Ultimate 14-Day Egypt Trip: Exploring Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, and Hurghada
Embark on an unforgettable 14-day journey through Egypt, a land steeped in history, culture, and stunning landscapes. This comprehensive itinerary takes you from the bustling streets of Cairo to the ancient temples of Luxor, the coastal charm of Alexandria, and the vibrant Red Sea resort of Hurghada. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, adventure seeker, or simply looking to relax by the sea, this trip offers a perfect blend of experiences. Read on to discover the highlights of this Egyptian adventure.
Start your journey in Cairo, Egypt’s vibrant capital. Spend your first days exploring iconic landmarks such as the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, marveling at their grandeur and mysteries. Visit the Egyptian Museum to see treasures from Tutankhamun’s tomb and other ancient artifacts. Stroll through the bustling Khan El Khalili Bazaar, a perfect place to buy souvenirs and experience local culture.
Don’t miss a visit to Coptic Cairo, home to ancient Christian churches and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. For a panoramic view of the city, head to Cairo Tower. To enrich your experience, consider taking a traditional felucca ride on the Nile River at sunset.
Next, travel to Alexandria, Egypt’s second-largest city, renowned for its Mediterranean charm and historic significance. Explore the Alexandria Library, a modern marvel and cultural hub. Visit the Qaitbay Citadel, a fortress built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Relax along the Corniche, a scenic waterfront promenade, and enjoy fresh seafood at local restaurants. Discover the Pompey’s Pillar and the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, showcasing the city’s rich Greco-Roman heritage. Alexandria’s blend of history and seaside beauty makes it a must-visit destination.
Travel south to Luxor, often called the world’s greatest open-air museum. Spend several days exploring the Valley of the Kings, where legendary pharaohs like Tutankhamun were laid to rest. Tour the Temple of Karnak, a sprawling complex dedicated to Amun-Ra, and the Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated at night.
Visit Hatshepsut’s Mortuary Temple and the Colossi of Memnon for more ancient wonders. Consider taking a hot air balloon ride over Luxor at sunrise for breathtaking views of the Nile and surrounding monuments. Luxor’s ancient temples and tombs make it a highlight of any Egypt trip.
Conclude your Egyptian adventure in Hurghada, a lively Red Sea resort town known for its stunning beaches and vibrant marine life. Spend your days snorkeling or diving in the coral reefs, exploring underwater worlds teeming with colorful fish and marine creatures.
Relax on the sandy shores, indulge in water sports, or enjoy luxurious spa treatments. For a cultural experience, consider a half-day trip to nearby desert safaris or visit the Giftun Islands for island-hopping adventures. Hurghada offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure before heading home.
This carefully curated 14-day trip provides a comprehensive look at Egypt’s diverse attractions. From ancient pyramids and temples to modern coastal resorts, this itinerary ensures a balanced mix of history, culture, and leisure. Traveling between Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, and Hurghada offers a well-rounded Egyptian experience, catering to different interests and making your trip truly memorable.
A 14-day trip to Egypt is an incredible journey through time and culture. From the awe-inspiring pyramids of Giza to the serene beaches of Hurghada, each destination offers unique memories. Whether exploring ancient tombs, wandering historic streets, or relaxing by the Red Sea, Egypt promises an adventure of a lifetime.
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Welcome to Egypt. Our airport transfer team is available 24/7. As soon as you get out of the exit gate of the Terminal, you will find Ancient Egypt Tours representative, holding a sign, waiting to meet and greet you. He will escort you to your private A/C vehicle. You will be transferred to the hotel and the reception manager will assist you in check-in procedures as smooth as possible. Ancient Egypt Tours agent will contact you to agree on a meeting time with you
In case you arrive early then check-in limit you can enjoy waiting in the hotel until check-in time or you can ask your operator to book you a pre-tour extra night and get checked in immediately
Optional Tour:
2-hour open buffet dinner Nile cruise including a belly dancer, local band and skirt rotation performer if your tour starts in Cairo
Sound and Light show if available
Enjoy your Cairo Day Tour. Our Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo to enjoy a day tour in the amazing city Cairo and Giza. Start your tour by a visit to The Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates from the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple.
Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant in Cairo.
Then we will move on to relish a trip to the Get ready to be astonished by The Grand Egyptian Museum tour. walking through layers and layer of Egyptian history. Each hall unpacks breathtaking artifacts. Each piece is loaded with history, architecture and significance. Experience King Tutankhamen’s possessions and history like you have never before. The visit lasts a couple of hours but the experience lasts for a life time. In the evening you will be driven to Back to hotel
After Breakfast, Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel, to enjoy an excursion to visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world’s oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for King Djoser, the museum of Imhotep, the tomb of a high official, the pyramid of king Titi, the pyramid of king Unas.
Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant in Giza.
After that transfer to Memphis, which was founded by King Menes, and was the capital of Old Egypt during the Old Kingdom, it was considered to be a center of rule and culture for over 3000 years the first capital of Egypt, the city reached a peak of prestige under the 6th dynasty as a center for the worship of Ptah, the god of creation and artworks. The alabaster sphinx that guards the Temple of Ptah serves as a memorial of the city’s former power and prestige. The Memphis triad, consisting of the creator god Ptah, his consort Sekhmet, and their son Nefertem, formed the main focus of worship in the city. Memphis declined briefly after the 18th dynasty with the rise of Thebes and the New Kingdom and was revived under the Persians before falling firmly into second place following the foundation of Alexandria and see the Statue of Ramses-ii-16 meters high, the alabaster sphinx. Pyramids of Dahshur
You will continue to explore Then transfer to the south and visit the Red Pyramid and Bent pyramid at Dahshur, Dahshuris a famous royal Necropoils in Egypt holds many famous Pyramids includes the red and bent Pyramids of king Snefru. The site is about 40 km from Cairo, the city. Then proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant. you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Enjoy your Alexandria Day Tour. Our Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo to enjoy a day tour in the amazing city Alexandria. First visit Pompay’s Pillar. It was constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Originally from the temple of the Serapis, it was once a magnificent structure rivaling the Soma and the Caesarean. Then you drive to visit the Catacombs which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock. Lunch at local restaurant in Alexandria.
Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant in Alexandria.
then we proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (Light House) of Alexandria then to Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Finally, you will drive back to Cairo.
tour by taking a domestic flight to Luxor. Upon arrival at Luxor, you will be met by our representative, then have a blissful day tour. starting with a visit to the famous Karnak Temple the largest place of worship that was ever built. Its ancient name Ipet-isut means “the most sacred of places.” The temple, or, more correctly, the complex of temples, was built more than two thousand years ago by generation after generation of pharaohs. Within the complex, the great “Hypostyle Hall” is an incredible forest of giant pillars.
Proceed to have your lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor.
Then move to Luxor Temple. It was built by Amenhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty. King Ramses II was the most famous king in the 19th Dynasty. He ruled Egypt for about 67 years. It was dedicated to the great god Amun-Ra, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu together representing the Theban triad. Enjoy visiting the Obelisk of Ramses II in front of the 1st Pylon. Hotel in Luxor.
Tour by taking a domestic flight to Luxor. Upon arrival at Luxor, you will be met by our representative, then have a blissful day tour. starting with a visiting the West Bank of the river Nile to visit the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III (Colossi of Memnon), and then you will visit the Valley of the Kings, where lies the most magnificent tombs. Those tombs were carved deep into the desert rock, richly decorated and filled with treasures for the afterlife of the pharaohs, you will visit 3 tombs.
Proceed to have your lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor.
Later on, you will visit Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple at Deir El Bahary, this impressive temple dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut the only female pharaoh rises out of the desert plain in a series of elevated terraces. Then you will have the chance to enjoy some Free time at leisure in Luxor for shopping in the evening, you. Back to Hotel in Luxor.
After breakfast, Our Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor by air-conditioned modern vehicle to visit with your Egyptologist tour guide, discover the ancient sites. First, the famous Karnak Temple the largest place of worship that was ever built. Its ancient name Ipet-isut means “the most sacred of places.” The temple, or, more correctly, the complex of temples, was built more than two thousand years ago by generation after generation of pharaohs. Within the complex, the great “Hypostyle Hall” is an incredible forest of giant pillars.
Proceed to have your lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor.
Then move to Luxor Temple. It was built by Amenhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty. King Ramses II was the most famous king in the 19th Dynasty. He ruled Egypt for about 67 years. It was dedicated to the great god Amun-Ra, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu together representing the Theban triad. Enjoy visiting the Obelisk of Ramses II in front of the 1st Pylon. Hotel in Luxor.
After you enjoy breakfast, you will check out of your hotel and travel via air-conditioned vehicle to the resort area of Hurghada, where you will check into your hotel. You will the rest of the day free and will will stay in Hurghada overnight.
Today is all about relaxation and leisure. Explore the city, shop until you drop, or visit the Red Sea and relax on the beach. You will spend the night in your hotel in Hurghada.
