10 Days Luxury Egypt Tours and Nile Cruise

Discover Egypt’s Ancient Wonders on a Luxury Tour
This 10-day luxury tour offers an unforgettable experience of discovering the wonders of ancient Egypt through iconic sites, local cuisine, and premier comforts. Visitors will gain a rich cultural understanding while enjoying the finest accommodations in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan. From millennia-old temples to a relaxing Nile cruise, the highlights of Egypt are covered in style on this comprehensive tour package.

Itinerary Overview
A Journey Through History from the Pyramids to the Aswan Dam
The itinerary begins in the capital Cairo, where guests will explore favorites like the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum. Then a flight transports visitors to Luxor to embark on a 4-night cruise down the Nile. Stops include the spectacular temples of Luxor and Karnak, the treasures of the Valley of the Kings and more. In Aswan, discover highlights like the Aswan Dam before returning to Cairo for the final nights. Throughout are insights from an expert Egyptologist guide, allowing guests to fully appreciate Egypt’s ancient heritage.

Luxury Accommodations
Sleek Hotels and an Exclusive River Cruising Experience
Travel Joy Egypt offers an inclusive package ensuring travelers’ utmost comfort. In Cairo, a 5-star hotel provides an elegant home base. But the real indulgence comes via a 5-star cruise ship, featuring sleek cabins, fine dining and relaxing lounges from which to admire passing sights. With butler service and selected amenities, guests can unwind in total luxury between sightseeing shore excursions each day. The cruise allows immersing in local life along the world’s longest river.

Culinary Discovery
Delectable Cuisine Reflecting Egypt’s Rich Culinary Traditions
Part of the enjoyment lies in discovering local flavors. Nine included breakfasts along with six lunches and four dinners featuring specialties from across Egypt. Savory fare may include fava beans with rice, grilled kofta and molokhia—a nutritious leaf soup. Sweet treats vary regionally too, such as Luxor’s popular amlou, made from almonds, honey and sesame. Fine onboard dining adopts recipes from Egypt’s mix of Mediterranean, African and Middle Eastern influences. Allergen information is available to cater to various diets.

Guided Sightseeing
In-Depth Cultural Insights with a Dedicated Egyptologist
To maximize appreciation of each site, Travel Joy assigns an Egyptologist guide for all included tours. He or she shares expertise on the historic, architectural and artistic elements of each location. At Aswan’s Philae Temple, for example, background on its iconic carvings and rescue from rising waters aids understanding. Guests can delve deeply into cultural contexts and pose individual questions. The guide also helps navigate each site and suggests must-see highlights within limited time frames.

Giza Pyramids
Gaze Upon the Last Remaining Wonder of the Ancient World
No Egypt itinerary is complete without visiting Giza’s famed Three Pyramids. Believed constructed around 2560 BC, Cheops, Chephren andMycerinus stand as architectural wonders hewn from over two million stone blocks each. Guests can marvel up close at their sheer scale before touring the on-site museums. If desired, an additional fee allows entry into the pyramids’ cool, haunting interiors. Nearby, the mystifying Sphinx adds its enigmatic presence. The tour guide helps bring the pyramids’ builders and their astronomical alignments vividly to life.

Egyptian Museum
Witness Artifacts Spanning Egypt’s Rich Dynasties
As the largest archaeological museum in the region, Cairo’s Egyptian Museum offers a comprehensive tour through ancient civilization. Its packed, gasp-worthy galleries house objects from predynastic to Coptic times. Highlights include unbelievable treasures like King Tutankhamun’s solid gold burial mask. Mummies of royal icons like Hatshepsut and Ramses II also reside here. With over 120,000 artifacts in total, guests can immerse for hours in the archaeological treasures that unlock Egypt’s incredible past.

Luxor Temple
Magnificent Sandstone Columns Frame the Nile
No visit to Luxor is complete without exploring this elegant temple directly on the Nile corridor. Dating to around 1400 BC, it served as a cultic and ritual center during Luxor’s ancient name “Thebes.” Sandstone pylons and towering palm-lined avenues lead inside a large stature entrance. Here Ramses II presides, along with scenes from his coronation and a section honoring his beloved queen Nefertari. Guests gain insights into religious life during Luxor’s New Kingdom peak from this beautifully preserved complex.

Valley of the Kings
Witness Egypt’s Richest Burial Site
Across the Nile lies the Valley of the Kings – Egypt’s most spectacular royal burial ground. From November to March inclusive, guests can experience this necropolis where pharaohs including Ramses VI, Hatshepsut, and Tutankhamun were once interred. They tour three of the best-preserved tombs, seeing ornate hieroglyphic reliefs and brightly painted scenes of the afterlife adorning their narrow corridors. Despite previous lootings, the valley remains archaeology’s richest single source of ancient Egyptian funerary artifacts and concepts.

Karnak Temple Complex
Marvel at the Largest Religious Center Ever Built
North of Luxor sprawls the immense temple complex of Karnak, perhaps the most awe-inspiring testament to Egypt’s architectural might. Its massive Hypostyle Hall alone contains 134 sandstone columns running over 68 meters long – an unforgettable sight. Other highlights include a huge open courtyard rimmed by towering pylons and the Precinct of Mut, one dedicated to the Egyptian goddess of fertility. Wandering leisurely among its clusters of shrines allows full appreciation of Egypt’s grandest place of worship during antiquity.

Aswan and Philae Temple
Explore an Island Sanctuary Rescued from the Waters
In Aswan, guests board a motorboat to reach the island temple of Philae, once threatened by rising waters from the Aswan Dam. Along colonnaded walkways, imposing pylons and enclosed courtyards echo the sounds of birdsong. Reliefs depict gracious goddesses Isis and Hathor along with offerings to Ramses II and other pharaohs. It remains an oasis of calm reflecting elegant elements of Greco-Roman architecture. Nearby, the Aswan Dam and colonial buildings complete this diverse Lower Egyptian tour chapter.

Tour Conclusion
An Unforgettable Discovery of Egypt’s Ancient Soul
Over 10 days, this luxury tour offers a carefully crafted initiation into Egypt’s soul. From pyramids that defy belief to gigantic temples honoring ancient gods, guests gain richer cultural insights at every stop. Floating leisurely down the Nile reveals a different perspective on rural scenes and riverside towns. Most of all, warm Egyptian hospitality and dedicated guides help travelers form lifelong memories of journeying through one of history’s most fascinating societies. The perfect balance of renowned landmarks and luxurious comfort make this Egypt adventure truly unforgettable.