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10 Days in Egypt: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Red Sea Itinerary
A relaxed 10-day Egypt itinerary that adds a Nile cruise, and optionally the Red Sea, to the classic Cairo, Luxor and Aswan route.
By the Egypt Knight Tours team · Updated September 2026 · 2 min read
In this guide
Ten days lets you see Egypt's highlights at a gentler pace and add a Nile cruise, the Red Sea, or both.
The route at a glance
| Days | Where |
|---|---|
| 1 to 3 | Cairo and Giza |
| 4 to 7 | Nile cruise, Luxor to Aswan |
| 8 | Abu Simbel or Aswan |
| 9 to 10 | Red Sea (Hurghada) or Alexandria, then home |
Days 1 to 3: Cairo and Giza
Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo and Khan el-Khalili. See the Cairo travel guide.
Days 4 to 7: Nile cruise
Fly to Luxor and board your ship. Visit Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae. Read the Nile cruise guide.
Day 8: Abu Simbel or a relaxed Aswan day
Take the early trip to Abu Simbel, or rest and enjoy a felucca at sunset.
Days 9 and 10: Red Sea or Alexandria
Fly or drive to the coast for snorkelling and beach time in Hurghada, or take a trip to Alexandria before flying home.
Booking tips
Nile cruises book out in winter, so reserve early. See how much a trip to Egypt costs and Egypt tour packages explained.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best 10-day Egypt itinerary?
Cairo and Giza, a 3 to 4 night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, and a few days on the Red Sea to relax.
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