A 15-day itinerary linking Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Alexandria and Hurghada with domestic flights, selected 5-star hotel nights and major archaeological sites included.
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15-day Egypt tour: Overview
Overview
This 15-day programme traverses Egypt’s most celebrated ancient sites and adds several days of Red Sea leisure.
The route links the Giza plateau and Cairo with Upper Egypt around Aswan and Luxor, visits the Abu Simbel complex, includes a coastal visit to Alexandria, and schedules multiple days in Hurghada for sea-based activities and free time.
Daily itinerary at a glance
Day one begins with arrival and an evening dinner cruise. The second day focuses on the Giza plateau and nearby Saqqara: the Giza Pyramids Complex, the Great Pyramid, the Great Sphinx, the Valley Temple and Saqqara’s Step Pyramid, with a visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum included in the day’s plan.
Days three and four move south to Aswan and Abu Simbel. The Aswan programme highlights the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple. A dedicated excursion reaches the monumental Abu Simbel temples carved into the mountainside by Ramses II.
Days five through seven concentrate on Luxor’s east and west banks. Visits include Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, followed by the West Bank: Hatshepsut’s mortuary temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon, Madinat Habu, the Valley of the Queens and Deir el-Medina.
These days cover the principal temples and necropolises of the New Kingdom.
Day eight takes you to the temples of Dendera and Abydos before a transfer to the Red Sea coast at Hurghada. Days nine to twelve are reserved for relaxation and optional diving and desert activities: free days in Hurghada, a scuba diving day and a desert safari are included in the itinerary.
On day thirteen the tour returns to Cairo to explore the city’s major museums and historic quarters: the Egyptian Museum, Salah El-Din Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Al Muizz Street and the Khan El Khalili bazaar.
Day fourteen explores Alexandria’s principal sights, including the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, Qaitbay Citadel and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Day fifteen marks the end of the programme.
What you will experience
The schedule concentrates on emblematic monuments and archaeological sites spanning Egypt’s long history. You will encounter the three great pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure on the Giza plateau and the neighbouring Great Sphinx, both dating back more than 4,500 years.
Saqqara’s Step Pyramid at Djoser represents one of the earliest monumental stone constructions.
Museum visits and curated temple complexes are woven through the route. The Grand Egyptian Museum near Giza houses a vast collection of artefacts spanning Egypt’s history. In Cairo the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization presents a chronological panorama that includes the Royal Mummies Hall.
Upper Egypt provides some of the tour’s most dramatic monuments: the island temple of Philae, the engineering landmark of the Aswan High Dam, the unfinished obelisk in the Aswan quarry, and the rock-cut panorama of the Abu Simbel temples carved by Ramses II.
Luxor’s vast Karnak complex, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s terraced mortuary temple and the Valley of the Queens illustrate the funerary and temple architecture of the New Kingdom.
Coastal and urban highlights include Alexandria’s Roman-era and medieval monuments such as the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar and Qaitbay Citadel, alongside the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
In Cairo, the medieval Salah El-Din Citadel, the atmospheric Al Muizz Street and the bustling lanes of Khan El Khalili reveal the city’s Islamic and modern layers.
Practical rhythm of the trip
The itinerary alternates intensive guided days at major sites with quieter days for rest or self-directed activities on the Red Sea.
This balance is designed to give time for both concentrated cultural exploration and relaxation by the coast, with several full free days built into the programme for personal plans.
Use this 15-day Egypt tour overview to understand the pace, destinations and key experiences before you travel.
The 15-day Egypt tour combines the confirmed stops in one practical route; check the inclusions and exclusions carefully before booking.
The 15-day Egypt tour Itinerary
Day 1: Day One: Arrival/Enjoy Dinner Cruise
Arrival in Egypt and an evening on a dinner cruise are scheduled for the first day. The program notes a dinner time and an overnight stay.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Day Two:Trip to Giza Pyramids and Saqqara
Visit the Giza Pyramids Complex, including the Great Pyramid, the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple. The Grand Egyptian Museum is on the plan. The tour continues to Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid.
Meals: Lunch
Day 3: Day Three:Visit Aswan Highlights
In Aswan, visits include the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries, followed by Philae Temple. A lunch is scheduled during the day.
