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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
ClassicLuxury
14 days · 13 nights · Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Hurghada
Egypt Grand Tour 14-Day Complete
All major sites + Red Sea relaxation
★ 4.8 · 256 reviews—Private journeyFrom $4890 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 classic introduces you to the very best of Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, 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 weeks is the proper grand tour. You see the Old Kingdom necropolis, the New Kingdom capital, the Greco-Roman south, the Ptolemaic Mediterranean coast, and finish with three or four nights on the Red Sea — usually Hurghada or El Gouna — to actually rest before the long flight home. This is the Victorian-era 'whole Egypt' itinerary updated for a modern cruise + 5★ resort sequence.
The Cairo allocation is generous (often four nights), Alexandria gets a full overnight, the Nile cruise is the longer four-night sailing, and you get to Abu Simbel by morning flight. The Red Sea finish is deliberate: it gives you decompression days and lets you process what you have seen — most travellers say the synthesis happens beach-side, not on day two of the trip.
Historical context
This is the route that 19th-century travellers followed by dahabiya — a private wooden sailing boat — over six to eight weeks. The compressed modern version covers the same chronological arc (Memphis → Thebes → Aswan → Alexandria) in a fortnight thanks to internal flights and the Aswan-Cairo air shuttle.
What you'll experience
- Cover three world-class museum visits — Egyptian Museum, GEM (rotation), and Alexandria's Bibliotheca
- Sail four nights on the Nile and see Edfu, Kom Ombo, and the temples of Esna
- Stand under Ramesses II's colossi at Abu Simbel
- Visit Pompey's Pillar and the catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa in Alexandria
- End the trip with three or four resort nights on the Red Sea
- Snorkel the Red Sea reef directly off the El Gouna or Hurghada beach
Insider tip from your guide
Save Saqqara for the second Cairo block at the end — after a week in Luxor and Aswan you will read the Old Kingdom mastabas with completely new eyes.
Best for
Couples or solo travellers with two full weeksTravellers who want the cultural arc plus genuine decompressionRepeat visitors expanding from a previous 8-day tripGuests who want to actually rest before flying home
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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