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
LuxuryUltra-Luxury
16 days · 15 nights · Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Siwa
Egypt Grand Tour 16-Day Ultra-Luxury
Most comprehensive luxury Egypt journey
★ 5 · 22 reviews—Private journeyFrom $13190 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 16-day ultra-luxury luxury introduces you to the very best of Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Siwa, 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 ultra-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
Sixteen days at the highest comfort tier we offer: the Cairo-Luxor-Aswan-Abu Simbel-Alexandria arc plus a Western Desert detour or Red Sea finish, all on private vehicles, private cruisers, and Egyptologist-led from arrival. Combines the depth of the 14-day Egypt-in-Depth with the access tier of Secret Doors.
Historical context
The 'Grand Tour' of Egypt as a concept dates to the early 19th century, when Mehmet Ali's reforms opened the country to European travellers. Edward Lane's 1836 'Manners and Customs of the Modern Egyptians' essentially codified what the educated traveller's circuit should be: Cairo, Memphis, Thebes, Aswan, the Cataract. The modern grand tour adds Abu Simbel (re-cut in the 1960s) and Alexandria (which in Lane's day was less developed for visitors). Sixteen days is the Lane-era pace.
What you'll experience
- Three nights Mena House or Four Seasons Cairo
- Five-night ultra-luxury Nile cruise (Oberoi Zahra or equivalent) Luxor → Aswan
- Two nights Old Cataract Aswan with Abu Simbel by private boat or flight
- Two-day Western Desert OR three-day Red Sea finish (your choice at booking)
- Two nights Alexandria with Greco-Roman Museum and Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- Senior Egyptologist for the duration; private vehicles throughout
Insider tip from your guide
If you can travel late October to mid-November, do. Temperatures sit at 26–30°C, the Nile is at its highest after the monsoon flood through Sudan, the cruise is at peak comfort, and the dawn alignment at Abu Simbel falls on 22 October.
Best for
Travellers used to the highest tier of European or Asian luxury travelOnce-in-a-lifetime defining trips (50th, 60th, retirement, milestone anniversary)Repeat Egypt travellers wanting the maximalist resetMulti-generation small parties (2–6) celebrating something shared
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 (15 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
- ✓All meals (full board)
- ✓Premium 5-star hotel category
- ✓Private guide throughout (no group sharing)
- ✓Champagne welcome at hotel
- ✓Exclusive after-hours site access where available
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
Easy — mostly transfers and short walks, accessible for most fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 90 days before departure. 50% refund 60-89 days. 25% refund 30-59 days. No refund within 30 days. (Special policies apply to Christmas/NYE/peak holiday departures.)
Deposit Required
20% at booking, balance 30 days before departure
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