Egypt Itinerary 10 Days — Classic Complete with Alexandria
The complete 10-day Egypt experience: extended Cairo, Abu Simbel, 4-night Nile cruise to Luxor, and Alexandria. Slower pace, more depth, more of what most travelers skip on shorter trips.
10 days is enough to do Egypt properly. You'll have an unhurried 3 days in Cairo (Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara, Egyptian Museum AND Grand Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, Khan El Khalili), a full Abu Simbel visit instead of the pre-dawn rush, the standard 4-night Nile cruise to Luxor, full Luxor exploration, and an Alexandria coastal day at the end. This is what we recommend for slow-travel couples and repeat visitors who already have the basics.
Cities you'll visit on this trip
Why choose this 10 days Egypt route?
10 days is enough to do Egypt properly: extra Cairo time, full Abu Simbel visit, and an Alexandria coastal day at the end.
What it feels like: Complete, unhurried, layered. Adds Alexandria and Abu Simbel to the classic route.
Trip highlights
- Pyramids, Sphinx, and Saqqara (often skipped on shorter trips)
- Egyptian Museum AND Grand Egyptian Museum (when open)
- Abu Simbel sunrise (full day, not pre-dawn rush)
- 4-night Nile cruise Aswan → Luxor
- Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak, Luxor Temple
- Alexandria's Catacombs, Pompey's Pillar, Bibliotheca Alexandrina
10 Days day-by-day
- Day 1Arrival in Cairo
Airport pickup, welcome dinner.
- Day 2Pyramids & Sphinx
Giza plateau, Sphinx, Solar Boat Museum, optional Saqqara.
- Day 3Egyptian Museum + Coptic Cairo
Museum morning, Coptic quarter and Khan El Khalili in the afternoon.
- Day 4Fly to Aswan, board cruise
Philae Temple, High Dam, felucca.
- Day 5Abu Simbel full day
Drive to Abu Simbel for sunrise, return afternoon to cruise.
- Day 6Sail Aswan → Kom Ombo → Edfu
Two of Egypt's best-preserved temples.
- Day 7Arrive Luxor, East Bank
Karnak and Luxor temples.
- Day 8Luxor West Bank
Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon.
- Day 9Fly to Cairo, then Alexandria
Drive or fly to Alexandria. Catacombs, Pompey's Pillar, seafood dinner on the corniche.
- Day 10Alexandria → Cairo → departure
Bibliotheca Alexandrina morning, drive to Cairo for international departure.
Common questions about this Egypt itinerary
Is 10 days too long for Egypt?
No — 10 days is the recommended duration for travelers who want depth without rushing. You'll see more than the 7-day classic without the fatigue of trying to fit everything in.
Should I include Alexandria?
Yes if you have 10+ days. Alexandria is dramatically different from Cairo (Mediterranean coast, Greco-Roman heritage). On 7-day trips it's usually skipped.
Can I do this 10-day trip with kids?
Yes — pace is slower than the 7-day Classic, which actually suits families. Some families find the Alexandria day too quiet for younger kids; ask us about substitutions.
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