Fourteen unhurried days across Egypt, shaped so every stage has time to breathe. Cairo opens the trip with the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the sprawling galleries of the Grand Egyptian Museum, before a Mediterranean detour to Alexandria brings you catacombs, a seafront citadel and the salt-air rhythm of Egypt’s second city. A short flight south drops you onto a Nile cruise between Aswan and Luxor, where mornings begin beside Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak and the tombs of the West Bank. The final chapter belongs to Hurghada, whose Red Sea beaches, warm reefs and easy afternoons are made for winding down. Comfortable hotels, private guides and door-to-door transfers hold everything together. Design your grand Egyptian tour with Daily Pyramids Tours.
Fourteen days, four unmistakable Egyptian moods. Begin among the pharaohs on the Giza Plateau and inside the show-stopping halls of the Grand Egyptian Museum, then trade the desert for Mediterranean breezes in Alexandria. Board a Nile cruise for temple-lined mornings between Aswan and Luxor before finishing on the Red Sea in Hurghada, where the days slow down and the water does the talking. It is a package built to balance discovery with real rest, wrapped in private guiding and easy-going luxury.
Welcome to Egypt. From the moment your flight touches down at Cairo Airport, everything is timed around your arrival. Our representative will be waiting inside the terminal, name-card in hand, so there is no scanning the crowds after a long journey.
A private, air-conditioned car is ready outside and will whisk you straight to your Cairo hotel to settle in at your own pace.
Meals: None
Overnight stay in Cairo.
After breakfast, your Egyptologist meets you at the hotel and the great Cairo classics unfold in one carefully paced day.
You begin on the Giza Plateau, standing beneath the Great Pyramid of Khufu and its neighbours, the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure. From there it is a short walk to the Great Sphinx, lion-bodied and pharaoh-faced, still keeping watch after more than four millennia. Time is set aside for the Valley Temple, once used for royal purification and mummification rites, whose polished granite blocks frame some of the finest views on the plateau.
A relaxed lunch follows at a well-chosen local restaurant.
In the afternoon you cross to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the vast new home of Egypt’s national collection and one of the largest museums of its kind anywhere. Cool, cinematic galleries walk you through the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms with statues of the great pharaohs, exquisite jewellery, ritual objects and everyday items that bring ancient life into sharp focus. Sweeping architecture and generous displays make even a first visit feel unhurried.
When you have had your fill, a private transfer returns you to your hotel.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch
Optional Evening Event: Return to Giza after dark for the Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids, where narration and colour wash across the monuments to retell the story of the pharaohs. It is a wonderfully theatrical way to finish the day.
An early breakfast sets you up for the scenic drive north to Alexandria, Egypt’s Mediterranean port and a city where Egyptian, Greek and Roman worlds still overlap in the same neighbourhoods.
Your first stop is the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a remarkable underground necropolis dug in the 2nd century AD. Descend through spiral staircases and carved chambers where three artistic traditions meet on the same walls.
Nearby stands Pompey’s Pillar, a soaring red-granite column raised in honour of Emperor Diocletian, alongside the atmospheric remains of the Serapeum, once dedicated to the composite god Serapis.
Lunch is served at a well-loved local restaurant.
The afternoon continues at the Qaitbay Citadel, a 15th-century sea-fort built on the exact footprint of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Its ramparts still frame some of the best Mediterranean views in the city.
You round off the day at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a striking modern reimagining of the ancient library. Beneath its tilted disc of a roof lie millions of volumes, changing exhibitions and rare manuscripts, a reminder that Alexandria has been a city of ideas for over two thousand years.
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 you retrace your steps to Cairo. In the evening you board the overnight sleeper train to Aswan, settling into your private cabin as the Egyptian countryside slips past your window.
Overnight on the sleeper train.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch
Aswan Train Station meets you with warm southern air and a friendly welcome from our local representative, who stays with you for the day.
First on the itinerary is the Aswan High Dam, the mid-20th-century engineering feat that tamed the Nile’s flood and powers vast stretches of the country.
From there you continue to the Philae Temple, sacred to the goddess Isis. Painstakingly rescued block by block and reassembled on Agilkia Island after the dam raised the waters, its columns and reliefs preserve some of the most poetic myth-cycles in the Egyptian canon.
Late morning you check in aboard your Nile cruise vessel. Lunch is served on deck as the ship casts off and turns slowly toward Kom Ombo, giving you the rest of the afternoon to watch feluccas, farmers and palm-thatched villages drift by before evening entertainment begins.
