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Discover the beauty of Egypt in just 10 days – The great 5 city tour
Is ten days long enough to have a wonderful vacation & see all of the sights? Here at Inside Egypt we will give you the fantastic opportunity to have a quick tour with an amazing adventure. This tour program will cover all of the major sights in 5 major cities in Egypt (Alexandria, Cairo, Giza, Luxor and Aswan).
You will start your adventure and Saqqara and Dahshur to see the first ever step pyramid and the famous bent pyramid, set amongst the stunning desert. You will then travel from Cairo to Alexandria to spend a special day at the beautiful Egyptian seaside with highlights of Alexandria monuments and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with a gorgeous sea view and private access to the 19th-century Montaza Palace. On your return to Cairo you will visit the most famous monuments in the world at the Giza Plateau with a very rare private entry inside the magnificent Great Pyramid. The tour will also take you to the Islamic part of Egypt to visit the mosques and to learn about both the ancient and modern history. You will get to experience the life of a Egyptian with food and drink at a local coffee shop, following a shopping trip to the legendary Khan Khalil Bazaar. The following day you will take a flight to Abu Simbel to see the amazing Abu Simbel Temples & the Temple of Philae. You will then join your luxury Nile cruise ship sailing from Aswan to Luxor and stopping at each temple with our knowledgeable and passionate guide to show you the sights. You will be able to relax while sailing along the Nile, taking in the beautiful scenery. Prepare to be wowed when arriving at Luxor. See the Pharaohs final resting place at the Valley of the Kings, the beautiful temple of Hatshepsut and the awesome Karnak temple complex with its many huge columns and stunning statues. You will then fly back to Cairo to enjoy your last day of sightseeing, you will see the many artifacts at the Egyptian museum and get to have a royal experience at the Abdeen Palace, with a presidential visit and lunch.
Let’s make lots of memories together that will live in your heart forever.
Welcome to Egypt! Our representatives will be waiting for you on arrival at Cairo International Airport with a sign displaying Inside Egypt's logo and will then take you to the 5-star Marriott Mena House Hotel in Giza, located close to the Pyramids. The check-in time is at 2pm.
After a long jurney you can rest in your room and get ready for dinner.
Dinner in the hotel's restaurant.
Accommodation: Marriott Mena House Hotel, Giza.
After breakfast the following morning, there will be an organizational meeting with the tour guide and the tour leader representing Inside Egypt. Begin our tour of the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the Unas Pyramid Complex, the tomb of Kha Gemy and the Imhotep Museum in Saqqara.
After lunch at local restaurant we will visit Dahshour to see two pyramids built for Pharaoh Snefru, built from 2613-2589 BC.
We will also visit the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid (North Pyramid).
The Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur - were designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979.
Dinner at the hotel.
Accommodation: Marriott Mena House Hotel, Giza.
Start the day with an early breakfast at the hotel. Relax & enjoy the sights during the 2,5 hour journey from Cairo to Alexandria (Egypt’s 2nd biggest city) via air-conditioned coach.
Alexandria is a refreshing city with lots of interesting things to see. Your guide will explain how important the city was during the Roman period and all about the source of the beautiful Mediterranean Sea.
The visit will include the highlights of Alexandria’s sites:
- The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
- Private opening of Al Montaza Palace
- Citadel of Qaitbay from outside.
You will experience a beautiful sea view from a local restaurant where you will enjoy a fantastic lunch.
Relax on the drive back to Cairo.
Enjoy dinner in the hotel.
Accommodation: Marriott Mena House Hotel, Giza.
Start the day with an early breakfast at the hotel.
The hotel is just 5 minutes away from the start of your special tour of the Giza Plateau, where you will visit the most famous icons in the world “The three Pyramids” with the Great Sphinx of Giza.
Next we will visit the Citadel of Salah Din & Mohamed Ali mosque to see how the Islamic religion & culture are still followed today.
Lunch will be enjoyed at a special local restaurant in Downtown Cairo - following lunch, you will spend the afternoon at the legendary Khan el-Khalili bazaar to enjoy the shopping and to see the local Egyptian people during their daily work. You can then sit & watch the world go by with tea or coffee at the oldest coffee shop. Surrounded by the history & old music, you will feel the atmosphere in your heart.
Dinner will be enjoyed at the hotel.
Accommodation: Marriott Mena House Hotel, Giza.
You will board an early morning flight to Abu Simbel to visit the majestic Abu Simbel Temples, one of the most iconic symbols of Ancient Egypt. These buildings are located just off Lake Nasser.
