10 Days Cairo, Alexandria, Nile Cruise & Siwa by Flight

Step into the wonders of Egypt! Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, a World Travel Path representative will greet you, holding a personalized sign to ensure a smooth and stress-free welcome.

You’ll then be escorted in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel for check-in. Take the rest of the day to relax, unwind, and adjust to the vibrant energy of Egypt’s capital city.

Meals: None
Overnight: Cairo

After breakfast, meet your professional Egyptologist guide and begin an immersive journey through Egypt’s ancient past.

Start at the Giza Plateau, home to the awe-inspiring Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the smaller Pyramid of Menkaure. Marvel at the Great Sphinx, the iconic lion-bodied guardian with the face of a pharaoh. 

Visit the Valley Temple, once the site of sacred rituals and preservation ceremonies, set against a backdrop of the desert and pyramids.

Enjoy a delicious lunch at a top-rated local restaurant.

In the afternoon, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), a state-of-the-art complex housing thousands of artifacts from Egypt’s storied history. Explore royal statues, intricate jewelry, tools, and treasures from the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms, all presented in modern, spacious galleries designed for an immersive experience.

Return to your hotel for an evening at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Cairo

After an early breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan.

Begin your Aswan visit with the High Dam, a modern marvel controlling Nile flooding and generating hydroelectric power. Then, explore the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and relocated to Agilkia Island after the dam’s construction. Admire its stunning carvings and mythological reliefs.

Board your deluxe Nile cruise, enjoy lunch onboard, and set sail toward Kom Ombo, taking in the serene Nile scenery along the way.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Onboard the Nile Cruise

Start your day with breakfast as the cruise docks at Kom Ombo. Visit the twin temples dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon deity. Explore the symmetrical design and learn about dual worship practices in ancient Egypt.

Sail onward to Edfu and enjoy lunch onboard. In the afternoon, explore the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples, with towering columns, divine reliefs, and intricate hieroglyphics.

In the evening, join a lively Galabeya Party on the cruise—don traditional Egyptian attire, enjoy music, dancing, and festive onboard entertainment.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Onboard the Nile Cruise

After breakfast, arrive in Luxor and head to the West Bank with your guide.

Explore the Valley of the Kings, the final resting place of New Kingdom pharaohs. Step inside tombs adorned with vibrant wall art depicting sacred rituals and the journey to the afterlife.

Visit the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural marvel honoring Egypt’s powerful female ruler. Conclude with a stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues that once flanked a grand temple.

Return to the cruise for dinner and an evening of relaxation.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Onboard the Nile Cruise

After breakfast, disembark to explore Luxor’s East Bank. Visit the monumental Karnak Temple Complex, dedicated to the god Amun. Walk through the Hypostyle Hall, where 134 towering columns are covered in intricate carvings.

Continue to Luxor Temple, connected to Karnak by the ancient Avenue of Sphinxes. Admire colossal statues, obelisks, and the sacred lake while learning about ancient rituals and ceremonies.

Transfer to Luxor Airport for your return flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, a private vehicle will take you back to your hotel for a free evening.

Optional Experience: Take a Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor at sunrise for breathtaking views of the Nile and ancient monuments.

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch

Overnight: Cairo

After an early breakfast, drive to Alexandria, Egypt’s historic Mediterranean port city.

Begin at the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, an underground necropolis blending Pharaonic, Hellenistic, and Roman styles. Then visit Pompey’s Pillar, a massive Roman triumphal column, and explore the ruins of the Serapeum, once a temple dedicated to the Greco-Egyptian god Serapis.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the Citadel of Qaitbay, a 15th-century fortress built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. 

Conclude at the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a tribute to the ancient library with millions of books and exhibitions.

Transfer to your Alexandria hotel for check-in.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Alexandria

Note: The library is closed on Fridays and national holidays.

Leave the Mediterranean coast behind as you journey into the Western Desert toward Siwa Oasis.

Upon arrival, explore the mudbrick ruins of Shali Fortress, a former Siwan stronghold. Visit the Temple of the Oracle, where Alexander the Great was proclaimed son of Amun, establishing his divine status. Continue to the Temple of Amun Ra, stop at the Siwa House Museum, and climb the Mountain of the Dead to see ancient rock-cut tombs.

End the day with a serene sunset at the salt lakes, where the desert sky reflects magically on the still waters.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Siwa Oasis

After breakfast, begin your drive back across the vast desert to Cairo.

On arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Relax, revisit favorite sites, or shop for souvenirs at Khan El Khalili bazaar.

Optional Experiences:

• Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids – witness the history of the Giza Plateau come alive with music and lights.
• Nile Dinner Cruise – savor traditional cuisine with live performances aboard a luxury boat.

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight: Cairo

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before a private transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.

Thank you for joining us on this unforgettable journey through Egypt. We hope the memories of ancient wonders, desert landscapes, and Nile adventures will stay with you forever.

Meals: Breakfast