Egypt 14-Day Guided Tour

After breakfast, your guide leads the first major sightseeing day at the Giza Pyramids. You see the three royal pyramids across the plateau, with time to understand how their alignment, construction and burial purpose shaped ancient Egyptian history. The visit includes viewpoints for clear photographs and time to walk on the plateau at a comfortable pace. Entry inside a pyramid can be arranged separately where available and is not suitable for every traveller because of narrow passages and steep sections.

You then continue to the Great Sphinx, where the lion-bodied monument faces the pyramid field. Your guide explains the sculpture's likely royal symbolism and the later restoration work that helped preserve it. Wear sturdy shoes, carry water and expect sun exposure, as shade is limited around the monuments. After the visits, we return to Cairo for a quieter evening and time to rest.

Leave Cairo after breakfast for Alexandria, travelling north by road through the Nile Delta. The journey takes several hours, depending on traffic, and gives you a useful view of Egypt beyond the capital. In Alexandria, the day centres on Alexandria's coast, where the Mediterranean setting gives the city a different pace and character. Walk along the Corniche and pause for views across the water before continuing with your guide.

The schedule also allows time for Alexandria's historic areas and, subject to opening arrangements, a visit to a major local attraction such as the Bibliotheca Alexandrina or the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa. Your guide explains how Greek, Roman and Egyptian influences shaped the port city. After lunch, return to Cairo by road. Roads may be busy near the city, so the return journey is planned with flexibility rather than a tight evening appointment.

Depart Cairo after an early breakfast for the western desert road to Bahariya Oasis. This is a long road transfer, with breaks arranged along the way. As the urban landscape gives way to open desert, your guide explains how oasis communities depend on groundwater, date palms and small-scale agriculture. On arrival, check in and take time to rest before the afternoon outing.

A short exploration introduces the oasis environment, including palm groves, local tracks and viewpoints where the desert meets cultivated land. The pace is deliberately easy after the drive. You may also visit a local museum or archaeological area if the day's access and timing allow. Bring sun protection, closed shoes and a light layer for the evening; temperatures can change quickly in the desert. Dinner and overnight arrangements are in the oasis, ready for tomorrow's deeper desert route.

Travel into the western desert by four-wheel-drive vehicle after breakfast, accompanied by a local desert driver and your guide. The route reaches the White Desert landscape, known for pale chalk formations shaped by wind and erosion. You stop at several viewpoints and walk short distances around the formations, taking care not to climb fragile surfaces. Your team selects stops according to road conditions and the time available, with water breaks built into the outing.

After a simple desert lunch or packed meal, begin the return journey through Bahariya and continue by road towards Cairo. The drive is substantial, so the evening is reserved for arrival, dinner and rest rather than another scheduled visit. Keep valuables and travel documents with you during the transfer. Desert roads can feel remote, but the group remains with the assigned vehicle and guide throughout this section of the expedition.

Transfer to Cairo airport for the flight to Luxor, then continue to your hotel or cruise embarkation point. Once you have settled in, begin with the Karnak complex on Luxor's East Bank. The precinct is large, so your guide leads you through the main ceremonial route rather than asking you to cover every corner. The Great Hypostyle Hall, with its huge columns and carved surfaces, gives a clear sense of the scale of ancient temple building.

You also see the sacred lake and the central temple areas while learning how successive pharaohs expanded the site over many centuries. Comfortable shoes are important, and the ground can be uneven in places. Sightseeing is usually scheduled outside the strongest midday heat, though the complex has limited shade. The evening is free for a relaxed meal and preparation for tomorrow's West Bank visit.

Cross the Nile after breakfast for the West Bank. At the Valley of the Kings tombs, your entry permits normally cover a selection of open royal tombs, allowing you to see painted corridors, burial chambers and the practical layout of the underground passages. The number of accessible tombs can change, so your guide explains the current choices on the day. Some entrances involve steps and sloping floors, and the interiors can feel warm or confined.

Continue to Hatshepsut's monument, the terraced temple at Deir el-Bahari. Its broad levels rise against the cliffs, while surviving reliefs show ceremonies, offerings and the queen's connection with the gods. There is time for photographs and a steady walk between the terraces. After the visit, return across the river for lunch and a quieter afternoon. The evening is suitable for a Nile-side walk or rest, depending on your accommodation arrangements.

