Travel Itinerary

13 Day Egypt Coast and Desert Trip

13 days

Trip at a Glance

  • 6
  • 75
  • 2 - 16
  • Air-conditioned vehicles, 4x4 safari vehicles
  • Hotels, oasis stays, desert camps
  • Cairo International Airport
  • Cairo International Airport
  • October to April
  • Cultural and Educational Trip
  • German, English, Arabic
  • Half Board or Full Board
  • Entry Visa
  • Comfort 4-Star or Premium 5-Star
  • Easy
  • Approx. 80 m
  • 2–16 persons
  • German- or English-speaking Egyptologist and tour guide

Trip Overview

This 13 day Egypt Coast and Desert Trip starts and ends in Cairo, linking Giza, Alexandria, Marsa Matruh, Siwa Oasis, the White Desert and Fayoum in one overland route.

The programme combines major cultural sites with Mediterranean coastal scenery, oasis landscapes and desert experiences. Highlights include the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Alexandria, Siwa, two nights in the White Desert and the natural landscapes of Fayoum.

Comfort and Premium packages follow the same itinerary, meals and guiding structure. Individual hotel names are not published in the trip content; accommodation is presented by package level and overnight type.

Trip Highlights

  • See the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx and visit the Grand Egyptian Museum.
  • Explore Old Cairo, Khan El Khalili, the Citadel of Saladin, Muhammad Ali Mosque and Babylon Fortress.
  • Travel to Alexandria for Mediterranean heritage, Bibliotheca Alexandrina and the Royal Jewelry Museum.
  • Continue along Egypt’s northwestern coast to Marsa Matruh.
  • Spend two nights in Siwa Oasis and enjoy a sunset at Fitnas Lake.
  • Experience two nights in the White Desert and its distinctive rock formations.
  • Explore Fayoum, including the waterfalls, Magic Lake and Wadi El Hitan.
  • Travel with private air-conditioned vehicles and 4x4 safari vehicles where required.

Detailed Trip Itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Cairo

Meet and assist at Cairo International Airport, followed by transfer to the accommodation and check-in.

Dinner is included before the first overnight in Cairo.

Dinner
Comfort / Premium Hotel

Übernachtungsart: Comfort / Premium Hotel, entsprechend dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.

Day 02

Giza Highlights

Visit the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, followed by lunch at a local restaurant.

Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum before dinner and overnight in Cairo.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Comfort / Premium Hotel

Übernachtungsart: Comfort / Premium Hotel, entsprechend dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.

Day 03

Cairo Heritage & Old Cairo

Explore Old Cairo, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the Citadel of Saladin, Muhammad Ali Mosque and Babylon Fortress.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included according to the programme, with overnight in Cairo.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Comfort / Premium Hotel

Übernachtungsart: Comfort / Premium Hotel, entsprechend dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.

Day 04

Cairo to Alexandria

Depart early for Alexandria, check in, and visit Bibliotheca Alexandrina and the Royal Jewelry Museum.

Enjoy lunch and time along the Alexandria Corniche before dinner and overnight in Alexandria.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Comfort / Premium Hotel

Übernachtungsart: Comfort / Premium Hotel, entsprechend dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.

Day 05

Alexandria to Marsa Matruh

Spend the day experiencing Alexandria, where Greco-Roman history meets the Mediterranean coast.

After lunch, continue to Marsa Matruh for dinner and overnight.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Comfort / Premium Hotel

Übernachtungsart: Comfort / Premium Hotel, entsprechend dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.

Day 06

Marsa Matruh to Siwa Oasis

Depart early for Siwa Oasis, travelling through Egypt’s northwestern landscapes.

Lunch is taken en route before arrival in Siwa, followed by dinner and overnight.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Eco-Lodge / Oasis Stay

Übernachtungsart: Komfort / Premium Oasen-Aufenthalt, entsprechend dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.

Day 07

Siwa Exploration

Spend a full day exploring Siwa, combining desert landscapes with authentic local culture.

End the day with sunset at Fitnas Lake, followed by dinner and overnight in Siwa.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Eco-Lodge / Oasis Stay

Übernachtungsart: Komfort / Premium Oasen-Aufenthalt, entsprechend dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.

