15 Days Experience Egypt Tour: Cairo, Nile Cruise and Red Sea

The short answer

15 Days Experience Egypt Tour is a 15-day multi-day tour covering Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor and Hurghada in Egypt, operated by Discovery Tours Egypt.

• ◈Private

• Budget
• Cultural
• Archaeology & history
• Adventure
• Diving & snorkelling
• Desert safari

Snapshot

Good to know

Duration

14 nights / 15 days

Travel style

A multi-day tour with a private guide

Accommodation

Five-star hotels and a five-star deluxe Nile cruise

Operated by

Explore Egypt Tours

Destinations

Cairo · Giza Plateau · Saqqara · Alexandria · Aswan · Abu Simbel · Kom Ombo · Edfu · Luxor · Hurghada · Red Sea

Includes

Meet-and-greet assistance · Transfers in a private, air-conditioned vehicle · Flights from Cairo to Aswan and Hurghada to Cairo · Egyptologist guides for scheduled sightseeing · Admission to the sights listed · Hotel stays in Cairo, Luxor and Hurghada · Three-night Nile cruise and Red Sea snorkelling excursion · Hurghada quad safari, service charges and local taxes

Best for

First-time visitors · History enthusiasts · Private travel clients · Families with older children · Travellers wanting Cairo, Nile and Red Sea in one trip

Guide languages

Arabic · English · French · German · Italian · Spanish

Background

The facts

Suited to

Is this for you?

What lingers

• 01Explore the Giza Plateau’s pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, followed by the Step Pyramid at Saqqara.
• 02Visit Alexandria landmarks including Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, Qaitbay Citadel and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
• 03Visit Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk and Aswan High Dam; you can also choose an excursion to Abu Simbel.
• 04Cruise the Nile between Aswan and Luxor, with scheduled visits to Kom Ombo and Edfu.
• 05Explore Luxor’s East Bank temples and West Bank sites, including the Valley of the Kings.
• 06Take a Red Sea snorkelling excursion and a quad safari in Hurghada.

Worth knowing

How this compares

Unlike a short Nile cruise-only holiday, this itinerary combines the Nile Valley with Cairo, Alexandria and the Red Sea coast, giving a wider view of Egypt in one trip. Unlike large coach packages, it uses private air-conditioned transfers and scheduled Egyptologist-led sightseeing, with domestic flights to reduce long road journeys. It also includes both Luxor banks and full visits to Kom Ombo and Edfu rather than brief port calls.

Bundled in

• ✈Domestic flights
• 🚖Private transfer
• ◈Group Egyptologist
• 🎟All entry tickets
• ✦Abu Simbel extension
• ✦Red Sea extension
• 🍽Full board
• 🥤Soft drinks

The fine print

What's included – and what is left out

1. 01

   At the Giza Plateau, ask your Egyptologist where the three main pyramids align most clearly in one photograph.

2. 02

   Bring water and sun protection for Saqqara, where much of the archaeological area is exposed.

3. 03

   At Philae, allow time to view the temple setting from the water as well as on the island.

4. 04

   For Red Sea snorkelling, confirm whether the excursion supplies masks and fins before departure.

Tailor it

Make it yours

The itinerary can usually be adjusted as a private tour, including changes to hotel category, pacing, and the order of certain sightseeing days. Optional add-ons may include Abu Simbel, extra time in Cairo or Luxor, or alternative Red Sea activities in place of the snorkelling and quad safari days. Meal plans and room arrangements can also be tailored where availability allows.

Your own specialist deals with each request before you book.

Accessibility

Who can join this

This 15-day itinerary requires extended walking on uneven ancient stone, loose sand at archaeological sites, and stairways with no handrails. Transfers use private air-conditioned cars, and the Nile cruise and Philae visits involve short boat tenders that require stepping up and down. Many tombs, including several in the Valley of the Kings, have narrow passageways and steep steps unsuitable for standard wheelchairs. We can arrange wheelchair-accessible vehicles for road transfers where local roads permit, but site access may still be limited. Please tell us about mobility needs when you book so we can plan alternatives, allow extra time, and arrange assistance where possible. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator, we recommend bringing a collapsible travel wheelchair or mobility aid if you rely on wheeled assistance over cobbles and sand.

