Egypt 10-Day Tour: Cairo, Siwa Oasis & Hurghada

After breakfast, your guide takes you to the Giza Plateau to see the Monumental Giza Pyramids. You have time to view the pyramids from the main plateau, hear how the royal tombs were built and pause at suitable viewpoints for photographs. The route continues to the Legendary Great Sphinx, where the lion-bodied monument and nearby temple complex explain another part of Giza’s funerary landscape.

After lunch, continue into central Cairo for the Comprehensive Egyptian Museum. Your guide helps you focus on the collections most relevant to ancient Egyptian history, including royal sculpture, jewellery and funerary objects. Museum visits involve walking and standing, so comfortable shoes are useful. The day ends with a return transfer to your hotel, usually after several hours of sightseeing; your guide can confirm the following day’s long journey to Siwa before you rest.

Leave Cairo after breakfast for the long road transfer west to Siwa Oasis. This is a travel-focused day, with several hours on the road and planned breaks for refreshments and comfort. The landscape changes gradually: dense Cairo gives way to open desert, roadside settlements and wide stretches of pale ground. Our team keeps the transfer organised and explains the route as you travel.

On arrival in Siwa, check in and take time to recover from the drive. The oasis has a slower rhythm, with palm groves, mud-brick buildings and water sources spread across a broad desert basin. Depending on arrival conditions, there may be time for a short walk near the accommodation or a quiet evening meal. The main sightseeing begins the next morning, so this evening is best used to rest, drink water and prepare for outdoor visits in the oasis climate.

Begin with the Ancient Oracle sanctuary temple at Aghurmi, the site associated with the oracle consulted by Alexander the Great. Your guide explains the temple’s position above the oasis and the role the oracle played in Siwa’s ancient history. Continue to the Historic Gebel Al Mawta burial grounds, a hillside necropolis with rock-cut tombs and views across the surrounding palms and saltwater pools.

Later, stop at the Natural Cleopatra’s spring bathhouse, a clear spring traditionally linked with the Egyptian queen. You can see how the water gathers in the stone-lined pool and, where conditions and local guidance allow, take a refreshing dip. The pace is unhurried, but the day includes uneven ground, steps and outdoor walking. Return to your accommodation in the afternoon with time to rest before the desert excursion scheduled for the following day.

Today takes you beyond the oasis on Thrilling desert adventure expeditions through the dunes and open desert around Siwa. Travel by four-wheel-drive vehicle with an experienced local driver, crossing changing terrain rather than following a paved sightseeing route. The journey reaches the Expansive Great Sand Sea dunes, where the scale of the landscape becomes clear from the crest of a high ridge. The vehicle stops at suitable points for photographs and short walks.

Along the way, visit Siwa’s hypersaline mineral-rich lakes. Their bright water and salt-edged shores contrast with the surrounding sand, and buoyancy can make floating easy, though you should avoid getting the water in your eyes. Bring sun protection, water and footwear that can handle sand. After the return drive, spend the evening at the accommodation, with time to wash off the dust and enjoy a quieter side of Siwa.

After breakfast, begin the return road journey from Siwa to Cairo. The transfer takes much of the day, so keep essentials such as water, medication and a light layer within easy reach rather than packed away. There are rest stops along the route, and our driver plans the journey at a practical pace. The scenery changes again as the oasis recedes and the open desert gives way to more settled areas.

Arrive in Cairo later in the day and transfer to your hotel. The evening is free for rest after the long drive, or for a simple meal close to the accommodation. This day intentionally avoids another major monument visit; the distance between Siwa and Cairo is substantial, and allowing time to travel comfortably makes the next transfer to Hurghada easier. Our team confirms the following day’s departure arrangements before you settle in.

Leave Cairo after breakfast for the road transfer east to Hurghada. The journey typically takes several hours, with the route passing through desert scenery before reaching the Red Sea coast. Breaks are arranged during the drive, and you can keep luggage accessible for water and personal essentials. As you approach Hurghada, the landscape opens toward the coast and the pace shifts from city sightseeing to a beach stay.

After arrival, check in and take time to settle into your accommodation. The remainder of the day is free for a gentle walk, rest by the beach or an early swim if conditions and local advice are suitable. There is no required sightseeing programme this afternoon, giving you space after the transfer. Our team explains the arrangements for the next day, including any included beach or marine activities and the practical meeting point.

Spend the day beside the Pristine Red Sea waters, with time to swim, relax on the shore or join a planned marine activity where available. Hurghada’s coastal setting makes the day flexible: travellers who want a quiet break can stay near the beach, while those comfortable in the water may choose snorkelling under local guidance. Sea conditions, visibility and activity arrangements can vary, so your team confirms the details on the ground.

Keep the middle of the day easy, when the sun is strongest, and use shade, water and sun protection. The afternoon leaves room for another swim or a slower spell at the accommodation. No long road transfer is scheduled, so the day feels markedly different from the Cairo and Siwa sections of the tour. In the evening, you can dine locally or relax near the coast before another full day in Hurghada.

Your final full day is set aside to Marvel at Red Sea coastal splendor at a relaxed pace. Depending on the arrangements for your tour, you may spend more time on the beach, take part in a boat-based outing or return to a favourite swimming area. Our team explains boarding details, equipment and safety guidance before any marine activity begins. You should follow local instructions around reefs, boats and changing sea conditions.

There is also time to enjoy Hurghada away from the water. Browse for small souvenirs, sit at a seaside café or simply leave the afternoon open for rest. Keep your departure items organised and check that passports, medication and valuables are ready for the next morning. This flexible final day gives you a chance to enjoy the coast without adding a rushed inland excursion before your flight or onward journey.

After breakfast, allow time to complete checkout and make a final check of your room and luggage. Our representative arranges your transfer to Hurghada International Airport or to your next agreed destination. The correct departure time depends on your flight or onward travel, so we confirm the schedule with you in advance and advise when to be ready at the pickup point.

Keep travel documents and essential items with you rather than in checked luggage. The transfer from your accommodation is planned with airport procedures in mind, including baggage drop and security checks. If your departure is later in the day, you may have limited free time near the accommodation, subject to checkout arrangements and your transfer schedule. Your 10-day Egypt tour ends in Hurghada, with the airport transfer completing the journey.