10-Day Guided Egypt Tour: Pyramids, Nile Cruise & Red Sea Escape
Overview
This 10-day private Egypt tour takes you from Cairo’s Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum to a three-night Nile cruise and a Red Sea beach escape in Hurghada. Picture yourself standing before the Great Pyramid at sunset, then drifting along the Nile as temple pylons slip past your cabin windows. As a licensed Egyptian DMC (est. 1988) we coordinate domestic flights, private transfers and licensed Egyptologist guides so your logistics are handled on the ground by people who know this country intimately.
Highlights
- Private Guided Tours with Egyptologist
- Luxury Nile Cruise Experience
- Explore Ancient Wonders: Pyramids, Temples & Tombs
- Relaxation and Snorkeling in Hurghada
- Seamless Transfers and Logistics
- Authentic Cultural Immersion
Detailed Itinerary
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What's Included
- 4 nights in Cairo on bed and breakfast basis, 3 nights aboard a Nile cruise on full board basis, and 2 nights in Hurghada on bed and breakfast basis
- Entrance fees to the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, Saqqara, Memphis, the Egyptian Museum, Philae Temple, the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple (including the Sacred Lake visit), the Valley of the Kings (includes entry to 3 tombs), Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari), and the Colossi of Memnon
- Domestic flights from Cairo to Aswan and from Hurghada to Cairo
- All private air‑conditioned transfers throughout, including Cairo airport pickup and return, Aswan airport to hotel/cruise transfers, transfer from Luxor to Hurghada, and Hurghada hotel to Hurghada airport transfers
- Nile dinner cruise evening show and Orange Bay (Giftun Island) day trip with snorkeling and beach time
- Private English‑speaking Egyptologist guide for all sightseeing days
- Bottled water during touring days
What's Not Included
- Gratuities for Egyptologist guide, drivers, and Nile cruise crew
- Entry to the interior of the Pyramids and premium tombs in the Valley of the Kings (Tutankhamun's Tomb, Seti I Tomb)
- International flights and Egyptian entry visa
- Personal expenses
Pricing & Seasons
| Season | Solo | 2-4 Pax | 5-8 Pax | 9-16 Pax |
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| Low (1 May 2025 – 30 Sept 2025, 1 May 2026 – 30 Sept 2026, 1 May 2027 – 30 Sept 2027) | $2,669 | $1,512 | $1,210 | $1,104 |
| High (1 Oct 2025 – 30 Apr 2026, 1 Oct 2026 – 30 Apr 2027, 1 Oct 2027 – 30 Apr 2028) | $2,669 | $1,512 | $1,210 | $1,104 |
| Peak (13 Apr 2025 – 27 Apr 2025, 18 Dec 2025 – 6 Jan 2026, 29 Mar 2026 – 12 Apr 2026, 18 Dec 2026 – 6 Jan 2027, 21 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027, 18 Dec 2027 – 6 Jan 2028) | $2,669 | $1,512 | $1,210 | $1,104 |
Peak season surcharges apply during Christmas, New Year, and Easter periods. Prices shown are per person in USD.
All prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement available on request.
Child Policy
- Children under 2 years: Free
- Children 2-5 years: 25% off adult rate (sharing parents' room)
- Children 6-11 years: 50% off adult rate (sharing parents' room)
- Children 12+ years: Adult rate applies
Tour Details
Start
Cairo
End
Cairo
Operates
Daily
Duration
10 Days
Available
Year-round
Activity
Moderate
Suitable For
All Ages
Accommodation
Hotel
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Cancellation Policy
Free Cancellation
Full refund if cancelled more than 30 days before departure.
15-30 Days Before Departure
50% of the total tour cost will be charged.
Less Than 15 Days Before Departure
100% of the total tour cost will be charged (no refund).
Important Notes:
- Cancellation requests must be made in writing via email.
- Peak season bookings (Christmas, New Year, Easter) may have stricter cancellation terms.
- Travel insurance is strongly recommended for all bookings.
- No-shows or early departures are non-refundable.
- Amendments to confirmed bookings may incur additional charges.
Guest Testimonials
"From the moment we arrived, everything was taken care of. Our Egyptologist guide was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate. The hotels were wonderful and the itinerary was perfectly paced. Highly recommend!"
"We've travelled extensively and this was one of our best experiences ever. Discovery Tours went above and beyond. The private transfers, expert guides, and attention to detail made all the difference."
"Travelled with our two kids (8 and 12) and everything was perfectly arranged. The guide made history come alive for the children. Only minor issue was one hotel that was slightly below expectations, but overall fantastic."
Last updated: 23 Feb 2026
Guiding Excellence
Every tour is led by a licensed Egyptologist with deep expertise. We aren't just guides — we are storytellers and historians.
- Licensed Egyptologist Guides
- 36+ Years Operating Since 1988
- IATA Accredited
- Class-A Licensed DMC #723
