15-Day Egypt Tour Package: Cairo, Nile & Red Sea

After breakfast, meet your guide for a visit to The Pyramids of Giza. You see the three great pyramid complexes in their desert setting and hear how the ancient builders planned the causeways, temples and burial chambers. There is time to walk around the main viewpoints, take photographs and enter an interior chamber if the relevant ticket and conditions allow.

Continue to The Sphinx, where the lion-bodied monument faces the pyramid complex. Your guide explains the symbolism of its human head and the role of the nearby temple area. The site involves uneven ground, steps and open sun, so comfortable shoes, water and a hat are useful. Return to Cairo after the visit, with the rest of the day free for rest.

Begin at The Egyptian Museum, where your guide helps you focus on the collections rather than trying to see every room at once. Displays include royal statues, everyday objects, funerary pieces and material from different periods of Egyptian history. The visit usually takes several hours, with time to ask questions and study the objects that interest you most.

After lunch, continue to Old Cairo. Walk through the historic quarter to see early Christian churches, Islamic monuments and the narrow lanes around the old religious complex. The pace is slower here, with more short walks between sites and opportunities to pause. Our team arranges the transfers and explains appropriate dress and local customs, then returns you to your hotel for an evening at leisure.

Leave Cairo after breakfast for the Fayoum area, travelling by road with a guide and driver. The route changes from city streets to open farmland and desert landscapes. At Wadi El Hitan, walk through the protected Valley of the Whales, where fossilised remains show how this desert was once covered by water. The small museum and marked paths make the visit easier to understand without rushing between viewpoints.

Allow time for the open landscape, photographs and a simple lunch or refreshments arranged according to the day’s schedule. The ground is dry and exposed, so sturdy footwear, sun protection and plenty of water are important. After the visit, return to Cairo by road. The journey takes much of the day, but the change in scenery makes this a clear contrast with the monuments and museums in the capital.

Travel west by road towards Bahariya Oasis, a settlement surrounded by desert and palm groves. After arriving, continue into the desert with a local desert vehicle, following the route selected for the day’s conditions. The landscape shifts through sandy plains, rock formations and broad open views before reaching The White Desert.

Here, wind-shaped chalk formations rise from the pale ground, creating a quiet setting for photographs and a short walk. Your guide explains how wind and sand shaped the rocks over time. Expect a long desert day with limited shade and basic facilities, so carry water, sunglasses, a hat and comfortable walking shoes. After the visit, return towards Bahariya or the overnight stop arranged in the programme, with dinner and time to rest after the drive.

After breakfast, leave the oasis and travel back towards Cairo by road. This transfer takes several hours, so use the journey to rest and watch the desert give way to cultivated land and urban suburbs. Our team coordinates the connection to your domestic flight, allowing time for airport procedures without adding an unnecessary stop in the city.

On arrival in Aswan, meet your local representative and transfer to your hotel or Nile cruise, depending on the confirmed programme. The atmosphere is calmer than Cairo, with the river, low hills and southern light shaping the first impression. Keep the evening easy after the travel day. Your guide reviews the next day’s early visit and explains what to carry for the excursion.

Set out early by road for Abu Simbel, allowing time for the long journey through the desert south of Aswan. The early departure helps you make the most of the visit and avoid the strongest heat later in the day. On arrival, walk towards the two rock-cut temples built during the reign of Ramesses II.

Inside, your guide points out the columned halls, wall scenes and religious imagery, while outside you can study the large seated figures carved into the cliff face. The temples were relocated during the twentieth century when the lake level changed, a detail that helps explain the present layout. After the visit, return to Aswan by road. Bring breakfast or snacks if arranged, along with water, sun protection and comfortable shoes.

Today’s sightseeing begins with a boat ride across the lake to Phiala Temple, set on an island near Aswan. The short crossing gives you a different view of the water and surrounding granite landscape. Once ashore, walk through the temple precinct with your guide, seeing the entrance pylon, courtyards, columns and reliefs dedicated to Isis and other ancient Egyptian deities.

The island setting makes the visit feel separate from the city, but the paths include steps and uneven stone. Allow time for photographs before returning by boat. The remaining hours are free for a quiet afternoon by the Nile or a gentle walk in Aswan, depending on your energy and the cruise schedule. Our team confirms the meeting point and keeps the transfers simple so you are ready for the move towards Luxor.

