Egypt 16-Day Holiday Package With Siwa Oasis
Egypt 16-day holiday package follows a carefully planned route through the country’s major ancient sites, Red Sea coast and western desert. In Cairo, we start at the Giza Pyramid Complex, where the pyramids and Sphinx provide a direct introduction to Egypt’s pharaonic history. At the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, you can spend time with statues, jewellery, coffins and everyday objects from several periods instead of hurrying through one collection.
Cairo also shows a more local, lived-in side. We walk through Historic Cairo Neighborhoods, visit the Mohamed Ali Mosque inside the Citadel, and make time for the Old Bazaar, where small shops fill narrow lanes around historic religious buildings. A licensed guide explains what you are seeing, while our team manages transfers, meeting points and the change of pace between major visits. Expect some walking on uneven paving, with comfortable pauses during a full sightseeing day.
The southern section takes you to Abu Simbel Temple Complex, known for its enormous rock-cut temples and seated statues of Ramesses II. The scale becomes clear as you approach the façades, while the interior reliefs merit a slower look. In Aswan, Philae Temple sits on an island reached by boat, with courtyards and columns dedicated mainly to Isis. These visits suit travellers who want proper archaeological time rather than quick photo stops.
Luxor continues the ancient-history focus on both banks of the Nile. The Karnak Temple Precinct runs through pylons, courts, columns and sacred spaces, making a guide useful for explaining its long development. On the west bank, the Valley of the Kings leads into painted royal tombs cut into the limestone hills. We also visit the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, whose terraces rise against the cliffs. The heat can be strong, so the programme allows for water breaks and a steady walking pace.
At the Marsa Alam Coastal Zone, the mood shifts from temples and tombs to open beaches, clear water and time beside the Red Sea. Red Sea Marine Exploration may include a boat outing or guided snorkelling activity, depending on the programme and sea conditions. The coast suits travellers who want time to recover after sightseeing, although this holiday remains active and includes long road transfers between some destinations.
The route then turns west towards El-Alamein Historical Sites, where memorials and museums explain the North African campaign of the Second World War. In Siwa, the Shali Fortress Complex rises above the oasis town, built from traditional kershef material. The Oracle Temple Sanctuary recalls Siwa’s ancient religious importance, while the Gebel Al-Mawta Plateau contains rock-cut tombs with views across the surrounding settlement and palms.
Siwa also brings quieter stops: Cleopatra's Natural Spring, time among date palms and the Great Sand Sea Expanse. Adventure Expedition Activities can be arranged during the planned desert section, subject to local conditions and the activity selected. This mix suits couples, families with older children and curious first-time visitors who prefer a broad introduction to Egypt. It is less suitable for travellers looking for a slow beach-only break or who find repeated early starts and uneven ground difficult.
We arrange the accommodation, guided sightseeing and transfers linking this wide route, with meals included where stated in the final programme. Our team remains available throughout the holiday to help with luggage, local arrangements and practical questions. Bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection and modest clothing for religious sites; the guide will confirm each day’s meeting point and any changes needed for road, boat or desert activities.
Airport and intercity transfers as stated in the final itinerary
Transport for the Abu Simbel and Siwa sections
Licensed Egyptologist guide for scheduled sightseeing
A1 Toureg assistance during the tour
Meals and activities specifically listed in the confirmed itinerary
Boat transfer for Philae Temple
Accommodation throughout the 16-day programme
Entrance fees to the listed archaeological and historical sites
Entry visa and travel insurance
Optional activities and services not included in the confirmed programme
Personal spending, drinks and meals not listed in the itinerary
International flights
Tips for guides, drivers and local service providers
Any extra nights, transfers or sightseeing requested outside the itinerary
Swimwear, towel and reef-conscious sun protection for Red Sea activities
Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees for mosques and temples
Small bag for day visits and a camera or phone with spare battery
Light, breathable clothing and a warm layer for desert evenings
Reusable water bottle and personal medication
Passport and required travel documents
Hat, sunglasses and high-factor sunscreen
This Egyptian holiday package is planned around Cairo sightseeing, Abu Simbel Temple Complex, Philae Temple, Luxor's Karnak Temple Precinct and Valley of the Kings, time in the Marsa Alam Coastal Zone, and a Siwa oasis visit. The sightseeing route also includes the Giza Pyramid Complex, Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Historic Cairo Neighborhoods, Mohamed Ali Mosque and The Old Bazaar.
