Tour Details
| Duration |
14 Days / 13 Nights
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| Tour Location |
Cairo / Luxor / Abydos / Dendera / Aswan / Abu Simbel / Alexandria / Rosetta
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| Tour Type |
Daily Tour
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| Pickup |
Cairo Airport
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Inspired Luxury Escapes to Egypt in 14 Days
Discover a luxury escape in Egypt in 14 days with Tripidays, covering Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Dahshur, Luxor, Abydos, Dendera, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Alexandria, and Rosetta across 13 nights. It is the only Egypt luxury tour combining dedicated full-day visits to both Dendera and Abydos temples with 5-star Nile cruise accommodation, for connoisseurs who want temples beyond Karnak. Accommodation runs across seven nights in a 5-star Cairo hotel, one night in a 5-star Luxor hotel, four nights aboard a private luxury Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, and one night in a 5-star Alexandria hotel. Day 1 starts with a VIP airport transfer in Cairo, followed by an evening Nile dinner cruise. Day 2 explores the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the Valley Temple, and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Day 3 continues with the Egyptian Museum, Saqqara Step Pyramid of Djoser, and Dahshur’s Bent and Red Pyramids. This section of the journey is part of our curated Egypt Journey Packages designed for travelers who want a complete and structured Egypt experience.
Day 4 flies to Luxor to visit the Abydos Temple of Seti I and the Dendera Temple of Hathor, then overnight in Luxor. Day 5 covers Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple before boarding a 5-star Nile cruise ship like the Oberoi Zahra, setting the stage for premium luxury Egypt sightseeing tours along the Nile. Day 6 explores the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon. Day 7 sails to Edfu and Kom Ombo, and Day 9 arrives in Aswan for the visit to Abu Simbel Temples. Day 9 includes the High Dam and Philae Temple before flying back to Cairo.
Why Book This Tour
- The only luxury Egypt tour combining Abydos & Dendera with a 5-star Nile cruise
- Private Egyptologist guide with academic-level expertise on every site visit across the tour
- Fully private transportation in modern A/C vehicles throughout the entire journey
- Luxury stays: 5-star hotels and Nile Cruise with handpicked premium comfort
- Fully customizable itinerary: hotels, cruise category, pacing, and upgrades available before departure
- 24/7 customer support to assist with any concerns or inquiries
Included
- Meet & assist with the Tripidays representative at Cairo International Airport
- 7 Nights of accommodations in Cairo at a luxury 5 star hotel
- 4 Nights of accommodations on a luxury 5 star Nile Cruise
- 1 Night of accommodation in Luxor at a luxury 5 star hotel
- 1 Night of accommodation in Alexandria at luxury 5 star hotel
- Private tour guide (Egyptologist) of all major attractions
- Private air-conditioned transportation throughout the tour
- Entrance fees to all listed attractions across Egypt
- Domestic flight tickets Cairo → Luxor, Aswan → Cairo
- Meals are provided as mentioned in the itinerary
- One bottle of mineral water per person per day during tours
- Our assistance during your stay
- All Taxes and Charges
Excluded
- International flights to/from Cairo
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, extra meals, etc.)
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Travel insurance
- Egypt entry visa
- Optional activities
Highlights
Giza Attractions
- The Pyramids of Giza
- The Sphinx
- The Valley Temple
- Grand Egyptian Museum
- Step Pyramid of Saqqara
- Pyramids of Dahshur
Cairo Attractions
- Civilization Museum
- Salah El Din Citadel
- Egyptian Museum
- The Hanging Church
- The Ben Ezra Synagogue
- Al Muizz Street
- Khan El-Khalili Bazaar
Luxor Attractions
- Dendera Temple
- Abydos Temple
- Karnak Temple
- Luxor Temple
- Hatshepsut Temple
- Valley of the Kings
- Colossi of Memnon
Aswan Attractions
- The High Dam
- Philae Temple
- Abu Simbel Temple
- Kom Ombo Temple
- Edfu Temple
Alexandria Attractions
- Bibliotica Alexandria
- The Roman Amphitheatre
- St.Mark Church
- Abbo Elabbas Mosque
- Citadel of Qaitbay
- Montaza Palace
- Royal Jewelry Museum
Itinerary
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A dedicated Tripidays representative meets you at Cairo International Airport, handles all arrival formalities, and escorts you directly to your private vehicle for the transfer to your 5-star hotel. After settling in, the evening moves to the Nile for a private dinner cruise as your first introduction to Cairo from the water.

