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1Airport meet-and-assist, transfer and four-star Cairo hotel check-in.
Egypt Tours Club · Small-Group Cultural Journey
10-Day Egypt Small Group Tour: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Alexandria
A ten-day small-group route combining Cairo, an included Alexandria excursion, a four-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, major temples and Historic Cairo.
10 days / 9 nights
Cairo start & finish
Small group · 4-star category
Journey Overview
Cairo → Alexandria → Luxor → Nile Cruise → Aswan → Cairo
Journey Overview
Ten days from Cairo and Alexandria to the temples of Upper Egypt
10 days / 9 nights
12Included guided visits to Saqqara, the Giza Plateau and Grand Egyptian Museum, with lunch.
3Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar at the Serapeum and Qaitbay Citadel; return to Cairo.
4Train from Cairo, included Karnak and Luxor Temples, then board the four-star Nile cruise.
5Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon, then sail through Esna Lock.
6Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu and the riverside twin temple at Kom Ombo.
7Included Philae visit; Abu Simbel is offered as an optional early excursion.
8Included Aswan–Cairo flight, hotel check-in and free time.
9Guided Coptic Cairo and Egyptian Museum visits with breakfast and lunch.
10Hotel check-out and airport transfer for departure.
Tour Highlights
Giza, Mediterranean heritage, a four-night cruise and Historic Cairo
CairoSaqqara, Giza & GEM
Step Pyramid, Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum.
MediterraneanAlexandria Heritage
Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar and Qaitbay Citadel.
Ancient ThebesEast & West Luxor
Karnak, Luxor Temple, royal tombs, Hatshepsut and Memnon.
Nile TemplesEdfu & Kom Ombo
Two defining sanctuaries during the southbound cruise.
AswanPhilae Temple
The island sanctuary of Isis in its Nile setting.
Coptic & MuseumHistoric Cairo
Ancient churches and the Egyptian Museum before departure.
What to Expect
Guided small-group touring with rail, cruise and domestic flight
Small group · 4-star category
Small-group format
Shared guided sightseeing with a professional Egyptologist and air-conditioned transport.
Five hotel plus four cruise nights
Three initial Cairo nights, four cruise nights and two final Cairo nights.
Rail and domestic flight
Cairo–Luxor train and Aswan–Cairo flight are the transport sectors in the detailed itinerary.
GEM and Alexandria included
Both appear as included visits in the detailed day programme.
Meals vary by day
Breakfast and selected lunches are listed, with cruise meals specified day by day.
Additional Information
Important details to confirm before final payment
The overview calls Day 9 Alexandria optional, but the detailed itinerary includes Alexandria on Day 3. This script follows the detailed programme.
The detailed route flies Aswan to Cairo on Day 8; the inclusion text incorrectly says Cairo to Aswan.
The itinerary contains five hotel nights and four Nile cruise nights—not nine nights entirely in hotels.
Day 5 lists breakfast only despite being a cruise day; confirm full-board meal coverage for all four cruise nights.
Confirm Cairo–Luxor train class, schedule, seating or berth and baggage allowance.
Request confirmed Cairo hotels and cruise vessel or written equivalents before payment.
Extra Fees & Optional Add-ons
Experiences and extensions available with a revised quotation
Optional
Abu Simbel Temples
Optional early excursion from Aswan with an additional fee.
OptionalLuxor Extras
Hot-air balloon and entry to Tutankhamun’s tomb cost extra.
OptionalCairo Evening Activities
Pyramids show, Cairo by Night and quad safari are optional.
OptionalInside the Pyramids
Interior pyramid tickets are not part of the standard entry.
OptionalDrinks and Beverages
Restaurant and cruise beverages beyond specified service are excluded.
OptionalGeneral Exclusions
International airfare, visa, personal expenses, gratuities and unspecified extras are excluded.
OptionalReady to explore Egypt in a small group?
Review the programme and confirm hotels, cruise vessel, train, flight and departure date.
10-Day Egypt Small Group Tour: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Alexandria
A guided 10-day / 9-night small-group journey combining Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Alexandria, Luxor, a four-night Nile Cruise, Aswan and Old Cairo, with a Cairo–Luxor train and an Aswan–Cairo domestic flight.
