Fourteen richly varied days trace Egypt from the sands of Giza to the shores of the Red Sea. Your journey opens in Cairo with the Pyramids, the Sphinx and the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum, then follows the Mediterranean coast to Alexandria, where catacombs, a citadel and a great library reveal the city’s cosmopolitan past. A gentle Nile cruise carries you between Aswan and Luxor, unveiling Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings from the comfort of your sun deck. The finale is Hurghada, where warm turquoise water, vibrant coral reefs and unhurried beach days round the adventure off. Comfortable hotels, private guiding and seamless transfers throughout. Secure your 14-day escape with Daily Pyramids Tours today.
Set out on a 14-day adventure that pairs Egypt’s most storied monuments with restorative days on the Red Sea. From the awe of the Great Pyramids and the halls of the Grand Egyptian Museum to the calm blue horizons of Hurghada, this itinerary balances deep discovery with genuine downtime. Glide down the Nile in comfort, wander the temples of Luxor, and let Hurghada work its easy magic with a menu of optional adventures for those who want more.
Welcome to Egypt! From the moment you step off the plane, we take the guesswork out of arrival. Our representative will be waiting inside Cairo Airport holding a placard with your name, timed precisely to your flight so there is no waiting around.
You will then be shown to a private, air-conditioned car for a relaxed transfer to your Cairo hotel, ready to settle in before the adventure begins.
Meals: None
Overnight stay in Cairo.
After breakfast at your hotel, meet your Egyptologist guide for a memorable day among Giza’s most iconic landmarks.
Begin on the Giza Plateau, standing at the foot of the Great Pyramid of Khufu before circling the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure. Meet the Great Sphinx, the enigmatic lion-bodied guardian with a pharaoh’s face who has watched over these sands for millennia. A short walk brings you to the Valley Temple, once central to royal purification and mummification rites, its granite chambers a striking counterpoint to the pyramids rising just beyond.
Lunch is served at a well-regarded local restaurant.
In the afternoon, step into the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the world’s most ambitious home for Egyptian antiquities. Walk between colossal statues of pharaohs, admire delicate royal jewellery, and study everyday objects that bring Old, Middle and New Kingdom life vividly into focus. The museum’s sweeping architecture and beautifully staged galleries make the sheer span of Egyptian history feel navigable in a single afternoon.
Once your visit is complete, you will be driven back to your hotel to unwind.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch
Optional Evening Event: The Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids — Watch the Giza plateau come alive after dark as coloured light plays across the stones and narration recounts the pharaohs’ greatest stories. It is a genuinely cinematic close to the day.
After an early breakfast, drive north to Alexandria, Egypt’s Mediterranean city where Pharaonic, Greek and Roman worlds intersect in a single, sun-lit coastline.
Your first stop is the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a remarkable subterranean necropolis carved in the 2nd century AD. Descend past columns and reliefs that fuse Egyptian iconography with Hellenistic and Roman styling, a stone-cut mirror of the city’s mixed identity.
Continue to Pompey’s Pillar, a lone Roman column raised in honour of Emperor Diocletian, and wander the adjoining ruins of the Serapeum, once a great temple to the god Serapis.
Break for lunch at a well-loved local restaurant.
Next comes the Qaitbay Citadel, a handsome 15th-century sea fort built on the very foundations of the vanished Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ramparts offer sweeping views across the harbour and a real sense of Alexandria’s long maritime story.
Your day concludes at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a striking modern reimagining of the ancient library. Its disc-like reading rooms house millions of volumes, permanent exhibitions and rare manuscripts, reaffirming Alexandria’s role as a Mediterranean crossroads of ideas.
Afterwards, return to your Alexandria hotel for the night.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch
Note: The Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays and public holidays.
After breakfast, transfer back to Cairo and enjoy a relaxed afternoon. In the evening, board the overnight sleeper train bound for Aswan for a comfortable, scenic ride through the Nile Valley as the country slips past your window.
Overnight on the sleeper train.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch
Our representative will meet you on the platform at Aswan Train Station and stay with you through the day’s sightseeing.
First stop is the Aswan High Dam, a monumental piece of 20th-century engineering that tames the Nile’s floods and powers vast tracts of the country.
From there, cross by boat to Agilkia Island for the Philae Temple, sanctuary of the goddess Isis. Relocated stone by stone to save it from rising waters, Philae’s colonnades and reliefs still tell the old stories of Isis and Osiris in exquisite detail.
