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10-Day Egypt Beyond the Pyramids: Cruise, Pharaohs & Marsa Alam Snorkeling

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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 10
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cairo

    Start point
    Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Cairo 11, Egypt (Cairo, 00:00 - 23:55)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (A well-selected Apartment Hotel or 4-star hotel in Cairo or Giza)

    Optional Activities

    • Cairo Nile Cruise Dinner with Oriental Show (evening optional experience with sumptuous dinner buffet, traditional riverboat on the Nile, and vibrant Oriental Show featuring traditional folklore)
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  2. Day 2

    Aswan

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a high-quality local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure at Giza Plateau
    • Great Sphinx viewing and panoramic photo stop
    • Egyptian Museum tour - explore collection of over 250,000 artifacts including treasures of Tutankhamun
    • Khan El Khalili Bazaar exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Luxury Train Upgrade - private sleeping train cabin for overnight journey from Cairo to Aswan (select on Book Now page)
    • Flight Upgrade - domestic flight from Cairo to Aswan with one additional night hotel accommodation in Cairo or Aswan (select on Book Now page)
    Landmarks
    Pyramid of Khufu
    Pyramid of Khafre
    Pyramid of Menkaure
    Great Sphinx
    Egyptian Museum
    Khan El Khalili Bazaar
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  3. Day 3

    Aswan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board the cruise), Dinner (Dinner on board)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (A 5-star Nile Cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Aswan High Dam tour - engineering marvel controlling the Nile
    • Temple of Philae scenic motorboat ride and tour on Agilkia Island
    • Unfinished Obelisk tour - ancient quarrying techniques site
    Landmarks
    Aswan High Dam
    Temple of Philae
    Unfinished Obelisk
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  4. Day 4

    Kom Ombo

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board the cruise ship), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (A 5-star Nile Cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Temple of Kom Ombo tour - architecturally unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus
    • Egyptian Folkloric Show and party on board

    Optional Activities

    • Abu Simbel Temples tour - very early morning departure to visit monumental temples carved into mountainside by Ramses II in Nubia (additional cost applies; long drive recommended for history enthusiasts)
    Landmarks
    Temple of Kom Ombo
    Abu Simbel Temples
  5. Day 5

    Luxor

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board as you continue sailing towards Luxor), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (A 5-star Nile Cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Horse-drawn carriage ride to Temple of Horus in Edfu
    • Temple of Horus (Temple of Edfu) tour - second-largest and best-preserved temple in Egypt
    • Karnak Temple Complex tour - largest religious building ever constructed
    • Luxor Temple tour - beautifully preserved temple in the heart of the city
    Landmarks
    Temple of Edfu (Temple of Horus)
    Karnak Temple Complex
    Luxor Temple
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  6. Day 6

    Luxor

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board the Nile cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Valley of the Kings tour - descend into intricately decorated pharaonic tombs
    • Temple of Hatshepsut tour - multi-level mortuary temple of Egypt's most powerful female pharaoh
    • Colossi of Memnon viewing - two massive stone statues, last remains of Amenhotep III's funerary temple

    Optional Activities

    • Hot Air Balloon Ride over West Bank at dawn (pre-dawn departure; additional cost; weather-dependent; pilot has authority to cancel for safety reasons including high winds or poor visibility; balloon fee is non-refundable in event of weather-related cancellation)
    • Luxury Accommodation Upgrade to 5-Star Hotel in Luxor including breakfast (select on Book Now page)
    Landmarks
    Valley of the Kings
    Temple of Hatshepsut
    Colossi of Memnon
  7. Day 7

    Marsa Alam

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel in Luxor), Dinner (Dinner at the resort)
    Accommodation
    Resort (A 5-star, All-inclusive Beach Resort in Marsa Alam)

    Included Activities

    • Free morning in Luxor (option to explore at your own pace, shop, or relax at hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Dendera Temple Complex tour - visit one of Egypt's best-preserved temple complexes with Temple of Hathor, Zodiac Ceiling replica (original in Louvre), and accessible crypts featuring Ptolemaic temple architecture
    Landmarks
    Dendera Temple Complex
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  8. Day 8