10 days / 9 nightsCairo · Alexandria · Luxor · AswanSmall group · Published 4-star category
DAY1
CairoArrival in Cairo
Airport meet-and-assist, transfer and check-in at a selected 4-star hotel.
An Egypt Tours Club representative meets the group inside Cairo International Airport, assists with arrival procedures and transfers everyone to the selected hotel.
Included experiences
Airport Meet & Assist
Reception inside the airport and assistance with arrival formalities.
Hotel Transfer
Transfer to the selected 4-star Cairo hotel.
Pyramids Sound & Light Show
Optional evening experience with an additional fee.
Cairo by Night or Quad Safari
Optional activities subject to arrival time.
AccommodationSelected 4-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast plan; no arrival-day meal specified
TransportAir-conditioned airport transfer suitable for the group
Note: Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. The maximum small-group size is not published.
DAY2
Giza & SaqqaraSaqqara, Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum
Explore Egypt’s most important pyramid sites and the GEM with an Egyptologist.
Visit Saqqara, the Giza Plateau and the Grand Egyptian Museum. The detailed included-activities list confirms all three visits and lunch.
Included experiences
Saqqara & Step Pyramid
Explore Djoser’s pyramid complex and the ancient necropolis.
Pyramids of Giza
Visit the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure.
Grand Egyptian Museum
Included two-hour visit according to the detailed day plan.
Lunch at a Local Restaurant
Included according to the programme.
Great Sphinx
Mentioned in the overview but not in the detailed included-activities list; confirm on the final voucher.
Inside the Pyramids
Requires a separate ticket.
AccommodationSelected 4-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast and lunch
TransportAir-conditioned group sightseeing vehicle
Note: The Pyramids activity description mistakenly repeats GEM copy, but the activity title and included list clearly identify the Giza visit.
DAY3
Cairo → Alexandria → CairoAlexandria Catacombs, Serapeum & Qaitbay Citadel
Discover Alexandria’s Greco-Roman heritage and Mediterranean fortress.
Travel with the group to Alexandria. Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar and the Serapeum area, and Qaitbay Citadel before returning to Cairo.
Included experiences
Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
Explore the underground necropolis blending Egyptian, Greek and Roman traditions.
Pompey’s Pillar & Serapeum
Visit the monumental granite column and sanctuary remains.
Qaitbay Citadel
Explore the fifteenth-century fortress on Alexandria’s coast.
AccommodationSelected 4-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast and lunch
TransportRound-trip air-conditioned group transfer
Note: The overview calls Alexandria optional on Day 9, but the detailed itinerary and inclusions place it as an included Day 3 tour. The page’s “Seraphim Temple” wording has been corrected to Serapeum.
DAY4
Cairo → LuxorTrain to Luxor, Karnak, Luxor Temple & Cruise Embarkation
Travel to Luxor, visit the East Bank and board the Nile Cruise.
Transfer to Cairo Train Station for the included train to Luxor. On arrival, visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, then check in to the Nile Cruise.
Included experiences
Cairo → Luxor Train Ticket
Included according to the package inclusion list; train class and exact schedule are not published.
Karnak Temple Complex
Explore monumental courts and the Great Hypostyle Hall.
Luxor Temple
Visit the ancient sanctuary, published as a sunset visit.
Nile Cruise Embarkation
Check in to the published standard 4-star cruise.
AccommodationPublished standard 4-star Nile Cruise
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportCairo station transfer, train journey, Luxor sightseeing and cruise transfer
Note: The cruise is published to sail at 2:00 PM. Confirm whether the train is overnight and arrives early enough for both temple visits and embarkation.
DAY5
Luxor West Bank → EdfuValley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Memnon & Esna Lock
Explore Luxor’s royal West Bank and sail toward Edfu.
Visit the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the cruise and pass through Esna Lock.
Included experiences
Valley of the Kings
Visit selected royal tombs; Tutankhamun requires a separate ticket.
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Explore the terraced mortuary temple.
Colossi of Memnon
See the monumental seated statues of Amenhotep III.
