10 Day Egypt itinerary from Hurghada

Day 1- Arrival in Hurghada:

Egypt tour packages representative will meet & assist you at Hurghada International Airport, Transfer to hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle.

Depends on your arrival. If you have an early flight to Hurghada you can contact us to make a tour suggestion 

Overnight in the Hotel in Hurghada

Day 2-The Pyramids of Giza and Cairo Museum from Hurghada:

You will be picked up from your hotel in Hurghada for short flight to Cairo by our tour guide to enjoy a great excursion to The Pyramids of Giza ( The Great Pyramid , The Pyramid of King Chephren , and The Pyramid of King Mykerinus )Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx ,which dates back to the time of and visit the Valley Temple.

The Pyramids Of Giza:
Necropolis is located southwest of Cairo. The Giza Plateau has been used by rulers of Old Kingdoms, The oldest known Mastaba is Mastaba v which probably dates to the reign of the 1st Dynasty, the ruler Djet ( 2900 B.c).

1- The Great Pyramid :
Pharaoh Khufu began the first Giza pyramid project, circa 2550 B.C. His Great Pyramid is the largest of the three in Giza and towers some 481 feet (149 meters) above the plateau. Its estimated 2.3 million stone blocks each weigh an average of 2.5 to 15 tons with a base length of more than 230 meters (950 feet) per side. The greatest difference in length among the four sides is a mere 4.4 cm (1 ¾ inch) and the base is level within 2.1 cm (less than an inch), an astonishing engineering accomplishment.

2- The Pyramid of King Chephren :
Pharaoh Khafre, also known in history by the Greek name Chephren, The third pharaoh of the 4th Dynasty during the Old Kingdom Period of Ancient Egypt around 2540 BC  was the son of Khufu who built the second pyramid at Giza. His necropolis also included the Sphinx , a mysterious limestone monument with the body of a lion and a pharaoh's head. The Sphinx may stand sentinel for the pharaoh's entire tomb complex.

3- The Pyramid of King Mykerinus :
The third and smallest of the great pyramids at Giza is credited to the pharaoh Menkaure (Mycerinus in Greek). It is thought to have been completed at the end of the 26th century BC. Menkaure, like the builders of the other pyramids at Giza, ruled Egypt during the 4th Dynasty during the Old Kingdom Period of Ancient Egypt, rising to a height of 65 meters (213 feet), but the complex preserved some of the most stunning examples of sculpture to survive from all of Egyptian history.

4-The Great   Sphinx :
The Great Sphinx of Giza is a giant 4,500-year-old limestone statue situated near the Great Pyramid in Giza, Egypt. Measuring 240 feet (93 meters) long and 66 feet (20 meters) high, the Great Sphinx is one of the world’s largest monuments. It is also one of the most recognizable relics of the ancient Egyptians, though the origins and history of the colossal structure are still debated.

Lunch will be served during the Pyramids at the local restaurant in Giza.

Then visit the Egyptian Museum

The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Tahir:
It exhibits a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artifacts that date as far back as 5000 years, including an exclusive exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen - A collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in 1920 when his tomb was excavated.

Optional Tour to the grand Egyptian museum

The Grand Egyptian Museum  (GEM) is currently in its trial opening phase, which began in October 2024. Visitors can explore several key sections, including the Great Hall, the Grand Staircase, and 12 main galleries showcasing artifacts from various periods of Egyptian history. However, some sections, such as the   Tutankhamun   galleries, remain closed and will be accessible upon the museum's full official opening, which is expected at a later date​​​​​​.

