This 10-day private luxury Egypt tour with Aten Tours pairs five nights in Cairo with a four-night Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan, built for travelers who want the pharaonic sites covered properly and the logistics handled without a second thought.
A private Egyptologist guide, a dedicated air-conditioned vehicle, and 5-star accommodation throughout mean you're never grouped with strangers or rushed between stops.
In Cairo, Egypt's capital and home to the Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, you'll spend two full days with your guide across the Giza Plateau, Saqqara's Step Pyramid, the ruins of Memphis, and the museum itself, where Tutankhamun's treasures sit alongside more than 100,000 other pharaonic artifacts.
A third day covers the Citadel of Saladin and, in Coptic Cairo, the Hanging Church — one of Egypt's oldest churches—before ending at the old alleys of Khan El Khalili.
A short flight to Luxor puts you aboard the 5-star MS Mayfair for four nights of full-board cruising to Aswan.
Karnak and Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple at Deir El Bahari, and the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo are each visited privately with your guide before the ship sails on.
In Aswan, you'll see the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk before flying back to Cairo for a final night and an optional day in Alexandria.
The route runs from Cairo, then Luxor, then downriver by cruise to Aswan, then back to Cairo, each leg connected by domestic flight or private transfer, with your Egyptologist guide alongside you at every site. To ask about dates or adjust the route, message us on WhatsApp
Your 10-day private luxury Egypt tour begins the moment you land in Cairo. An Aten Tours representative meets you at the airport, assists with all arrival formalities, and transfers you to the Hotel Garden City by private, air-conditioned vehicle—no queues, no shared shuttles, and no waiting on other passengers.
At the hotel, your representative handles check-in and offers a welcome drink while confirming pickup times for the days ahead.
The rest of the evening is yours to settle in, adjust to the time zone, or simply relax with views over the Nile before your first full day of touring tomorrow.
Meals: Welcome drink
Overnight: Cairo
After breakfast at your hotel, your private Egyptologist guide meets you in the lobby for a full day tracing Egypt's earliest monuments.
At the Giza Plateau, you'll explore the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus alongside the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple of King Chephren, with time at the panoramic viewpoint for photos of all three pyramids together, plus the option to ride a camel across the plateau.
Lunch follows at an oriental restaurant before you continue to Saqqara, home to the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the oldest stone structure standing in Egypt.
Your guide includes a visit to the nearby Pyramid of Teti at no extra entrance cost, along with the Tombs of the Nobles, where wall paintings still show scenes of daily life from ancient Egyptian times.
The day closes at Memphis, once the capital of ancient Egypt and now an open-air museum holding a colossal statue of Ramses II, the Alabaster Sphinx, and other artifacts from the old kingdom.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo
Breakfast at your hotel is followed by a full day covering Cairo's layered history, from pharaonic to Islamic to Coptic, with your Egyptologist guide throughout.
The day opens at the Grand Egyptian Museum, where more than 100,000 artifacts trace the span of ancient Egyptian civilization, among them the complete treasures of King Tutankhamun, gold jewelry, and royal possessions that have survived over 3,000 years since their discovery in 1922.
From there, you'll drive up to the Citadel of Saladin, crowned by the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, an Ottoman-style structure modeled on Istanbul's Blue Mosque, with a wide panorama over Cairo and a look at the site's long role in Egypt's history.
After lunch at a local restaurant, you'll walk through Coptic Cairo, starting at the old Roman fortress of Babylon before visiting the Hanging Church, one of Egypt's oldest churches, and the Church of St. Sergius, built above the cave where tradition holds the Holy Family once sheltered. A stop at the Ben Ezra Synagogue rounds out the visit.
Your final stop is medieval Islamic Cairo, where mosques, madrasas, and stone gateways trace back to the 10th century, followed by tea at El Fishawy Café inside Khan El Khalili Bazaar, among the oldest coffeehouses still running in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo
After breakfast at your Cairo hotel, your representative accompanies you to the airport for a short flight to Luxor, once the capital of ancient Egypt and often called the world's largest open-air museum.
On arrival, you're met and transferred to the MS Mayfair, your 5-star home for the next four nights on the Nile.
Once you've checked in and settled into your cabin, lunch is served on board before your first afternoon of touring.
The Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious site in the ancient world, was built and expanded across the reigns of many pharaohs, while Luxor Temple nearby reflects the grandeur of New Kingdom construction dedicated to Amun-Ra. After both temples, you'll return to the ship for the evening.
Dinner is included on board, with an optional Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple available for those who'd like to see the site after dark.
