The idea
A route with room to change.
The classic Cairo-to-Aswan route with dedicated archaeology days and transfer time accounted for.
Who this is for
Travelers who want a broad first visit with enough time to understand the major sites
Why choose this route?
Ten days give Cairo, Luxor and Aswan more room, provided intercity travel is counted as part of the itinerary. A cruise may replace part of the land route; it should not simply be added on top of it.
The people behind the route
Guided by curiosity.
Joseph Louis, Piravora’s Lead Egyptologist, helps shape journeys around the history you want to explore and the pace that suits your group. Your private guiding arrangements and touring days are confirmed in your written proposal.
Meet Joseph and Piravora ↗What you might experience
Inside the journey.
Day 1 — Arrive in Cairo
Arrive, transfer as arranged and settle in. Overnight in Cairo.
Overall pace: Ten days allow three city bases without making each transfer a sightseeing day. Arrival and departure timing can change which optional visits fit.
Possible addition: Nile cruise replacing the Luxor–Aswan transfer and nights. Confirm availability when planning.
Day 2 — Giza Plateau
Visit the pyramids, Sphinx and selected viewpoints with a private Egyptologist. Optional interiors require separate tickets; overnight in Cairo.
Overall pace: Ten days allow three city bases without making each transfer a sightseeing day. Arrival and departure timing can change which optional visits fit.
Day 3 — Saqqara and Dahshur
Follow the evolution of pyramid building at the Step Pyramid and selected Dahshur monuments, subject to current access and road time. Overnight in Cairo.
Overall pace: Ten days allow three city bases without making each transfer a sightseeing day. Arrival and departure timing can change which optional visits fit.
Day 4 — Museum or historic Cairo
Choose a focused Grand Egyptian Museum visit or a historic Cairo route. Overnight in Cairo.
Overall pace: Ten days allow three city bases without making each transfer a sightseeing day. Arrival and departure timing can change which optional visits fit.
Day 5 — Travel to Luxor
Transfer to Luxor by the option arranged for your dates. Keep this as a travel day with a light evening; overnight in Luxor.
Overall pace: Ten days allow three city bases without making each transfer a sightseeing day. Arrival and departure timing can change which optional visits fit.
Day 6 — Luxor West Bank
Explore the Valley of the Kings and a selected set of West Bank monuments. Overnight in Luxor.
Overall pace: Ten days allow three city bases without making each transfer a sightseeing day. Arrival and departure timing can change which optional visits fit.
Day 7 — Karnak and Luxor Temple
Give the East Bank dedicated time. The exact order may shift with opening hours and heat; overnight in Luxor.
Overall pace: Ten days allow three city bases without making each transfer a sightseeing day. Arrival and departure timing can change which optional visits fit.
Day 8 — Travel to Aswan
Continue south by the confirmed transport arrangement. Add a stop only if it is part of the agreed route and timing; overnight in Aswan.
Overall pace: Ten days allow three city bases without making each transfer a sightseeing day. Arrival and departure timing can change which optional visits fit.
Day 9 — Philae and Aswan
Visit Philae and choose a river or cultural experience around your interests. Abu Simbel needs a separate full day; overnight in Aswan.
Overall pace: Ten days allow three city bases without making each transfer a sightseeing day. Arrival and departure timing can change which optional visits fit.
Day 10 — Departure
Arrange your onward departure from Aswan or Cairo with a suitable connection buffer. Extra sightseeing depends on the actual departure time.
Overall pace: Ten days allow three city bases without making each transfer a sightseeing day. Arrival and departure timing can change which optional visits fit.
Highlights to shape around you
- Cairo, Giza and Saqqara
- Dedicated Luxor days
- Aswan and Philae
Possible additions
- Nile cruise replacing the Luxor–Aswan transfer and nights
- Abu Simbel with an extra day
- Alexandria or an additional Cairo night
What’s included in the proposed journey
- Personalized route design and an itemized written proposal
- Private Egyptologist guiding for agreed sightseeing days
- Private transfers between listed sites and hotels when specified in the proposal
Anything supplier-dependent is included only when it appears as a named line in your final written proposal.
What’s not included unless specified
- Hotels, meals, flights, rail or cruise unless specifically itemized
- Entrance fees and optional ticket categories unless named as included
- Abu Simbel, tips, personal purchases and travel insurance unless arranged
Flexible by design
This is a customizable itinerary concept, not a fixed package. We can change the route, pace, overnight cities and touring focus around your dates and interests. Before booking, your proposal will list the confirmed transport, guide, hotel or cruise arrangements, admissions, meals, inclusions and exclusions. No hotel, flight time, cruise sailing or price is fixed by this sample itinerary.
The details that change a day
Plan it properly.
Pickup, drop-off and transportation
Your proposal lists each private touring day, airport transfer and intercity connection. Flights, trains, cruises and hotels are not automatically included. Cruise excursions follow the vessel’s actual sailing plan; ask how private guiding works alongside it. Pickup time, meeting point and return location are confirmed in writing.
Your guide and your group
The touring party is your own group. Archaeological visits are planned with a private Egyptologist; nature and desert segments may use specialist local guides and drivers. Specify your preferred language and any specialist interests when asking for a proposal.
Entrance tickets and optional access
This is a custom-quote route. Ask for a line-by-line admission list, including any motorboat, protected-area or optional interior charges. No unlisted ticket is implied by the itinerary. A general site ticket should not be assumed to include every interior. Openings and visitor rules are checked for your dates.
Included in the proposed touring arrangement
Route planning, private guided touring and the agreed transfers are the basis of the proposal. The final written quote confirms guide hours, vehicle, admissions, meals and any overnight arrangements before you book.
Not included unless specifically quoted
International and domestic flights, hotels, cruise cabins, personal expenses, gratuities, meals and optional activities are not automatically included. Desert camping equipment and meals must be itemized for an overnight; do not infer them from a tour title.
Walking and accessibility
A multi-city route combines long travel periods with temples, museums and optional interiors. State walking limits and preferred rest days before choosing flights or hotels. Fewer bases often make the whole trip easier. Tell us about a wheelchair, walking aid or step limit so we can check specific sites and vehicles rather than promise universal access.
What to wear and bring
Wear comfortable shoes with grip and lightweight clothing suited to the forecast. Bring sun protection, drinking water, a charged phone and a small day bag. Religious-site visits call for modest clothing and may require removing shoes. For an overnight desert route, confirm layers, bedding and personal essentials with the camp team.
Timing and season
Build the route around your dates, heat tolerance and confirmed transport. Include transfer buffers and downtime. A cruise timetable can shape the order, so compare the real itinerary rather than a list of famous sites.
Children and families
Plan around the youngest traveler as well as the most enthusiastic archaeologist. Keep hotel changes manageable, ask about family rooms and agree child-restraint needs before confirming transport.
How to customize this journey
Choose your non-negotiable experience first, then tell us what you would happily skip. We can adjust site count, walking, meal breaks and the historical focus before booking. Supplier reservations and access rules can limit later changes; the proposal explains those conditions.
Keep the context.
Planning answers
Know before you go.
The proposal states every hotel, transport leg, guide arrangement and ticket inclusion. We confirm variable supplier prices for the actual dates.
How is this different from the one-week route?
Ten days allow more room for Cairo, Luxor and Aswan with less pressure to treat transfers as sightseeing days.
Is a Nile cruise required?
No. A land itinerary may offer more flexibility; a cruise is an option when the confirmed sailing suits your interests.
Can families adapt it?
Yes. We can shorten touring blocks, choose suitable hotels and add rest time.