Discover the highlights of Egypt on a comprehensive 14-day journey covering Cairo, Alexandria, a Nile River cruise, and the Red Sea resort of Hurghada. This carefully planned itinerary with Egypt Nile Travel combines ancient history, scenic cruising, and seaside relaxation.
Start in Cairo with visits to the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then travel to Alexandria to explore the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa and the Citadel of Qaitbay. Fly to Aswan to begin a 3-night Nile cruise sailing toward Luxor, visiting the beautiful Philae Temple, the well-preserved Temple of Edfu, the vast Karnak Temple, and the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings.
Continue to Hurghada to unwind on the Red Sea’s sandy beaches before flying back to Cairo to conclude your two-week Egypt tour. This 14-day itinerary offers a perfect balance of cultural discovery, river cruising, and coastal relaxation—leaving you with lasting memories of Egypt’s timeless beauty.
14 Days Exploring Egypt: Cairo, Alexandria, Hurghada & Nile Cruise
Discover the highlights of Egypt on a comprehensive 14-day journey covering Cairo, Alexandria, a Nile River cruise, and the Red Sea resort of Hurghada. This carefully planned itinerary with Egypt Nile Travel combines ancient history, scenic cruising, and seaside relaxation.
14 Days Exploring Egypt: Cairo, Alexandria, Hurghada & Nile Cruise
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met and assisted by an Egypt Nile Travel representative with arrival and visa procedures. Afterward, transfer comfortably to your hotel to relax and enjoy some free time as your 14-day Egypt tour begins.
Meals Plan: No meals included
Begin your day with a guided tour of Cairo’s most iconic landmarks. Visit the Giza Plateau to see the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, along with the legendary Sphinx. Learn about the history, purpose, and construction of the pyramids, including Khufu’s Pyramid—the only remaining wonder of the ancient world.
After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), where you explore the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including the complete treasures of Tutankhamun. After the visit, transfer back to your hotel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast at your hotel, explore Cairo’s historic landmarks starting with the Citadel of Saladin, built in 1172 to defend the city, and visit the iconic Mohamed Ali Mosque. Continue to Coptic Cairo to see the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, and the historic Ben Ezra Synagogue. Conclude your tour at Khan El-Khalili, Egypt’s oldest and most famous bazaar, before returning to your hotel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast only
Today, your 14-day Egypt tour takes you to the coastal city of Alexandria. Visit the Roman Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa, one of the largest burial sites from the Greco-Roman period in Egypt, originally built as a private tomb before becoming a public cemetery. Continue to Pompey’s Pillar, located on a historic site that once housed temples and structures dating back to ancient times.
Next, explore the impressive Citadel of Qaitbay, a major coastal fortress built to protect Egypt from invasion. Conclude your Alexandria tour with a visit to the modern Library of Alexandria. After lunch at a local restaurant, return to Cairo.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Explore Egypt’s ancient heartland on a tour to Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur. Begin in Saqqara with the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the earliest stone pyramid and a key milestone in pyramid design. Continue to Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt, where you’ll see impressive open-air monuments, including the colossal statue of Ramses II.
End your tour in Dahshur, a peaceful desert necropolis famous for the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, which reveal the development of pyramid construction. After the visit, return to your hotel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast only
Begin a relaxing 3-night Nile River cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Egypt Nile Travel. Transfer from your hotel to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan, where you’ll meet your guide upon arrival and start exploring the city’s highlights. Visit the Aswan High Dam, then continue by boat to Philae Temple on Philae Island, dedicated to Isis, the goddess of love and magic. End your tour at the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarry before transferring to your Nile cruise ship. Overnight in Aswan.
Optional tour: Nubian Village in Aswan
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy a relaxed morning on board your Nile cruise or choose an optional excursion to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples. Around midday, the cruise sails toward Kom Ombo. Upon arrival, visit the unique twin Temple of Horus and Sobek, a Greco-Roman site built over earlier New Kingdom remains and completed over nearly 400 years. Continue with a brief stop at the Crocodile Museum before returning to the ship to sail onward to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Early in the morning, enjoy a traditional horse-drawn carriage ride to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, the best-preserved temple in Egypt from the Greco-Roman era, beautifully decorated with detailed reliefs and hieroglyphs. Return to your cruise ship and sail toward Luxor via the Esna Lock. Upon arrival, explore the magnificent Karnak Temple and the grand Luxor Temple, both dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. Overnight on board in Luxor.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After disembarkation, visit the renowned Valley of the Kings, the ancient burial ground of Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs. Continue to the impressive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, followed by a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon of Amenhotep III. Then travel to Hurghada to enjoy four relaxing days on the Red Sea, with time for beach activities and exploring the vibrant marine life.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon over Luxor
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy a free day in Hurghada to relax or explore the Red Sea at your own pace. Optional activities such as diving, snorkeling, glass-bottom boat trips, desert safari, and submarine excursions are available upon request through Egypt Nile Travel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Spend a free day in Hurghada enjoying leisure time or choosing from optional activities such as diving, snorkeling, glass-bottom boat trips, desert safaris, and submarine rides. Private transfers around Hurghada are available upon request with Egypt Nile Travel for easy city exploration.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy a free day at leisure in Hurghada with the option to join exciting activities such as diving, snorkeling, glass-bottom boat trips, desert safari adventures, or submarine excursions, all available upon request through Egypt Nile Travel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transfer from your hotel to Hurghada Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel for your final overnight stay, marking the end of your unforgettable 14-day journey with Egypt Nile Travel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Conclude your 14-day Egypt tour with a comfortable transfer to Cairo International Airport for your final departure. We hope to welcome you again soon on another unforgettable journey with Egypt Nile Travel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Price Inclusion and Exclusion
Inclusion
- Meet & assist service upon arrival and departure
- All transfers as per the itinerary by air-conditioned vehicles
- 5-star standard hotel in Cairo on a Bed and Breakfast basis for 06 nights
- 5-star standard Nile cruise ship on a full-board basis for 03 nights
- 5-star standard hotel in Hurghada on an All-inclusive basis for 04 nights
- 28 meals: 13 breakfasts, 09 lunches, and 07 dinners
- Drinks at Hurghada hotel
- Hotel picks up and drops off
- Alexandria day trip from Cairo by air-conditioned vehicle
- Domestic flights as per the itinerary
- Entrance fees as per the itinerary
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada by air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed English-speaking tour guides
- All service charges and local taxes
Exclusion
- International flights
- Arrival visa
- Gratuities
- Meals and drinks when not included
- Any optional tour
- Travel insurance

