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The Grand Passage | Luxury Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise & Red Sea | Private Cairo, Abu Simbel, Luxor & Hurghada Itinerary14 Days / 13 Nights
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This private luxury Egypt itinerary (14 days) is designed for travelers seeking a complete and high-end experience across Egypt’s most important destinations. The journey begins in Cairo with the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, and the Grand Egyptian Museum, continues to Alexandria on the Mediterranean coast, then transitions south to Abu Simbel to begin a luxury Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor.
Sailing along the Nile, you explore Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings, before continuing to the Red Sea in Hurghada for relaxation.
With private transfers, domestic flights, expert Egyptologist guide, and luxury accommodations, this itinerary represents one of the most complete Egypt tour packages with Nile cruise and Red Sea available.
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At A Glance
Duration : 14 Days / 13 Nights
Destinations : Cairo – Alexandria – Abu Simbel – Aswan – Kom Ombo – Edfu – Luxor – Dendera – Hurghada
Tour Style : Private Luxury Egypt Tour
Cruise : Luxury Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan
Guide : Professional Egyptologist
Summary Itinerary
- Day 1 – Arrival in Cairo: Meet tour manager, private transfer to luxury hotel in Cairo.
- Day 2 – Saqqara, Dahshur & Memphis Tour: Step Pyramid, Bent Pyramid, Red Pyramid, ancient capital Memphis.
- Day 3 – Grand Egyptian Museum Tour:Tutankhamun treasures & ancient Egyptian artifacts in Giza
- Day 4 – Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo: Catacombs, Roman Amphitheatre, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Mediterranean lunch.
- Day 5 – Cairo City Tour:Coptic Cairo, Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Sultan Hassan Mosque, Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
- Day 6 – Giza Pyramids Tour:Great Pyramid of Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure & the Great Sphinx
- Day 7 – Abu Simbel & Nile Cruise: Flight to Abu Simbel, visit temples of Ramses II, board luxury Nile cruise.
- Day 8 – Aswan Tour: Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, High Dam, felucca ride on the Nile.
- Day 9 – Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples Tour: Visit Kom Ombo Temple & Edfu Temple while sailing the Nile River.
- Day 10 – Luxor West & East Bank Tour: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple.
- Day 11 – Dendera Temple & Transfer to Hurghada: Visit Dendera Temple, drive to Red sea resort.
- Day 12 – Hurghada Red Sea Leisure: Free day at Red Sea resort.
- Day 13 – Hurghada Leisure Day: Relaxation, snorkeling, or optional Red Sea activities.
- Day 14 – Departure: Flight to Cairo, transfer to Cairo International Airport.
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Itinerary
- Cairo
Day 01 – Arrival in Cairo – The Beginning of Your Private Egypt Journey
As the golden light of Egypt welcomes you, you arrive at Cairo International Airport, the gateway to one of the world’s oldest civilizations. A dedicated tour manager greets you with refined Egyptian hospitality, assisting you through arrival formalities and visa procedures with seamless ease.
You are then escorted in a private vehicle to your luxury hotel in Cairo, where elegance and comfort await. The remainder of the day is yours to unwind and prepare for the extraordinary journey ahead through Egypt’s timeless landscapes.
Overnight in Cairo
- Meals: —
Day 02 – Saqqara, Dahshur & Memphis – Origins of the Pyramid Age
Today, your private Egypt tour unveils the very beginnings of monumental architecture.
At Saqqara, the Step Pyramid of Djoser rises like a stairway to eternity, the first pyramid ever built and a revolutionary vision by Imhotep. The surrounding necropolis reveals vividly decorated tombs where scenes of daily life whisper across millennia.
At Dahshur, the Bent Pyramid bends like a thought in motion, while the Red Pyramid rises in perfect geometric harmony—early masterpieces that shaped the future of pyramid construction.
In Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, colossal statues and sacred relics stand as silent witnesses to a city that once ruled the known world.
Following a refined lunch at a local restaurant, you return to Cairo enriched by the origins of pharaonic ambition.
Overnight in Cairo
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 03 – Grand Egyptian Museum – A Modern Temple of Antiquity
This morning, step into the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the world’s largest archaeological museum dedicated to ancient Egypt, located near the Giza Pyramids.