Settle into the Nile cruise after breakfast and leave Luxor at a calm pace. The day is mainly about watching the river landscape change: fields and villages line the banks, while desert slopes appear beyond the cultivated strip. Your guide explains the routine on board, including meal times, the sun deck and the process for going ashore at the scheduled stops. Keep a small bag with sun protection, water and comfortable walking shoes.

The vessel may pause near riverside sites such as Edfu or Kom Ombo, depending on the cruise schedule and navigation conditions. Any shore visit is arranged around the ship's timetable, so follow the guide's instructions for returning on board. There is time to read, rest or sit on deck between activities. The cruise continues south towards Aswan, with dinner and overnight accommodation on board.

Arrive in Aswan and travel by boat across the reservoir to Philae Temple, which was relocated to higher ground before the original island site was flooded. The short boat crossing provides a clear view of the setting and the surrounding water. On the island, your guide points out the temple gateways, courtyards and reliefs dedicated to Isis and other deities. Allow time for a measured walk, as the stone surfaces can be uneven and there is little shade in some areas.

Return by boat and continue with a relaxed look at Aswan's riverside scenery. Depending on the day's operating schedule, you may have time for a felucca ride or a local market walk, with the guide advising on the best route and meeting point. Aswan is generally slower-paced than Cairo, so the afternoon is not overloaded. Overnight arrangements are in Aswan or on the cruise, according to the tour schedule.

Set out early by road for the Abu Simbel temples, travelling south through the desert beside Lake Nasser. The journey takes several hours each way, but the temples justify the early start and the route gives you a direct sense of southern Egypt's scale. On arrival, walk towards the rock-cut façades of Ramses II's temple and the smaller temple dedicated to Nefertari. Your guide explains the temple programme, the royal statues and the relocation project that protected the site from rising water.

Inside, expect darker chambers, painted reliefs and narrow passages. Photography rules can vary by area, so follow the instructions at the entrance. Wear practical shoes and bring breakfast or snacks for the road if advised by the team. After the visit, return to Aswan for rest. The day involves a long transfer, and the schedule leaves no need to add another major attraction in the evening.

Leave Aswan after breakfast for the long road transfer towards the Red Sea coast. The route crosses desert landscapes and may take most of the day, with planned stops for refreshments and comfort breaks. Your driver and guide manage the journey while you keep essentials close at hand. This is a transition day, so wear loose clothing and carry water, medication and a light layer in your day bag.

Arrive at the coastal resort area and complete check-in before taking time to see the shoreline. The evening is free for a simple walk, a meal or rest after the road journey. Sea activities depend on local conditions and are arranged separately where appropriate; no particular water activity is assumed in the itinerary. The next days are slower, giving you room to enjoy the coast without a packed sightseeing schedule.

Enjoy a free day beside the Red Sea, with time to swim, relax on the beach or arrange an optional boat and snorkelling excursion through the local team. If you choose to enter the water, listen to the crew's safety briefing and use the provided equipment as directed. Conditions, visibility and access points vary, so activities remain subject to the day's local assessment.

The day has no fixed sequence of monuments or long transfers. You can keep the morning active and spend the afternoon resting, or take the whole day at an easy pace. Use reef-safe sun protection, reapply it regularly and carry water when walking along the shore. Lunch arrangements depend on the selected activity or hotel plan. Return to your accommodation before dinner, with luggage prepared for tomorrow's journey back towards Cairo.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport or station for the journey back to Cairo, using the connection that matches the confirmed tour arrangements. Allow extra time for check-in and security, particularly after a road transfer to the departure point. Our team helps coordinate the luggage and onward transfer so you can travel with the essentials accessible in your hand luggage.

On arrival in Cairo, check in and use the remaining time as you prefer. You might rest at the hotel, revisit a favourite area with the guide or enjoy a final Egyptian meal. No major monument is scheduled today, which protects the evening if transport takes longer than expected. Keep passports, phones and departure documents together, and confirm the next day's airport transfer before turning in for the night.

Have breakfast according to your departure time, then complete check-out and meet our representative for the transfer to Cairo airport. The pickup time is set around your confirmed flight details, allowing room for traffic and airport procedures. Keep your passport, travel documents, medication and valuables in your hand luggage rather than packing them in checked baggage.

If your flight leaves later, luggage storage and a short period of free time may be possible through the accommodation arrangements. Your guide can advise on the airport route and any final practical details. Once at the terminal, allow time for check-in, security and border formalities. Your 14-day Egyptian expedition ends with the airport drop-off.