10 Days Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel Archaeology Tour

Arrive in the timeless land of Egypt! Upon landing at Cairo International Airport, you will be warmly greeted by World Travel Path representative, who will be holding a personalized sign for easy recognition.

From the moment you step outside, the bustling energy of Cairo surrounds you. You’ll then be escorted in a private, climate-controlled vehicle through the lively streets of Egypt’s capital to your hotel, where you can check in and unwind after your journey.

Meals: None

Overnight: Cairo

Start your morning with a hearty breakfast, followed by meeting your professional Egyptologist guide in the hotel lobby.

Venture to the awe-inspiring Giza Plateau, home to the legendary Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Stand in the shadow of these monumental tombs, marvel at the precision of their construction, and admire the enigmatic Sphinx guarding the plateau. Visit the Valley Temple, an ancient site once used for royal rituals and mummification ceremonies.

Savor a delicious lunch at a carefully chosen local restaurant before continuing to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), one of the most advanced cultural institutions in the world. 

Inside, explore treasures spanning Egypt’s history—from colossal statues and intricate jewelry to priceless artifacts from the tomb of Tutankhamun.

In the evening, return to your hotel for rest, or choose an optional visit to the Pyramids’ Sound & Light Show, where history is brought to life with dramatic narration and colorful illuminations.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Cairo

After breakfast, set out with your guide to explore Egypt’s fascinating pyramid legacy.

Begin at Saqqara, home to the revolutionary Step Pyramid of Djoser—the earliest large-scale stone structure ever built. Learn about the visionary architect Imhotep, whose innovations shaped the future of pyramid design.

Continue to Memphis, Egypt’s first capital, where colossal statues of Ramses II and a giant alabaster sphinx bear witness to the city’s ancient grandeur.

End your journey at Dahshur, where the Bent Pyramid displays an unusual angled design, and the Red Pyramid—Egypt’s first smooth-sided pyramid—stands as a perfect example of evolving architecture.

Return to Cairo for a relaxed evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Cairo

Enjoy breakfast before transferring to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes.

On arrival, visit Karnak Temple, an immense religious complex that evolved over more than 2,000 years. Wander through the Hypostyle Hall, its towering columns adorned with lotus and papyrus carvings.

Continue to Luxor Temple, connected to Karnak by the historic Avenue of Sphinxes. Admire its statues, obelisks, and reliefs, many of which reflect a fascinating blend of Pharaonic and later Greco-Roman artistry.

After your explorations, transfer to your hotel for the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Luxor

This morning, cross the Nile to the West Bank, the ancient burial grounds of Egypt’s rulers.

Enter the Valley of the Kings, where intricately painted tombs of pharaohs—including Tutankhamun—hide deep in the cliffs. Continue to the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, a remarkable structure carved into the limestone cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, celebrating Egypt’s most successful female ruler.

On the return, pause at the Colossi of Memnon—two towering statues that have stood for over 3,000 years as silent guardians of Thebes.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Luxor

Today’s full-day excursion reveals two of Egypt’s most enchanting yet less-visited sites.

Travel north to Abydos to see the Temple of Seti I, dedicated to Osiris. Its beautifully preserved bas-reliefs and the famous Abydos King List—an invaluable historical record—are among the finest in Egypt.

Then visit the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, celebrated for its celestial ceiling, the Dendera Zodiac, and stunning reliefs depicting the goddess of music, love, and joy. The underground crypts here are equally fascinating.

Return to Luxor in the evening, enriched with memories of Egypt’s spiritual heartlands.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Luxor

After breakfast, journey south towards Aswan, pausing to visit two extraordinary temples along the Nile.

First, explore the Temple of Horus at Edfu—one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in Egypt. Its towering pylon, ceremonial halls, and reliefs tell the mythological story of Horus’s triumph over Seth.

Continue to Kom Ombo, a unique dual temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus the Elder. See ancient carvings of surgical instruments and sacred crocodile mummies in the nearby museum.

Arrive in Aswan and check into your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Aswan

Depart early across the Nubian desert to the awe-inspiring temples of Abu Simbel.

Marvel at the colossal statues of Ramses II, perfectly aligned with the sun’s rays to illuminate the sanctuary twice a year. Inside, the walls depict scenes of military victories and divine adoration.

Visit the nearby Temple of Queen Nefertari, remarkable for portraying her on equal scale with the king—an honor rarely granted in ancient art.

Return to Aswan for an evening at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Aswan

This morning, visit the Aswan High Dam, a modern engineering marvel that reshaped Egypt’s landscape and created Lake Nasser.

Take a boat to Philae Island to explore the Temple of Isis, a masterpiece of ancient elegance, relocated stone by stone to save it from flooding.

Later, transfer to Aswan Airport for your return flight to Cairo, where you’ll check in for your final night in Egypt.

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch

Overnight: Cairo

After breakfast, enjoy a private transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.

As you leave, carry with you unforgettable memories of Egypt’s timeless wonders, ancient stories, and warm hospitality.

Meals: Breakfast