An optional entrance to the man-made mountain of Abu Simbel is available.
You will then transfer to Aswan and join the cruise ship that will be your accommodation for the new few days. You will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch you will take a motor boat ride to the Temple of Isis: “Philae Temple” one of the magical temples which is located on an island.
In 1979 Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae (Island of Agilkia) were added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
Accommodation: 5-star Cruise Ship.
Dinner will be served on board.
Enjoy the relaxing sail to Kom Ombo.
Wake up on the River Nile with your first morning onboard the cruise ship & enjoy your breakfast.
After breakfast we will arrive at Kom Ombo to visit the Ptolemaic Kom Ombo Temple and the Crocodile Museum. When our visit ends, we will begin the sail to Edfu.
On arrival at Edfu we will visit the magnificent Edfu Temple. We will travel to & from the temple of Edfu by horse & carriage, enjoying a local mode of transport to the ancient Egyptian temple.
We will then continue our trip along the Nile, sailing towards Luxor.
Accommodation: 5-star Cruise Ship.
Have some fun with the Galabeya Party, wearing the famous Egyptian costume. Enjoy the oriental night on board along with an Egyptian buffet.
An optional hot air balloon ride is available, this will be early in morning.
After breakfast onboard, we will start our sightseeing of the West Bank of Luxor. The tour will start with a motor boat ride across the Nile to visit the Valley of the Kings (including entry to 3 royal tombs).
We will then visit the huge Colossi of Memnon, followed by the famous Queen Hatshepsut Temple.
Lunch will be enjoyed onboard.
In the evening we will visit the beautiful Luxor Temple with the obelisk and colossi of Ramses II. The best time to see the temple is at dusk when the columns are lit & there are minimal people. You will get a magical feeling when walking around the temple.
You will then have some free time. You can visit the souk ( a local bazaar) & enjoy some shopping, followed by a visit to a local coffee shop.
Dinner will then be enjoyed onboard.
Accommodation: 5-star Cruise Ship.
Enjoy breakfast onboard before check out.
Spend the morning at the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, which is the largest Temple in Egypt.
You will then be transferred to Luxor airport for your flight to Cairo.
Lunch will be enjoyed at a local restaurant.
Following lunch you will check in at your hotel for the night.
Accommodation: Four Seasons Cairo Hotel at First Residence
Start the day with a leisurely breakfast at the hotel.
Today you will experience the Egyptian Museum. An amazing historical visit, taking in over 120,000 artefacts of all ancient Egyptian kings and Gods.
Next, you will visit privately the presidential Abdeen Palace for a Royal visit inside the Palace to see how the Royal family lived. Following this you will be treated to a special lunch inside the Palace.
We will have a great night at our farewell dinner.
Accommodation: Four Seasons Cairo Hotel at First Residence
This is your last day in Egypt. You will be transferred to Cairo International Airport by our representative.
We hope that you will return home with some amazing memories from Egypt. We design our program with your enjoyment & happiness as a priority & our guides & staff love to make you happy & want to get the most out of your visit. We hope that Egypt has a place in your heart & you take the spirit of Egypt home with you. Thank you for trusting us with your vacation, we hope to see you soon for more adventures & to make more memories.
2685 USD per person in a twin/double room (Our low deposit is just 500 USD!). If you are traveling alone, that’s no problem. We can allocate you a shared room with another tour member. If you would like to have a room to yourself, the single supplement will be 690 USD.
Payment Schedule:
- $500 deposit to confirm the booking. Payable when booking.
- Remaining balance will be due two months before the tour.
Payments can be made via bank transfer or credit card. We accept Visa and MasterCard with 3-D Secure.
Price Includes:
Five Star Accommodation - 5 nights in Five Star hotels in Cairo; 3 nights onboard a Five Star Deluxe Nile Cruise Ship; Domestic flights during the tour (Cairo - Abu Simbel; Luxor - Cairo); 3 meals a day – breakfast, lunch and dinner; All sightseeing tours and entrances included in the itinerary; bottled water during the sightseeing; English speaking guide; English speaking tour leader; Transfers in air-conditioned buses; Airport meet and greet; Airport Arrival & Departure transfers; Government taxes; Health Insurance.
Not Included:
International flights to/from Cairo in Egypt (we can help you with booking); Visa cost (visa is only $25 and issued on arrival at Cairo airport).
The option to upgrade your room, whether in the hotels in Cairo or on the cruise ship, is available upon request. Information regarding upgrade availability and prices will be provided before you begin your trip. Please note the upgrade availabilities will be limited.