Crossing Esna Lock
Experience the cruise passage through the historic lock.
Hot-Air Balloon Ride
Optional sunrise flight with an additional fee.
AccommodationPublished standard 4-star Nile Cruise
MealsThe page lists breakfast only; confirm lunch and dinner because this is an overnight cruise day
TransportPrivate West Bank touring and Nile Cruise sailing
Note: The published meal line conflicts with the multi-night cruise operation. Request the complete board basis in writing.
DAY6
Edfu → Kom OmboEdfu Temple & Kom Ombo Temple
Visit two of Upper Egypt’s best-known riverside temples.
Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, return to the ship and continue to Kom Ombo for the unique twin temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus.
Included experiences
Edfu Temple
Explore one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient temples.
Kom Ombo Temple
Visit the symmetrical twin temple and its riverside setting.
AccommodationPublished standard 4-star Nile Cruise
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportCruise sailing and local temple transfers
Note: Temple timings depend on vessel arrival and cruise operations.
DAY7
AswanPhilae Temple & Optional Abu Simbel
Explore Philae Temple and add Abu Simbel if desired.
Visit Philae Temple by local boat. Abu Simbel may be added as a very early optional road excursion before or around the Aswan programme.
Included experiences
Philae Temple
Included island-temple visit dedicated to Isis.
Abu Simbel Temples
Optional early-morning excursion with an additional fee.
AccommodationPublished standard 4-star Nile Cruise
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportPrivate Aswan transfer, local boat and cruise transfer
Note: A generic timing note about sailing to Kom Ombo appears under this Aswan day and appears copied from another itinerary. Follow the final cruise schedule.
DAY8
Aswan → CairoFlight Back to Cairo & Free Day
Fly from Aswan to Cairo and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
After cruise check-out, transfer to Aswan Airport for the domestic flight to Cairo. On arrival, transfer to the selected hotel and enjoy free time.
Included experiences
Domestic Flight Aswan → Cairo
Required by the detailed itinerary.
Airport Transfers
Transfers in Aswan and Cairo are included.
Free Time in Cairo
Rest or arrange a separate optional experience.
AccommodationSelected 4-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast
TransportAswan airport transfer, domestic flight and Cairo hotel transfer
Note: The inclusion list incorrectly says Cairo → Aswan flights. The detailed route clearly requires Aswan → Cairo.
DAY9
Historic CairoOld Coptic Cairo & Egyptian Museum
Explore Cairo’s Christian heritage and the Egyptian Museum.
Visit Old Coptic Cairo, including the Hanging Church and the Saints Sergius and Bacchus area, followed by a guided visit to the Egyptian Museum.
Included experiences
Old Coptic Cairo
Explore historic churches and the Babylon Fortress area.
Egyptian Museum
Included two-hour guided museum visit according to the detailed day plan.
AccommodationSelected 4-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast and lunch
TransportAir-conditioned group sightseeing vehicle
Note: The overview mentions broader Islamic Cairo, but the detailed Day 9 activities list only Coptic Cairo and the Egyptian Museum.
DAY10
CairoDeparture
Hotel check-out and transfer according to the confirmed departure details.
Complete hotel check-out and meet the driver for transfer to Cairo International Airport or the agreed next location.
Included experiences
Hotel Check-out
Complete formalities by 11:00 AM.
Final Transfer
Travel to the confirmed airport or next location.
Late Check-out
May be requested subject to availability and an additional fee.
AccommodationCheck-out day
MealsBreakfast subject to flight time
TransportFinal airport or destination transfer
Note: The page states hotel and airport pickup and drop-off are included. Confirm the exact departure pickup time on the final voucher.
Current Season Price Details
Please Note that price changes per season, so the price will depend on the date you pick when check out
| Single Room | Double Room | Triple Room | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Must adult # | |||
| Price per adult | $ 3350 | $ 2100 | $ 2100 |
| Max child # [age:6-11] | |||
| Price per child | $ 1675 | $ 1050 | |
| Max infant # [age:0-5] | |||
| Price per infant | $ 838 | $ 525 |
Deposit
50 % of the total booking amount