Here, treasures of Tutankhamun shine in full glory for the first time, alongside thousands of priceless artifacts spanning Egypt’s vast history. Each gallery unfolds like a chapter in a timeless epic, bridging ancient civilization with modern presentation.
After an elegant lunch, return to your hotel where the impressions of Egypt’s grandeur linger like a quiet echo of eternity.
Overnight in Cairo
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
- Alexandria
Day 04 – Alexandria – The Mediterranean Jewel of Egypt
Journey north to Alexandria, Egypt’s coastal gem on the Mediterranean Sea, founded by Alexander the Great.
Descend into the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, where Egyptian, Greek, and Roman influences merge in a hauntingly beautiful underground necropolis. Continue to the Roman Amphitheatre, where marble seats once hosted performances of art and intellect.
After a seaside Mediterranean lunch, visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a modern revival of the ancient Library of Alexandria—symbol of knowledge, culture, and intellectual legacy.
Return to Cairo in the evening, carrying the sea-scented memories of this historic city.
Overnight in Cairo
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 05 – Coptic & Islamic Cairo – A Tapestry of Faith and Culture
Today, Egypt reveals a quieter face. In Wadi El Hitan, the desert holds the memory of an ancient ocean, where fossilized whales rest beneath an endless sky.
At Wadi El Rayan, water moves gently through cascading falls, a rare softness within the desert’s vast stillness, before the artistic calm of Tunis Village offers a glimpse into a slower, more intimate Egypt.
This is a land far removed from monuments—yet no less powerful
Overnight in Cairo
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 06 – Giza Pyramids – Icons of Eternity
Today, stand before the legendary Giza Pyramids, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
The glory of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure rises from the desert like eternal guardians of time. Nearby, the Great Sphinx gazes across the sands, its silent presence holding secrets of millennia.
Following a carefully selected lunch with pyramid views, return to your hotel, the image of these timeless monuments forever imprinted in memory.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 07 – Abu Simbel & Nile Cruise – Into the Heart of Upper Egypt
Fly south to Abu Simbel, where the colossal temples of Ramses II rise dramatically from the desert, aligned with the sun itself.
After exploring these monumental masterpieces, board your luxury Nile cruise, beginning an extraordinary journey along the Nile River—one of the most iconic travel experiences in the world.
Enjoy a gourmet lunch onboard as the waters of the Nile begin to carry you through Upper Egypt’s timeless landscapes.
Overnight onboard Nile Cruise
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- aswan
Day 08 – Aswan – Serenity on the Nile
Arrive in Aswan, a city of tranquil beauty and Nubian heritage.
Visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis, gracefully set upon an island in the Nile. Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, revealing ancient engineering techniques frozen in time.
After lunch onboard, enjoy a private felucca sailing experience, gliding across the Nile as golden light reflects on the water—an unforgettable moment of peace and elegance.
Overnight onboard in Aswan
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 09 – Kom Ombo & Edfu – Temples Along the Nile
Sail north to Kom Ombo Temple, uniquely dedicated to Sobek and Horus, where symmetry and mythology unite along the riverbank.
Continue to Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, where towering pylons and sacred carvings recount the eternal battle between Horus and Set.
As your luxury Nile cruise continues, the rhythm of the river becomes part of the journey itself.
Overnight onboard
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Luxor
Day 10 – Luxor – The World’s Greatest Open-Air Museum
Arrive in Luxor, the heart of ancient Thebes.
Explore the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs rest within elaborately decorated tombs hidden beneath the desert.
Visit the majestic Temple of Hatshepsut, rising in terraces against limestone cliffs, followed by Medinet Habu, one of Egypt’s most remarkably preserved temples.
End at the Colossi of Memnon, silent guardians of a vanished empire, before visiting Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, monumental expressions of divine power and kingship.
Overnight onboard in Luxor
- Meals: Full Board
Day 11 – Dendera & Red Sea Escape – From Temples to Tranquility
Disembark your Nile cruise and journey to Dendera Temple, dedicated to Hathor, goddess of love and joy, renowned for its vibrant ceiling reliefs and celestial imagery.
