Marsa Alam 10-Day Tour Package With Cairo & Luxor

After breakfast, we leave Marsa Alam by private vehicle for Aswan. The journey crosses the Eastern Desert, with wide gravel plains and low mountain ridges replacing the Red Sea coastline. The drive takes several hours, so we plan comfort stops along the way and keep the pace practical.

After arriving in Aswan and checking in, we visit Philae Temple, reached by a short boat ride across the reservoir. The complex was relocated to Agilkia Island when the Aswan High Dam changed the level of the water. Your guide explains the reliefs dedicated to Isis and the temple's later Christian use before returning you to the hotel for the evening. This is recorded as Aswan Phiala in some tour searches, but the temple is correctly known as Philae.

We set out early for the Abu Simbel temples, travelling south through the desert beside Lake Nasser. The journey is long but straightforward, and the open landscape gives you a clear sense of the distance between Aswan and southern Nubia. Bring water, sun protection, and comfortable shoes for the temple grounds.

At Abu Simbel, you see the four seated figures of Ramesses II outside the Great Temple, then enter the halls cut into the rock. The smaller temple honours Queen Nefertari and the goddess Hathor. Your guide points out the famous solar alignment and explains how both temples were moved to higher ground during the dam project. After the visit, we return to Aswan for rest and an overnight stay.

Practical note: Some search listings use the spelling “Abu Simble temples”; the correct name is Abu Simbel temples.

We leave Aswan after breakfast and travel north along the Nile to Luxor. The road journey takes much of the morning, with villages, fields, and river scenery appearing between stretches of desert. After arrival, we cross to Luxor's west bank and begin with the Valley of the Kings, where selected tombs descend into the limestone hills.

We then visit the Queen Hatshepsut temple, built in terraces against the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari. Your guide explains the queen's reign and the scenes carved on the walls before we return across the river. In the late afternoon, we visit Karnak temple on Luxor's east bank. Walk through the great hypostyle hall, see the obelisks, and follow the processional route through one of Egypt's largest temple compounds before checking in for the night.

After breakfast, we transfer to Luxor airport for the flight to Cairo. Flight schedules can vary, so the exact departure time is confirmed with your travel documents. On arrival, our representative assists with luggage and drives you into the city, where you have time for lunch and a short break before the afternoon visits.

We begin in The Old Cairo, visiting its historic churches, narrow lanes, and the area around the Coptic Museum when opening arrangements allow. We then continue to The Citadel of Saladin, the medieval fortress on Mokattam Hill. From its courtyards, you can look across much of Cairo, while your guide explains the role of the citadel in the city's military and political history. We finish with hotel check-in and a quiet evening.

We visit The Pyramids of Giza in the morning, when the site is usually more comfortable for walking. Your guide leads you around the pyramid plateau and explains the purpose of the royal tombs, the construction methods, and the differences between Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. There is time for photographs and, subject to ticket availability, entry inside one of the pyramids.

We then see The Sphinx, including the temple area at its feet, before stopping for lunch nearby. In the afternoon, we visit The Egyptian museum in central Cairo. The collection includes royal sculpture, funerary objects, jewellery, and artefacts from several periods of Egyptian history. The guide helps you focus on the main galleries without trying to cover every room. Expect several hours on foot, with seating available during parts of the museum visit.

We leave Cairo after breakfast for the drive to Bahariya oasis in the Western Desert. The journey takes several hours and passes through increasingly open terrain. Your driver schedules rest stops, and we recommend carrying water, a hat, and light layers because the temperature can change noticeably between the road, the oasis, and the desert.

After reaching Bahariya oasis, we have lunch and meet the local desert team before heading into The Black desert. Dark volcanic hills and scattered rocks cover the landscape, creating a sharp contrast with the pale desert around it. We stop at viewpoints for photographs and a closer look at the terrain, then return to the oasis for dinner and overnight accommodation. The evening is quiet, with a clear sky when conditions permit.

After breakfast, we continue by 4x4 into The white desert. The drive changes gradually from dark volcanic ground to pale chalk formations shaped by wind and sand. Your local driver chooses accessible stops, including the well-known limestone forms that resemble animals or mushrooms, while your guide explains how erosion created them.

We take time for a short walk, photographs, and a simple desert lunch before continuing through the protected area. Walking is manageable at a gentle pace, but the ground is uneven and there is little shade, so closed shoes, sunscreen, and a scarf are useful. In the afternoon, we settle into the desert camp or arranged overnight accommodation. Dinner is prepared locally, and the evening is spent around the camp rather than on a packed sightseeing schedule.

We leave the desert after breakfast and drive towards Fayoum, a journey that takes several hours. Our first visit is Wadi El Hitan, the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Whales, where fossilised whale skeletons show how this area was once covered by an ancient sea. The museum and marked paths make the visit easier to follow, though the site remains exposed and warm.

We continue to Wadi El Rayan, a protected area known for its lakes and waterfalls, then stop at The Magic lake, where the water's colour can appear to change with the light and surrounding conditions. We finish near Tunis villages, known for pottery workshops and views across Lake Qarun. After a late lunch or rest stop, we return to Cairo for the final overnight stay. The day involves a long road transfer, so the schedule leaves room for stops.

After breakfast, we check your departure arrangements and transfer you to Cairo International Airport. The pickup time depends on your flight, and we allow extra time for city traffic, airport procedures, and luggage. If your flight is later in the day, we can help coordinate a relaxed morning at the hotel rather than adding another long excursion.

Before leaving, check your room, passport, phone, and any purchases packed separately for inspection. Our representative stays with you through the airport drop-off and helps direct you to the correct departure area. Your 10-day Egypt tour ends here, after a route that has included ancient temples, desert landscapes, Cairo's historic districts, and the Nile Valley.