From$7,000
From$7,000
From$7,000
This 10 Days / 9 Nights Cairo, Aswan, Cruise, Luxor & Hurghada itinerary is crafted for travelers who want Egypt’s greatest highlights with a rare celestial event at the heart of the journey. Begin in Cairo with airport meet & assist, then explore the Giza Pyramids Complex—including the Great Pyramid, Sphinx, and Valley Temple—along with cultural stops like the Papyrus Institute and Perfumery Institute. Continue your journey by flying to Aswan to visit Philae Temple, browse the Herbal & Spice Bazaar, and optionally experience a colorful Nubian Village.
Next, board your Nile cruise for a full-board sailing experience with time to relax on deck and guided visits along the river, including Kom Ombo Temple and an optional Edfu Temple tour. In Luxor, discover the legendary West Bank: the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon, plus Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple (or rescheduled if needed). The highlight is Solar Eclipse Day in Luxor on 2 August 2027 at 10:22:09 (duration 2h 45m 55s), before driving to Hurghada for beachside relaxation and optional Red Sea excursions, ending with departure from Hurghada.
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| Price per person in DBL: | 7000 $ |
| Single Price: | 11500 $ |
N.B: The Nile cruise programme could be changed without any previous notice due to navigation circumstances or any other factors beyond control, provided that the programme may change in sequence, but all visits will be respected.
N.B: Should the government impose special permission for certain sites in Luxor, e.g. Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, with addition fees, we will inform you as soon as possible. Dues to the special permission, we do not guarantee access to those sites. However, as previously mentioned, if there is a change in the programme, all visits will be respected.
N.B: The itinerary may change in sequence but not in visits. MWTE Tours is not liable for these changes.
N.B: Any optional excursions done through a third-party company, you will automatically be discharged/signed out of MTWE tour.
Your journey begins the moment you land in Egypt. After passport control, you’ll be warmly met by our representative, who will meet and assist you through the airport—no guessing, no rushing, just a smooth welcome. Outside, your private air-conditioned vehicle is ready to transfer you into Cairo. Once you arrive at your hotel, you’ll check in and settle into your room, letting the city’s rhythm replace the pace of travel. Later, you’ll meet your Egyptologist—your storyteller for the days ahead—who will walk you through what’s coming, answer questions, and help you feel fully prepared for the adventure ahead.
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
After breakfast, the day opens with one of the world’s most unforgettable landscapes: the Giza Pyramids Complex. Standing at the edge of the plateau, you’ll feel time stretch as the desert wind moves across stone that has watched thousands of years pass. You’ll explore the legendary Great Pyramid, then continue toward the eternal gaze of the Great Sphinx, where myth and history seem to overlap. At the Valley Temple, your guide will connect the rituals of the ancient world to the monuments surrounding you—quiet details that make the sites feel alive, not distant.
Later, you’ll pause for lunch at a local restaurant, enjoying Egyptian flavors in a relaxed setting before continuing to a Papyrus Institute, where you’ll see how traditional papyrus is made and why it mattered so much in ancient life. As evening settles, you return to your hotel with the kind of tiredness that only comes from a day well spent.
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch (Local Restaurant)
Today reveals Cairo’s layered character—Islamic artistry, grand architecture, and unmatched collections of antiquities. You begin at the Mohamed Ali Mosque, where light, marble, and symmetry create a calm grandeur above the city. From there, you move to the Egyptian Museum, home to extraordinary treasures that make ancient Egypt feel vivid and real. Your Egyptologist helps you understand what you’re seeing—not just what it is, but why it mattered.
You’ll also visit a Perfumery Institute, where scents are blended like memories—soft lotus, warm amber, bright citrus—each bottle a small piece of Egypt to take with you. After lunch at a local restaurant, you return to your hotel for a comfortable evening, with Cairo’s energy still humming beyond the windows.
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch (Local Restaurant)
This morning, you check out of your Cairo hotel and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight south to Aswan. Upon arrival, the mood changes instantly—Aswan feels calmer, warmer, and more open, with the Nile stretching wide and slow. Your first visit is Philae Temple, beautifully set near the water and filled with elegant carvings that feel especially atmospheric in the southern light.