Board your Nile cruise for check-in, settle into your cabin, and enjoy lunch on board as the ship sets a gentle course towards Kom Ombo, with the river’s calm scenery leading into the evening’s on-board entertainment.
Overnight on the Nile Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Breakfast on board, then step ashore for Kom Ombo Temple, an unusual double sanctuary shared between Sobek the crocodile god and Horus the falcon. Its symmetrical courts and finely cut reliefs give a rare window into how two cults coexisted under one roof.
Return to the ship for an unhurried lunch as the boat continues to Edfu.
In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Its immense pylons, colonnaded courts and richly carved walls read almost as a picture book of the falcon god’s mythology.
Come evening, the crew hosts a lively Galabeya Party on board, an invitation to slip into traditional Egyptian dress and enjoy folk music and dancing while the Nile carries you northward toward Luxor.
Overnight on the Nile Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
An early breakfast on deck as the ship glides into Luxor. Your guide then leads you across to the West Bank and the Valley of the Kings, the royal necropolis of the New Kingdom. Step down into tombs where painted ceilings and jewel-bright hieroglyphs still describe the pharaoh’s passage into the afterlife.
Continue to the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s most remarkable female rulers, its terraces rising in bold geometric lines against the cliffs. Pause on the plain to meet the Colossi of Memnon, two towering statues that have stood sentinel for over three millennia.
Return to your cruise for a restful evening on the river.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
After breakfast on board or at your hotel, meet your Egyptologist to explore the vast Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious sites ever built anywhere in the world.
Wander down its processional avenues and stand beneath the roof of the Hypostyle Hall, where 134 giant columns crowned with lotus and papyrus capitals seem to grow from the stone like a petrified forest.
Continue to Luxor Temple, celebrated for its monumental statues of Ramses II, its soaring obelisks and the Avenue of Sphinxes that once linked it directly to Karnak.
After sightseeing, transfer by air-conditioned vehicle across the Eastern Desert to Hurghada on the Red Sea coast.
Overnight in Hurghada.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner onboard
A full day at leisure in Hurghada. Stretch out on soft sand beaches, drift in the warm waters of the Red Sea, or make the most of your resort’s pools, spa and restaurants.
Optional Activity: Bedouin Village Safari – Ride out into the desert by quad bike or 4×4, share tea with a Bedouin family and watch the sun sink behind the dunes in a blaze of red and gold.
Overnight in Hurghada.
Meals: Breakfast
Another free day in Hurghada. Slip into the town’s cafés and souks, or simply keep to the beach and the pool for another slow, sunlit day.
Optional Activity: Red Sea Snorkelling Trip – Head out with an expert crew to explore glowing coral gardens teeming with reef fish, turtles and other Red Sea residents.
Overnight in Hurghada.
Meals: Breakfast
Take today at your own tempo. Whether that means an unbroken beach day, a spin of water sports, or a quiet wander through Hurghada’s neighbourhoods, the pace is entirely yours to set.
No optional excursions are scheduled — just space to breathe, read and enjoy the sea air.
Overnight in Hurghada.
Meals: Breakfast
Use your final full day in Hurghada to revisit a favourite corner, tick off last-minute shopping or take one more long swim in the Red Sea.
Optional Activity: If you missed it earlier in the week, this is a perfect chance for the Bedouin Village Safari — or simply enjoy the coastline’s easy beauty one last time.
Overnight in Hurghada.
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer back to Cairo for a final day at leisure. Dive into the alleyways of Khan el-Khalili, drop into a favourite museum, or keep it easy at your hotel.
Optional: A two-hour Nile dinner cruise with live folkloric performances — a memorable way to raise a glass to your Egyptian journey.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel before your driver arrives to transfer you to Cairo Airport for your homeward flight.
Thank you for travelling with us. We hope this Egyptian adventure has left you with stories to tell for years, and we look forward to welcoming you back whenever the road calls again.
Meals: Breakfast
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| 👤 Double Room | $3600 Per Person |
| 🚶 Single Room | $4900 |
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| 👤 Double Room | $4100 Per Person |
| 🚶 Single Room | $5700 |
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Prices at Daily Pyramids Tours are quoted in US Dollars (USD) as standard. That said, we are happy to accept payment in other major currencies including Euros (EUR), British Pounds (GBP) and more, converted at the official daily exchange rate on the day of payment.
Rates reflect live market conditions, seasonal demand and service availability, and may be updated without prior notice. Once your deposit or full payment reaches us, however, your price is locked in and guaranteed for the trip.