Nile Dinner Cruise
You dine on a gourmet buffet as the illuminated Cairo skyline reflects across the river, with live traditional music and folklore performances on board. It establishes the private luxury standard that runs through all 14 days of this Egyptian luxury escape itinerary. This itinerary sits within our full collection of 14-day Egypt tour packages, each designed to eliminate keyword cannibalization and serve a distinct traveler intent.
Meals
Dinner
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After breakfast, your private Egyptologist guide picks you up for a full day on the Giza Plateau, followed by an afternoon at the GEM. This is the day that sets the depth of guiding apart from a standard luxury Nile cruise Egypt package, unhurried, expert-led, and structured around your pace rather than a group timetable.

The Pyramids of Giza
You stand before Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure with your guide explaining the engineering tolerances that allowed each face to align within fractions of a degree. The route across the plateau is planned to give you clear sightlines and space before the main visitor crowds arrive.

The Valley Temple
This is where priests performed the Opening of the Mouth ritual before royal burial, and the pink granite columns inside are among the best-preserved surfaces from the Old Kingdom. Your guide reads the spatial logic of the building rather than just its stones.

The Sphinx
Carved from a single continuous limestone ridge, the Sphinx predates almost every other structure on the Giza Plateau. Your guide covers the traces of original red paint still visible on the stone and the unresolved question of what its face was modelled on.

Grand Egyptian Museum
After lunch, enjoy a VIP-guided visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to over 100,000 artifacts displayed in world-class galleries. Discover King Tutankhamun’s complete treasures and experience Egypt’s history through cutting-edge design, storytelling, and conservation excellence.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
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Your guide collects you after breakfast for a day that moves from central Cairo into the desert south of the city, covering roughly 4,500 years of pyramid evolution before the afternoon is done. The sequence is designed to make Dahshur the final stop, when the site is at its emptiest.

The Egyptian Museum
Explore the historic Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square with an expert guide who brings to life its priceless artifacts and funerary art spanning five millennia.

Step Pyramid of Djoser
Next, visit the Saqqara Step Pyramid, the world’s first large-scale stone structure. Learn how Imhotep’s revolutionary design changed architecture forever.

Dahshur Pyramids
Discover the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid, where Egypt perfected pyramid construction — a rare, uncrowded experience ideal for photography and reflection.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
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A morning flight from Cairo takes you to Luxor, where your Egyptologist guide meets you for an exclusive journey. The afternoon covers Abydos and Dendera, key highlights that set this 14 day luxury Egypt holiday escape apart from all standard high-end Nile cruise itineraries.

Abydos Temple
Travel south to the Temple of Abydos, one of ancient Egypt’s most pilgrimage centers and a site deeply connected to the cult of Osiris, god of the afterlife. The Temple of Seti I, built during the 19th Dynasty and completed by Ramses II, is renowned for having some of the finest and most detailed reliefs in all of Egypt.

Dendera Temple
Continue to the magnificent Temple of Hathor at Dendera, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temple complexes. Dedicated to the goddess of love, music, healing, and joy, this Greco-Roman era masterpiece is famous for its richly decorated ceilings depicting ancient astronomy, sacred rituals, and divine symbolism.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
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After breakfast at your Luxor hotel, your guide takes you to Karnak for the morning session and then to Luxor Temple before transferring to the dock for cruise embarkation in the afternoon. From this point, the private luxury Egypt tour package moves entirely on water.

Karnak Temple
Step into the vast Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious structure ever built by man. Spanning more than 2,000 years of construction, this sacred site reflects the power and devotion of generations of pharaohs. Walk beneath the towering columns of the Great Hypostyle Hall as your private Egyptologist explains the political influence, religious symbolism, and architectural mastery that made Karnak the spiritual heart of ancient Egypt.

Luxor Temple
Continue to Luxor Temple, an elegant sanctuary dedicated to the renewal of kingship. Played a vital role in royal ceremonies and festivals, including the Opet Festival. Your guide will reveal the significance of its colossal statues, intricate reliefs, and its historic connection to Karnak via the Avenue of Sphinxes.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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The cruise moors at the West Bank before dawn, and your guide is at the gangway. The morning runs through the three major West Bank sites; the ship resumes its southward course after lunch, leaving the afternoon free on deck as the Nile Valley landscape opens up south of Luxor.

Valley of the Kings
Explore the Valley of the Kings, the final resting place of New Kingdom pharaohs. With access to exquisitely decorated tombs, your expert guide will explain ancient burial rituals, symbolic wall paintings, and the beliefs surrounding immortality and the afterlife.

Hatshepsut Temple
Visit the magnificent mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, dramatically carved into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. Learn about her remarkable reign, architectural vision, and enduring legacy as one of Egypt’s most powerful rulers.

