Giza Plateau & ancient treasures
“14 nights in Egypt — Land in Cairo, settle into the Uptown guesthouse, and ease in with an evening stroll.”
14 nights in Egypt, mapped out day by day through Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and Sharm El Sheikh — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 14 days.
Good to know
- Best season
- 12-26 October
- Pace
- Steady, a full day out
- Where you sleep
- Boutique guesthouse and 3 more
- Getting around
- Trains, transit, and walking
- Length
- 14 days
- Budget
- €2,557
The trip, day by day
- 1
Arrival in Cairo
Arrive at Cairo International Airport and transfer to guesthouseCheck in and rest after the flightEvening walk and dinner in Zamalek - 2
Giza Plateau
Great Pyramids of Giza at opening timeGreat Sphinx of GizaPanoramic viewpoint for photos of the pyramid complexCamel or horse ride along the plateau edge (optional) - 3
Ancient treasures
Egyptian Museum in Tahrir SquareLunch downtownOld Cairo (Coptic Cairo, Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue)Explore Khan el-Khalili bazaar at dusk - 4
Cairo at your pace
Saladin Citadel and Mosque of Muhammad AliAl-Muizz Street walkPrepare and pack for the flight to Luxor - 5
Fly to Luxor & Karnak
Domestic flight Cairo to LuxorCheck in to Old Town villaKarnak TempleSunset visit to Luxor Temple - 6
West Bank valleys
Valley of the Kings at openingValley of the QueensTemple of HatshepsutColossi of Memnon - 7
Nile and relaxation
Morning felucca sail on the NileLuxor Museum (optional)Relaxed evening on the East Bank - 8
South to Aswan
Transfer to AswanCheck in to Old Town garden villaPhilae Temple by boatFelucca around Elephantine Island at sunset - 9
Abu Simbel at dawn
Pre-dawn departure to Abu SimbelAbu Simbel temples of Ramses II and NefertariReturn to AswanRest afternoon by the Nile - 10
Aswan highlights
High Dam and Unfinished ObeliskNubian MuseumNubian village visitRiverside dinner - 11
Red Sea arrival
Domestic flight Aswan to Sharm El SheikhCheck in to Harbourside guesthouseRelax at the beach and marinaSunset dinner at Naama Bay - 12
Ras Mohamed National Park
Boat trip to Ras Mohamed National ParkSnorkeling at Shark and Yolanda reefsSwim at the Mangrove ChannelReturn to marina by late afternoon - 13
White Island sandbar
Boat trip to White Island sandbarSnorkeling in the shallow lagoonsRelax on the white sand at low tideEvening free time in Sharm - 14
Departure
Morning swim or beach timeTransfer to Sharm El Sheikh airportFlight home via Cairo
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Arrival in Cairo
Land in Cairo, settle into the Uptown guesthouse, and ease in with an evening stroll. Arrive at Cairo International Airport and transfer to guesthouse and Check in and rest after the flight.
- Flights
- €668
- Stay
- €1,889
- Per night
- €183
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Giza Plateau
An early start for the icons of the Giza Plateau before the crowds and midday heat. Great Pyramids of Giza at opening time and Great Sphinx of Giza.
Ancient treasures
A deep dive into pharaonic history followed by the layered streets of historic Cairo. Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square and Lunch downtown.
Cairo at your pace
A lighter day for Islamic Cairo before the journey south. Saladin Citadel and Mosque of Muhammad Ali and Al-Muizz Street walk.
Fly to Luxor & Karnak
Morning flight to Luxor and an afternoon among the world's largest temple complex. Domestic flight Cairo to Luxor and Check in to Old Town villa.
West Bank valleys
A dawn crossing to the necropolis for the royal tombs before the heat builds. Valley of the Kings at opening and Valley of the Queens.
Nile and relaxation
A slower day along the Nile with optional revisits before heading south. Morning felucca sail on the Nile and Luxor Museum (optional).
South to Aswan
Travel to Aswan and discover its serene riverscape and Nubian culture. Transfer to Aswan and Check in to Old Town garden villa.
Abu Simbel at dawn
The unforgettable early journey to Ramses II's colossal rock temples. Pre-dawn departure to Abu Simbel and Abu Simbel temples of Ramses II and Nefertari.
Aswan highlights
Explore Aswan's engineering marvels and Nubian heritage at a gentle pace. High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk and Nubian Museum.
Red Sea arrival
Fly to the coast and swap temples for turquoise water. Domestic flight Aswan to Sharm El Sheikh and Check in to Harbourside guesthouse.
Ras Mohamed National Park
A full boat day snorkeling the legendary reefs of the peninsula's tip. Boat trip to Ras Mohamed National Park and Snorkeling at Shark and Yolanda reefs.
White Island sandbar
A boat excursion to the surreal White Island sandbar and its shallow reefs. Boat trip to White Island sandbar and Snorkeling in the shallow lagoons.
Departure
A final morning by the sea before flying home. Morning swim or beach time and Transfer to Sharm El Sheikh airport.
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