15-Day Egypt Tour: Pyramids, Luxor, Aswan and the Western Desert Oases
From the Giza Plateau to the Nile Valley and the remote oases of the Sahara, a single journey covers the full breadth of ancient Egypt.
This 15-day Egypt tour package connects Cairo, the Mediterranean coast, four Western Desert oases, and a classic Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan into one carefully sequenced itinerary. Rated easy in difficulty, the tour suits first-time visitors who want comprehensive coverage without rushing. Airport transfers, daily guiding, most meals, and a 5-star Nile cruise are included throughout.
The journey opens in Cairo with the iconic monuments of the Giza Plateau, the Egyptian Museum, and the layered history of Coptic and Islamic Cairo. It then heads west to the World War II memorials at El Alamein and the remote Siwa Oasis before looping south through Bahariya, the White Desert, Farafra, Dakhla, and Kharga — an overland route rarely covered in shorter Egypt packages.
From Kharga the route pivots to Luxor, where embarkation onto a 5-star Nile cruise begins. The cruise calls at Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan before a final flight returns travelers to Cairo for departure. Accommodation throughout the land phase is at Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel and Spa in Cairo and oasis-style lodges, while the river segment is aboard the Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise.
Tour Highlights
Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, two of the most recognized monuments in human history.
Explore four Western Desert oases — Siwa, Bahariya, Dakhla, and Kharga — including overnight camping in the White Desert.
Travel a section of the ancient caravan route through Roman fortresses and Pharaonic temples largely unseen by mainstream tourism.
Board a 5-star Nile cruise from Luxor and sail to Aswan, stopping at Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, and Kom Ombo.
Tour the Temple of Philae at Aswan, dedicated to Isis and Hathor and relocated after the construction of the High Dam.
Walk through Tutankhamun's treasures in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, including his gold funerary mask and royal regalia.
Visit the World War II Museum and Commonwealth cemetery at El Alamein, a significant site of 20th-century military history.
Itinerary Overview
Arrive at Cairo International Airport with a private transfer to Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel. Day 2 covers Giza Plateau, the Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, and Khan El Khalili bazaar, with lunch included.
Drive west to El Alamein for the WW II Museum and cemetery, then continue to Marsa Matrouh and on to Siwa Oasis. Two full days in Siwa include the Oracle Temple, Cleopatra Spring, the Mountain of the Dead, and Fitnas Island at sunset.
A 4x4 transfer takes the group from Siwa to Bahariya Oasis, where the Museum of Golden Mummies and desert landscapes await. The route continues through Crystal Mountain and the Valley of Agabat to a desert camp in the White Desert, then on to Farafra and Dakhla.
Kharga features the Roman Temple of Hibis, the Bagawat Christian necropolis, and the Temple of Dush dedicated to Isis and Serapis. A six-hour drive then connects the oasis circuit to Luxor for hotel check-in.
Embark on the Movenpick Royal Lily for visits to Karnak and Luxor Temple, followed the next day by the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's mortuary temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. The cruise then sails to Edfu and Kom Ombo.
A full day in Aswan covers the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Temple of Philae. The group disembarks the following morning, flies to Cairo, and transfers to the hotel before final departure.
What Is Included
Included
- Airport meet-and-assist and all private transfers throughout
- 13 nights hotel accommodation including oasis lodges and Le Meridien Cairo
- 3 nights aboard Movenpick Royal Lily 5-star Nile cruise
- Meals as specified in the itinerary (most breakfasts, several lunches and dinners)
- Professional licensed Egyptologist guide for all sightseeing days
- All entrance fees to temples, museums, and archaeological sites listed
- 4x4 desert transfer from Siwa to Bahariya Oasis
- Overnight desert camping in the White Desert
- Domestic flight Aswan to Cairo on Day 14
- Welcome drink upon arrival
Not Included
- International flights to and from Cairo
- Egypt entry visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Meals not listed in the daily program
- Optional excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
- Camel or horse rides at Giza (optional, at personal cost)
Important Information
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