Colossi of Memnon
Stand before the colossal statues of Amenhotep III, guardians of a once-grand mortuary temple. Hear the legends, history, and mysteries associated with these iconic monuments.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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The ship docks at Edfu mid-morning, and you go ashore by horse-drawn calash to the temple entrance, the traditional approach that no road transfer replicates. After returning to the cruise for lunch, the vessel continues south to Kom Ombo, arriving in time for the afternoon light on the river-facing colonnade.

Edfu Temple
Visit the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s finest surviving temples. Your guide will uncover the mythology, ceremonial importance, and architectural precision that make this site a masterpiece of the Ptolemaic era.

Kom Ombo Temple
After lunch, explore the unique double temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder. Discover how dual worship influenced the temple’s mirrored design and religious practices.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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An early morning with breakfast boxes begins the day as you travel by private vehicle with your Egyptologist guide to Abu Simbel, crossing the Nubian desert to reach one of Egypt’s most extraordinary temple complexes. After exploring the monumental site, return by road to Aswan and rejoin your Nile cruise for your final evening onboard before tomorrow’s departure.

Abu Simbel Temples
Journey to the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel Temples (UNESCO World Heritage site), monumental masterpieces carved directly into solid rock by Ramses II. With your expert guide, explore the colossal statues, sacred chambers, and symbolic reliefs while learning about the incredible modern relocation project that saved the temples from submersion, an achievement that stands as a triumph of global heritage preservation. Travelers who want to extend the journey beyond the Nile into the Red Sea can combine both in our Egypt Nile cruise and Red Sea tour, where Hurghada's coral reefs follow directly from the temples of Upper Egypt.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Enjoy your final breakfast aboard the Nile cruise before disembarking in Aswan to meet your guide and visit the Aswan highlights. After the tour, transfer to Aswan Airport for your domestic flight back to Cairo.

Aswan High Dam
Start your day with a visit to the Aswan High Dam, one of the most significant infrastructure achievements of modern Egypt. Your expert guide will explain how this monumental project reshaped the Nile’s flow, safeguarded Egypt from flooding, expanded agricultural land, and generated hydroelectric power, transforming the nation’s economy and daily life.

Philae Temple
Next, you'll take a short boat ride to the stunning Philae Temple, set on an island in the Nile and dedicated to Isis, goddess of magic and motherhood. As you explore its elegant columns and sacred sanctuaries, your guide will share the remarkable story of its UNESCO-led relocation, an international effort that preserved this spiritual treasure stone by stone from rising waters. As your private cruise glides past Aswan's golden banks, the contrast with Egypt's raw interior is striking. Travelers inspired to venture further can explore Egypt's desert oasis trails on a dedicated overland journey.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
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After breakfast, your guide picks you up for a full day covering Cairo's three distinct religious and historical layers: Islamic, Coptic, and Jewish. The sequence moves from the Citadel down to Coptic Cairo and then east into the medieval Islamic quarter.

Egyptian Civilization Museum
Begin your exploration at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, a world-class institution presenting Egypt’s complete historical narrative from prehistoric times to the modern era. Explore the museum’s thoughtfully curated galleries, including the renowned Royal Mummies Gallery, where ancient kings and queens are displayed with dignity, scholarly interpretation, and cutting-edge conservation, offering a profound and respectful connection to Egypt’s past.

Salah El Din Citadel
Continue to the Salah El Din Citadel, a fortress that shaped Cairo’s political and military history for over seven centuries. Explore the iconic Mosque of Muhammad Ali, celebrated for its Ottoman-inspired design and alabaster interior, and enjoy sweeping panoramic views across Cairo from this historic stronghold, gaining insight into the city’s strategic and cultural evolution.

The Hanging Church
Visit the Hanging Church, one of Egypt’s oldest and most revered Christian landmarks. Built above the ancient Roman Babylon Fortress, the church is renowned for its spiritual importance, elegant wooden roof, and rich collection of icons that reflect centuries of Coptic tradition and devotion.

Ben Ezra Synagogue
Continue to the historic Ben Ezra Synagogue, a powerful symbol of Egypt’s long-standing religious diversity. Your guide will share the stories and traditions associated with this revered site, highlighting its role in Cairo’s multicultural and multi-faith heritage.

El Muizz Street
Stroll along El Muizz Street, one of the oldest surviving Islamic streets in the world. Lined with architectural masterpieces from the Fatimid, Mamluk, and Ottoman periods, this open-air museum offers an immersive journey through centuries of Islamic art, urban planning, and daily life.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar
End your day at Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Cairo’s most famous market. Wander through its atmospheric alleys filled with traditional craftsmanship, jewelry, spices, and souvenirs, where centuries of commerce and culture continue to thrive in a vibrant, timeless setting.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
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A private vehicle departs Cairo after breakfast for the 2.5-hour drive north to Alexandria, Egypt's Mediterranean capital. Your Egyptologist guide for this day is a specialist in Greco-Roman Egypt; the itinerary covers five sites across the city before your overnight check-in at your 5-star Alexandria hotel.

