About this trip
Fifteen days across Egypt's big names, from Cairo down to Abu Simbel and out to Alexandria, on a budget-friendly group itinerary with everything guided for you.
You start with the pyramids and museums of Cairo, head south through Luxor's temples and tombs, sail on to Aswan and Abu Simbel, then finish with a run up to the Mediterranean coast at Alexandria.
It's a full sweep of ancient Egypt rather than a slow, one-base holiday — expect a lot of ground covered, with an easy pace built around guided sightseeing rather than free time to fill.
What you'll do
- Giza Pyramids, Sakkara and Memphis in a single day around Cairo
- Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili bazaar
- Karnak and Luxor temples, Colossi of Memnon and the Valley of the Kings
- Edfu and Kom Ombo temples en route to Aswan
- Abu Simbel, the Unfinished Obelisk, High Dam and Philae Temple
- Alexandria's Qaitbay Citadel, Bibliotheca Alexandrina and Pompey's Pillar
- Covers Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel and Alexandria in 15 days, so you're moving on regularly
- Fully guided throughout, which suits those who'd rather not plan logistics themselves
- Positioned as a budget trip, so expect simpler accommodation and transport than a premium tour
Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 16 Jul. Never a brochure “was” price.
Your free day in Cairo
Landing early, staying on, or filling free time? The best-rated day experiences in Cairo — you book on Viator (we may earn a commission).
Worth it if you're flexible about accommodation standards and accept itinerary changes. Think twice if you need reliable WiFi and expect what's promised.
- Guides and drivers consistently praised as knowledgeable, polite, and genuinely helpful throughout the 15 days.
- Nile cruise and major sites like Valley of the Kings, Abu Simbel, Luxor genuinely memorable experiences.
- Alexandria's Mamura Palace hotel lacked WiFi, cleaning, drinking water, and had unhelpful staff—major letdown.
- Itinerary substantially changed after arrival with free days in unremarkable places; required daily complaints to improve.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Cairo · 21 Jul – 22 Jul
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