Egypt Grand Explorer: The Ultimate 21-Day Journey
Cairo, Alexandria, Fayoum, a full Nile cruise, Abu Simbel, and the Sinai's reefs and mountains — everything, unhurried.
About this tour
Three unhurried weeks covering everything Egypt Eye offers — Cairo and Giza, a Mediterranean day in Alexandria, Fayoum's desert lakes, a full Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, a dedicated day at Abu Simbel, and a closing week across the Sinai's dive sites, desert canyons, and Mount Sinai. Built for travelers who want the complete country, not the highlights reel.
Highlights
- ✦Giza Pyramids & Nine Pyramids photoshoot
- ✦Alexandria & Fayoum day trips
- ✦5-star Nile Cruise, Luxor to Aswan
- ✦A full day at Abu Simbel
- ✦Diving at Ras Mohammed & the Blue Hole
- ✦Mount Sinai sunrise hike
Itinerary
- 1
Arrival Cairo
Private transfer to your hotel, evening free.
- 2
Giza Pyramids & Photoshoot
The Giza Plateau, the Sphinx, and the Nine Pyramids professional photoshoot.
- 3
Egyptian Museum & Old Cairo
The Egyptian Museum, then Islamic and Coptic Cairo.
- 4
Saqqara & Dahshur
The Step Pyramid of Saqqara, the Bent and Red Pyramids of Dahshur.
- 5
Alexandria Day Trip
The Citadel of Qaitbay, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa.
- 6
Fayoum
Wadi El Rayan's waterfalls and Fayoum's Magic Lake.
- 7
Fly to Luxor, East Bank
Flight to Luxor, then Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
- 8
Luxor West Bank & Embark
The Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut's Temple, then boarding the Nile Cruise.
- 9
Edfu & Kom Ombo
Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo's riverside temple, sailing toward Aswan.
- 10
Aswan
Philae Temple, the High Dam, and a sunset felucca sail.
- 11
Abu Simbel & Disembark
A full day at Abu Simbel's colossal temples, then disembarking.
- 12
Fly to Sharm El Sheikh
Flight to Sharm El Sheikh, check in on the Red Sea coast.
- 13
Ras Mohammed National Park
A snorkeling or diving boat trip through Ras Mohammed's reefs.
- 14
Free Beach Day
A day with nothing scheduled — the beach, the pool, or optional watersports.
- 15
Transfer to Dahab
The coastal drive to Dahab, roughly ninety minutes.
- 16
Blue Hole & Three Pools
Diving or snorkeling at Dahab's legendary Blue Hole and the calmer Three Pools.
- 17
Free Day in Dahab
A slow day in Dahab's low-key beach town atmosphere.
- 18
Mount Sinai Sunrise Hike
An overnight climb to watch the sunrise from Mount Sinai's summit, then St. Catherine's Monastery.
- 19
Transfer to Sharm El Sheikh
Return to Sharm El Sheikh, afternoon free to rest after the hike.
- 20
Free Day / Optional Activities
A final open day for shopping, an optional dive, or simply relaxing before departure.
- 21
Fly to Cairo & Departure
Return flight to Cairo and private transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Included
- ✓Private air-conditioned transportation throughout
- ✓Private English-speaking Egyptologist
- ✓Professional photoshoot
- ✓Entrance fees
- ✓5-star Nile Cruise cabin accommodation
- ✓Meals aboard the cruise
- ✓Snorkeling/diving equipment on Red Sea days
Not Included
- ✕Egypt visa
- ✕Cairo and Sinai hotels
- ✕Domestic & international flights
- ✕Tips
- ✕Personal spending
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