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The Grand Egypt Journey

A longer journey for guests who want more archaeological and cultural depth across Egypt while keeping the route coherent.

Duration16 Days / 15 Nights
RouteCairo → Alexandria → Cairo/Luxor → Esna → Aswan → Abu Simbel → Cairo
PriceFrom USD 5,900 per person
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Journey overview

A closer look at The Grand Egypt Journey.

A longer journey for guests who want more archaeological and cultural depth across Egypt while keeping the route coherent.

The complete first journey for guests who want Alexandria, deeper Luxor and a long Nile passage without adding the Red Sea.

Duration16 Days / 15 Nights
DestinationEgypt
Journey styleComplete Egypt Journey
Confirmed routeCairo → Alexandria → Cairo/Luxor → Esna → Aswan → Abu Simbel → Cairo

Why the journey works

A route with a reason for every chapter.

Journey logic

Alexandria follows Cairo as a distinct Mediterranean chapter. Luxor then begins the southbound Nile story, and two Aswan nights protect both the city and Abu Simbel.

At a glance

Who this journey is designed for.

Best for

  • First-time visitors
  • Guests wanting greater depth
  • Long-stay private travelers

Experience pillars

  • Cairo
  • Alexandria
  • Luxor
  • Six-night Dahabeya
  • Aswan
  • Abu Simbel

Approved journey structure

Day-by-day itinerary

Timing and access are rechecked before travel; the approved order below provides the planning structure.

01

Cairo

Day 1 — Arrive Cairo

Arrival assistance and recovery.

02

Cairo

Days 2–4 — Cairo in depth

Essential Cairo, Saqqara and Dahshur, and Historic Cairo.

03

Alexandria

Day 5 — Essential Alexandria

Drive to Alexandria, explore the essential city and stay overnight.

Overnight
Alexandria
04

Alexandria → Cairo

Day 6 — Mediterranean Alexandria

Greco-Roman or Mediterranean Alexandria, then return to Cairo or continue according to the confirmed transport plan.

05

Cairo → Luxor

Day 7 — Luxor and embarkation

Fly to Luxor, embark the six-night Luxor–Aswan Dahabeya and visit Luxor Temple when operating conditions allow.

Overnight
Dahabeya
06

Luxor

Day 8 — The West Bank

Explore the West Bank, then begin the southbound river journey.

Overnight
Dahabeya
07

Upper Egypt

Days 9–12 — The Nile southbound

Esna and El Kab; Edfu; Gebel Silsila; Kom Ombo.

Overnight
Dahabeya
08

Aswan

Day 13 — Essential Aswan

Disembark and explore Essential Aswan.

Overnight
Aswan
09

Abu Simbel

Day 14 — Abu Simbel

A separate Abu Simbel day followed by a second Aswan night.

Overnight
Aswan
The rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel
10

Aswan → Cairo

Day 15 — Return to Cairo

Fly to Cairo and keep the final evening calm.

Overnight
Cairo
11

Cairo

Day 16 — Depart

Private departure transfer according to the confirmed flight.

Local Egypt

Connections beyond the monuments.

These elements appear only where the confirmed programme and local relationship support them.

  • An Alexandria seafood meal when confirmed.
  • A Cairo local meal.
  • A West Bank lunch.
  • Riverbank context along the Nile.
  • An Aswan or Nubian meal when confirmed.

Journey details

What is included—and what is not.

Included

  • Fifteen nights’ accommodation, including six nights aboard a traditional Dahabeya.
  • Daily breakfast; full board aboard the Dahabeya; named meals in the confirmed itinerary.
  • All named standard entrance fees.
  • Private air-conditioned transport and the domestic flights stated in the confirmed itinerary.
  • Licensed Egyptologist guides.
  • One bottled water per guest per touring day.

Not included

  • International flights unless specifically quoted.
  • Premium tomb or pyramid-interior tickets unless specifically named.
  • Alcoholic beverages.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Gratuities.

Possible extensions

  • Dendera.
  • Lake Nasser.
  • The Red Sea.
  • Jordan.

Before you travel

Practical planning information.

Timing and practical information

This is a private, request-and-confirm journey. Exact hotels, domestic transport, guide allocation, access conditions, meal arrangements and operating timings are checked for the requested dates before confirmation.

Planning boundaries

Do not add Siwa, the White Desert or Hurghada without at least three additional nights.

Frequently asked questions

Questions before you request.

Is this journey private?

Complete Egypt Journey

How long does the journey take?

16 Days / 15 Nights.

Can the programme change?

The approved route provides the planning structure. Exact timing, current access and operating conditions are reconfirmed before the journey.

Request this journey

Begin with your dates. We will shape the confirmed journey around you.

Your request enters the existing Nile Experience planning system. Nothing is treated as booked until the programme, availability and final quotation are reviewed.

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From USD 5,90016 Days / 15 Nights
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