Today is all about relaxation and leisure. Explore the city, shop until you drop, or visit the Red Sea and relax on the beach. You will spend the night in your hotel in Hurghada.
Today is all about relaxation and leisure. Explore the city, shop until you drop, or visit the Red Sea and relax on the beach. You will spend the night in your hotel in Hurghada.
Today is all about relaxation and leisure. Explore the city, shop until you drop, or visit the Red Sea and relax on the beach. You will spend the night in your hotel in Hurghada.
After breakfast at the hotel in Hurghada. Transfer to Hurghada Airport, fly to Cairo, and stay in a hotel in Cairo.
Free Day,
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be escorted by your private guide to visit to Coptic Cairo to visit Babylon Fortress and the Hanging Church, Church of St. Barbara, Church of St. Sergius and Ben Ezra synagogue.
Enrich you tour with a visit to Amr Ibn El-Aas Mosque which is the very first mosque built in Egypt.
Before extending your trip, you will be served with a warm delightful lunch meal at a high-quality restaurant.
After lunch, you will move on to visit the Citadel of Salah El-Din, where you will see the view of all Cairo, as you will visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque which is considered the largest to be built in the beginning of the 19th century the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) who ruled Egypt over 45 years & it is built in Baruk style.
If there is enough time, you will take a walk in Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the most Historically famous and oldest Market in the Middle East.
Later, you will be transferred to hotel.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before you leave to the airport for your flight back home. Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up and transfer you to the airport.
If your flight is early before breakfast time you can make arrangements with the hotel to prepare a breakfast box for you to take it on your way to the airport
Ancient Egypt Tours had a great time with you and hope you have enjoyed your time and was satisfied with the services you were offered
| Room Type | Price/Person |
|---|---|
| Single Room | 3250 $ |
| Twin Room | 2225 $ |
| Triple Room | 1765 $ |
| Room Type | Price/Person |
|---|---|
| Single Room | 2000 $ |
| Twin Room | 1320 $ |
| Triple Room | 1110 $ |
| Room Type | Price/Person |
|---|---|
| Single Room | 3250 $ |
| Twin Room | 2225 $ |
| Triple Room | 1765 $ |
| Room Type | Price/Person |
|---|---|
| Single Room | 480$ |
| Twin Room | 550$ |
| Triple Room | 600$ |
| Room Type | Price/Person |
|---|---|
| Single Room | 1120 $ |
| Twin Room | 950 $ |
| Triple Room | 880 $ |
Price quotes are in USD per person per tour except for celebration. Please inquire for the prices of New Year, Christmas and Easter.
Tipping for a job well done is customary and highly expected in Egypt though it is not obligatory. Please feel welcomed but not obliged to offer a tip to your service provider
Notes:
Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents (Maximum 1 OR 2 Child under 5 years old sharing parent’s room)
Children policy is not applied on all kinds of transportation (Flight, train or bus) full ticket payment is required
We are offering a considerable down payment of just 20% to secure your space on the tour including hotel room, cruise cabin, domestic flight ticket, and other travel-related services and 30% during Christmas, New Year and Easter Holidays. The remaining balance can be paid up to two days prior to your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination. Therefore, your booking will be a risk-free investment.
In case you cancel your trip, the following charges will be applied:
At any time after your booking is confirmed, Ancient Egypt Tours holds a 20% non-refundable deposit
7 days or less before departure, we will retain the 50% payment you have paid in relation to your booking.
We advise all clients to purchase travel insurance in the event that travel is unexpectedly interrupted due to illness. To confirm the booking, the client must pay a deposit of 20% of the total tour price.
Should the reservation be canceled, customers will be charged a fee depending on how far beyond the departure date the cancellation is made. To cancel, the Customer must notify the Tour Organizer in writing.
Full payment forfeiture in case of no show
All Transportation tickets are nonrefundable and there’s also a 5% transaction fee on refunds.
Here, at Ancient Egypt Tours, we prioritize your well-being and safety above all else and for that reason, we have adapted our cancellation policy to reflect our values. We offer a very flexible cancellation policy in case the government or the airline issues a NOT TO TRAVEL warning to the designated destination. In the event of this happening, we will refund you the amount paid according to cancellation policy, unless you prefer to keep your payment available for future travel credit and travel voucher that can be used towards any of the destinations, we operate tours in. You have the flexibility to apply this amount towards new travel services booked. Reservations will be adjusted to reflect these travel credits automatically.
After your tour is confirmed, we will email final confirmation and voucher to print and bring with you. Details will include contact numbers of your tour operator and customer care and additional information for your convenience.