Meals: Welcome drink, lunch, dinner
Overnight: Nile Cruise in Luxor
Breakfast is served on board before you head out to explore the West Bank of Luxor, home to some of the most striking treasures of ancient Egypt.
The morning begins at the Valley of the Kings, where rock-cut tombs from the New Kingdom offer a direct look into how pharaohs were buried and honored. From there, you'll visit the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, its terraces built directly into the cliffs of the Theban mountains.
Back on board for lunch, the ship then sails toward Esna, giving you a free afternoon to relax on the sun deck with tea and the passing scenery of the Nile Valley. By evening, you'll arrive in Edfu for dinner, followed by a belly dancing and music performance on board as the ship rests for the night on the riverbank.
A buffet breakfast on board welcomes you to Edfu, whose name traces back to an ancient title meaning "the town of the piercing" — a reference to the legendary victory of the falcon god Horus over his uncle Set.
Disembarking, you'll take a horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Edfu, the best-preserved temple in all of Egypt and dedicated to Horus as god of kingship and protection. Your guide walks you through its inscriptions and mythology in detail before you return to the ship, which sets sail toward Kom Ombo with tea on the sun deck along the way.
At Kom Ombo, you'll disembark again for a temple unlike any other on the Nile: a double sanctuary built for two gods side by side, the crocodile god Sobek and Horus the Elder, each with matching halls and courts running in parallel.
Back on board, the cruise continues toward Aswan, with dinner and evening entertainment as you sail through the night.
Breakfast on board opens a guided tour of Aswan, one of the calmest cities along the Nile. Your first stop is the Aswan High Dam, the modern engineering project that now controls the river's flow and generates much of Egypt's electricity.
From there, you'll head to the Granite Quarries to see the Unfinished Obelisk, believed to be the largest obelisk ever attempted in ancient Egypt, abandoned in place after cracks appeared during carving.
Lunch is served back on board with views over the Nile and its islands, after which the rest of the day is free. Use it however suits you: on the sun deck, in the pool, at the spa, or in your cabin, with optional excursions available if you'd rather keep exploring. Dinner on board closes out your final night on the Nile cruise in Aswan.
Breakfast on board closes out your time on the Nile before a private, air-conditioned transfer takes you to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo.
On arrival, your Aten Tours representative meets you and handles the transfer to your hotel, along with check-in.
The rest of the day is left open on purpose, a chance to rest after seven active days of touring before the final stretch of your trip.
Breakfast at your hotel starts a day you can shape however you like. Spend it at leisure in Cairo, or add an optional day tour to Alexandria, Egypt's Mediterranean city on the coast, about three hours from Cairo.
In Alexandria, sites include the Citadel of Qaitbay, built on the site of the ancient Pharos lighthouse, the underground Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, and Pompey's Pillar, a Roman-era column still standing from the city's classical past.
Whichever you choose, you'll return to your Cairo hotel for the night.
Breakfast at your hotel marks the last morning of your Egypt tour. Your guide accompanies you to Cairo International Airport, where an Aten Tours representative assists with check-in and all departure formalities for your flight home.
Physical Requirements: This itinerary involves walking across uneven ground at ancient sites, some inclines, and stairs at temples, tombs, and museums, along with the Cairo heat during outdoor visits. Comfortable walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. If mobility is a concern, let us know in advance so your guide can adjust the pace.
Dress Code for Religious Sites: Modest dress is expected when visiting mosques, churches, and other religious sites — shoulders and knees covered for both men and women and a headscarf for women entering active mosques. Your guide will let you know before each relevant stop.
Itinerary Changes: Site opening hours, domestic flight schedules, and occasional weather conditions can affect the order of visits on a given day. Your guide manages these changes on the ground to keep the overall itinerary intact.
Child Policy: [To confirm: minimum age and any pricing differences for children sharing a room or cabin.]
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All FAQ about Egypt
International flights, the Egypt entry visa, drinks ordered with meals, and tips are not included. Peak-season dates around Christmas, New Year, and Easter are priced separately.
Yes. Since this is a private tour, the route, pacing, and stops can be adjusted around your group's interests before departure. Message us on WhatsApp to discuss changes to this itinerary.
October through April brings cooler, more comfortable temperatures for the outdoor sites in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan. Summer months (June–August) run considerably hotter, especially in Upper Egypt, though the tour operates year-round.
Yes. Your private guide throughout this tour is a licensed Egyptologist, present at every site in Cairo and on the Nile cruise to explain the history and context of each location as you visit it.
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