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Egypt City Trip

Grand Egypt — The Complete Journey

Fourteen days from the Mediterranean to Abu Simbel, with the Red Sea to finish

New14 days / 13 nights Cairo & Giza · Alexandria · Luxor · Aswan · Hurghada

Overview

Our longest scheduled itinerary and the one that leaves nothing out. It runs the length of the country: Alexandria on the Mediterranean, Cairo and its pyramid fields, a four-night Nile cruise through Upper Egypt, Abu Simbel on the Sudanese border, and four nights on the Red Sea to end.

Fourteen days also means the pace is genuinely relaxed — there are two completely free days built in, and no morning starts before 7am except for Abu Simbel and the optional balloon.

Highlights

  • Alexandria, Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel and the Red Sea
  • Four-night five-star Nile cruise
  • Saqqara, Dahshur and Memphis as a dedicated day
  • Abu Simbel and Philae
  • Four nights on the Red Sea with a snorkelling day
  • Two free days built into the itinerary

Day by day

  1. 1

    Arrival in Cairo

    Airport meet and assist, hotel transfer and a welcome briefing.

    — Cairo
  2. 2

    Giza & the Sphinx

    An unhurried day on the plateau.

    Breakfast, Lunch Cairo
  3. 3

    Saqqara, Dahshur & Memphis

    The evolution of the pyramid, in order.

    Breakfast, Lunch Cairo
  4. 4

    Grand Egyptian Museum

    A full day at the GEM including both Tutankhamun galleries.

    Breakfast, Lunch Cairo
  5. 5

    To Alexandria

    Pompey's Pillar, the Catacombs, Qaitbay Citadel and a seafood dinner.

    Breakfast, Dinner Alexandria
  6. 6

    Alexandria & return to Cairo

    The Bibliotheca and Montaza, then back for medieval Cairo and the bazaar.

    Breakfast, Lunch Cairo
  7. 7

    Fly to Luxor & embark

    Karnak and Luxor Temple, then aboard your cruiser.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Nile cruise
  8. 8

    Luxor west bank

    Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Medinet Habu and the Colossi. Optional sunrise balloon.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Nile cruise
  9. 9

    Edfu & Kom Ombo

    Two Ptolemaic temples and a full afternoon on the sun deck.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Nile cruise
  10. 10

    Aswan

    Philae, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk, then a Nubian village and a felucca at sunset.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Nile cruise
  11. 11

    Abu Simbel & fly to Hurghada

    Early excursion to Abu Simbel, then disembark and fly to the Red Sea.

    Breakfast, Dinner Hurghada
  12. 12

    Giftun Island snorkelling

    Two reef stops and beach time at Orange Bay.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Hurghada
  13. 13

    Red Sea at leisure

    Completely free. Diving, a desert safari or nothing at all.

    Breakfast, Dinner Hurghada
  14. 14

    Departure

    Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

    Breakfast —

What's included

  • Meet and assist by our representative at every airport
  • All transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Accommodation on a bed-and-breakfast basis at your chosen hotel category
  • All sightseeing tours with a licensed Egyptologist guide
  • All entrance fees to the sites listed in the itinerary
  • Bottled water throughout
  • All service charges and taxes
  • All domestic flights within Egypt
  • Full board on the Nile cruise
  • Abu Simbel excursion
  • Giftun Island snorkelling day
  • Four nights half board in Hurghada
  • International flights to and from Egypt
  • Egyptian entry visa (currently $25, payable on arrival)
  • Optional tours and any extras not listed
  • Drinks with meals
  • Tipping

Price table

Per-person price by hotel category and occupancy
Hotel categorySingleDoubleTriple
3★ hotels$2,935$2,130$1,980
4★ hotels$3,505$2,504$2,330
5★ hotels$4,695$3,305$3,105
Without accommodation—$1,300—

Prices are per person. Children 0–5 travel free and pay only the airfare on any internal flights. Children 6–11 sharing their parents' room pay 50% of the adult rate. From 12 years old the adult rate applies. Cots and connecting rooms are arranged at no extra charge on request.

Frequently asked questions

Can I change the hotels or add nights?
Yes — every package is a starting point. Tell us which cities you want more time in and we rebuild the itinerary and requote, usually within a few hours.
Are internal flights included?
Where the itinerary shows a domestic flight, the ticket is included in the price on economy class with 23kg of hold baggage. Overnight sleeper trains are offered as an alternative on request.
How do I pay?
Payment in full confirms the booking, or pay cash on arrival if you prefer. We accept Visa, Mastercard and Meeza, or cash to your guide on the day.
What if I want a different hotel category in different cities?
That is completely normal — many travellers take 5★ on the Nile cruise and 4★ in Cairo. Ask and we will price the mix.
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