Overnight on the Nile Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Breakfast on board comes with river views. Ashore, your guide leads you into Kom Ombo Temple, that curious double-sanctuary shared between the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus. Twin axes, twin altars, twin everything, all beautifully preserved.
Back on board, lunch is served as the ship glides north toward Edfu.
In the afternoon you step ashore again for the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the most complete ancient temples anywhere in Egypt, with towering pylons and hieroglyph-rich walls devoted to the falcon god.
Evening brings the traditional Galabeya Party on deck, where guests slip into Egyptian folkloric dress, a live band strikes up and the cruise carries on toward Luxor under a canopy of stars.
Overnight on the Nile Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Breakfast is taken on board as the ship reaches Luxor. Cross to the West Bank with your guide to enter the Valley of the Kings, royal necropolis of the New Kingdom pharaohs. Selected tombs open onto brilliant painted walls whose hieroglyphs and afterlife scenes are still remarkably fresh.
Next comes the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, terraced dramatically into the cliffs and dedicated to one of Egypt’s most formidable female rulers, followed by the pair of seated Colossi of Memnon, the vast sandstone sentinels of a lost temple.
The rest of the day is yours to unwind on board as the river slides past.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
After breakfast on the ship or at your hotel, your Egyptologist takes you into the Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest sacred sites ever built.
You walk long processional avenues before stepping into the astonishing Hypostyle Hall, where 134 colossal columns carved with lotus and papyrus capitals still hold the sky.
A short drive south brings you to Luxor Temple, famous for its guardian statues of Ramses II, twin obelisks and the Avenue of Sphinxes that once linked it to Karnak in a single ceremonial line.
When the tour concludes, an air-conditioned vehicle takes you 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 the sand, dip into the warm Red Sea, or make full use of your resort’s pools, spa and restaurants.
Optional Activity: Bedouin Village Safari – head into the desert by quad bike or 4×4, meet a Bedouin family in their village, and stay for a memorable sunset over the mountains.
Overnight in Hurghada.
Meals: Breakfast
Another free day on the coast. Wander into town for a coffee and a mooch through the markets, or stay put and let the pool and beach do the work.
Optional Activity: Red Sea Snorkelling Trip – board a guided boat trip out to shimmering coral gardens teeming with reef fish, rays and the occasional passing turtle.
Overnight in Hurghada.
Meals: Breakfast
A gentle, entirely unstructured day in Hurghada. Read by the sea, try a watersport or two, or wander into town on your own timetable.
No optional excursions are planned for today, giving you space to simply enjoy the resort.
Overnight in Hurghada.
Meals: Breakfast
Your last full day on the coast is yours to shape. Revisit a favourite stretch of beach, pick up gifts in the souk, or squeeze in one final swim in the Red Sea.
Optional Activity: Not tempted by the Bedouin Village Safari yet? Today is a lovely time to take it in, or simply linger by the water.
Overnight in Hurghada.
Meals: Breakfast
A comfortable transfer returns you to Cairo for a final, relaxed day. Dive back into the markets, revisit a favourite museum or spend the afternoon at your hotel.
Optional: Sign on for a two-hour Nile dinner cruise, complete with folkloric dance and live music, a lovely way to raise a glass to the trip.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast
A final breakfast at the hotel, then a private transfer takes you to Cairo Airport in good time for your flight home.
Thank you for travelling with us. We hope Egypt has left the sort of memories that keep pulling you back, and we would be delighted to plan your next chapter.
Meals: Breakfast
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| 👤 Double Room | $7600 Per Person |
| 🚶 Single Room | $9980 |
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| 👤 Double Room | $8795 Per Person |
| 🚶 Single Room | $11500 |
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| 👤 Double Room | $8730 Per Person |
| 🚶 Single Room | $11300 |
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| 👤 Double Room | $10100 Per Person |
| 🚶 Single Room | $13000 |
All Daily Pyramids Tours prices are quoted in US Dollars (USD) by default. We are happy to accept payment in other leading currencies too, including Euros (EUR), British Pounds (GBP) and more, converted at the official exchange rate on the day of payment.
Rates reflect live market conditions, seasonality and service availability, and may be revised without notice. Once a deposit or full payment has landed with us, however, your booking price is locked in and guaranteed.
What’s Included in Our Packages:
Always check your personal booking confirmation and itinerary for the definitive list of inclusions and exclusions.