Before you go

What to pack & wear

The morning of

Meeting point & timing

Where

Cairo International Airport (CAI) — Arrivals HallMap

On the ground

Your route

While you're here

Worth pairing

• Giza Plateau15 km
• Saqqara30 km
• Egyptian Museum, Tahrir Square2 km
• Citadel of Salah al-Din6 km

Why book this with us

Three reasons, stated plainly

1. 01

   Private sightseeing rather than large coach-group tours

2. 02

   Full calls at Kom Ombo and Edfu during the cruise

3. 03

   Combines Cairo, Alexandria, ancient sites and Red Sea activities

– Responsible travel

How we travel here

This tour uses private air-conditioned cars for road transfers, scheduled domestic flights (Cairo to Aswan, Hurghada to Cairo), and a three-night Nile cruise between Aswan and Luxor with programmed calls at Kom Ombo and Edfu. We work with regularly contracted local suppliers and Egyptologists to maintain steady local employment on every itinerary. Where possible we choose smaller-group transfers rather than large coaches to reduce fuel per guest on shorter road sectors. For Red Sea snorkelling we contract partners who use moorings where available and enforce a no-touch coral policy. Guests can help by carrying a reusable water bottle, declining single-use plastics, and using reef-safe sunscreen.

• Licensed Egyptologist guides

  State-licensed, and people we have worked with for years

• Fair wages on the ground

  Drivers + guides paid above market

• Site preservation

  We follow the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' site rules: marked paths, no touching reliefs

• Local teams, real help

  Our own offices in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh

·In summary

Asked & answered

Frequent questions

1. 01How long is the 15 Days Experience Egypt Tour, and which places does it visit?

   The itinerary lasts 15 days and visits Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Luxor and Hurghada. It also includes stops at the Giza Plateau, Saqqara, Kom Ombo and Edfu. The route begins and ends in Cairo, with a three-night Nile cruise between Aswan and Luxor. The cruise includes scheduled visits at Kom Ombo and Edfu rather than brief calls alone.
2. 02How are transfers and sightseeing arranged on this Egypt tour?

   Transfers are by private, air-conditioned car, and scheduled sightseeing is led by Egyptologist guides. Domestic flights connect Cairo with Aswan and Hurghada with Cairo. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and arrange the trip on the ground. We do not run large coach-group tours, so you travel between visits in a private car rather than on a shared sightseeing coach.
3. 03What is included in the 15 Days Experience Egypt Tour?

   The tour includes 14 nights of accommodation, two domestic flights, private transfers, Egyptologist guides and entrance fees for the sights listed in the itinerary. A Red Sea snorkelling excursion and a Hurghada quad safari are also included. The itinerary combines hotel stays in Cairo, Luxor and Hurghada with a Nile cruise between Aswan and Luxor.
4. 04What is not included in this Cairo, Nile cruise and Red Sea tour?

   International flights, an Egypt entry visa, gratuities and optional activities are not included. Entry to the interiors of Khufu and Khafre’s pyramids is extra, as are premium tombs such as Tutankhamun’s or Seti I’s unless requested. Standard entrance fees for the scheduled sights are included, so check before adding any extra visits.
5. 05How much walking is involved, and is the tour accessible for travellers with limited mobility?

   The tour involves walking over uneven stone at sites including Saqqara, Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings. Temples and tombs may have steps, and the quad safari requires getting on and off a quad bike. Some sites have limited wheelchair access. Tell us about mobility needs before booking so we can discuss which visits may be difficult.
6. 06Is the 15-day Egypt tour suitable for children?

   Children can join the itinerary, but the long sightseeing days and early starts may be tiring for younger travellers. The route includes museums, ancient sites, a Nile cruise and snorkelling at Giftun Island, so activities vary. Share each child’s age when enquiring; we can then discuss the pace and whether the snorkelling and quad safari suit your family.
7. 07What should I wear and bring on this Egypt tour?

   Bring comfortable walking shoes, light clothing, a hat, sunglasses and high-factor sun cream for days at Giza, Saqqara and Luxor. Carry water, especially for outdoor visits. Choose modest clothing covering shoulders and knees for religious sites such as the Mosque of Muhammad Ali. Swimwear and a towel are useful for the Red Sea excursion.
8. 08Can I take photographs at the sites on this tour?

   Photography rules vary between sites and can change, so check the signs and ask your Egyptologist before taking pictures. Camera or video restrictions may apply inside museums, tombs and religious buildings; flash may also be prohibited. At the Valley of the Kings and the Egyptian Museum, confirm the current rules on arrival, as some areas require a separate photography permission.
9. 09When is the best time to take this Egypt tour?

   The cooler months from October to April are generally more comfortable for sightseeing in Cairo, Aswan and Luxor. Summer heat can make outdoor visits, particularly in Upper Egypt, more demanding. Hurghada’s Red Sea activities are available year-round, but conditions vary. The itinerary includes open-air sites, so plan for sun and heat whatever the season.
10. 10Does this itinerary include Abu Simbel, and what should I expect there?

    Yes, the itinerary includes a visit to Abu Simbel, about 280 km south of Aswan. You visit the Great Temple of Ramses II and the nearby Temple of Nefertari, with the relocation of both monuments explained by your Egyptologist. The road journey takes several hours each way, so expect an early start and a substantial day of travel.

If plans change

Cancellation and refunds

What you receive back if you cancel depends on how far ahead of your holiday you let us know and the kind of holiday you book. See our current cancellation and refund terms