Meals: Lunch
Day 4: Day Four:Tour to Abu Simbel Temples
A day trip to the Abu Simbel Temples is included. The program notes a lunch during the visit and an overnight stay on return.
Meals: Lunch
Day 5: Day Five:Tour to East Bank Attractions in Luxor
On Luxor’s East Bank the itinerary covers Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple with a lunch included on the day.
Meals: Lunch
Day 6: Day Six:Tour to West Bank Attractions in Luxor
Explore Luxor’s West Bank including Hatshepsut Temple, the Valley of the Kings and the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch is included.
Meals: Lunch
Day 7: Day Seven:Visit Habu and Valley of the Queens
Visit the Valley of the Queens, Habu Temple (also known as Madinat Habu), Deir el-Medina and enjoy a planned lunch during the day.
Meals: Lunch
Day 8: Day 8: A Trip to Dendara & Abydos Temples / Transfer to Hurghada
This day includes visits to Dendera Temple and Abydos Temple, a lunch and then a transfer toward Hurghada for an overnight stay.
Meals: Lunch
Day 9: Day Nine:Free Day in Hurghada
A free day in Hurghada for relaxation or independent activities on the Red Sea coast. No specific meals are listed for this day in the itinerary.
Day 10: Day Ten:Scuba Diving in Hurghada
A day dedicated to scuba diving in Hurghada is scheduled. Details of dive sites or equipment are not specified in the record.
Day 11: Day Elevent:Free Day in Hurghada
Another free day in Hurghada for relaxation or optional activities. The itinerary lists no set visits for this day.
Day 12: Day Twelf:Safari trip in Hurghada
A desert safari trip in the Hurghada area is included on this day. The record does not provide details of the safari itinerary.
Day 13: Day Thirteen:Enjoy the Best of Cairo
Back in Cairo, visits include the Egyptian Museum, the Salah El-Din Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Al Muizz Street and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. A lunch is scheduled during the day.
Meals: Lunch
Day 14: Day Fourteen: Best of Alexandria Attractions
A day in Alexandria visits the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, Qaitbay Citadel and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. A lunch is included in the program.
Meals: Lunch
Day 15: Day 15: End Your 15 Days Tour in Egypt
The final day marks the end of the 15-day program and departure arrangements. No specific visits or meals are listed for this day.
Before booking this 15-day Egypt tour, review the confirmed services below and ask for any current operational details that are not stated in the record.
What Is Included
- Domestic flights: Cairo to Aswan and Hurghada to Cairo.
- Five nights accommodation in Hurghada at 5-star hotels on an all-inclusive basis.
- Four nights accommodation in Cairo at 5-star hotels on a bed & breakfast basis.
- Three nights accommodation in Luxor at 5-star hotels on a bed & breakfast basis.
- Two nights accommodation in Aswan at 5-star hotels on a bed & breakfast basis.
- 1st-class train tickets from Aswan to Luxor.
- Greeting and assistance at Cairo airport.
- Highly qualified tour guides for the listed tours.
- Transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicles.
- Admission fees to all sights listed in the itinerary.
- Meals where specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
- All charges and taxes noted by the operator.
What Is Not Included
- International airfare to and from Egypt.
- Entry visa to Egypt.
- Tipping.
- Personal expenses.
- Any optional tours not listed in the itinerary.
Frequently Asked Questions About 15-day Egypt tour
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Are domestic flights included?
Yes. Domestic flights from Cairo to Aswan and from Hurghada to Cairo are included.
Which hotel nights are provided?
Five nights at 5-star hotels in Hurghada (all-inclusive), four nights at 5-star hotels in Cairo (B&B), three nights at 5-star hotels in Luxor (B&B) and two nights at 5-star hotels in Aswan (B&B) are included.
Is international airfare included?
No. International flights are not included in the package price.
Are entry fees to attractions included?
Yes. Admission fees to the sights listed in the itinerary are included.
Is the Egypt entry visa included?
No. The entry visa to Egypt is not included and must be arranged separately.
Are meals provided throughout the tour?
Meals that are specifically mentioned in the daily itinerary are included. The Hurghada hotel nights are on an all-inclusive basis.
Is tipping or personal spending covered?
No. Tipping and personal expenses are excluded from the package.
Are optional tours available?
Optional tours are not included. The record notes that any optional tours must be paid for separately.
