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Egypt Tour 10 Days “Glory of the Gods”: Abu Simbel + Grand Egyptian Museum
The glory of the gods circuit is our signature 10-day trip for fans of archaeology, mythology and the great temples of Egypt. This Egypt tour 10 days brings together ALL the pharaonic essentials in one complete itinerary: the pyramids of Giza, the great egyptian museum (GEM) opened in 2024, the funeral complex of Memphis Saqqara, a 5★ cruise on the Nile with visits to Karnak Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae Aswan, and the majestic site ofAbu Simbel - INCLUDED (not a paid option like our competitors). Positioned at $2,230in the Essential package, it is the egypt temples tour 10 days with Abou Simbel included the most competitive on the English-speaking market.
Why “Glory of the Gods”? Because every day of this pharaonic tour pays homage to a major god of the pantheon: Re (sun) in Abu Simbel, Amon in Karnak, Hathor (option +Dendera), Isis in Philae, Osiris in Memphis, Ptah in Saqqara, Horus in Edfu, Sobek in Kom Ombo. It's a Egypt trip 10 days theological as well as archaeological - your dedicated English-speaking Egyptologist guide decodes the Heliopolitan cosmogony, the Osirian myth, funerary rites, hieroglyphs, aligned solar constructions, Ramesside dogmas. You are not visiting ruins: you are crossing a living pantheon.
This cairo luxor aswan tour follows a comfortable pace (never more than 2 sites per day, naps possible between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. during the heat) but covers MORE sites than standard 8-day tours. Special mention: Memphis and Saqqara (the step pyramid of Djoser, oldest pyramid in Egypt, 2650 BC. AD) are often sacrificed in short circuits - here it is a full day D3 dedicated. Same for Abu Simbel: return flight to Aswan included (45 min each way) with guided tour of the 2 temples, not an add-on +$170 like with Salaun or TUI. And the GEM? We spend 3-4 hours there on D1-2: 100,000 artifacts including the complete treasure of Tutankhamun - a world record in a unique museum.
Our positioning Egypt tour 10 days at $2,230is radically underpriced compared to the competition: Voyage Privé “Glory of the Pharaohs” starts at $1,940(9 days, Abu Simbel sometimes optional), Kuoni “The secret of the hieroglyphs” at $4,700(13 days), Fairmoove at $4,630Voyageurs du Monde at $3,790+. Only TUI (from $1,750) and Salaun ($1,930) go lower, but without Abou Simbel included, without GEM, without a dedicated guide (shared groups of 25+ people at TUI vs. small groups of 12 max with us). For equivalent services, our offer is 15 to 50% cheaper thanks to the direct-agency model without a tour operator intermediary. Request your quote on WhatsApp - response within 24 hours, 3x payment without fees.
Our 3 packages for your Glory of the Gods circuit
Essential Formula
All inclusive accessible
- 10 days / 9 nights
- Flights Paris-Cairo + Cairo-Luxor + Aswan-Cairo
- Cairo 3★ superior + cruise 5★ outside cabin
- Abu Simbel INCLUDED (return flight)
- Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) + Memphis + Saqqara
- Dedicated English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Full board cruise + half board Cairo
Signature Formula
Superior comfort Meridien 5★
- All the Essentials +
- Hotel Le Méridien Pyramids 5★ pyramid view
- Nile view panoramic cabin cruise + spa
- Tutankhamun Tomb (VIP access)
- Dinner dinner show Sound and Light Karnak
- Private driver transfer for the entire duration
Prestige Formula
Suite + Giza helicopter
- All the Signature +
- Cruise junior suite with private balcony
- Helicopter flight over the pyramids of Giza (30 min)
- Star-studded dinner 9 Pyramids Lounge at the foot of the Sphinx
- Unlimited spa + 2 massages 60 min
- Cairo business airport lounge return
Why choose the Glory of the Gods SEV circuit?
Abu Simbel INCLUDED
Aswan-Abu Simbel-Aswan flight + guided tour of the 2 temples INCLUDED in all our packages. At TUI/Salaun it’s +$170. With us, zero surprises.
Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
Open to the public 2024: 100,000 artifacts including the complete treasure of Tutankhamun. 3-4 hours guided tour included. The largest archaeological museum in the world.
Memphis + Saqqara
Often sacrificed in an 8-day circuit. Here entire J3: step pyramid of Djoser (2650 BC), mastabas of Mereruka, colossus of Ramses II.
Dedicated Egyptologist guide
No shared group (25+ TUI). Your English-speaking guide follows you to each temple, from Cairo to Abu Simbel. Small group 12 max.
5★ panoramic cruise
4 nights on MS Moon Dance / MS Kon Tiki / MS Steigenberger 5★ deluxe with exterior cabin Nile view in Essential, panoramic in Signature/Prestige.
WhatsApp 24 hours French speaking
Support in English before / during / after the circuit. Personal advice, emergencies, post-trip follow-up with souvenir photos.
Why the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is changing everything in 2026
Opened to the public in November 2024 after 15 years of construction, the great egyptian museum of Giza became the global archaeological event of the decade. 100,000 artifacts (compared to 30,000 at the old Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Tahrir), 81,000 m², holographic screens, monumental staircase with pharaonic statues over 60 m, room dedicated to the COMPLETE treasure of Tutankhamun (5,398 objects - first time they have all been exhibited together since 1922), royal wrappings, restored obelisks. Our 2026 tours ALL include a 3-4 hour guided tour at the GEM - Cairo without GEM in 2026 is like Paris without the Louvre.