What’s Included in Our Packages:
Please refer to your booking confirmation and itinerary for the precise inclusions and exclusions of your trip.
Holiday Supplement:
A 25% surcharge applies to all Nile Cruises and tour packages departing over Christmas, New Year and Easter, reflecting peak-season demand.
To keep booking straightforward, our payment terms are set by service type:
Once your payment has been received, we email you a written confirmation, your tailored itinerary and all relevant travel documents, along with receipts for every payment.
We know plans can shift. Should you need to cancel, our terms are:
Eligible refunds are processed within 14 business days of receiving your written cancellation notice. A handful of cruises and hotels apply stricter cancellation rules of their own; where they do, these will be clearly flagged in your itinerary.
Families are very welcome at Daily Pyramids Tours, and children’s pricing is set as follows:
These discounts apply when children share a room with two full-paying adults. A few Nile Cruises and luxury hotels operate to their own age policies or minimum ages; where this affects your booking, we will flag it in your itinerary.
A handful of special experiences sit outside the standard package and can be booked either in advance or on the ground, subject to availability. Popular examples include:
Optional experiences can be settled in USD or Egyptian Pounds (EGP). Booking ahead is strongly advised during peak travel months.
Our packages are comprehensive, but travellers should plan a small personal budget for:
Carrying a modest amount of Egyptian Pounds (EGP) makes daily life easier — especially for tips and browsing local markets.
Tipping, or “baksheesh”, is the customary way to say thank you for good service in Egypt. It is never obligatory, but always appreciated:
Gratuities are not included in the package price. We suggest keeping a stash of small USD or EGP notes on hand to make tipping easy.
The most rewarding time to travel to Egypt is between November and February, when winter temperatures stay mild and pleasant for long days at open-air sites like the pyramids and Nile-side temples. It is best to steer clear of the deep summer months (June to August), when the mercury can rise above 40°C (104°F) across much of the country.
Most tourists arriving in Egypt will need the following:
Passport: Valid for at least six months from the date of entry.
Visa: Depending on nationality, a visa may need to be arranged before departure or picked up on arrival; several nationalities can apply for an e-visa online.
Travel Insurance: Strongly recommended to cover medical care and any unexpected disruption during your trip.
Vaccinations: No specific vaccinations are required for entry, but it is wise to consult your doctor about routine and recommended jabs before you fly.
Egypt is broadly considered a safe destination for tourists. Significant investment has gone into protecting visitors, particularly around major sites and cities, and tourist police are a visible presence at the country’s landmarks. As with anywhere, it is worth reviewing your own government’s travel advisories and keeping an eye on local news in the run-up to departure.
Decide Your Travel Dates and Budget
Pin down when you would like to travel and roughly what you would like to spend. This one decision quietly shapes everything that follows — flights, hotels and the shape of your itinerary.
Choose Your Itinerary and Destinations
Egypt’s classic hits include Cairo and the Pyramids of Giza, Luxor, Aswan, a Nile Cruise, Alexandria and the Red Sea resorts. Choose the mix that excites you and rough out how long you would like at each.
Find a Reliable Tour Operator or Travel Agency
You can work with a local Egyptian operator, an international agency or a reputable online specialist. Read recent reviews carefully to be sure you are dealing with a company that consistently delivers.
Select a Tour Package or Customize Your Trip
Most operators offer ready-made packages bundling flights, hotels, transport and guiding. If you prefer, ask them to tailor a private itinerary around your interests, pace and budget.
Make a Reservation
Once you have settled on a package, contact the operator to confirm availability. You will share your personal details and pay either a deposit or the full amount, depending on policy.
Prepare Your Travel Documents
Check that your passport has enough validity and apply for any required Egyptian visa. Reconfirm every booking and keep printed copies of your itinerary, hotel vouchers and tour confirmations.
Pack and Get Ready
Pack for the weather and the activities on your programme. Comfortable walking shoes, high-factor sunscreen and a travel adapter are non-negotiable essentials.
Enjoy Your Trip!
Once you arrive, follow your itinerary, keep in touch with your guide or agency, and give yourself over to Egypt’s history, warmth and colour.
Tipping, or “baksheesh”, is woven into everyday life in Egypt and is not usually built into your tour price. Guides, drivers and hotel staff all appreciate a thank-you in cash for good service. A useful rule of thumb is to tip according to the standard of service, roughly 10-15% of the bill or the cost of the service in question.