Your booking confirmation will set out the included accommodation, transfers, guided visits, transport between destinations and any meals or activities included in your selected package. Optional experiences are normally identified separately.
The tour title describes a 16-day Egyptian holiday, but the supplied itinerary brief also refers to 15 days, so we will confirm the final trip length and day-by-day schedule before you book. The route covers several regions, with sightseeing in Cairo, southern Egypt, Luxor, Marsa Alam and Siwa rather than a single resort stay.
The programme includes major visits such as the Valley of the Kings, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, El-Alamein Historical Sites and the Siwa desert area. Expect some early starts and longer road transfers, balanced by time for the Red Sea and resort activities.
Our team arranges the planned airport pickups, hotel transfers and intercity transport shown in your confirmed itinerary, with the meeting point and contact details provided before travel. The route may involve road transfers between Cairo, Abu Simbel, Aswan, Luxor, Marsa Alam and Siwa, so transfer lengths vary by day.
We coordinate the schedule around your arrival and departure details where they are supplied in advance. Exact pickup times depend on your flights, accommodation and the final route, and are confirmed rather than guessed.
The tour can suit families and many travellers with ordinary fitness, but the long transfers, uneven historic ground, stairs and desert excursions require a realistic mobility assessment. The Giza Pyramid Complex, Abu Simbel Temple Complex, Philae Temple and Valley of the Kings involve walking in sun, while Red Sea Marine Exploration and Adventure Expedition Activities may require additional physical effort.
Tell us about wheelchair use, reduced mobility, medical needs or travelling with young children before booking. We can explain which visits may need extra assistance, a slower pace or an alternative arrangement; full step-free access cannot be assumed at ancient sites.
Bring light, breathable clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, a hat, reusable water protection and a modest outfit for mosques and local communities. A light layer helps for air-conditioned transport and cooler desert evenings, while swimwear is useful for time in the Marsa Alam Coastal Zone and Red Sea activities.
For Siwa, pack practical footwear and clothing suited to sand around Shali Fortress Complex, the Oracle Temple Sanctuary, Gebel Al-Mawta Plateau, Cleopatra's Natural Spring and the Great Sand Sea Expanse. Keep personal medication, travel documents and valuables in your hand luggage.
To book, send us your preferred travel dates, traveller details and any accommodation or mobility requirements so our team can check the itinerary and issue the booking terms. We do not publish a fixed cancellation rule for every departure because charges can depend on timing, accommodation, transport and services reserved for your trip.
Read the cancellation and amendment conditions in your booking confirmation before making payment. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible; we will explain the applicable options rather than assume that every service can be changed or refunded.
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Your Itinerary
Arrive in Cairo, where our representative meets you at the airport and helps with the arrival formalities before your transfer to the hotel. The drive gives you a first look at the capital’s broad avenues, busy traffic and changing city districts. After check-in, the rest of the day is kept light so you can recover from your journey.
Depending on your arrival time, our team can brief you on the days ahead, confirm the next morning’s arrangements and suggest a nearby place for a relaxed meal. Keep your passport and essential medication with you during transfers, and allow time for traffic when planning any evening activity. There is no demanding sightseeing today; the priority is settling in comfortably for the Cairo part of your holiday.
After breakfast, we drive to the Giza Pyramid Complex, where your guide explains the layout before you walk towards the Great Pyramid, the Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Menkaure. You have time to view the monuments from the main plateau and, where available and suitable for your plans, consider an interior visit at additional cost. The Sphinx area follows, with a closer look at the carved figure and its temple remains.
After a break for lunch, continue to the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in central Cairo. Its galleries place royal statues, funerary objects, jewellery and everyday items in a broad historical sequence. Your guide helps you focus on the pieces that best explain ancient Egyptian beliefs and kingship rather than trying to cover every room. Return to the hotel in the afternoon or early evening, depending on traffic and museum time.
Today begins among Cairo’s Historic Cairo Neighborhoods, where narrow lanes, old gateways and religious buildings show how the city developed over centuries. Walk at an easy pace with your guide, pausing for photographs and explanations of the architecture. The route is uneven in places, so comfortable shoes are useful and the order may change to suit local access.
Continue to the Citadel of Saladin for the Mohamed Ali Mosque. Inside, the high central dome, alabaster surfaces and wide city views create a clear contrast with the medieval fortifications around it. Later, browse The Old Bazaar, where small shops sell spices, textiles, metalwork and souvenirs. You are welcome to look without buying; our guide can help with directions and customary bargaining if you choose to shop. Return to the hotel after the walk, with the evening free.
