10-Day Egypt & Hurghada – Cairo, Nile Cruise & Red Sea

10-Day Egypt & Hurghada – Cairo, Nile Cruise & Red Sea

This 10-day Egypt and Hurghada tour with Cairo and Nile Cruise combines Egypt’s major archaeological highlights with two nights on the Red Sea. It is designed for travelers who want a complete cultural route through Cairo and Upper Egypt, followed by time to relax in Hurghada without extending the trip beyond ten days.

The itinerary begins in Cairo and Giza, continues to Luxor for the start of a four-night Nile cruise, sails through Edfu and Kom Ombo to Aswan, then finishes with a private transfer to Hurghada. The corrected night distribution is 3 nights in Cairo, 4 nights on the Nile Cruise and 2 nights in Hurghada.

Why Choose a 10-Day Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise & Hurghada?

This route works well because it combines three different Egypt experiences in one trip: the pyramids and museums of Cairo, the temples and river landscapes of Upper Egypt, and the Red Sea coast. It avoids the common problem of spending the entire holiday moving between archaeological sites without any recovery time at the end.

• Cairo & Giza: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Grand Egyptian Museum and historic Cairo.
• Luxor to Aswan: four-night Nile cruise with major temple stops.
• Hurghada: two nights for beach time and optional Red Sea activities.
• Tour style: private sightseeing and transfers outside the cruise program.

Cairo, Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum

The Cairo section introduces the tour with Egypt’s best-known ancient sites. Before your visit, read our Giza Pyramids guide and Grand Egyptian Museum guide for practical planning details.

Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan

The cruise portion connects Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan without repeated hotel changes. It gives the itinerary a slower pace after Cairo while still including Egypt’s major Upper Egypt monuments. Our Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan guide explains the typical route and what to expect on board.

Finish the Tour in Hurghada

After the cruise, the itinerary continues by private vehicle to Hurghada for two nights by the Red Sea. You can relax at the hotel or choose optional snorkeling, diving or boat trips. If you are comparing resort areas, our Sharm El Sheikh vs Hurghada guide explains the main differences.

Who Is This 10-Day Egypt & Hurghada Tour Best For?

This itinerary is ideal for couples, families and private groups who want Egypt’s classic cultural route but do not want the trip to feel purely historical. The Red Sea section adds downtime without removing the major archaeological highlights.

If you want more nights in Hurghada, a different cruise direction or extra sightseeing in Aswan, request a custom Egypt itinerary based on your travel dates.