Bibliotheca Alexandria
Arrive at the iconic Ancient Library of Alexandria, a striking contemporary homage to the legendary ancient Library of Alexandria. Explore its impressive reading halls, museums, and exhibitions that celebrate knowledge, science, and intellectual heritage, reviving Alexandria’s historic role as a global center of learning.

The Roman Amphitheatre
Continue to the Roman Amphitheatre, one of the most important Roman-era remains in Egypt. This rare archaeological site offers insight into Alexandria’s significance during the Roman period, revealing how public life, entertainment, and architecture shaped the city’s classical identity.

St.Mark Church
Visit St. Mark Church, one of Africa’s oldest Christian churches and a cornerstone of early Christianity. Traditionally believed to stand near the site where Saint Mark introduced Christianity to Egypt, the church reflects Alexandria’s enduring religious and spiritual legacy.

Abbo Elabbas Mosque
Discover the architectural beauty of Abu El Abbas Mosque, Alexandria’s most prominent Islamic landmark. Admired for its grand domes, harmonious proportions, and spiritual significance, the mosque stands as a testament to the city’s Islamic heritage and architectural refinement.

Citadel of Qaitbay
Visit the majestic Qaitbay Citadel, built in the 15th century on the legendary site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, this fortress offers a powerful blend of history, architecture, and breathtaking coastal views.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
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After checking out from your Alexandria hotel, continue exploring the city with visits to Montazah Palace Gardens and the Royal Jewelry Museum. After completing your final Alexandria experiences, travel by private vehicle back to Cairo for hotel check-in.

Montaza Palace
Stroll through the lush gardens of Montaza Palace, once a royal retreat of Egypt’s monarchy. Admire the former palaces set amid manicured landscapes and sea views, gaining insight into Egypt’s modern royal past and Alexandria’s elegant seaside lifestyle.

Royal Jewelry Museum
Step inside one of Alexandria’s most elegant royal residences, where glittering collections of crowns, gemstones, and personal treasures reveal the lavish lifestyle and private world of Egypt’s royal family.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
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No guide, no schedule. Your private vehicle and driver remain on standby throughout the day, should you wish to revisit a site, explore a neighbourhood not covered in the itinerary, or arrange a final shopping session. This is the breathing space that separates a properly designed high-end Egypt tour operator 14 day from one that fills every hour.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
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After a final breakfast, you check out, and your private vehicle transfers you to Cairo International Airport. Your Tripidays representative is on hand for the farewell and any departure formalities.

Departure
As your Egypt 14 day Itinerary comes to an end, Tripidays' representative will ensure a seamless transfer to Cairo Airport, making your departure smooth and hassle-free.
Meals
Breakfast
* You can let us know if you'd like to customize your tour itinerary to meet your needs. We value your input and aim to accommodate your requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
The tour includes a private Egyptologist guide for all 14 days, 13 nights of 5-star accommodation (7 in Cairo, 1 in Luxor, 4 on a private Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, 1 in Alexandria), two domestic flights (Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo), entrance fees to all listed sites across Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, and Alexandria, daily breakfast, lunches on guided days, and full board during the Nile cruise segment. All transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles and a Nile dinner cruise on Day 1 are also included.
Absolutely. The tour is designed for travelers seeking both cultural immersion and luxury comfort, with expert guides ensuring a smooth, informative experience at every site.
Yes, both domestic flights are included: Cairo to Luxor on Day 4 and Aswan to Cairo on Day 9. International flights to and from Egypt are not included and must be arranged separately.
Yes, hotel selection, cruise vessel, pace, and optional upgrades such as a hot air balloon over Luxor or a private Sound and Light show at Karnak can all be adjusted on request before departure. The Abydos, Dendera, and Abu Simbel stops are the fixed anchor points of the routing; everything around them is flexible.
Both temples sit north of Luxor — Abydos is 160 km north, and Dendera is 60 km north — which places them outside the standard Luxor-to-Aswan cruise circuit. By visiting them on Day 4, immediately after the flight from Cairo, each temple receives the same time and guide attention as Karnak or the Valley of the Kings, rather than being compressed into a detour. Travelers looking for an itinerary that extends further into ancient Nubia may also want to consider the ancient Nubia Egypt tour as a complementary routing.