Comparison: Egypt tour 10 days Abu Simbel included
Transparent: this is how our Egypt tour 10 days positions itself against equivalent English-speaking circuits with Abou Simbel and GEM included.
| Agency | Price | Duration | Abu Simbel | GEM | Dedicated guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEV (us) | $2,230 | 10d | ✅ INCLUDED | ✅ INCLUDED | ✅ Yes |
| Private Travel | $1,940-$2,430 | 9-11d | ⚠️ sometimes option | ❓ not mentioned | ⚠️ Shared |
| TUI Splendors | $1,750-$2,240 | 10d | ⚠️ +$170 option | ❌ | ❌ group 25+ |
| Salaun Wonders | $1,930 | 9d | ⚠️ +$170 option | ❌ | ⚠️ Shared |
| Club Med Mizan | $2,610 | 10d | ✅ Included | ❌ | ⚠️ Shared |
| World Travelers | $3,790+ | 10d | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ Private |
| Kuoni Hieroglyphics | $4,700 | 13d | ✅ | ❓ | ✅ Private |
| Fairmoove | $4,630 | 13d | ✅ | ❓ | ✅ Private |
SEV combines the level of personalization of Voyageurs du Monde (dedicated guide, small group 12) with a 40% lower price thanks to the direct-agency model. Want a 9-day mythological variation with Abydos + Denderah? See our Legend of Osiris.
Customer testimonials Glory of the Gods circuit
“Excellent travel agency, professionalism, attentiveness and good humor are the ingredients for the success of your trips. The 10-day Glory of the Gods circuit delighted us: pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum, Abu Simbel included, panoramic cabin cruise with Nile view. The dedicated English-speaking Egyptologist guide made each temple come alive. Unbeatable value for money. »
“10 perfect days: Cairo 3 nights with GEM and Memphis Saqqara, Luxor flight, 4 nights Luxor-Aswan cruise with Edfu Kom Ombo Philae temples, and the apotheosis Abu Simbel. Signature Package at Le Méridien Pyramids: unforgettable view of the pyramids from the room when you wake up. Irreplaceable dedicated guide. »
“Prestige package for our golden wedding anniversary: helicopter flight over Giza, dinner at the 9 Pyramids Lounge at the foot of the Sphinx, panoramic cruise suite. The 50 years of marriage of my life. Everything was smooth, responsive WhatsApp concierge 24 hours, zero surprises, Abu Simbel perfect return flight. The ultimate pharaonic circuit. »
FAQ: Egypt Tour 10 Days Glory of the Gods
1. Is the excursion to Abu Simbel really included in the price?
Yes, in ALL our plans (Essential $2,230Signature $2,610Prestige $3,200). The return flight Aswan-Abou Simbel (45 min each way) + guided tour of the 2 temples (Great Temple of Ramesses II and Small Temple of Hathor/Nefertari) is integrated into itinerary D7-8. With our competitors TUI and Salaun, it is charged +$170 as an option.
2. Is the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) accessible in 2026?
Yes, the great Egyptian museum has been officially open to the public since November 2024. We spend 3-4 hours guided there on D1-D2 of the circuit: complete Tutankhamun room (5,398 objects), monumental staircase, royal obelisks, pharaonic mummies. It is the largest archaeological museum in the world (81,000 m²).
3. Why is this circuit called “Glory of the Gods”?
Each day pays homage to a major god from the Egyptian pantheon: Re in Abu Simbel, Amon in Karnak, Isis in Philae, Osiris in Memphis, Ptah in Saqqara, Horus in Edfu, Sobek in Kom Ombo, Hathor (Denderah option). It is a pharaonic theological circuit as well as archaeological.
4. When is the best time for this 10-day Egypt trip?
October to April are ideal (20-28°C, guaranteed sunshine, calm Nile). May-September: intense heat in Luxor-Aswan-Abou Simbel (38-45°C) but prices reduced by 15-25%. Our WhatsApp departures guaranteed every week all year round with small groups of 12 max.
5. What is the comfort level of the accommodation?
Essential: Cairo 3★ superior hotel (Fairmont or equivalent), 5★ cruise, exterior cabin with Nile view. Signature: Le Méridien Pyramids 5★ (pyramid view from room), panoramic cabin cruise + spa. Prestige: Le Méridien Pyramids 5★ premium room, junior cruise suite with private balcony, Giza helicopter.
6. Are domestic flights included?
Yes. Flights Paris-Cairo on the outward journey, Cairo-Louxor after the visit to Memphis/Saqqara, Aswan-Cairo after Abu Simbel, Cairo-Paris on the return. We use EgyptAir or Air France depending on availability. Baggage 23 kg included.
7. What does the 10-day Nile cruise include in this tour?
4 nights sailing Luxor-Edfou-Kom Ombo-Aswan on MS Moon Dance / MS Kon Tiki / MS Steigenberger 5★ deluxe. Full board buffet, swimming pool, spa, panoramic lounge. Visits: Karnak, Luxor temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, high dam, felucca.
8. What is the difference with the Sphinx Smile circuit?
Smile of the Sphinx = 8 days, Abu Simbel already included, no GEM, no Memphis/Saqqara, from $1,450Glory of the Gods = 10 days, +2 days dedicated to Memphis/Saqqara + Grand Egyptian Museum, from $2,230Difference of $780= +2 days + 2 days of exclusive visits + upgraded accommodation.
9. Are children accepted?
Yes from 6 years old. Reductions: -30% for 6-11 years sharing the room/cabin, -50% for 2-5 years. Comfortable pace: 1-2 sites per day, free afternoons on board, swimming pool. Abu Simbel by plane rather than by bus 3h30 one way = easier for families.
10. How to book or cancel?
3x payment without fees available. Cancellation: 100% refundable on D-30, 50% refundable between D-30 and D-15, non-refundable except force majeure below. Free date change on D-14.
