A 14-day trip gives you enough time to build an itinerary with more than one focus instead of keeping the journey centered on the main archaeological route. You can explore Cairo and Luxor at a comfortable pace, then use the additional days for the Western Desert oases, longer time along the Nile, or a Red Sea stay. This also gives you more flexibility when combining destinations that require longer transfers, without having to remove major sightseeing stops from the route.

• Add a less typical destination: You can extend the trip into places such as Bahariya, Dakhla, or Kharga for oasis landscapes, desert scenery, and experiences that are different from the main Nile Valley route.
• Spread sightseeing across the trip: More time allows you to separate demanding archaeological visits from travel and leisure days instead of grouping too many activities together.
• Spend longer in one region: Rather than adding another destination simply to fill the itinerary, you can use the extra time for additional days in the Nile Valley or by the Red Sea.
• Make room for family needs: Families can choose routes with a combination of sightseeing, resort time, and desert experiences, while keeping the daily schedule more manageable.

Nile Cruise

These 14 day Egypt tours cover very different combinations of history, the Red Sea, Nile travel, Alexandria, and the Western Desert. The three standard routes give you a choice between a broad Egypt itinerary with an oasis and Red Sea stay, a Nile Cruise combined with Hurghada and Alexandria, or a longer desert journey through several oases before continuing to Luxor and Hurghada.

This route brings together ancient sites, Red Sea activities, desert landscapes, and Mediterranean sightseeing in one trip. Abu Simbel, Philae Temple, and the Giza Pyramids anchor the sightseeing, while Hurghada adds scuba diving, a free day, and a desert safari. Travel is arranged with domestic flights, a first-class train, private road transfers, and a 4×4 vehicle for the Western Desert. It works well if you want to cover several regions without focusing the entire trip on either cruising or desert travel.

Day-by-day itinerary:

• Day 1: Arrive at Cairo International Airport, transfer to your hotel, and attend the Giza Pyramids Sound and Light Show followed by dinner.
• Day 2: Visit the Giza Pyramids, Great Pyramid of Khufu, Great Sphinx, Valley Temple, Saqqara Step Pyramid, and Grand Egyptian Museum.
• Day 3: Fly from Cairo to Aswan and visit the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple.
• Day 4: Take an early road trip from Aswan to Abu Simbel, visit the two temples, and return to Aswan.
• Day 5: Travel by first-class train to Luxor and visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
• Day 6: Explore Hatshepsut Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and Colossi of Memnon, then continue by private vehicle to Hurghada.
• Day 7: Take a scuba diving excursion in the Red Sea with lunch onboard.
• Day 8: Enjoy a free day in Hurghada.
• Day 9: Take a Hurghada desert safari with quad biking, a Bedouin village visit, camel riding, and BBQ dinner.
• Day 10: Fly from Hurghada to Cairo and visit the Egyptian Museum, NMEC, Salah El-Din Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque, and Khan El Khalili.
• Day 11: Travel by 4×4 to Bahariya Oasis, visit the Black Desert and El Heiz Village, continue to the Valley of Agabat and White Desert, and camp overnight.
• Day 12: Visit Crystal Mountain and return to Cairo.
• Day 13: Take a full-day trip to Alexandria, visiting Qaitbay Citadel, Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, and Bibliotheca Alexandrina, then return to Cairo.
• Day 14: Check out and transfer to Cairo International Airport for departure.

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This option gives you several days on the Red Sea before moving into a four-night Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan.You can combine Hurghada’s Red Sea reefs with the columns of Karnak and the decorated tombs of the Valley of the Kings. The route also includes Abu Simbel and a full-day Alexandria excursion. Domestic flights connect Cairo with Hurghada and Aswan with Cairo, while private transfers handle the overland sections. It suits you if you want structured sightseeing with dedicated resort and cruise time.

Day-by-day itinerary:

• Day 1: Arrive at Cairo International Airport, transfer to your hotel, and attend the Giza Pyramids Sound and Light Show followed by dinner.
• Day 2: Visit the Giza Pyramids, Great Pyramid of Khufu, Great Sphinx, Valley Temple, Saqqara Step Pyramid, and Memphis.
• Day 3: Fly from Cairo to Hurghada, transfer to your beachfront resort, and enjoy free time.
• Day 4: Take a scuba diving excursion in the Red Sea with lunch onboard.
• Day 5: Enjoy a free day in Hurghada.
• Day 6: Take a desert safari by quad bike, visit a Bedouin village, enjoy camel riding, and have a BBQ dinner.
• Day 7: Drive from Hurghada to Luxor, visit Karnak Temple, board the Nile Cruise, and visit Luxor Temple.
• Day 8: Explore Hatshepsut Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and Colossi of Memnon, then continue sailing toward Aswan.
• Day 9: Visit Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple while sailing toward Aswan.
• Day 10: Take an early trip from Aswan to Abu Simbel, visit the temples, and return to the Nile Cruise.
• Day 11: Disembark in Aswan, visit Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the High Dam, then fly to Cairo.
• Day 12: Visit the Egyptian Museum, National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Hanging Church, Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and Khan El-Khalili.
• Day 13: Take a full-day trip to Alexandria, visiting Qaitbay Citadel, Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, and Library of Alexandria, then return to Cairo.
• Day 14: Check out and transfer to Cairo International Airport for departure.