    Marsa Alam

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at resort), Lunch (Lunch at resort), Dinner (Dinner at resort), Snack (Snacks at resort)
    Accommodation
    Resort (A 5-star, All-inclusive Beach Resort in Hurghada)

    Optional Activities

    • Snorkeling at Sataya Reef (Dolphin House) - swim with spinner dolphins in their natural habitat
    • Scuba Diving for All Levels - explore vibrant coral reefs with tropical fish, turtles, and dugongs (sea cows)
    • Desert Safari by Quad Bike - ride through Egyptian desert, visit Bedouin village, traditional tea ceremony under the stars
    • Turtle Spotting at Hamata - boat trip to pristine islands with frequent sea turtle sightings
    • Giftun Island Trip - full-day boat excursion with snorkeling stops, seafood lunch, relaxation on white-sand beaches
  9. Day 9

    Marsa Alam

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at resort), Lunch (Lunch at resort), Dinner (Dinner at resort), Snack (Snacks at resort)
    Accommodation
    Resort (A 5-star, All-inclusive Beach Resort in Marsa Alam)

    Optional Activities

    • Optional excursions available - various activities to choose from (see Day 8 optional activities for details)
  10. Day 10

    Marsa Alam

    End point
    Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF), Al Qusir, Red Sea 84, Egypt (Marsa Alam)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the resort)

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4.9
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  • Transport
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  • Guide
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    4.8
  • Food
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  • J
    August 29th, 2025
    Un viatge inolvidable, interesant i descobrint llocs que ni imaginàvem. Molt bé organitzat, amb un guia molt...
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    Traveled in March 2024
    Reply from: Travel Chance Egypt
    Gracias por tu excelente comentario y excelente reseña. Siempre es un placer verte en Egipto.
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  • M
    August 25th, 2025
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    Wonderful tour, on time, excellent service from our guide Ihab. We will come back to see more top places!
    Traveled in July 2025
  • 10-Day Egypt Beyond the Pyramids: Cruise, Pharaohs & Marsa Alam Snorkeling reviewer 3
    August 25th, 2025
    We went to white desert for a night. It was awesome and the driver/cooker was excellent. Highly recommend
    Traveled in August 2025
    Reply from: Travel Chance Egypt
    Thanks Juan. Great to know you were happy with our service. Wish to see you again in Egypt
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  • M
    October 14th, 2024
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    The organization of the trip was already interesting because they offer many possibilities to choose from. Once at...
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    Traveled in October 2024
  • R
    October 14th, 2024
    We have experienced several tours: Pyramids, Saqqara, Luxor, Alexandria, Cairo. Very well organized. Punctual,...
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    Traveled in October 2024
    Reply from: Travel Chance Egypt
    Very happy for having you with us. Looking forward to seeing you again in Egypt.
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  • P
    July 15th, 2024
    Ihab, is the best guide in Egypt a true expert. Highly recommended for any of the experiences.
    Traveled in July 2024
    Reply from: Travel Chance Egypt
    Thank you Patricia for the beautiful words, we hope to see u again in Egypt very soon.
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  • 10-Day Egypt Beyond the Pyramids: Cruise, Pharaohs & Marsa Alam Snorkeling reviewer 7
    July 13th, 2024
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    It was a very pleasant experience, the staff spoke perfect Spanish, in our case Rim and Ihab were our agents. Super...
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    Traveled in July 2024
    Reply from: Travel Chance Egypt
    Thank you for your lovely review. We look forward to seeing you and your friends in Egypt soon.
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  • 10-Day Egypt Beyond the Pyramids: Cruise, Pharaohs & Marsa Alam Snorkeling reviewer 8
    June 30th, 2024
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    The trip generally went very well! The only thing to criticize is that if we didn't want a tour in advance, it would...
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    Traveled in June 2024
    Reply from: Travel Chance Egypt
    Thanks Reinhard for sharing your review with us. It really matters to know your overall evaluation of your experience. We are happy the trip went very well as we tried to offer the best service possible. We also can understand your concern but usually this is how it works in pre-organized tours in order to ensure the quality and timely services provided to our clients. Waiting for you again in Egypt ????
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  • 10-Day Egypt Beyond the Pyramids: Cruise, Pharaohs & Marsa Alam Snorkeling reviewer 9
    May 12th, 2024
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    Todo fue perfecto, sin tener experiencia ni dominar el inglés el Señor Ihab se preocupó de todo, muy amable, atento,...
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    Traveled in May 2024
  • C
    April 4th, 2024
    This was our first and truly amazing visit to Egypt, we highly recommend to go there! The Beyond the pyramids trip...
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    Traveled in March 2024
    Reply from: Travel Chance Egypt
    Dear Christina, Thankyou for choosing Travel Chance to organize your adventure to Egypt, and it is a pleasure to us to receive this lovely review. waiting for u again in Egypt and we promise u of more excitement .
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    Charles

