10-Day Luxury Egypt Tour | Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & Dahabiya

Discover Cairo, Luxor and Aswan on a private ten-day luxury Egypt tour with Egyptologist guides, carefully selected accommodation and a boutique Dahabiya Nile journey.

Duration

10 Days

Max people

16

Pickup

Cairo

Min Age

none

Tour Type

Spiritual journeys

Price

From 6500$

10-Day Luxury Egypt Tour: Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and Dahabiya

Sacred Egypt is a private ten-day journey designed for travellers who want to experience Egypt’s defining monuments with comfort, personal guiding and time to absorb each destination. The route connects Cairo, Luxor and Aswan, then adds a boutique Dahabiya sailing experience through Upper Egypt.

Private Egyptologist guides provide historical context at the Pyramids of Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Luxor’s temples and royal tombs. Carefully coordinated accommodation and transportation keep the journey seamless from arrival to departure.

Highlights of the Sacred Egypt Journey

  • Cairo: explore the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum with a private guide.
  • Luxor: visit the great temples and tombs of ancient Thebes on both banks of the Nile.
  • Sunrise over the West Bank: experience the planned hot-air-balloon flight when weather and operating conditions permit.
  • Dahabiya sailing: travel through Upper Egypt aboard a smaller traditional vessel with a more intimate atmosphere.
  • Aswan: discover the southern Nile landscape and the city’s principal cultural sites.
  • Private coordination: benefit from private transport, Egyptologist guiding and personalised local assistance.

A Private Luxury Tour with Meaningful Pacing

This itinerary is built around a clear progression through Egyptian history. Cairo introduces the pyramid age and the country’s most important archaeological collections. Luxor brings you into the temples, tombs and ceremonial landscapes of the New Kingdom. The Nile journey then connects these monuments with the living scenery of Upper Egypt.

The Dahabiya portion offers a quieter counterpoint to the cities. Smaller-vessel sailing creates time for river views and a closer connection to the route between Luxor and Aswan. Exact sailing times and the order of stops may change with navigation and local conditions.

To compare sailing styles before booking, read our Nile cruise vs Dahabiya guide. For more detail on the southern route, see the Luxor-to-Aswan Nile itinerary guide.

Who Is This 10-Day Egypt Tour For?

Sacred Egypt suits couples, families, private groups and special-occasion travellers who value privacy, expert guiding and a well-paced itinerary. It is a strong choice for a first visit because it combines Cairo’s essential landmarks with Upper Egypt and the Nile in one coordinated program.

Plan Your Sacred Egypt Experience

Review the ten-day itinerary, inclusions and exclusions below for the precise booked services. If you are considering a cruise-only experience, compare the Luxury Dahabiya Journey from Luxor to Aswan or the seven-day Private Dahabiya Charter.

Send your preferred dates, party size and accommodation preferences to Egypt Tours Transfers to confirm availability and the latest operating details.

Included/Excluded

  • Meet and assist upon arrival and departure
  • All airport transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles
  • Domestic flight from Cairo to Luxor
  • Domestic flight from Aswan to Cairo
  • 5 nights aboard a luxury Dahabiya Nile Cruise
  • 3 nights accommodation in Cairo
  • 1 night accommodation in Aswan
  • Full-board meals during the Dahabiya cruise (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • Private Egyptologist guide throughout all sightseeing tours
  • Entrance fees to all attractions mentioned in the itinerary
  • Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx tour
  • Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple visits
  • Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor
  • Khan El Khalili Bazaar visit
  • Valley of the Kings visit
  • Temple of Queen Hatshepsut visit
  • Colossi of Memnon visit
  • Edfu Temple visit
  • Gebel El Silsila visit
  • Kom Ombo Temple visit
  • Philae Temple visit
  • Aswan High Dam visit
  • Unfinished Obelisk visit
  • Abu Simbel day tour
  • International airfare to and from Egypt
  • Entry visa to Egypt
  • Gratuities (recommended for guides, drivers, and cruise staff)
  • Any services not specifically mentioned in the "Included" section
  • Travel insurance
  • Special Tombs: Entry tickets to extra -fee tombs inside the valley of the kings (such as King tutankhamun, SETi I, or Ramesses VI )

Tour Plan

Day 1 Arrival in Cairo
  • Meet & assist at Cairo International Airport
  • Private transfer to hotel
  • Optional evening walk or rest
  • Overnight in Cairo
  • Accomodation in 5 Stars Hotel with Pyramids View
Day 2 Giza Pyramids & Cairo Highlights
  • Pyramids of Giza & Great Sphinx
  • Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Khan El Khalili Bazaar
  • Old Cairo exploration
Day 3 Fly to Luxor & East Bank Temples 
  • Domestic flight Cairo → Luxor
  • Karnak Temple Complex
  • Luxor Temple at sunset
  • Embark on Dahabiya Nile Cruise
Day 4 West Bank & Hot Air Balloon Ride
  • Early morning hot air balloon over Luxor
  • Valley of the Kings
  • Temple of Hatshepsut
  • Colossi of Memnon
  • Sail towards Esna / Nile cruising begins
Day 5 Edfu Temple
  • Visit Temple of Horus in Edfu
  • Sailing experience on the Nile
  • Relaxation on Dahabiya deck
Day 6 Gebel Silsila Experience
  • Stop at Gebel Silsila sandstone quarries
  • Ancient inscriptions and river cliffs
  • Authentic Nile sailing experience
Day 7 Kom Ombo Temple
  • Visit dual temple of Sobek & Horus
  • Crocodile museum
  • Evening sailing toward Aswan
Day 8 Aswan Highlights
  • Philae Temple (Isis Temple)
  • High Dam of Aswan
  • Unfinished Obelisk
  • Optional Nubian village experience
Day 9 Abu Simbel Day Trip
  • Early morning transfer to Abu Simbel
  • Explore:
    • Temple of Ramses II
    • Temple of Queen Nefertari
  • Return to Aswan / overnight Cairo flight prep
Day 10 Departure from Cairo
  • Morning transfer from hotel or airport
  • Flight from Aswan → Cairo (or overnight Cairo connection depending on routing)
  • International departure from Cairo Airport

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