BudgetDay Trip
Stopover
Cairo Stopover: Pyramids in 24 Hours
Private departurePyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum
1 days·★ 4.7
From · per person
$54indicative · exact quote in 24h
BeachLuxury
14 days · 13 nights · Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada
Egypt Complete + Red Sea 14-Day
All Egypt highlights + Red Sea relaxation
★ 4.9 · 187 reviews—Private journeyFrom $4590 pp
All tours are private. Your group only — no strangers, no shared coaches, no fixed departures.
Journey highlights
- ★Stand before the Great Pyramid of Giza, last surviving ancient wonder
- ★Encounter the Sphinx face-to-face on the Giza Plateau
- ★Discover Tutankhamun's treasures at the Egyptian Museum
- ★Walk the colossal hypostyle hall of Karnak Temple in Luxor
- ★Witness sunrise over the Valley of the Kings
About this journey
This 14-day luxury beach introduces you to the very best of Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, crafted by Egypt Stay & Tours' specialists with over 20 years of Egypt expertise. From the moment your private chauffeur greets you at the airport to your final farewell, every detail has been considered. You'll travel with an expert Egyptologist (or local equivalent) who brings ancient history to life, stay in carefully selected luxury accommodations, and experience moments most travellers miss.
Unlike generic group tours, this itinerary is fully customisable. Add experiences, extend stays, upgrade hotels, or adjust the pace — we tailor every journey to suit your style. With 24/7 in-country support, transparent pricing, and direct relationships with all suppliers (including our own seven hotels in Egypt), you'll experience Egypt the way it should be experienced: seamlessly, authentically, and without compromise.
Egyptologist's note
What this trip really shows you
Two halves: ten days of antiquity through Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, then four days down on the Red Sea coast at Hurghada or Marsa Alam to decompress. The combination matters — most Egypt itineraries either rush you through the temples and skip the coast, or sit you on a beach and call it Egypt. This does both seriously.
Historical context
The Red Sea coast was Egypt's eastern trade frontier — Mons Claudianus and Mons Porphyrites supplied the imperial Roman building program with the world's hardest stone, and the route from Coptos to Berenice on the coast was one of the busiest commercial corridors of antiquity. The reefs themselves are geologically young (Pleistocene), but they sit on cliffs the Romans were quarrying two thousand years ago.
What you'll experience
- Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara, and the Egyptian Museum across two Cairo days
- Four-night Nile cruise Luxor → Aswan with Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae
- Abu Simbel by morning flight from Aswan (not the convoy)
- Transfer to Red Sea by short flight — no all-day road transfer
- Four reef days with PADI dive option or guided snorkel from a private dhow
- Final Cairo night before departure with airport transfer
Insider tip from your guide
If you're a diver, ask about the Brothers Islands liveaboard option as a substitute for the four hotel nights. It's a different price band, but the wall diving at Big Brother is on most divers' top-five-of-life lists.
Best for
Couples wanting one trip that does both halves of EgyptDivers and snorkellers who also care about the templesHoneymooners who want the antiquity arc + a beach finishMulti-week travellers who don't want a separate Red Sea trip later
Day-by-day itinerary
Meet your representative at Cairo Airport, private transfer to hotel. Welcome briefing with your Egyptologist guide. Evening at leisure.
What's included
- ✓Private airport transfers (arrival & departure)
- ✓All accommodation (13 nights) on bed & breakfast basis
- ✓All sightseeing and excursions per itinerary
- ✓Expert local guide
- ✓All entry fees to monuments and sites
- ✓All transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Bottled water during tours
- ✓All taxes and service charges
- ✓24/7 emergency support during your trip
- ✓Lunch on touring days
- ✓Welcome dinner on day 1
- ✓Domestic flights (where included in itinerary)
- ✓VIP fast-track at airports
What's not included
- —International flights to/from your home country
- —Egypt entry visa (USD $25 on arrival or e-visa available)
- —Travel insurance (mandatory — we can recommend providers)
- —Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, minibar)
- —Optional excursions and activities
- —Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff (USD $8–12 per person per day suggested)
- —Drinks with meals (unless specifically stated)
- —Anything not specified in 'Inclusions'
Practical information
Practical Information
Best Time to Visit
October to April (cooler weather, peak season)
Departure Dates
Daily departures · Year-round
Languages Available
English, Arabic, German, French, Italian, Spanish (on request)
Physical Rating
Moderate — extensive sightseeing with significant walking, some uneven surfaces
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 60 days before departure. 50% refund 30-59 days. No refund within 30 days. (Christmas/NYE/peak holiday departures: 90 days for full refund.)
Deposit Required
20% at booking, balance 30 days before departure
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