14-Days Guided Tour Egypt: Nile, Sahara and Pyramids4.9(257 Reviews)14 days
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14-Days Guided Tour Egypt: Nile, Sahara and Pyramids
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About this experience
Duration14 Days
Group SizeSmall Group
Starts AtGiza
LanguagesEnglish
Egypt Multi-Day Adventure
14-Day Egypt Adventure: GEM, Nile, Sahara Desert and Bus Tour
From the Giza Pyramids to the White Desert, along the Nile and into Nubian Aswan — a complete Egyptian journey with no hidden costs.
This 14-day Egypt tour traces the full arc of Egyptian civilisation, connecting Cairo's iconic monuments, the remote Black and White Sahara Desert, the ancient temples of the Nile Valley, and the Nubian heartland of Aswan. The experience is designed to eliminate guesswork, with meals, accommodation, professional guides, and transfers included throughout.
Accommodation ranges from four- and five-star hotels in Giza, El Minia, and Luxor to a Nubian guest house in Aswan and a Bedouin tent under the stars in the Sahara. Each setting is chosen to reflect the distinct character of its region, giving travellers a genuine sense of place rather than a uniform hotel experience.
The return journey from Aswan to Giza is made aboard a sleeper train, a classic and practical mode of transport that crosses the length of Egypt overnight. A domestic flight option is also available for those who prefer to travel by air at certain stages of the itinerary.
Professional Egyptologist guides accompany the group throughout, providing context that transforms sites from impressive ruins into living chapters of human history. The itinerary is rated easy in terms of physical difficulty, making it accessible to a wide range of travellers.
Tour Highlights
Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum and explore the world's largest collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts with a specialist Egyptologist guide.
Spend two days in the Black and White Sahara Desert on 4x4 jeep safaris, with Bedouin dinners and a night camping under open skies.
Walk through the temples of Abydos, Dendera, Karnak, Luxor, Edfu, and Kom Ombo — a sequence spanning thousands of years of sacred architecture.
Descend into the Valley of the Kings in Luxor to see royal tombs whose paintings remain vivid after more than three millennia.
Stay in a Nubian guest house in Aswan and visit Philae Island, home to the temple of the goddess Isis, accessible only by boat.
Travel from Aswan to Cairo overnight on the iconic Egyptian sleeper train, a journey through the full length of the Nile Valley.
Explore the ancient city of El Minia, the former capital of Egypt, and the remarkable painted tombs of the nobles at Amarna.
Itinerary Overview
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Days 1–3: Cairo and Giza — Pyramids, Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum
Arrive in Cairo and transfer to a Giza hotel. Over three days, visit the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the ancient capital of Memphis, and the Grand Egyptian Museum. A papyrus workshop and optional carpet school visits are included.
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Days 4–5: Black and White Sahara Desert — Jeep Safari, Bedouin Camp, and Crystal Mountain
Drive four hours to the Bahariya Oasis and begin two days of 4x4 desert exploration. Highlights include hot sulfur springs, sand dunes, Crystal Mountain, Moon Cave, and the dramatic white rock formations of the White Desert. Nights are spent at a desert hotel and in a Bedouin camp.
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Days 6–7: El Minia — Ancient Capital and Tombs of the Nobles
Drive to El Minia, known as the Bride of Upper Egypt and once the capital of the Pharaoh Akhenaten. Visit the painted noble tombs of Amarna, whose vivid scenes of daily life have survived intact for thousands of years.
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Days 8–10: Abydos, Dendera, and Luxor — Temples, Royal Tombs, and Hatshepsut
Travel south to Abydos, the most sacred site in ancient Egypt, then to the Greek-era temple of Hathor at Dendera before arriving in Luxor. Spend three days visiting the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, Karnak, and Luxor Temple.
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Day 11: Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan — Three Temples in One Day
Drive from Luxor to Edfu to see the best-preserved temple in Egypt, dedicated to the falcon god Horus. Continue to the dual temple of Kom Ombo, with its crocodile mummy museum, before arriving in Aswan to check in to a Nubian guest house.
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Days 12–14: Aswan, Philae Island, Sleeper Train, and Return to Cairo
Visit the island temple of Philae and an essential oil workshop in Aswan. Board the overnight sleeper train from Aswan to Giza, arriving back in Cairo on the final morning for transfer to the airport or your accommodation.
