Travel Itinerary

22 Day Grand Egypt Round Trip: Mediterranean Coast to Red Sea

22 days

Trip at a Glance

Trip Overview

This 22 day Grand Egypt Round Trip connects Egypt’s major cultural landmarks with Mediterranean coastal scenery, oasis landscapes, Western Desert adventures, a four-night Nile cruise and Red Sea leisure.

The trip starts in Cairo and ends in Hurghada, travelling through Giza, Marsa Matrouh, Siwa, Alexandria, Fayoum, Bahariya, the White Desert, Kharga, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan and Abu Simbel.

Comfort and Premium packages follow the same core route. Individual hotel and property names are not published; accommodation is presented by package level and overnight type.

Trip Highlights

  • Explore the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum.
  • Follow the Mediterranean route through Marsa Matrouh, Siwa Oasis and Alexandria.
  • Discover Siwa’s Oracle Temple, Shali Fortress, salt landscapes and desert safari experiences.
  • Visit Fayoum, Wadi El Rayan and Wadi El Hitan before continuing into the Western Desert.
  • Explore Bahariya, the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain and the White Desert.
  • Visit Kharga Oasis before continuing to Luxor and the Nile Valley.
  • Enjoy a four-night Nile cruise with Luxor, Edfu and Kom Ombo sightseeing.
  • Visit Aswan, Philae Temple, the High Dam and Abu Simbel.
  • Fly from Aswan to Hurghada for Red Sea leisure and a desert safari experience.
  • Enjoy Red Sea sailing with swimming, snorkeling and parasailing.

Detailed Trip Itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Cairo

Arrive at Cairo International Airport for Meet & Assist and transfer to the accommodation in Cairo/Giza.

A programme introduction and dinner are included before the first overnight in Cairo.

Dinner
Comfort / Premium Hotel

Die Übernachtungsart richtet sich nach dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.

Day 02

Giza Pyramids & Sphinx

After breakfast, visit the Giza Plateau, including the Pyramids and the Great Sphinx.

Lunch at a local restaurant is followed by a visit to Islamic Cairo, then dinner and overnight in Cairo.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Comfort / Premium Hotel

Die Übernachtungsart richtet sich nach dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.

Day 03

Grand Egyptian Museum & Cairo

Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum and continue the planned Cairo sightseeing programme.

The programme includes Salah El-Din Citadel before dinner and overnight in Cairo.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Comfort / Premium Hotel

Die Übernachtungsart richtet sich nach dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.

Day 04

Cairo to Matrouh

After breakfast, travel by road from Cairo to Marsa Matrouh on the Mediterranean coast.

Enjoy free time in Matrouh before dinner and overnight.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Comfort / Premium Hotel

Die Übernachtungsart richtet sich nach dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.

Day 05

Siwa Oasis Discovery

Travel from Matrouh to Siwa Oasis and check in before lunch.

Visit the Oracle Temple, Shali Fortress, Salt Lake and Cleopatra Spring before your stay in an eco-lodge oasis in Siwa.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Eco-Lodge / Oasis Stay

Die Übernachtungsart richtet sich nach dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.

Day 06

Siwa Oasis Safari & Evening Tour

Experience the Siwa safari programme, followed by lunch.

In the evening, join the planned Siwa city tour before a second stay in an eco-lodge oasis in Siwa.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Eco-Lodge / Oasis Stay

Die Übernachtungsart richtet sich nach dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.

Day 07

Siwa to Alexandria

Transfer from Siwa to Alexandria.

Visit the Library of Alexandria and the Catacombs before dinner and overnight in Alexandria.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Comfort / Premium Hotel

Die Übernachtungsart richtet sich nach dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.

Day 08

Alexandria Tour

Explore Qaitbay Citadel, the Royal Jewelry Museum and the Graeco-Roman Museum.

Continue along the Corniche before dinner and a second overnight in Alexandria.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Comfort / Premium Hotel

Die Übernachtungsart richtet sich nach dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.

Day 09

Fayoum Adventure

Travel from Alexandria to Fayoum and enjoy lunch on arrival.

Visit Wadi El Rayan, Qarun Palace and Lake Qarun before dinner and overnight in Fayoum.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Comfort / Premium Hotel

Die Übernachtungsart richtet sich nach dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.

Day 10

Fayoum to Bahariya Oasis

Visit Wadi El Hitan before continuing through the Western Desert to Bahariya Oasis.

Explore the Black Desert and Crystal Mountain before dinner and overnight in Bahariya.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Desert Camp

Die Übernachtungsart richtet sich nach dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.

Day 11

White Desert Discovery

Continue into the White Desert and explore its distinctive natural formations.

Experience Bedouin hospitality, dinner and overnight at a desert camp.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Desert Camp

Die Übernachtungsart richtet sich nach dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.

Day 12

Kharga Oasis

Travel from the White Desert toward Kharga Oasis.

Visit the Al-Muzawwaqa archaeological site before dinner and overnight in the oasis.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Desert Camp

Die Übernachtungsart richtet sich nach dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.

Day 13

Luxor & Nile Cruise

Transfer from Kharga to Luxor and begin the four-night Nile cruise programme.

Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple before overnight on the Nile cruise.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Nile Cruise

Die Übernachtungsart richtet sich nach dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.

Day 14

Luxor West Bank

Visit the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple on Luxor’s West Bank.

Continue the Nile cruise programme and overnight on board.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Nile Cruise

Die Übernachtungsart richtet sich nach dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.

Day 15

Edfu

Continue the Nile cruise sailing programme toward Edfu.

Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu before overnight on the Nile cruise.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Nile Cruise

Die Übernachtungsart richtet sich nach dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.

Day 16

Kom Ombo

Continue the Nile cruise sailing programme to Kom Ombo.

Visit Kom Ombo Temple and the Crocodile Temple before overnight on board.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Nile Cruise

Die Übernachtungsart richtet sich nach dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.

Day 17

Aswan & Abu Simbel

Arrive in Aswan and visit Philae Temple and the High Dam, followed by a felucca ride.

Continue to Abu Simbel for overnight. The source programme identifies the Sound & Light Show and sunrise visit as Premium experience elements.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Comfort / Premium Hotel

Die Übernachtungsart richtet sich nach dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.

Day 18

Abu Simbel to Hurghada

Transfer from Abu Simbel to Aswan Airport and take the domestic flight to Hurghada.

Meet & Assist on arrival, transfer to the accommodation and enjoy free time for the Red Sea resort facilities.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Comfort / Premium Hotel

Die Übernachtungsart richtet sich nach dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.

Day 19

Red Sea Leisure & Desert Safari

Explore sand dunes on an off-road desert experience with sunset photography.

Visit a Bedouin village, enjoy traditional tea, a BBQ dinner, folklore entertainment and stargazing before overnight in Hurghada.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Comfort / Premium Hotel

Die Übernachtungsart richtet sich nach dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.

Day 20

Hurghada Relaxation

Enjoy a free day at the accommodation with time to use the resort facilities.

Relax and enjoy the Red Sea atmosphere before dinner and overnight in Hurghada.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Comfort / Premium Hotel

Die Übernachtungsart richtet sich nach dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.

Day 21

Red Sea Sailing Adventure

Transfer to the marina and board the sailing yacht for a full-day Red Sea excursion.

The programme includes swimming, snorkeling, parasailing and sunset sailing before returning for overnight in Hurghada.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Comfort / Premium Hotel

Die Übernachtungsart richtet sich nach dem Reiseverlauf und dem gewählten Paket.

Day 22

International Departure from Hurghada

After breakfast, transfer from the accommodation to Hurghada International Airport.

Departure assistance is provided at the airport, and there is no overnight on the departure day.

Breakfast

Included

  • Accommodation according to the selected Comfort or Premium package; individual hotel and property names are not published.
  • Meals as explicitly listed in the day-by-day itinerary.
  • Airport Meet & Assist and the airport and intercity transfers stated in the itinerary.
  • Air-conditioned road transportation and 4x4 desert vehicles where required.
  • Domestic flight from Aswan to Hurghada.
  • German- or English-speaking professional Egyptologist guide.
  • Entrance fees for the sightseeing visits specifically listed in the programme.
  • Four-night Nile cruise as stated in the itinerary.
  • Desert safari and Bedouin camp experience.
  • Red Sea boat and sailing excursion as specified in the programme.
  • International flights.
  • Egypt entry visa.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Taxes and tips as stated in the source programme.

Not Included

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

Dates

  • October 15, 2026 - November 5, 2026
  • November 15, 2026 - December 6, 2026
  • December 15, 2026 - January 5, 2027
  • January 15, 2027 - February 5, 2027
  • February 15, 2027 - March 8, 2027
  • March 15, 2027 - April 5, 2027

Frequently Asked Questions

Travel Itinerary & Organization

How long is the Grand Egypt Round Trip and where does it start and end?

The trip lasts 22 days and 21 nights. It begins in Cairo and ends in Hurghada, covering the Mediterranean coast, Western Desert, Nile Valley and Red Sea.

How is the route organized?

The route travels from Cairo through Marsa Matrouh, Siwa, Alexandria, Fayoum, Bahariya, the White Desert and Kharga, then continues through Luxor, the Nile cruise, Aswan and Abu Simbel before ending in Hurghada.

What are the fitness and difficulty levels?

The trip is rated Moderate for both fitness and difficulty because it combines a long itinerary with archaeological sites, walking, desert activities, transfers and uneven terrain.

Sights & Experiences

What are the main experiences included in the trip?

The programme combines Cairo and Giza, Mediterranean coast and oasis visits, Western Desert experiences, a four-night Nile cruise, Abu Simbel and Red Sea activities in Hurghada.

Does the programme include both desert and Red Sea activities?

Yes. The itinerary includes desert safari and Bedouin experiences as well as Red Sea sailing, swimming, snorkeling and parasailing.

Accommodation & Meals

What accommodation types are used?

The programme uses hotels, oasis stays, desert camps and four nights on a Nile cruise according to the selected Comfort or Premium package. Individual property names are not published.

Which meals are included?

Day 1 includes dinner, Days 2–21 include breakfast, lunch and dinner, and Day 22 includes breakfast.

Services & Travel Planning

Which major services are included?

The programme includes the stated accommodation and meals, transfers and transportation, guiding, entrance fees, Nile cruise, desert safari, Red Sea sailing, international flights, the domestic flight to Hurghada, entry visa, travel insurance, taxes and tips.

What is not included?

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

Tour Guide & Transport

What guide languages are available?

Guiding is available in German or English with a professional Egyptologist guide.

What transportation is used?

Transportation includes air-conditioned road vehicles, 4x4 desert vehicles, a four-night Nile cruise and a domestic flight from Aswan to Hurghada.

Travel Time & Climate

What is the recommended travel period?

The recommended operating period is October to April. Desert, safari, cruise and outdoor activities remain subject to local weather and operating conditions.