2 WEEKS IN EGYPT

Ancient Egyptian ruins with tall stone pillars, some with carved capitals resembling papyrus plants, and a stone wall, sunny weather, clear blue sky, palm tree on the right side.

Day 6

  • Visit the Philae Temple Complex, only accessible by boat

  • Check in to your Nile Cruise

Vacant lounge chairs with small green pillows, side tables, and closed umbrellas on a deck overlooking a river and desert landscape.

Day 7

  • Wake up on the Nile River and spend the morning relaxing and taking in the views

  • Explore temples along the Nile

Ancient Egyptian temple pillars with hieroglyphic carvings and a view of the sky through the top openings.

Day 8

  • Continue sailing along the Nile and taking in the sights along the way

Outdoor seating area with a daybed and chairs under palm trees in a sunny, tropical setting.

Day 9

  • Arrive in Luxor and transfer to your boutique hotel

  • Relax before an evening visit to Luxor Temple

View through a pink archway towards a beach with the ocean, umbrellas, and a clear sky in the background.

Day 11

  • Drive to El Gouna for a visit to the Red Sea beach destination

  • Once you check-in, relax at the hotel before dinner in the harbor

Two palm trees on a sandy beach with a lifeguard chair and the ocean in the background under a clear blue sky.

Day 12

  • Enjoy a boat day and optional snorkeling or scuba-diving

  • End the day with a beachfront seafood dinner

Interior view of a spacious hotel lobby with high ceiling, tall palm trees, marble floors, and a central round water fountain. Large windows and sunlight illuminate the area. People are seated on benches and walking.

Day 13

  • Depart from El Gouna, flying back to Cairo to spend one last day in Egypt

Elevated wooden walkway inside an ancient Egyptian tomb decorated with hieroglyphics and colorful wall paintings.

Day 14

  • Return home via private transfer to the airport

Here’s an example of an itinerary for a 2-week trip to Egypt that balances exploration with relaxation.

  • Arrive in Cairo and check in to your hotel

  • Enjoy a massage and relax at the pool while you recover from the arrival journey

Day 1

Elegant hotel lobby with high wooden coffered ceiling, multiple large chandeliers, beige seating area with lamps, flowers, and decorative carpets.

  • Drive an hour outside of Cairo to Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid of Djoser and explore the nearby temples and tombs.

  • Optional camel ride around the Step Pyramid

  • Visit one of the carpet schools of Saqqara to learn the techniques behind fine Egyptian rugs

Day 2

A woman sitting on a stone ledge looking at the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt during sunset.

Day 3

  • Start your day with a private tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx

  • Afterwards enjoy a meal with a view of the pyramids

  • Spend the afternoon at the GEM museum

The stepped pyramid of Djoser, an ancient Egyptian archaeological site in Saqqara, with a stone wall featuring carved lion heads in the foreground and a clear sky in the background.

  • Spend the morning learning about the religious history of Cairo, including visits to spectacular Mosques and sites of significant Christian history

  • Visit the Khan el-Khalili bazaar where your expert guide will take you to the finest shops for local handmade goods

  • Traditional Egyptian dinner at the historic Khan El Khalili Restaurant

Day 4

Interior of a grand mosque with ornate gold and green ceiling, large chandeliers, and multiple smaller hanging lights. People are standing and walking inside.

  • Fly to Abu Simbel to tour the two massive temples before travelling to Aswan

  • Check in to your historic hotel with Nile River views and spend the rest of the day relaxing

Day 5

Two large ancient Egyptian statues in a museum, with a person sitting between them and a hieroglyphic decorated ceiling.

  • Early wake-up for a magical sunrise hot air balloon ride over the West Bank of the Nile River

  • Return to your hotel for a restorative breakfast before heading out to explore the Valley of the Kings

Day 10

Several hot air balloons floating in the sky over a rural landscape at sunrise or sunset.

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