Keep this day flexible for a slower look at Cairo or for any activity affected by museum opening times, local conditions or your arrival schedule. After breakfast, you may rest at the hotel, revisit a favourite area with your guide or enjoy a relaxed café stop. The day gives you breathing room after the main city sightseeing rather than adding another rushed list of monuments.
Our team also prepares you for the next stage, which takes you south towards Aswan. Check that essential items are packed in your hand luggage, including identification, medication, sun protection and a light layer for early starts. If your onward transfer is scheduled later in the day, luggage arrangements and meeting details are confirmed before departure. The evening remains unhurried, with an early night recommended before the Nile Valley sightseeing begins.
Travel from Cairo to Aswan by domestic flight or the arranged transport connection, with the exact schedule confirmed for your booking. On arrival, our representative meets you and assists with the transfer south to the Abu Simbel Temple Complex. The journey takes several hours by road, so carry water, snacks and sun protection, and expect a long but straightforward desert transfer.
At Abu Simbel, your guide first explains the approach to the rock-cut temples before you enter the courtyards. The colossal figures of Ramesses II set the scale outside, while the inner halls show scenes of royal power and religious ceremony. The smaller temple dedicated to Nefertari stands nearby. Take time to study the reliefs and the way the temples were relocated above the rising waters of Lake Nasser. Return to Aswan after the visit and settle in for the evening.
Begin with a calmer morning in Aswan after the previous day’s road journey. Your guide introduces the city’s position beside the Nile and explains how the river, islands and modern dams shaped local life. Later, transfer to the embarkation point for the short boat ride to Philae Temple, built on an island and dedicated mainly to the goddess Isis.
The boat crossing gives you a clear view of the temple’s setting before you walk through its first pylon, courtyards and columned halls. Look for reliefs linked to Isis, Osiris and Horus, and hear how the complex was moved to its present island location to protect it from the waters created by the High Dam. Return by boat and transfer back to your accommodation. The rest of the day is free for a riverside walk, a quiet café or rest.
After breakfast, leave Aswan for Luxor by road or the arranged Nile Valley connection. The journey follows a changing landscape of cultivated fields, villages and dry hills. Your guide can point out irrigation channels, palm groves and the narrow strip of farmland that depends on the river. Keep your camera and water accessible during the transfer, with comfort stops arranged as practical.
Arrive in Luxor and check in before taking time to settle into the new surroundings. Depending on the transport schedule, there may be an opportunity for a short walk beside the Nile or a relaxed felucca-style outing, subject to river conditions and availability. This is a transition day, so the programme does not crowd in another major archaeological site. Your guide confirms the early arrangements for the following morning, when the West Bank visits begin.
Set out early for Luxor’s West Bank, when the cooler part of the day is best for walking between the monuments. The first major stop is the Valley of the Kings, where your entry ticket normally covers a selection of open tombs. Descend into the decorated corridors with your guide and look for painted scenes of the journey into the afterlife. Tomb assignments and access can change, so your guide explains the available choices on the day.
Continue to the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, whose terraces rise against the limestone cliffs. Its ramps, colonnades and surviving reliefs tell the story of a female pharaoh who presented herself through traditional royal imagery. The tour then passes the Colossi of Memnon for photographs before returning across the river. A midday break is important in Luxor’s heat; the afternoon is left lighter for rest at the hotel.
Visit the Karnak Temple Precinct in the morning, beginning near the avenue and entering the enormous complex through its successive pylons. Your guide brings the site into focus by explaining the Great Hypostyle Hall, sacred lake and temple areas connected with Amun-Ra. The scale is easier to understand when you pause between sections, so the visit combines walking with shaded stops and clear orientation.
After lunch and a short opportunity to collect your luggage, begin the road transfer east towards Marsa Alam. The route crosses increasingly dry terrain before reaching the Red Sea coast. This is a substantial transfer, usually taking several hours, and the exact duration depends on traffic, road controls and stops. Arrive at your resort and keep the evening simple, with time to eat, rest and prepare for the marine activities planned for the next day.
After breakfast, head out for a day along the Marsa Alam Coastal Zone. The exact departure point and boat or shore arrangement depend on sea conditions and the confirmed activity, but the pace is designed to leave room for equipment checks and a briefing. A marine guide explains safe entry, reef etiquette and how to protect the coral by keeping a respectful distance.