When you are ready to plan this 15-day Egypt tour, contact Gateway Pharaoh for the current operational details shown in the booking record.
Explore more Egypt travel ideas on Gateway Pharaoh and our Giza travel guides and Cairo travel guides.
For general information about Egypt’s cultural heritage, consult the UNESCO World Heritage information for Egypt.
Overview
Overview
This 15-day programme traverses Egypt’s most celebrated ancient sites and adds several days of Red Sea leisure. The route links the Giza plateau and Cairo with Upper Egypt around Aswan and Luxor, visits the Abu Simbel complex, includes a coastal visit to Alexandria, and schedules multiple days in Hurghada for sea-based activities and free time.
Daily itinerary at a glance
Day one begins with arrival and an evening dinner cruise. The second day focuses on the Giza plateau and nearby Saqqara: the Giza Pyramids Complex, the Great Pyramid, the Great Sphinx, the Valley Temple and Saqqara’s Step Pyramid, with a visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum included in the day’s plan.
Days three and four move south to Aswan and Abu Simbel. The Aswan programme highlights the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple. A dedicated excursion reaches the monumental Abu Simbel temples carved into the mountainside by Ramses II.
Days five through seven concentrate on Luxor’s east and west banks. Visits include Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, followed by the West Bank: Hatshepsut’s mortuary temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon, Madinat Habu, the Valley of the Queens and Deir el-Medina. These days cover the principal temples and necropolises of the New Kingdom.
Day eight takes you to the temples of Dendera and Abydos before a transfer to the Red Sea coast at Hurghada. Days nine to twelve are reserved for relaxation and optional diving and desert activities: free days in Hurghada, a scuba diving day and a desert safari are included in the itinerary.
On day thirteen the tour returns to Cairo to explore the city’s major museums and historic quarters: the Egyptian Museum, Salah El-Din Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Al Muizz Street and the Khan El Khalili bazaar. Day fourteen explores Alexandria’s principal sights, including the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, Qaitbay Citadel and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Day fifteen marks the end of the programme.
What you will experience
The schedule concentrates on emblematic monuments and archaeological sites spanning Egypt’s long history. You will encounter the three great pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure on the Giza plateau and the neighbouring Great Sphinx, both dating back more than 4,500 years. Saqqara’s Step Pyramid at Djoser represents one of the earliest monumental stone constructions.
Museum visits and curated temple complexes are woven through the route. The Grand Egyptian Museum near Giza houses a vast collection of artefacts spanning Egypt’s history. In Cairo the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization presents a chronological panorama that includes the Royal Mummies Hall.
Upper Egypt provides some of the tour’s most dramatic monuments: the island temple of Philae, the engineering landmark of the Aswan High Dam, the unfinished obelisk in the Aswan quarry, and the rock-cut panorama of the Abu Simbel temples carved by Ramses II. Luxor’s vast Karnak complex, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s terraced mortuary temple and the Valley of the Queens illustrate the funerary and temple architecture of the New Kingdom.
Coastal and urban highlights include Alexandria’s Roman-era and medieval monuments such as the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar and Qaitbay Citadel, alongside the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina. In Cairo, the medieval Salah El-Din Citadel, the atmospheric Al Muizz Street and the bustling lanes of Khan El Khalili reveal the city’s Islamic and modern layers.
Practical rhythm of the trip
The itinerary alternates intensive guided days at major sites with quieter days for rest or self-directed activities on the Red Sea. This balance is designed to give time for both concentrated cultural exploration and relaxation by the coast, with several full free days built into the programme for personal plans.
Trip Highlights
- Visit the Giza Pyramids Complex, including the Great Pyramid and the Great Sphinx.
- Explore Saqqara and the Step Pyramid of King Djoser.
- See Aswan landmarks: the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple.
- Day trip to the colossal Abu Simbel Temples.
- Discover Luxor’s East and West Bank: Karnak, Luxor Temple, Hatshepsut Temple and the Valley of the Kings.
- Relax with free days and water activities in Hurghada, plus a Red Sea scuba diving day.
- Experience Alexandria’s highlights: Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, Qaitbay Citadel and the modern library.
- Visit Cairo’s key cultural sites: the Egyptian Museum, NMEC, Salah El-Din Citadel and Khan El Khalili.
