Grand tour: complete Egypt · KT-GRD-14
Come Once. See It Properly.
Grand Egypt Discovery
Fourteen days from the Mediterranean to Abu Simbel, with a Nile cruise, both banks of Luxor and time on the Red Sea.
- 14 days / 13 nights
- Cairo · Giza · Alexandria · Aswan
- Private or Group
About this journey
This is the itinerary for travelers who expect to make the journey to Egypt once and want no regrets afterward. Fourteen days is long enough to include Alexandria on the Mediterranean, the full pyramid sequence from Saqqara and Dahshur to Giza, Abu Simbel in Nubia, a multi-night Nile cruise, both banks of Luxor across separate mornings, and still finish with time on the Red Sea. It is also long enough to build in rest. There are deliberate free half-days, meals that are not rushed, and a final Cairo program sized to your outbound flight. Because the trip is long, we plan hotel changes carefully: you stay a minimum of two nights almost everywhere, and the cruise carries your room between Aswan and Luxor. Everything here can be re-sequenced around cruise sailings, flight loads and site closures.
Why travellers choose this itinerary
- Alexandria, Cairo, Nubia, the Nile Valley and the Red Sea in one continuous journey.
- Minimum two-night stays almost everywhere, so you are not repacking daily.
- Abu Simbel and the full Saqqara–Dahshur–Giza pyramid sequence both included.
- Deliberate free half-days rather than fourteen consecutive touring mornings.
- Separate mornings for Luxor's east and west banks, with time inside each site.
- One accountable operator and one point of contact for the whole two weeks.
Quick facts
- Duration
- 14 days / 13 nights
- Starts / ends
- Cairo → Cairo
- Destinations
- Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Hurghada
- Trip format
- Private or Group
- Group size
- Up to 16 travellers
- Activity level
- Moderate
- Recommended ages
- Suitable from around age 10 upward; frequently booked by travelers in their 60s and 70s
- Best months
- October, November, December, January, February, March, April
- Languages
- English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese
- Accommodation
- 4-star (Comfort) · 5-star (Superior) · Luxury / boutique
- Room types
- Single, Double, Twin, Triple, Standard and deluxe cabins, Suite on request
- Meals
- Daily breakfast; full board on the Nile cruise; selected lunches included on long touring days
Trip highlights
- Egypt's most important cultural sites
- Alexandria and Abu Simbel included
- Multi-night Nile cruise
- Red Sea relaxation with optional diving
Best for: Long-haul visitors who want a comprehensive Egypt holiday
Day-by-day itinerary
Every day below can be reordered, shortened or extended on a private departure.
Airport meet and assist and private transfer to your hotel.
Meals: Dinner. Overnight: Cairo.
What is included
Not included
Choose your accommodation level
The same itinerary, three levels of comfort. Pick a tier when you request your booking and we confirm the exact properties in writing before any payment.
Comfort
4-star (Comfort)
Well-located 4-star properties and standard cabins where a cruise is included. Everything essential is covered: private guiding, private transfers and daily breakfast. Chosen for travelers who would rather spend on experiences than on suites.
Standard double or twin rooms, air conditioned, with private bathroom
- Private licensed guide
- Private air-conditioned transfers
- Daily breakfast
- All listed entrance fees
- Standard room or cabin
Superior
5-star (Superior)
Our most-booked tier. 5-star hotels in prime locations, deluxe cabins on the river, and upgraded vehicles. Selected lunches and a few extras are folded in so fewer decisions are needed on the road.
Superior or upgraded rooms, upper-deck cabins where available
- Private licensed Egyptologist
- Upgraded private vehicle
- Daily breakfast and selected lunches
- All listed entrance fees
- Superior room or upper-deck cabin
- Priority check-in assistance
Luxury
Luxury / boutique
Landmark and boutique properties, suites or view rooms where available, premium or charter river accommodation, and a senior Egyptologist. Airport meet-and-greet, lounge access and special-occasion requests are handled personally.