Optional Trip the Pyramids of Giza Sound & Light show with Egyptian Dinner
Step through a portal to ancient times, with the memorable Pyramids Sound and Light Show. The Sound Light show pyramids will take you on a journey thousands of years back, bringing the Egyptian legacy back to life! Thousands of years have passed since the pharaohs walked on earth, leaving behind a mystery on how the great pyramids were built. And, we can't just skip the enigmatic sphinx, standing prominently as a guard to protect the Great Pyramids

Overnight in Cairo

Day 3- Tour to old Cairo:

Pick Up time from your hotel in Giza by your Egyptologist tour guide, Enjoy a fantastic orientation tour of Cairo on an 8-hour excursion that takes in the major monuments of Old Cairo, Islamic Cairo and the  historic Khan El Khalili Bazaar.,

Saladin Citadel :

you will drive up to the Saladin Citadel , constructed by Salah al-Din on the Moqattam Hills in 1183 AD as a defense against Crusader armies. Known for its fresh air and sweeping views of Cairo, it is now a preserved historic site of mosques and museums, including the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha

Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha :

Designed by the Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq, who came to Cairo especially from Istanbul to build the great building, the mosque's alabaster structure stands in beautiful contrast to the sandstone city.

Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in Old Cairo

Coptic Cairo :

Then, visit Old Cairo to see major attractions such as the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga, one of the oldest Coptic churches in Cairo

Khan el-Khalili Bazaar:

Continue to the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East. Discover a maze of alleys that have been at the center of Cairo’s trading activities since the 14th century. Visit Al azahar Mosque, the Firrst islamic Universty in the wold

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Overnight  in Giza

Day 4 - Cairo to Aswan- -Nile cruise

Our representative will pick you up from the hotel in Giza fly to Aswan . Transfer to board your Nile cruise. Lunch on board of the Nile Cruise, proceed
Visit of Aswan including the Temple of Philae and tour by Felucca around Elephantine, the High Dam, the  Unfinished Obelisk

Phiala temple:
Built to honor the goddess Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped.

The High Dam  :
Aswan High Dam is a rock-fill dam located at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan. The dam is fed by the River Nile and the reservoir forms Lake Nasser. Construction for the project began in 1960 and was completed in 1968. It was officially inaugurated in 1971.

The  Unfinished Obelisk  :
Aswan was the source of ancient Egypt’s finest granite, used to make statues and embellish temples, pyramids, and obelisks. The large unfinished obelisk in the Northern Quarries has provided valuable insight into how these monuments were created, although the full construction process is still not entirely clear. Three sides of the shaft, nearly 42m long, were completed except for the inscriptions. At 1168 tonnes, the completed obelisk would have been the single heaviest piece of stone the Egyptians ever fashioned. 

12:00 lunch on board of the Cruise

at 16:00 sailing trip with Felucca around Elphinatine island and Visit Lord Kitchener island

Optional trip Then visit the Nubian village

The Nubian village is one of Aswan's attractions. It's worth visiting and spending  2 hours. The place is very authentic and genuine, Colorful and artistic, the Aswan  Aswan Nubian Village is a must visit to experience a traditional and very unique lifestyle. The Village is very colorful. Nubian Village is a must visit to experience a traditional and very unique lifestyle. The Village is very colorful. Aswan Nubian Village is a must visit to experience a traditional and very unique lifestyle. The Village is very colorful. Nubian Village will surprise you in every corner! While walking in the village, you will straight away feel the soul of this place!

Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise

Day 5 - Abu Simbel and Kom Ombo temples:

Breakfast and lunch onboard the cruise.Early Visit to Abu Simbel from Aswan

Abu Simbel temple  s:

The two temples of Ramses the Second and the Queen Nefertari were carved out of the Mountain on the west bank of the Nile between 1274 and 1244 B.c, The Great Temple was dedicated to Ramses the Second, Ra-Harakhty, Amun Ra, and Ptah, with 4 Colossal statues, The second temple was dedicated to Queen Nefertari and Goddess Hathor, the two temples were dismantled stone by stone and rebuilt on higher ground, The preservation of the two temples of Abu Simbel must Rank as the greatest Achievement of the Unesco

13:00 sail to Kom Ombo

The Temple of Kom Ombo:

The temple and the associated settlement site are located 40 K.m north of Aswan, the temple was dedicated to the deities Sobek and Horus  and date mainly to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods (332 B.b -395 A.c)

Sail to Edfu-Overnight in Edfu 

Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise

Day 6 - Edfu and Luxor temple:

Breakfast on the board on the Nile cruise, Breakfast on the Nile Cruise, Visit the Edfu

Edfu temple  :
Upper Egyptian site dominated by a large well -Preserved temple, dedicated to the hawk-God Horus, The Construction of Ptolemaic temple of Horus, which was founded on the site of a much earlier temple, dated to the period between the reigns of Ptolemy the Third(246 B.c), The descriptions on the walls include the Myth of contending of Horus and Seth(Probably performed annually as a religious Drama.
Sail to Luxor through Esna lock
Visit Luxor temple

Luxor Temple located on the east bank of Nile River in the city called luxor , it was known in the egyption language as Luxor Temple :
Largely built by the New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep the Third and Completed by King Tutankhamon and the Great King Ramses the second, The First pylon was raised by Ramses the second and Decorated with His Military Battle of Kadesh.

Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise.

Day 7 - Disembarkation in Luxor Drive to Hurghada

Optional trip Balloon ride over the  Valley of the Kings  80 $ per person:

Get your cameras ready for a stunning balloon ride over the historic town of Luxor. Catch the rays of the early morning sun illuminating the city and its surrounding mountains. Get a bird's eye view of Luxor's ancient sites from aboard a hot air balloon

Breakfast on board the Nile cruise. Visit the west bank of the Nile Including:

Valley of the Kings  :

The final resting place of Egypt's rulers from the 18th to 20th dynasty, it is home to tombs including the great pharaoh Ramses II and boy pharaoh   Tutankhamun   .
The tombs were well stocked with all the material goods a ruler might need in the next world. Most of the decoration inside the tombs is still well preserved.

Optional Extra tombs:

The tomb of   Tutankhamun   :

The tomb of   Tutankhamun   is the only tomb in the  Valley of the Kings  that was discovered nearly intact in 1922. The discoverer of his tomb was Howard Carter. Tut's famous golden mask is on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, but here you have the opportunity to be amazed at the royal mummy of the young king. 

The Tomb of Ramses VI:

The Tomb of One of the largest and most beautifully decorated monuments in the  Valley of the Kings  is the Tomb of Ramses VI, tomb. Ramses VI took it over from the pharaoh who originally designed it, his nephew and predecessor, Ramses V.

Hatshepsut Temple:
It is one of the most beautiful & best preserved of all of the temples of Ancient Egypt. The temple was built on three levels with two wide ramps in a central position joining the levels together.

Colossi of Memnon   :
Two massive stone statues of King Amenhotep III are the only remains of a complete mortuary temple. The statues are made from blocks of quartzite sandstone which exist in Cairo and then moved 700 KM to Luxor

Optional trip to the   Valley of the Queens   :

The   Valley of the Queens   is home to more than 75 royal tombs. You'll find an array of queens, princesses and princes buried here, and one of Egypt's most elaborate tombs – the tomb of Nefertari (No. 66) – resides within this valley. Though most of the tombs have been ransacked throughout the years, many still feature bright paintings on their walls. You can add a Ticket to the tomb of Queen Nefertari.

Lunch will be served in Luxor.

Drive to Hurghada - Overnight in Hurgahda

Day 8- Hurghada-Free day

Breakfast then continue your tour by experiencing countless options and activities in Hurghada , Swimming in the sea,Enjoying the warm sun on the fabulous sandy beaches, Having soft drinks,and fresh food and many more options.

Meals: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

Day 9- Hurghada:

Lose yourself with a free tour to discover  Hurghada , You can book a trip to Orange island, Or Dolphin house

Meals: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

Overnight in Hurghada
 

Day 10- International Departure:

Pick up from your hotel in Hurghada to Cairo airport for international flight.

Meals: Breakfast