Continue to Hurghada on the Red Sea, where turquoise waters and soft sands offer a luxurious contrast to Egypt’s ancient landscapes.
Overnight in Hurghada
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 12 – Red Sea Leisure – A Day of Pure Indulgence
A full day at leisure in Hurghada, where you may relax by the Red Sea, enjoy water activities, or simply embrace the serenity of your luxury resort.
Overnight in Hurghada
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 13 – Red Sea Leisure – Luxury at Your Own Pace
Another day to unwind in the tranquil setting of the Red Sea coast, where time slows and every moment is yours to shape.
Overnight in Hurghada
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 14 – Departure – A Journey That Lives Beyond Time
Fly back to Cairo for your international departure. Your tour manager ensures a seamless transfer, marking the end of your private luxury Egypt tour.
You depart not just with memories, but with a profound connection to a civilization that has shaped the world for millennia.
- Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Meet & assist services at airports
- All airport transfers in private vehicles
- Luxury hotels in Cairo
- Luxury Nile cruise accommodation
- Domestic flights (Cairo–Luxor / Aswan–Cairo)
- Professional Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees to all monuments
- Meals as mentioned
- All taxes and service charges
Not Included
- International flights
- Egypt entry visa
- Optional tours
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Choose Your Travel Style
Each journey can be tailored across our three distinct travel styles—from the elegant Signature Collection, to the elevated Refined Collection, and the exceptional Legend Collection featuring Egypt’s most iconic hotels and luxury Nile cruises. Whether sailing the Nile in refined comfort or indulging in the finest heritage properties, every experience is privately guided and seamlessly designed.
From $2,450 per person
Indicative pricing based on double occupancy. Final rates vary by season,number of travellers and availability.
Cairo
Steigenberger Pyramids / Kempinski Nile Hotel
Luxor
Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor
Aswan
Tolip Aswan Hotel
Nile Cruise
MS Le Fayan Nile Cruise / MS Mayfair Nile Cruise
Hurghada
Marriott
Each journey can be tailored across our three distinct travel styles—from the elegant Signature Collection, to the elevated Refined Collection, and the exceptional Legend Collection featuring Egypt’s most iconic hotels and luxury Nile cruises. Whether sailing the Nile in refined comfort or indulging in the finest heritage properties, every experience is privately guided and seamlessly designed.
From $3,250 per person
Indicative pricing based on double occupancy. Final rates vary by season,number of travellers and availability.
Cairo
Fairmont Nile City / Sheraton Cairo / Hyatt Regency Cairo West
Luxor
Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa
Aswan
Mövenpick Resort Aswan
Nile Cruise
MS Farah Nile Cruise / Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise
Hurghada
Steigenberger – Hilton Resort
Each journey can be tailored across our three distinct travel styles—from the elegant Signature Collection, to the elevated Refined Collection, and the exceptional Legend Collection featuring Egypt’s most iconic hotels and luxury Nile cruises. Whether sailing the Nile in refined comfort or indulging in the finest heritage properties, every experience is privately guided and seamlessly designed.
From $5,900 per person
Indicative pricing based on double occupancy. Final rates vary by season,number of travellers and availability.
Cairo
Four Seasons Nile Plaza / St. Regis Cairo
Luxor
Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor
Aswan
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
Nile Cruise
Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise / Sanctuary Sun Boat
Hurghada
Oberoi Sahl Hashish – Steigenberger EL Gouna
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Every journey can be fully customized. Contact us to design your private Egypt experience based on your preferred travel style.
FAQ
What is the best 14 day Egypt itinerary?
This itinerary is one of the most complete, combining Cairo, Alexandria, a Nile cruise, Abu Simbel, and the Red Sea.
Is the Nile cruise included in this Egypt tour?
Yes, this package includes a luxury Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor.
Is this a private Egypt tour?
Yes, all tours, transfers, and guiding services are completely private.
Can I combine Nile cruise with Red Sea in Egypt?
Yes, this itinerary is specifically designed to combine a Nile cruise with a Red Sea stay in Hurghada.
How many days are enough for Egypt?
A 12–14 day Egypt itinerary is ideal to cover Cairo, Nile cruise, Abu Simbel, and the Red Sea comfortably
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