Suites, view rooms or premium cabins, subject to availability
- Senior private Egyptologist
- Luxury vehicle with dedicated driver
- Daily breakfast, lunches and selected dinners
- All listed entrance fees
- Suite or premium cabin where available
- Airport meet-and-greet and fast-track assistance
- 24/7 direct contact with your trip manager
Transport
Airport transfers · private
Private arrival and departure transfers with a representative meeting you inside the terminal.
Ground transport · private
Modern air-conditioned private vehicle sized to your group, with a dedicated English-speaking driver and bottled water on board.
Domestic flights
Economy-class domestic flights on scheduled Egyptian carriers, including luggage assistance and airport escort at both ends.
Nile cruise vessel
Full-board accommodation aboard a licensed Nile cruise ship, with your cabin serving as your hotel between Aswan and Luxor.
Long-distance road transfer · private
Air-conditioned private transfer on the intercity route, with comfort stops arranged along the way.
Guide services
- Private licensed Egyptologist
- Greco-Roman specialist in Alexandria
- Cruise Egyptologist
- Local cultural hosts
Suitability and accessibility
- Physical requirements
- Moderate: sustained touring over two weeks with 2 to 4 miles walking on most days, two or three early starts, several internal flights, and long open-air heat exposure between April and October. Rest half-days are built in.
- Recommended ages
- Suitable from around age 10 upward; frequently booked by travelers in their 60s and 70s. Child pricing and reduced-pace alternatives are available on request.
- Mobility and accessibility
- Many ancient sites have uneven paving, sand, steps and no handrails, and some interiors cannot be adapted. We can arrange wheelchair-friendly vehicles, extra assistance and alternative viewing points at most locations, but a small number of tombs and interiors remain inaccessible. Tell us your requirements before booking and we will confirm in writing what is and is not possible on this route.
- Medical and pregnancy notes
- Heat, dust and long days can affect travelers with cardiac, respiratory or mobility conditions. Bring your own medication in original packaging. Pregnant travelers should seek medical advice before booking, and adventure, diving and balloon activities are generally not suitable during pregnancy.
- Dietary requirements
- Vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher-style, gluten-free and allergy-related requirements can be catered for at hotels, on the river and on private meals when notified in advance. Severe allergies should be declared at the time of booking so we can brief every supplier.
- Weather and seasonality
- Best travel months for this route are October, November, December, January, February, March, April. Summer daytime temperatures in Upper Egypt and the desert can exceed 40C, so summer departures are re-timed to start earlier and rest through the afternoon.
- Dress and cultural notes
- Egypt is a conservative country outside beach resorts. Lightweight clothing covering shoulders and knees is appropriate at religious sites, and closed walking shoes are strongly recommended for temples and desert ground. Your guide will brief you on photography rules at each site.
Optional experiences and upgrades
Add any of these to your enquiry. Each is confirmed in writing with a price before you pay anything.
Luxury hotel level throughout
Available on request. Confirmed in writing with a price before you pay anything.
Price on request
Premium 5-star cruise ship
Available on request. Confirmed in writing with a price before you pay anything.
Price on request
Dahabiya in place of the cruise ship
Available on request. Confirmed in writing with a price before you pay anything.
Price on request
Abu Simbel by air
Available on request. Confirmed in writing with a price before you pay anything.
Price on request
Premium tombs in the Valley of the Kings
Available on request. Confirmed in writing with a price before you pay anything.
Price on request
Hot-air balloon over Luxor
Available on request. Confirmed in writing with a price before you pay anything.
Price on request
Sea-view room in Hurghada
Available on request. Confirmed in writing with a price before you pay anything.
Price on request
Diving or private yacht day
Available on request. Confirmed in writing with a price before you pay anything.
Price on request
Extra Alexandria night
Available on request. Confirmed in writing with a price before you pay anything.
Price on request
Cairo post-tour night
Available on request. Confirmed in writing with a price before you pay anything.
Price on request
Upcoming dates
Private departures run on any date you choose. The dates below are currently held open for shared departures.
- 10 Sept 202610 places left
- 10 Oct 20268 places left
- 10 Nov 20266 places left
- 10 Dec 20264 places left
- 10 Jan 202711 places left
- 10 Feb 20279 places left
Questions about this tour
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