Afterward, you arrive at your Aswan hotel and check in. If you wish, you can add an optional Nubian Village visit (about 4 hours)—a colorful cultural experience that offers a gentler, human side of Upper Egypt. Later, you’ll browse the Herbal and Spice Bazaar, where the air is rich with aromas—hibiscus, cumin, mint, and sun-dried blends that feel like a living tradition.
Overnight: Aswan Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, you check out of your Aswan hotel. For early risers and temple lovers, the day can begin with an optional Abu Simbel excursion (about 10 hours)—one of Egypt’s most awe-inspiring monuments, carved on a colossal scale and unforgettable in person.
Later, you transfer to your Nile cruise and check in. The atmosphere shifts into a smooth, floating rhythm—cabins, decks, gentle river air, and the comfort of full-board dining. As evening comes, the Nile feels especially peaceful, setting the tone for the journey ahead.
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
This morning is yours to enjoy at a relaxed pace—time to soak up some sun, enjoy the cruise facilities, and watch life along the Nile drift by. Later, the cruise sails toward Kom Ombo, where you visit the remarkable Kom Ombo Temple, known for its unique design and dramatic riverside setting.
After the visit, you continue sailing toward Edfu. If you wish, you can join an optional visit to Edfu Temple—one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples, impressive not only in its size, but in the clarity of its detail. By evening, you sail onward toward Luxor, the city of temples and kings.
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today brings one of Egypt’s most powerful sightseeing days. You begin with the royal landscape of Luxor’s West Bank—starting in the Valley of the Kings, where tombs cut into the mountains preserve stories of the afterlife in vivid color and symbolism. Next, you stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two silent giants guarding the plain, then continue to the graceful terraces of Hatshepsut Temple, a masterpiece of design and ambition.
You’ll also visit an Alabaster Institute, where artisans transform stone into glowing pieces that catch the light like honey. Later, you explore Luxor Temple, especially captivating as your Egyptologist reveals how it once connected to Karnak through ceremonial pathways and festivals. You return to the cruise feeling like you’ve walked through chapters of history rather than a checklist of sites.
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
If you choose, the day begins with an optional Hot Air Balloon Excursion—floating over Luxor at sunrise as temples, farms, and the Nile glow beneath you. Afterward, you check out of the cruise and head to Karnak Temple (if the site is not accessible, we will move it after the Solar Eclipse). Walking between towering columns feels like entering a stone forest built for the gods.
Then the atmosphere changes: Solar Eclipse Day arrives at 10:22:09, with a total duration of 2 hours, 45 minutes, 55 seconds. As the light begins to shift, the world looks different—sharper shadows, quieter air, a strange hush that makes everyone speak more softly. When the eclipse deepens, it feels unreal—like the sun is dimming on purpose, above one of the greatest ancient settings on Earth.
After the eclipse experience, you drive to Hurghada (approximately 4–5 hours). Upon arrival, you check in to your hotel and enjoy a free evening—sea air, relaxed pace, and time to simply exhale after an extraordinary day.
Overnight: Hurghada Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Today is yours to enjoy. You can relax at the hotel, swim, unwind on the beach, or choose from optional excursions in Hurghada—snorkeling, boat trips, or desert adventures depending on your mood. After the intensity of temples, sailing, and eclipse wonder, this day is designed to feel light, restorative, and unhurried.
Overnight: Hurghada Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, you check out of your Hurghada hotel and transfer to the airport. From here, you can take a flight to Cairo International Airport (to be booked yourself—recommended as a connecting flight to avoid any delays), or fly directly onward to your home country (to be booked yourself, and also recommended as a connecting flight to avoid delays).
Your journey ends with the kind of memory few travelers ever get: Egypt’s greatest monuments, the Nile’s slow beauty, and a total solar eclipse experienced in Luxor—an extraordinary moment you’ll carry long after you’ve returned home.