Day 08

Siwa to the White Desert

Travel from Siwa toward the White Desert and enter its distinctive landscape of white rock formations shaped by wind and erosion.

Dinner is included before overnight at the desert camp.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Desert Camp

Übernachtungsart: Desert Camp, entsprechend dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.

Day 09

White Desert Discovery

Spend the day exploring the White Desert and its unusual rock formations and open desert scenery.

Enjoy the sunset before dinner and a second overnight at the desert camp.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Desert Camp

Übernachtungsart: Desert Camp, entsprechend dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.

Day 10

White Desert to Fayoum

Travel to Fayoum on a long overland route through changing desert and oasis landscapes.

A picnic lunch is included en route, followed by dinner and overnight in Fayoum.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Comfort / Premium Hotel

Übernachtungsart: Comfort / Premium Hotel, entsprechend dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.

Day 11

Fayoum Adventure

Visit the waterfalls and Magic Lake, then continue to Wadi El Hitan and its ancient whale fossils.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included, with overnight in Fayoum as confirmed by Operations.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Comfort / Premium Hotel

Übernachtungsart: Comfort / Premium Hotel, entsprechend dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.

Day 12

Return to Cairo

Return to Cairo after breakfast and enjoy free time to relax, explore independently or shop for souvenirs.

Lunch and dinner are included according to the programme, followed by the final overnight in Cairo.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Comfort / Premium Hotel

Übernachtungsart: Comfort / Premium Hotel, entsprechend dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.

Day 13

Departure from Cairo

Transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.

Breakfast is included. There is no overnight on the departure day.

Breakfast

Included

  • Accommodation according to the selected Comfort or Premium package, without publishing individual hotel names.
  • Meals according to the daily programme, with Full Board provided through accommodation or programme arrangements as applicable.
  • Private air-conditioned transportation throughout the trip.
  • 4x4 safari vehicles where required by the desert programme.
  • German- or English-speaking Egyptologist and tour guide service.
  • Entrance fees according to the itinerary.
  • Excursions and activities specifically mentioned in the programme.
  • International flights.
  • Egypt entry visa.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Travel liability coverage.
  • Tips and gratuities.

Not Included

  • Personal expenses.
  • Any service not explicitly listed under Included.

Dates

  • October 15, 2026 - October 27, 2026
  • November 4, 2026 - November 16, 2026
  • November 24, 2026 - December 6, 2026
  • December 14, 2026 - December 26, 2026
  • January 3, 2027 - January 15, 2027
  • January 23, 2027 - February 4, 2027
  • February 12, 2027 - February 24, 2027
  • March 4, 2027 - March 16, 2027
  • March 24, 2027 - April 5, 2027

Frequently Asked Questions

Travel Itinerary & Organization

How long is the trip?

The trip lasts 13 days and 12 nights, starting and ending in Cairo.

Which main destinations are included?

The route includes Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, Marsa Matruh, Siwa Oasis, the White Desert and Fayoum.

What is the difficulty level?

The trip information classifies the trip as Easy.

Sights & Experiences

What are the main cultural highlights?

The programme includes the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo, Alexandria heritage sites and Wadi El Hitan.

Does the trip include desert experiences?

Yes. The programme includes Siwa Oasis, a desert safari element, two nights in the White Desert and natural experiences in Fayoum.

Accommodation & Meals

What accommodation levels are available?

Comfort 4-Star and Premium 5-Star packages are available. Individual hotel names are not published in the trip content.

Which meals are included?

Day 1 includes dinner, Days 2–12 include breakfast, lunch and dinner, and Day 13 includes breakfast.

Services & Travel Planning

Are international flights and the Egypt entry visa included?

Yes. International flights and the Egypt entry visa are listed as included services for both packages.

What is not included?

Personal expenses and any service not explicitly listed under Included are not included.

Tour Guide & Transport

Which guide languages are available?

The programme uses German- or English-speaking Egyptologist and tour guide service.

What transport is used?

Private air-conditioned vehicles are used throughout the route, with 4x4 safari vehicles where required by the desert programme.

Travel Time & Climate

What is the recommended travel period?

The recommended period is October to April.