What Is Included
Included
All accommodation (4- and 5-star hotels in Giza, El Minia, and Luxor; Nubian guest house in Aswan; Bedouin tent in the Sahara)
Professional licensed Egyptologist guide throughout
All transfers by modern vehicle from day one to the final drop-off
2-day jeep safari in the Black and White Sahara Desert
Sleeper train from Aswan to Giza (dinner and breakfast on board)
Entrance fees to all listed sites and temples
Daily breakfast (open buffet); lunches and dinners as specified per day
Barbecue dinners in the Sahara Desert
Grand Egyptian Museum guided tour
Boat transfer to Philae Island, Aswan
Not Included
International flights to and from Cairo
Egypt entry visa (available on arrival for most nationalities)
Optional domestic flights (available on request at extra cost)
Personal travel insurance
Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers
Personal expenses and souvenirs
Any meals or drinks not explicitly listed in the itinerary
Important Information
This tour operates year-round. The Egypt desert stages involve open-air travel — lightweight, breathable clothing and sun protection are essential. The physical difficulty is rated easy, though walking on uneven ancient surfaces is expected at most sites.
Duration
14 days / 13 nights, beginning and ending at the client's Cairo, Giza, or airport location.
What to Bring
Comfortable walking shoes, sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, a light jacket for desert nights, and a refillable water bottle. Modest clothing is recommended for temple visits.
Cancellation
Cancellation terms are provided at the time of booking. Contact the operator directly for full details regarding refund timelines and conditions.
Accessibility
The tour involves walking on uneven terrain at archaeological sites. Travellers with mobility considerations should contact the operator before booking to discuss suitability.
Age Range
Suitable for most age groups. The easy difficulty rating makes this accessible for families, older travellers, and those without prior adventure travel experience.
Ready to Explore Egypt?
This 14-day itinerary covers Egypt's most significant ancient sites, two desert ecosystems, and the full length of the Nile Valley — with accommodation, meals, and expert guides included from day one.
Egypt offers visa-on-arrival or e-visa options for most nationalities. The visa cost is not included in the tour price and should be arranged by the traveller before or upon arrival.
Can I take a domestic flight instead of the sleeper train?▼
Yes, a domestic flight option is available at certain stages of the itinerary. This can be arranged at an additional cost — contact the operator when booking to discuss the available options.
What is the accommodation like in the Sahara Desert?▼
The first desert night is spent at a hotel in or near Bahariya Oasis, and the second night is in a Bedouin-style camp in the White Desert. Bedding and basic amenities are provided at the camp.
How many meals are included each day?▼
Breakfast is included every day as an open buffet. Lunches and dinners are included on most days, with specifics varying by stage — for example, barbecue dinners are served in the desert and a set menu dinner is provided on the sleeper train.
What is the physical difficulty level of this tour?▼
The tour is rated easy. Most movement is done by vehicle, with walking at each site. Surfaces at ancient temples and tombs can be uneven, but no strenuous hiking or climbing is required.
Are there any hidden costs not listed in the tour price?▼
The operator states that no hidden costs are included. Items outside the tour price include the Egypt entry visa, personal travel insurance, gratuities, optional upgrades such as domestic flights, and personal spending money.
Egypt TourNile ValleySahara DesertPyramids of GizaValley of the KingsLuxor TemplesAswan NubiaGrand Egyptian MuseumSleeper Train EgyptWhite Desert EgyptEl MiniaBedouin Experience
This tour operates across multiple distinct regions of Egypt, beginning in Greater Cairo and Giza (home to the Great Pyramid and the Grand Egyptian Museum), moving southwest into the Sahara Desert around Bahariya Oasis (known for the Black and White Desert geological formations), then south along the Nile through El Minia (Upper Egypt), Abydos and Dendera (Sohag and Qena Governorates), Luxor (formerly Thebes, East and West Bank), Edfu, Kom Ombo, and finally Aswan near the Sudanese border. The return leg crosses the full length of Egypt by overnight sleeper train from Aswan to Giza. Key geographic anchors include the Western Desert, the Nile River corridor, the Theban Necropolis, and the Nubian cultural zone around Aswan. This route covers approximately 1,200 km of Egyptian territory and connects the country's three principal travel regions: Lower Egypt (Cairo/Giza), Middle Egypt (El Minia), and Upper Egypt (Luxor to Aswan).
Type: Multi-Day Guided Tour | Country: Egypt | Regions: Cairo, Giza, Bahariya Oasis, Western Desert, El Minia, Sohag, Qena, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan | Difficulty: Easy | Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights | Includes: Accommodation, Meals, Egyptologist Guide, Transfers, Desert Safari, Sleeper Train | Transport: Private Vehicle, 4x4 Jeep Safari, Sleeper Train, Boat | Themes: Ancient History, Egyptology, Desert Adventure, Nile Valley, Nubian Culture, Cultural Immersion | Suitable For: Families, Solo Travellers, Couples, Senior Travellers | Season: Year-Round
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