Meals: Breakfast
End of Services: Safe Journey Onwards!
At My Way to Egypt, all prices are quoted in US Dollars (USD) unless explicitly stated otherwise. However, we are pleased to accept payment in other major international currencies such as Euros (EUR), British Pounds (GBP), and others, based on the official daily exchange rate on the day of payment.
Our prices are calculated based on current market rates, seasonal variations, and service availability. As such, they are subject to change without prior notice. However, once a deposit or full payment is received, your booking rate is locked in and guaranteed.
What’s Included in Our Packages:
Our published package prices typically cover:
Please refer to your specific booking confirmation and itinerary for a precise list of inclusions and exclusions.
Holiday Supplement: A 25% surcharge applies to all Nile Cruises and Tour Packages scheduled during Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays, due to peak season demand.
To ensure a smooth booking process with My Way to Egypt, our payment and deposit policies vary depending on the type of service booked:
Once your payment is processed, you will receive a written confirmation, a custom itinerary, and travel documents by email. All payment receipts will also be provided for your records.
We understand that travel plans may need to change. If you need to cancel your tour, our cancellation policy is as follows:
Refunds (when applicable) are processed within 14 working days of receiving a written cancellation notice. Please note that some cruises or accommodations may apply stricter cancellation terms, which will be clearly communicated in your itinerary.
Cancellation Policy and Fees (‘My Way To Egypt’ and the Customer)
All cancellation requests must be made in writing via email. In case of cancellation, the following charges will apply based on the date of cancellation prior to the tour
start date:
| Cancellation Period | Installment Schedule | Cancellation Fee |
| Deposit – Non-refundable and secures your place on the tour | ASAP | 10% of the total tour price |
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Within date of booking until 3 rd) months |
30% |
50% Non-refundable of the installment |
| Between 3 rd - 6 th months | 30% | 75% Non-refundable of the installment |
| Up Until January 2027 | 30% | 100% Non-refundable of the installment |
The deposit is strictly non-refundable under all circumstances.
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Children Policy
If your tour includes airfare, then an extra charge for child rate may apply.
At My Way to Egypt, we are proud to offer family-friendly travel experiences. Our children’s pricing policy is as follows:
Children’s discounts apply only when sharing accommodation with two full-paying adults. Please note that some Nile Cruises and luxury hotels may apply different policies or restrict bookings for young children—these will be outlined in your itinerary if applicable.
Some unique experiences are optional and not included in the standard package. You can book these add-ons in advance or arrange them on-site (subject to availability). Optional experiences may include:
These optional tours are payable in USD or local currency (EGP). We recommend booking them in advance to ensure availability, especially during peak season.
While our packages are inclusive, we recommend that travelers budget for the following personal and incidental expenses:
We advise travelers to carry small amounts of local currency (EGP) for convenience, especially when visiting local markets or tipping service staff.
Tipping, known locally as "baksheesh", is a widely accepted custom and considered a sign of gratitude for good service. While not mandatory, tipping is strongly encouraged and appreciated by service staff. Below are suggested tipping amounts:
Unless specifically stated, tipping is not included in your package price. We recommend preparing small bills in USD or EGP for tipping convenience.
The tour is centered around the total solar eclipse on Monday, 2 August 2027, with the key moment listed at 10:22:09 and a duration of 2h 45m 55s. You’ll experience it in Luxor, one of the most iconic places in Egypt to witness this rare event.
Yes—this itinerary is built around the 2027 total solar eclipse experience in Luxor, making it a once-in-a-lifetime highlight of the trip.
Yes. You should only look at the sun through certified eclipse glasses or appropriate solar viewing equipment. If your package includes eclipse-viewing support, your team can help guide you on safe viewing during the event.
The eclipse is the priority, and schedules may be adjusted slightly to ensure the best possible experience. For example, Karnak Temple may be visited before or after the eclipse depending on site access or timing.
To reserve, you typically need your preferred dates, number of travelers, hotel preferences, and any add-ons (like the balloon). Once confirmed, you’ll receive full booking details and next steps.
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