10-Day Egypt Tour Package from Hurghada

After breakfast, your guide takes you to the Giza Plateau. You begin with the Pyramids of Giza, where you can walk around the main viewpoints and see how the three royal monuments dominate the desert edge. Your guide explains the purpose of the pyramid complex, the construction methods and the role of the surrounding temples and causeways.

You then continue to The Sphinx, whose human face and lion's body were carved from the bedrock near the pyramids. There is time for photographs and for a closer look at the alignment between the Sphinx and its temple. The visit usually takes several hours, with walking over uneven ground and exposed areas, so comfortable shoes, a hat and drinking water are useful. After sightseeing, we return to Cairo for a relaxed evening and overnight stay.

Your Cairo sightseeing continues at The Egyptian Museum, where the collection brings together statues, funerary objects, jewellery and everyday items from several periods of ancient Egyptian history. Your guide helps you focus on the major galleries rather than trying to see every display at once. Allow time for the museum visit at an easy indoor pace.

Later, you visit Old Cairo and walk through an area shaped by centuries of Christian, Islamic and Jewish history. The narrow streets and historic religious buildings give the district a different feel from the open spaces of Giza. The final stop is the Citadel of Saladin, a hilltop fortress with broad views across Cairo. The route includes steps and some sloping paths. We then return you to your accommodation, with the evening free before the desert journey.

We leave Cairo early for Bahariya oasis, travelling by road through the changing landscape west of the capital. After reaching the oasis, you meet the local desert team and begin exploring by 4x4. The first landscapes include the Black desert, where dark volcanic hills and scattered stones contrast with the pale sand around them. Your guide explains how wind and erosion shaped the area.

The route continues through the White Desert, known for its chalk formations carved into unusual shapes. You stop at suitable viewpoints, walk short distances over firm sand and have time for photographs before the light changes. A desert lunch is usually arranged during the excursion, with the exact location depending on conditions and the day's route.

We then return to Bahariya for the night. This is a long day with a substantial road journey, so expect a simple desert setting and limited facilities compared with Cairo. Bring sun protection, a light layer for the evening and only the luggage you need for the overnight stay.

After breakfast, we leave Bahariya and travel back towards Cairo before continuing to Fayoum oasis. The journey takes much of the morning, but the scenery changes steadily from desert roads to cultivated land and palm-lined areas. Once in Fayoum, our guide sets a practical pace for the day's outdoor stops.

We visit Wadi El Rayan, a protected area known for its lakes and desert surroundings, then continue to the Magic lake. The water and surrounding hills create a quiet setting for photographs and a short break. The route also includes Wadi el Hitan, the Valley of the Whales, where fossil remains record the evolution of ancient whales that once lived in the area.

Before leaving the region, we pass through Tunis villages, known for their pottery workshops and rural setting near Lake Qarun. Depending on road conditions and the time spent at each stop, we either stay in the Fayoum area or continue towards Cairo for the overnight before onward travel.

After breakfast, we transfer to Cairo airport for the domestic flight to Aswan. Flight schedules can vary, so our team confirms the practical arrangements in advance and allows time for airport procedures. On arrival, your guide meets you and transfers you to the accommodation before sightseeing begins.

Your first Aswan visit is Aswan Phiala, more commonly written as Philae. The temple complex stands on an island and is reached by a short motorboat ride. Inside, you see reliefs and columns dedicated to Isis, while your guide explains how the monument was moved during the Nile flooding project. The boat ride adds a useful sense of the setting, so keep a light jacket or scarf available if the breeze picks up.

Later, you take a felucca trip on the Nile. The traditional sailing boat moves at a relaxed pace, giving you time to watch the riverbanks and nearby islands. The overnight is in Aswan, with the evening free after the day's travel.

We set out early from Aswan for the road journey to Abu Simbel temples. The transfer takes several hours each way, but the temples are among the most important sites in southern Egypt and the visit is planned as a full excursion. Your guide explains the route and confirms the meeting arrangements before you enter the archaeological area.

At Abu Simbel, you see the four colossal figures on the Great Temple of Ramesses II and enter the halls decorated with royal scenes and reliefs. The smaller temple nearby was dedicated to Queen Nefertari and the goddess Hathor. Your guide points out the details that reveal the political and religious purpose of the complex, as well as the modern relocation that protected it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.

After time to explore and take photographs, we drive back to Aswan. The evening is kept free for rest. Carry water, sun protection and a small day bag; the excursion involves outdoor walking, waiting at checkpoints and a long return journey.

After breakfast, we leave Aswan by road for Luxor. The journey follows the Nile Valley and usually takes several hours, with agricultural land and villages visible along the way. On arrival, we cross to the west bank and begin the day's archaeological visits rather than waiting until the following morning.

The main stop is the valley of the kings, where tombs were cut into the desert hills for New Kingdom rulers. Your entry ticket normally covers a selection of open tombs, while the guide explains the painted scenes, burial beliefs and practical challenges of walking through narrow corridors. Tomb access can change, so the exact selection is confirmed locally.

We continue to the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, built in terraces against the cliffs. Its broad courtyards and reliefs tell the story of her reign and trading expeditions. The west bank can be hot and uneven underfoot, so wear secure shoes and carry water. After the visits, we transfer to your Luxor accommodation.

Your final sightseeing morning in Luxor begins at Karnak temple. Entering through the complex, you see the great processional spaces, the massive columns of the Hypostyle Hall, carved obelisks and later additions made by successive pharaohs. Your guide sets the visit in chronological context and helps you notice details in the reliefs without rushing through the site.

After the temple visit, we begin the road transfer to Hurghada. The journey crosses the Eastern Desert, so the landscape changes from the cultivated Nile Valley to wide mountain and desert views. We arrange a suitable stop during the drive, although the exact timing depends on traffic and road conditions.

On reaching Hurghada, you check in and have the remainder of the day to rest. If your accommodation is near the coast, you can spend the evening quietly by the Red Sea, but keep the schedule flexible after the long transfer. Our team confirms the next day's airport arrangements before you settle in.

After breakfast, our team arranges your transfer to Hurghada airport according to your departure time. We recommend keeping passports, travel documents, medicines and valuables in your hand luggage, with enough time allowed for check-in and airport procedures.

If your flight is later in the day, you may have a little free time at the accommodation before the pickup. The day is otherwise kept clear, since airport transfers depend on the confirmed flight schedule and local traffic. Your guide or transfer representative helps with the final departure arrangements, bringing the 10-day Egypt tour package to an end in Hurghada.