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10-Day Egypt Holidays
Ten days is the sweet spot for an Egypt holiday that balances culture and downtime. The extra days over a week-long itinerary mean you can add a Red Sea extension (Hurghada, Marsa Alam or Sharm El Sheikh) for snorkelling or simply some pool time after the cultural circuit, or a longer Nile cruise that takes in both the Luxor–Aswan run and an overland trip to Abu Simbel. A typical structure for British travellers: two nights Cairo → two nights Luxor → four-night Nile cruise → two nights on the Red Sea – all tailor-made around your dates.
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10 Days Classical Tour of Egypt
Cairo
This 10-day land tour links Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Alexandria, Aswan, Abu Simbel and Luxor, with visits to major ancient sites and museums. In Cairo, see the Giza Plateau, the Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili; in Alexandria, visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qaitbay Citadel and the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa. Aswan’s itinerary includes Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk, while Luxor brings visits to Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple and the Valley of the Kings. Our Egyptologist guide accompanies the sightseeing. Unlike mass coach programmes, the supplied itinerary specifies limited daily group sizes and guided walking at sites. Expect early starts, particularly for temple visits.
Budget10 day Egypt tour with Cairo, Alexandria, Nile cruise, Abu Simbel and Hurghada
Cairo
This 10-day Egypt tour combines Cairo’s ancient monuments, Alexandria’s Mediterranean setting, a seven-night Nile cruise and time on the Red Sea coast in Hurghada. In Cairo, visit the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Valley Temple of Khafre and the Grand Egyptian Museum, followed by an Old Cairo programme covering Coptic, Islamic and Jewish heritage. Your Egyptologist accompanies visits to Luxor West Bank, Karnak Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae Temple and Aswan’s High Dam. An overland excursion from Aswan reaches Abu Simbel, where Ramses II’s temple and the Temple of Nefertari stand beside Lake Nasser. Discovery Tours Egypt is a licensed Egyptian tour operator arranging the hotels, cruise vessel, guides and transport.
Practical questions
What clients ask about this style of holiday.
01What's the best 10-day Egypt itinerary for a UK couple?
For a UK couple wanting the classic Egypt experience plus some beach time, we suggest: Day 1–2 Cairo (Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili) → Day 3–4 Luxor (East and West Bank) → Day 5–8 Nile cruise to Aswan (Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae) → Day 9–10 Red Sea (Hurghada or El Gouna) before flying home. Honeymooning couples often swap the Red Sea segment for a luxury dahabiya.
02How much does a 10-day Egypt holiday cost from the UK?
Private 10-day Egypt holidays start around £1,800 per person at 5-star with Nile cruise included. Mid-range (4-star hotels, 5-star ship) is £2,400–£3,700. Premium (suite hotels, dahabiya, Oberoi-class ships) runs £4,500–£7,400. Add 25–35% for Christmas, New Year and the school half-terms. The Red Sea extension typically adds £150–£500 per person. UK flights £450–£700 from London or the regional hubs.
03Should I add the Red Sea to my 10-day Egypt holiday?
If you'd like a beach decompression after the temples, yes – the Red Sea extension (Hurghada, Marsa Alam or El Gouna) is the most popular use of the extra days a 10-day window provides over a week-long trip. World-class coral, 25–29°C water year-round, direct flights from Luxor or Cairo. If you'd rather slow the cultural pace itself, use those days for Alexandria or a dahabiya upgrade instead.
04Is 10 days too long for a first Egypt holiday?
Not at all – 10 days is one of our most-booked lengths for British clients. The flight from the UK makes a longer holiday make more sense, and the extra days over a week-long itinerary buy you either a beach extension or proper breathing room in Cairo and Luxor (where 7-day clients sometimes mention feeling rushed). For a first Egypt holiday from the UK, 10 days is the sweet spot.
05Can I combine Egypt with Jordan in 10 days?
Honestly, no – 10 days is tight for Egypt alone if you want the Nile cruise plus proper Cairo time. Egypt + Jordan needs 12–14 days minimum (4 nights in Jordan: Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum). The land crossings and visa logistics make shorter combined trips poor value. If multi-country is the goal, plan for a fortnight at least.
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