Day 01
Arrival in Cairo
- Your tour manager will meet and assist you upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, then escort you to your hotel in Cairo, where you will be treated to a welcome drink.
Egypt · Cruise & Sailing
15-Day Egypt Tour with Cairo Pyramids, Oases and 5-Star Nile Cruise
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Discover Egypt's WW II history at El Alamein's battlefield museum and cemetery
- 02 Explore the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple in Cairo
- 03 Spend a night camping under the stars in the surreal White Desert
- 04 Sail on a 5-star Nile cruise to Luxor, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Aswan
- 05 Visit the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, and Philae Temple
See it all on a 15-day journey through Egypt's rich history and stunning landscapes. Explore iconic sites like the Great Pyramids, Sphinx, and Valley Temple in Cairo, then venture into the ancient wonders of Siwa, Bahariya, and the White Desert. Continue with a luxurious Nile cruise to discover the treasures of Luxor, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Aswan.
Enjoy a sunset walk in this surreal landscape and spend the night camping under the stars.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
15 Days
Tour type
Private
Activity level
Easy
Accommodation
Included · Luxury
Transport
Included
Wheelchair access
Not applicable
Cities
El Kharga, Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Cairo, Luxor, Matruh, Siwa Oasis, El Alamein, Bahariya Oasis
Languages
Arabic, English, Italian, Russian
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 02
Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Old Cairo
- Have breakfast at your hotel, then proceed to visit the Great Pyramids, Sphinx, and Valley Temple.
- After lunch on the way, head to the Egyptian Museum.
- Continue to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue.
- Proceed to Islamic Cairo and Khan El Khalili, Cairo's old bazaar.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 03
El Alamein and Marsa Matrouh to Siwa
- At El Alamein, you will visit the site where the great battle took place during WW II, as well as the WW II Museum and the Cemetery.
- Then, drive on to the beautiful bay of Marsa Matrouh and continue to Siwa.
Meals: B, L
Day 04
Discover Siwa Oasis
- After breakfast, enjoy a visit to the Old City of Siwa (Shali).
- Then, proceed to the Alexander Temple.
- Head to the Siwa House Museum and the tombs inside the Mountain of the Dead (Gabal El Maouta).
Meals: B, L, D
Day 05
Siwa to Bahariya by 4x4
- After breakfast, you will be transferred by 4x4 car to Bahariya on a 6-hour journey.
- Lunch will be served during your trip to Bahariya. Dinner and overnight in Bahariya Oasis.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 06
Bahariya Oasis and Desert Sights
- After breakfast, visit Crystal Mountain and the Black Desert.
- Enjoy a local tour of the hilltop.
- Then, transfer to see the Museum of Golden Mummies, Alexander Temple, and the Temple of Ain Meffetla. Dinner and overnight in Bahariya Oasis.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 07
Badr Museum and White Desert Camp
- Visit Badr Museum, then enter the White Desert.
- Enjoy a sunset walk in this surreal landscape and spend the night camping under the stars.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 08
Transfer to Dakhla Oasis
- After breakfast, you will be transferred to Dakhla Oasis.
- Lunch will be served during your trip. Dinner and overnight in Dakhla Oasis.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 09
Kharga to Luxor
- After breakfast, transfer to Luxor.
Meals: B
Day 10
Embark on Your Nile Cruise in Luxor
- After breakfast, transfer to embark on your 5-star Egypt Nile cruise.
- After lunch, enjoy a visit to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 11
Valley of the Kings and Sail to Kom Ombo
- Disembark to visit the Valley of the Kings and learn about the Pharaohs.
- Proceed to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
- Visit the giant statues of the Colossi of Memnon.
- After lunch, sail to Kom Ombo.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 12
Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples
- Visit the Temple in Kom Ombo.
- Sail to Edfu, and after that, visit Horus Temple.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 13
Aswan Highlights
- Sail to Aswan and enjoy a delicious breakfast on the cruise.
- After lunch, enjoy visits to the High Dam, Philae Temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 14
Return to Cairo
- Transfer to Aswan train station for departure to Cairo.
Meals: B
Day 15
Departure from Cairo
- Transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.
Meals: B
Where this trip takes you
Great Pyramids, White Desert, Karnak Temple, Philae Temple
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports
- Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo, including breakfast and taxes
- Accommodation for 2 nights in Siwa Oasis on a full-board basis
- Accommodation for 1 night in Bahariya on a full-board basis
- Accommodation for 1 night camping in the White Desert on a full-board basis
- Accommodation for 1 night in Dakhla Oasis on a full-board basis
- Accommodation for 1 night in Luxor, including breakfast
- Accommodation for 1 night camping in Kharga on a full-board basis
- Accommodation for 4 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise on a full-board basis
- Transfers from Cairo to Siwa by private air-conditioned vehicle
- All transfers inside the oases by 4x4 jeep
- Transfers from Kharga to Luxor by private air-conditioned vehicle
- All sightseeing tours on the cruise will be private
- All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and the oases, as mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fees to all sites as indicated in the itinerary
- Domestic flight Aswan - Cairo
- Camping equipment such as sleeping bags, camel blankets, and tents
What's Not Included
- International airfare
- Entry visa to Egypt
- Any optional tours
- Personal spending
- Tipping
What to bring
- Passport
Know before you go
- Kindly note: the tickets included are for the pyramids area, not inside one of the pyramids. If you wish to enter one of the pyramids, you can pay for a ticket on the spot.
- Pick-up and drop-off from Cairo Airport, the New Administrative Capital, New Cairo, Nasr City, or 6th of October City are available at an additional cost.
- Accommodation will be at Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel and Spa and Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise. If the mentioned cruise or hotel is not available, the company has the right to change to another cruise or hotel of the same category.
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Cairo, Egypt
Tour start
Heliopolis, El Nozha, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 15 days finish where they began, in Heliopolis.
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