    Asked on January 22nd, 2026

    We see that this tour has gone from $1890 pp to $1229 pp the day after we signed up for this tour. We are requesting that you provide this discount for us, as this is a substantial discount.

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    • Travel Chance EgyptOperatorWritten January 2026

      We have well checked, there is no discount during your tour dates, but sure we will make the same discount for you. If we make any discount during your booking dates. Be sure if we make any discount we will make it for you also. Any way we have asked our management to make a special discount for you & 'll let you know soon.

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    Heather

    Asked on January 13th, 2026

    What is the cost of optional activities for scuba diving and snorkeling in Marsa Alam on Day 8?

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      Heather

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      Do you offer a transfer from Marsa Alam to Cairo, and if so, what is the cost?

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      Heather

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      Which day can I participate in the Nubian Village optional activity?

    • Travel Chance EgyptOperatorWritten January 2026

      Once you arrive Marsa Alam, our representative will meet you and explain all the activities that you can like to make with very special rates starting from 50$ per person.

    • Travel Chance EgyptOperatorWritten January 2026

      Yes we usually transfer our clients to Cairo via Hurghada Airport, if there is no available direct flight from Marsa during this date.

    • Travel Chance EgyptOperatorWritten January 2026

      Nubian village first day in Aswan afternoon.

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    Janine

    Asked on January 6th, 2026

    Is it possible to fit in a camel ride?

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      Janine

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      Could we add a day in order to visit the Fayoum Oasis?

    • Travel Chance EgyptOperatorWritten January 2026

      Sure Riding a camel at the pyramids area is an amazing experience.

    • Travel Chance EgyptOperatorWritten January 2026

      yes, sure it is highly recommended.

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      Janine

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      How do we go about adding the extra day and tour in Fayoum?

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      Janine

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      Is the camel ride something we would choose once at the pyramids or do we let you know in advance?

    • Travel Chance EgyptOperatorWritten January 2026

      You can add extra night in Cairo, and we will add for you Fayoum exta tour
      Fayoum extra tour wih lunch (approximately per person 195 $usd).

    • Travel Chance EgyptOperatorWritten January 2026

      No you can choose Camel ride, no need to know in advance.

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      Janine

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      I don't see options to pre-book activities in Marsa Alam - can these be pre-booked?

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      Janine

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      Which experience is better for snorkling, the Snorklig at Sataya Reef or the Giftun Island Trip?

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      Janine

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      How much time is allowed for the Grand Egyptian Museum?

    • Travel Chance EgyptOperatorWritten January 2026

      Sataya, The Three islands trip, Super Safari all are available, our representative in Marsa Allam will meet you and explain to you all the avaliable options, and you can book whatever you like.

    • Travel Chance EgyptOperatorWritten January 2026

      Minimum 3 or 4 guided hours at Grand Egyptian Museum, if u need more time we can see the available time.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Egypt. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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