Continue with Red Sea Marine Exploration, which may include snorkelling from a boat or a suitable coastal site. Look for reef fish, hard and soft corals and the clear changes in colour beneath the surface. You do not need to be an experienced swimmer to enjoy the day, although you should tell the crew about your comfort level before entering the water. Return to the resort after the marine session for a late meal, shower and free evening.
Spend a slower day in Marsa Alam after the sea excursion. The morning is free for the resort facilities, a walk along the shore or quiet time with a book. If you would like more time in the water, our team can discuss optional activities locally, but every arrangement remains subject to sea conditions, operator schedules and your own comfort in the water.
Later, you can take a short coastal outing or simply enjoy the change of pace that a Red Sea stay brings to this Egypt itinerary. Keep valuables secure, use sun protection and drink water regularly, especially if you spend time outdoors. Our representative confirms the next transfer details during the day, including luggage preparation and the expected route north. The evening is free for dinner and rest at the resort.
Leave Marsa Alam after breakfast for the long northbound transfer towards the Mediterranean coast. Because this is one of the longest road sections of the holiday, the day is organised around comfort stops, refreshments and breaks to stretch your legs. The scenery changes gradually from Red Sea desert to wider stretches of open land and, later, the greener or more settled areas approaching the North Coast.
On arrival near El-Alamein, check in and take time to rest. There is no pressure to add major sightseeing after the transfer. Our team reviews the following day’s route and explains what to bring for the historical visits, including water, sun protection and comfortable footwear. Keep your documents and personal essentials close during the journey, while larger luggage remains handled according to the transfer plan.
Visit the El-Alamein Historical Sites with a guide who places the battlefield and memorials within the wider North African campaign of the Second World War. The Commonwealth War Cemetery is quiet and carefully maintained, while the nearby military museum presents maps, vehicles and accounts of the fighting. Allow time to read the names and inscriptions rather than treating the stops as quick photo points.
After the visit, continue west by road towards Siwa Oasis. The landscape becomes more remote as the route leaves the coast, and the journey takes several hours. Carry water and a light snack, and expect limited services between towns. Arrive in Siwa, check in and rest. If time and local conditions allow, take a short evening walk near the centre, but save your energy for the oasis sites and desert activities ahead.
Explore Siwa with a local guide, beginning at the Shali Fortress Complex in the oasis town. Built from kershef, a traditional mixture of salt, mud and rock, the old settlement has weathered walls, narrow passages and elevated views across the palms. Walk carefully over uneven ground while your guide explains how the community lived within the fortified structure.
Continue to the Oracle Temple Sanctuary at Aghurmi, associated with the oracle consulted by Alexander the Great. The remains are modest in scale, but the setting and history help explain Siwa’s place on ancient desert routes. Later, visit Cleopatra’s Natural Spring, a clear stone-lined pool where you may sit beside the water or swim if local guidance permits. The day ends back in town, with time for a simple Siwan meal and rest.
Set out by four-wheel-drive vehicle for a day of Adventure Expedition Activities in the Siwa desert. Your driver chooses the route according to local conditions and the group’s pace. Expect sandy tracks, open views and stops where you can stretch, take photographs and learn how desert travellers read the landscape. Wear closed, comfortable footwear, carry water and protect your eyes from glare and blowing sand.
The route reaches the Great Sand Sea Expanse, where wide dunes replace the cultivated oasis and the horizon opens in every direction. Depending on the approved programme and conditions, activities can include sandboarding or a guided 4x4 drive across suitable dunes. Follow the driver’s instructions and remain with the group, since the desert is remote and landmarks can be difficult to judge. Return to Siwa later in the day for a final evening in the oasis.
After breakfast, leave Siwa for the return journey to Cairo. The road transfer takes most of the day, with planned breaks along the route. Keep your travel documents, medication, water and a change of clothes accessible, while the main luggage is loaded into the vehicle. Our team monitors the travel plan and helps coordinate the final airport transfer.
On arrival in Cairo, continue to the airport for your departure flight. The exact drop-off time depends on your flight schedule, traffic and airport procedures, so we allow a practical margin rather than promising a fixed duration. Our representative assists with the final transfer and confirms where to unload your luggage. Your 16-day Egyptian holiday ends at the airport, after a route that has taken you from Cairo’s monuments through the Nile Valley, the Red Sea coast and the Siwa desert.