After breakfast, begin the transfer north along the Nile towards Luxor. Travelling by road or cruise, according to the package arrangements, gives you a slower view of river life: fields, villages, irrigation channels and palms appear beside the water. Your guide remains available to explain the day’s schedule and the practical details of the next visits.

This is a useful change of pace after the desert journey and the early departure for Abu Simbel. On arrival in Luxor, check in or settle aboard the cruise and take time to rest. The afternoon may be free, depending on the transport schedule. Keep comfortable clothing and walking shoes ready for the following day, when the tour crosses to the west bank and visits several major royal and religious sites.

Cross the Nile after breakfast for the west bank of Luxor. Your first major visit is The Valley of the Kings, where tombs were cut into the desert cliffs for New Kingdom rulers. Walk along the valley paths and enter the tombs included in your entry arrangements. Painted walls show gods, rituals and scenes connected with the journey into the afterlife; your guide explains the details before you move on.

Continue to Hatshepsut Temple, built against the limestone cliffs in a series of terraces. The ramps, colonnades and surviving reliefs show how the temple presented the reign of Egypt’s female pharaoh. The site is open and sunny, with steps and sloping paths, so water and sun protection matter. Return across the river after the visits and spend the evening at your hotel or on the cruise.

Start at Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex in Luxor. Your guide leads you through the approach avenue, courtyards and the Great Hypostyle Hall, where rows of towering columns create one of the most memorable spaces in ancient Egypt. The complex is extensive, so the visit combines steady walking with stops to explain the major additions made by successive rulers.

Later, visit Luxor Temple in the heart of the modern city. Its entrance, colonnades and statues make a strong contrast with the open desert sites on the west bank. If the schedule allows, seeing the temple later in the day gives the stonework a different appearance as the light changes. Wear comfortable shoes and carry water; there is limited shade in several courtyards. Return to your accommodation after the sightseeing.

After breakfast, leave Luxor for the Red Sea coast by private road transfer. The route passes through changing landscapes, beginning with the cultivated Nile Valley before climbing into dry mountain and desert terrain. The journey takes several hours, so our driver includes suitable comfort stops and our team keeps the transfer coordinated with your accommodation arrangements.

Arrive in Marsa Alam and check in before taking time to settle beside the coast. This part of the tour is deliberately slower after the archaeological sightseeing and long road journeys. Ask our team about the hotel facilities, meal arrangements and any optional sea activities available during your stay. Keep the rest of the day flexible, as swimming and boat plans depend on local conditions and the arrangements confirmed for your package.

Spend the day at leisure in Marsa Alam. You can relax by the sea, use the hotel facilities or arrange a water activity through the approved local arrangements for your package. The Red Sea is known for clear coastal waters and coral habitats, but sea conditions and visibility vary, so any boat or snorkelling plan is confirmed locally rather than guaranteed in advance.

Take the morning at an easy pace and keep the afternoon free for rest. If you choose to swim or snorkel, follow the guide’s safety instructions and use designated areas. Comfortable sandals, reef-safe sun protection, a hat and drinking water are useful. This open day gives you room to recover from the sightseeing schedule without adding another long transfer.

Your final full day is free in Marsa Alam, giving you another chance to enjoy the coast without a fixed sightseeing circuit. Some travellers prefer a quiet morning near the water; others may choose an optional excursion if one is available and suitable for the conditions. Our team can explain the meeting arrangements, expected duration and what equipment is provided before you decide.

Keep personal items organised and confirm your departure arrangements with our representative. You may have time for a final swim, a walk along the property’s permitted areas or a relaxed meal. Avoid planning anything too far from the hotel, since the next day includes the transfer for your onward journey. Pack sun protection and a light layer for the vehicle, where air conditioning can feel cool after time outdoors.

After breakfast, check out according to the hotel’s schedule and meet our representative for your departure transfer. The exact collection time depends on your flight and the airport being used, so our team confirms it in advance rather than asking you to wait unnecessarily. Allow time for the road journey, baggage procedures and airport check-in.

Before leaving the hotel, check your room, luggage and travel documents carefully. The transfer ends at the airport, where you continue your onward journey. If your flight is later in the day, our team will explain whether luggage storage or a short period at the hotel is possible under the confirmed arrangements. Keep your passport, tickets and essential medication in your hand luggage for the journey.