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This route puts the Western Desert at the center of the journey, moving through Bahariya, Farafra, Dakhla, Kharga, and Baris before continuing to Luxor and Hurghada. You can see the Black and White Deserts, visit Dakhla’s Deir El-Hagar Temple, explore Kharga’s Hibis Temple and El Bagawat, and finish with Luxor and Hurghada. The route relies mainly on private road transportation, including desert vehicles, before a domestic flight from Hurghada to Cairo. It suits you if you want the Western Desert to form a major part of your Egypt experience.

Day-by-day itinerary:

• Day 1: Arrive at Cairo International Airport, transfer to your hotel, and enjoy a Nile dinner cruise.
• Day 2: Visit the Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Valley Temple, Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara Step Pyramid, and Memphis.
• Day 3: Travel from Cairo to Bahariya Oasis, visit the Temple of Alexander the Great, English Mountain, Tombs of the Nobles, and a natural hot spring, then camp overnight.
• Day 4: Explore the Black Desert, White Desert, and Crystal Mountain, with an overnight desert camp.
• Day 5: Visit Farafra Oasis and Badr Museum, then continue to Dakhla Oasis and visit Deir El-Hagar Temple before camping overnight.
• Day 6: Travel from Dakhla to Kharga Oasis, visiting Labakha, El Bagawat, Hibis Temple, and the New Valley Museum, then camp overnight.
• Day 7: Visit Baris Oasis and Dush Temple, then continue to Luxor and check into your hotel.
• Day 8: Visit Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon.
• Day 9: Travel by private vehicle from Luxor to Hurghada and enjoy free time at your Red Sea resort.
• Day 10: Take a snorkeling trip in the Red Sea with lunch onboard.
• Day 11: Take a Hurghada desert safari by quad bike, visit a Bedouin village, enjoy camel riding, and watch the desert sunset.
• Day 12: Enjoy a free day in Hurghada.
• Day 13: Fly from Hurghada to Cairo and visit the Egyptian Museum, Hanging Church, Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque, Ben Ezra Synagogue, NMEC, Al Muizz Street, and Khan El-Khalili.
• Day 14: Check out and transfer to Cairo International Airport for departure.

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When comparing a 14 days egypt tour, look at how each route divides your time between Cairo, Upper Egypt, the Red Sea, Alexandria, and the desert. The three standard options differ in their destinations, transport, and how much time they give you in each region.

If you are traveling with children, you have three family-specific routes at this length, each with a different balance of sightseeing, Red Sea time, and desert experiences. These egypt family tour packages let you choose between a Nile cruise route, a Bahariya and Luxor route, or a broader journey combining Upper Egypt, the Red Sea, the oasis, and Alexandria.

This route combines Cairo and Alexandria sightseeing with four nights in Hurghada and a four-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan. It also includes Red Sea snorkeling, a desert safari, and family-friendly sightseeing at major historical sites, giving you a mix of cultural visits and time to relax.

This option is a good fit if your family wants to add a desert experience to the classic Cairo, Luxor, and Hurghada combination. The route includes Bahariya Oasis, the Black and White Deserts, desert camping, Luxor’s major monuments, and several days in Hurghada for snorkeling, a desert safari, and free time.

This is the broadest of the three family routes, combining Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, Hurghada, Bahariya Oasis, and Alexandria. Your family gets major Upper Egypt sights including Abu Simbel, Red Sea time in Hurghada, a desert camping experience in the White Desert, and a day trip to Alexandria.

A 14 days Egypt itinerary runs more smoothly when you plan around the weather, travel distances, and the activities included in your route.

• Plan around the heat: Schedule outdoor sightseeing earlier in the day when possible, particularly for open archaeological sites and desert excursions.
• Allow for travel days: Routes that combine Cairo, Upper Egypt, the Red Sea, and the Western Desert involve different types of transportation, so avoid treating every day as a full sightseeing day.
• Keep some flexibility: Leave room for free or lighter days when your itinerary includes several active excursions in a row. Hurghada routes, for example, may include both water activities and desert trips.
• Carry small essentials with you: Keep sunscreen, water, sunglasses, tissues, and any personal medication in your day bag rather than leaving everything in your main luggage.
• Check the activity requirements: If your itinerary includes scuba diving, snorkeling, desert camping, or long overland trips, review what is provided and what you need to bring before each excursion.

Philae Temple

• Lightweight, breathable clothes for warm days.
• A light layer for cooler evenings and air-conditioned transport.
• Modest clothing for mosques and religious sites.
• Swimwear and a cover-up for Hurghada.

• Comfortable walking shoes for archaeological sites and city tours.
• Sandals or flip-flops for the beach and hotel.
• Closed, sturdy shoes if your itinerary includes desert camping or uneven terrain.

• Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat.
• Reusable water bottle for day trips.
• Small day bag for sightseeing.
• Basic toiletries and personal medications.
• Power bank and charging cables.
• Copies of important travel documents.

For more than 20 years, Egypt Tours Group has arranged 14 Day Egypt Tour Packages covering different combinations of Egypt’s historical sites, the Nile, the Red Sea, and the Western Desert. Licensed guides accompany you throughout the trip, with support for flight and hotel bookings as part of the travel arrangements. Pricing remains competitive across the packages, with options based on the route and hotel class you choose. Choose the standard or family route that fits your plans, and we’ll handle the routing for you.