day 1–3: Cairo – Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili market
• Day 4–5: Luxor – Valley of the Kings, Karnak & Luxor temples, felucca at sunset
• Day 6–8: Nile Cruise – Visit Edfu & Kom Ombo temples, onboard dining, riverside serenity
• Day 9–10: Aswan – Philae Temple, Nubian village visit, poolside rest
• Day 11: Depart via Cairo