Holiday Supplement:
A 25% surcharge applies to all Nile Cruises and tour packages booked during Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays due to peak demand.
Payment terms with Daily Pyramids Tours depend on the type of service you are booking:
Once payment reaches us, you will receive written confirmation, a personalised itinerary and all travel documents by email, along with formal receipts for every payment made.
Plans change, and we try to be as reasonable as possible when they do. Our cancellation scale is:
Where a refund is due, we process it within 14 business days of receiving your written cancellation notice. A handful of Nile cruises and hotels operate stricter policies of their own, and these will be spelled out clearly inside your itinerary before you book.
Families are always welcome at Daily Pyramids Tours, and children benefit from the following pricing:
These discounts apply when children share a room with two full-paying adults. Certain Nile cruises and luxury hotels operate their own age rules or minimum-age restrictions, and any such details will be flagged inside your itinerary in advance.
A few of Egypt’s most memorable experiences sit outside our standard packages, either because they run to their own schedules or because tastes vary. You can pre-book them with us or arrange them locally on the day, subject to availability. Popular add-ons include:
Optional excursions are payable in USD or in local currency (EGP). Booking ahead is well worth doing, particularly during high season.
Our packages cover most of the essentials, but it is worth budgeting separately for:
A small float of Egyptian pounds (EGP) is handy day-to-day, especially for tipping and browsing the local souks.
Tipping, known locally as baksheesh, is woven into Egyptian hospitality and a lovely way to acknowledge good service. It is not compulsory, but it is genuinely appreciated:
Tips are not included in your package price, so we suggest bringing a small stash of low-denomination USD or EGP notes to hand out easily.
The sweet spot for Egypt is the cooler half of the year, roughly November through February, when daytime temperatures are gentle and the pyramids, temples and open-air sites are a pleasure to explore on foot. High summer, from June to August, is worth avoiding if you can, since the mercury can push well past 40°C (104°F) across much of the country.
Most travellers arriving in Egypt will need a few standard essentials:
Passport: Valid for at least six months from the date of entry.
Visa: Depending on your nationality, you may need to obtain a visa in advance or upon arrival. Some nationalities are eligible for e-visas.
Travel Insurance: Recommended to cover medical emergencies and other unforeseen circumstances.
Vaccinations: While no specific vaccinations are required for entry, it’s advisable to check with your healthcare provider for any recommended vaccinations.
Egypt is, on the whole, a comfortable and welcoming place to travel. Considerable investment has gone into tourist infrastructure and security at the major sites and in the main cities. As with any international trip, it is sensible to glance at your government’s current travel advisory before you leave and to keep half an ear on local news while you are here.
Decide Your Travel Dates and Budget
Pin down when you’d like to go and what you’re comfortable spending. Everything else, flights, hotels, tours, flows from those two decisions.
Choose Your Itinerary and Destinations
Egypt is broader than most people realise. Cairo and the Pyramids of Giza, Luxor and Aswan on the Nile, a cruise between them, Alexandria on the Mediterranean and the Red Sea resorts all deserve consideration. Shortlist what matters most to you and rough out how long you’d like at each.
Find a Reliable Tour Operator or Travel Agency
You can book with a local Egyptian operator, an international travel agency, or an online platform that specialises in Egypt. Reviews, ratings and a real conversation with a human all help you gauge trustworthiness before you commit.
Select a Tour Package or Customize Your Trip
Many operators offer ready-made packages that bundle flights, hotels, transfers and guiding. If you’d rather steer the trip yourself, most will also tailor an itinerary around your interests, pace and budget.
Make a Reservation
Once your itinerary is settled, contact the operator to check availability. You will share the essential passenger details and pay either a deposit or the full balance, depending on their policy.
Prepare Your Travel Documents
Confirm your passport validity, apply for an Egyptian visa if you need one, and print copies of your itinerary, hotel vouchers and tour confirmations to keep alongside digital versions.
Pack and Get Ready
Pack for the season and the activities you have planned. Comfortable walking shoes, sun protection and a universal travel adapter always come out of the suitcase first.
Enjoy Your Trip!
Once you land, follow the itinerary, keep your guide or agency on speed-dial, and give yourself permission to be genuinely amazed by Egypt.
Tipping, or baksheesh, is part of everyday life in Egypt and is generally not built into the tour price. Guides, drivers and hotel staff all appreciate a gesture of thanks, sized to match the service. A common rule of thumb is around 10-15% of the bill or the value of the service provided.