Guests who are traveling alone should consider sharing a room with another tour member to avoid paying an extra charge for a single room. If you would like to share a room with another traveler, please choose the ‘Share’ option when booking your tour. You will always be matched with a guest of the same gender and we will attempt to place you with a guest of the same age group.
If you and another guest on the tour would like to share a room, but have booked your tours separately, please contact us with both names and let us know you would like to share a room.
If you are booking for two guests and choose one room, you will automatically be allocated the same room as the person you are booking with.
If you are arriving a few days before the start of the tour or staying a few more days after the tour ends, please let us know so we can make the necessary arrangements for your hotel accommodation and airport transfers.
The first day of the tour is dedicated to arrivals as our guests will be arriving throughout the day. We recommend you try to book a flight that arrives in the afternoon to allow you time to unpack and rest before dinner.
The final day of the tour (Day 14) will be dedicated to departures and the check-out time at the hotel is at 12pm.
All guests will be greeted by an Inside Egypt representative at the airport and transferred to the hotel. Transfers from the hotel to the airport are also provided for departures.
Guests are responsible for booking their international flights to and from Egypt. Please make sure to send us a copy of your flight itinerary so we can arrange your airport transfers. Feel free to contact us if you need assistance booking your international flights.
Our tour itinerary includes all of the major attractions and is sure to please you. Additional excursions are available for guests who would like to add on to our standard itinerary.
The additional excursions are scheduled around the main itinerary to avoid any conflicts should you choose to add them to your trip.
Below is a list of sites and excursions you can add to your trip.
Hot air balloon trip over Luxor and the Nile river - 155$
For unbeatable views of Luxor's famous temples, take a hot-air balloon trop over the River Nile's West Bank. Away from the crowds in the peaceful glow of dawn, your sunrise flight over Egypt's ancient monuments promises to be a highlight of your visit. The hot air balloon trip will give you the opportunity to take the most stunning photographs.
Entrance to the man-made mountain of Abu Simbel - 390$
With Inside Egypt you will have an opportunity to see this temple from a completely different perspective. View the temple from the inside of a man-made mountain erected to support the temple of Abu Simbel in its new location. You can go inside the mountain of Abu Simbel itself to see the dome and construction of the temple and learn more about the behind-the-scenes work of archaeologists on this unique complex. The site has been closed to tourists for almost 20 years.
Payment for these additional excursions can be via credit card or cash during the tour. Credit card payments include a 2.0% processing fee charged by the bank system.
Please inform your tour leader upon arrival if you would like to take part in any of these optional excursions.
Fayoum 1-day add-on organized on the standard arrival day (day 1)
The optional additional tour to Fayoum is a full-day trip. It will begin in the morning following breakfast and the journey will take approx. a one hour journey in an air-conditioned coach.
You will visit Wadi El Hitan (Whale Valley) - a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site. Then you will go to the Magic Lake where you will enjoy lunch before continuing to Quaroun Lake - the third largest lake in Egypt called "Breqet Qalun”.
Returning back to Cairo, you will enjoy your dinner at the hotel. The additional tour price includes an extra night in a hotel in Giza.
Price: $350 per person for a double room or $395 for a single room.
Beni Hassan & Tuna El Gebel 1-day add-on organized on the standard departure day (day 10)
If you are still eager for more exploring….
Join this exciting trip with a new type of archaeological site at Beni Hasan & Tuna El-Gebel.
After breakfast you will move to Al Minya governorate, located in Middle Egypt, 2,5 hours drive from Cairo. You will start the visit at Tuna El Gabal, originally named the “Towns” for the kings’ area it’s the necropolis of Khnum. The first monument you will visit there is Akhenaton’s boundary Stelae, it shows the king with his wife “Queen Nefertiti during the worshipping the God Atun “God of Sun”. Then the guide will show you the Catacombs of Tuna El Gabal, the house of mummies.
After lunch you will visit Beni Hassan Tombs, the tombs for the nobles “ministries of the Kings”.
Your guide will share with you a different type of tomb and details of how the nobles created their tomb a little bit like the kings’ tombs, but you will see the difference in the decoration because the tombs of Beni Hassan will show the normal daily life, agriculture, food, dance etc. of the ancient Egyptians, not a funerary decoration like the kings’ tombs.
Returning back to Cairo, you will enjoy your dinner at the hotel. The add-on’s price includes an extra night in a hotel in Giza.
Price: $350 per person for a double room or $420 for a single room.
Please feel free to contact us if you need other add-on tour.
