- Grand Tour Egypt 2026 -

Egypt Tour 15 Days Premium 2026 - The complete grand tour

The most complete format: 3 nights Cairo premium + 7 nights Nile 5★ cruise with Abu Simbel + 4-5 nights Red Sea or White Desert. Custom made.

- The big tour -

15 days - the most complete format possible

Le Egypt tour 15 days premium is the most comprehensive package possible - one that covers the entire country without sacrificing anything. This is the option chosen by travelers who do not want to return home with any regrets: pyramids + Great Egyptian Museum + temples of Karnak + Valley of the Kings + full cruise + Abu Simbel + Red Sea or White Desert. In 15 days, you get the equivalent of TWO classic trips compressed into one.

This guide details the 3 15-day circuit packages that we are organizing from Cairo in 2026 - Classic (£2,150-£2,690/pers), Premium (£2,690-£3,230/pers) and Exclusive (£3,230-£4,230/pers) - with hotels, boats and all add-ons included.

- Detailed itinerary -

Day by day program

Days 1-3 - Cairo (3 nights Mena House or Conrad Cairo). Arrive in Cairo on your flight to Egypt. VIP welcome at the airport and private transfer. Giza Plateau (pyramids + Sphinx), Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM 4h), Saqqara + Memphis, Khan el-Khalili + Old Coptic Cairo.

Day 4 - Flight Cairo → Luxor + boarding. EgyptAir morning flight 1 hour. Boat boarding 5★. Visit Karnak in the afternoon.

Day 5 - Valley of the Kings. Royal tombs, Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari), Colossi of Memnon, Luxor temple (evening option).

Day 6 - Edfu. Temple of Horus (best preserved), Kom Ombo navigation.

Day 7 - Kom Ombo + Aswan. Sobek-Haroëris double temple. Arrival Aswan. Felucca sunset Elephantine Island.

Day 8 - Philae + High Dam + Obelisk. Agilkia Island (temple saved from the waters).

Day 9 - Abu Simbel excursion. Morning flight Aswan-Abou Simbel-Aswan (1h20 + 2h on site). Temple of Ramses II + Nefertari.

Day 10 - Relaxation Aswan. Nubian village (option), monastery of Saint-Siméon, farewell dinner on board with show.

Day 11 - Flight Aswan → Hurghada. 1h30. Hotel transfer 5★ Steigenberger Aldau / Sheraton Soma Bay / Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh.

Days 11-14 - Red Sea 5★ all-inclusive. Beach relaxation, snorkeling, optional diving, Giftun Island excursions, water park.

Day 15 - Departure. Private transfer to the airport for your return flight. If necessary, we organize the domestic flight Hurghada-Cairo to reach your departure gate.

- 3 formulas -

Classic, Premium, Exclusive - indicative prices

Formula 1 - Classic 15 days
Mena House + Standard 5★ Cruise + Hurghada Steigenberger

3 nights Mena House facing pyramids, Nile cruise 7 nights Mövenpick Royal Lily, 4 nights Steigenberger Aldau Beach all-inclusive.

Code: £2,150-£2,690/person

Formula 2 - Premium 15 days
Mena House + Sonesta Star Goddess + Sheraton Soma Bay

Mena House Junior Suite, Sonesta Star Goddess suite with private balcony, Sheraton Soma Bay villa, domestic business flights on Cairo-Luxor.

Indicative: £2,690-£3,230/person

Formula 3 - Exclusive 15 days
Oberoi Mena House + Oberoi Philae + Four Seasons Sharm

French service with butler everywhere, Oberoi Philae 22 cabins with Nile view balcony, Four Seasons villa with private pool, private guide throughout.

Indicative: £3,230-£4,230/person

- Variants -

5 options to personalize your 15 days

The 15-day format leaves room for variations. Here are the 5 most requested :

  • Lake Nasser Extension (3 nights on Eugénie or Kasr Ibrim) - Belle Époque, private atmosphere (+£1,150/person).
  • Bahariya White Desert Extension (4 nights 4x4 + luxury bivouac) - desert adventure, star observatory (+£620/person).
  • Private dahabiya format - replace the large boat with a sailboat for 12-24 people (+30-50% vs. 5★ equivalent, more intimate experience).
  • Stop-over Alexandria (2 nights Mediterranean) - Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Kom es-Shoqafa catacombs, Fort Qaitbay.
  • Combined Egypt + Jordan - 4-5 day extension Petra + Wadi Rum via Cairo-Amman flight.
-FAQs-

Frequently asked questions about the 15-day tour

Why a 15-day tour in Egypt?
15 days is the ideal duration for those who don't want to sacrifice anything. In 10 days, you make a choice: either Cairo + full cruise without Red Sea, or Cairo + short cruise + Red Sea. In 15 days, you have: 3 days Cairo (pyramids + GEM + Saqqara + Khan el-Khalili + Old Cairo), 7 nights Nile cruise (Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, Abu Simbel), then 4-5 nights either Red Sea in a 5★ all-inclusive hotel for relaxation, or Bahariya White Desert / Lake Nasser extension for lovers adventure.
What is the recommended 15-day itinerary?
Classic program: Days 1-3 Cairo (Mena House, pyramids + GEM + Saqqara + Old Coptic Cairo), Day 4 Cairo-Luxor flight + boat boarding, Days 4-10 Nile cruise 7 nights Luxor-Aswan (Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, +Abou Simbel), Day 11 domestic flight Aswan-Hurghada, Days 11-14 Red Sea 5★ all-inclusive (Steigenberger Aldau, Sheraton Soma Bay or Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh), Day 15 transfer to the airport for your return flight. Desert variant: replace the 4 nights Red Sea with 4 nights White Desert Bahariya safari (4x4 + luxury bivouac).
How much does a 15-day premium Egypt tour cost?
Indicative budget per person (based on 2 adults, flight to Egypt not included):
→ Classic Formula (Mena House + 5★ standard cruise + Steigenberger Hurghada): £2,150-£2,690/person
→ Premium Formula (Mena House + Sonesta Star Goddess + Sheraton Soma Bay): £2,690-£3,230/person
→ Exclusive Formula (Oberoi Mena House + Oberoi Philae cruise + Four Seasons Sharm): £3,230-£4,230/person
Included: all domestic flights that we orchestrate for you (Cairo-Louxor, Aswan-Hurghada, Abu Simbel shuttle), private Mercedes transfers, hotels with full or half board, Premium cruise + Abu Simbel option, English-speaking guides, visa. Your flight to Egypt remains your responsibility.
Which 5★ cruise ship for a 15-day premium tour?
Top 3 according to profile: (1) Sonesta Star Goddess - yacht 33 suites with private balcony, 35-52 m², the most requested boat for premium trips 7 nights. Ideal couples + honeymoons. (2) Oberoi Philae - 22 cabins only, French service (butler for 4 cabins), gourmet. Ultra-premium. (3) Mövenpick MS Royal Lily - 56 cabins and 4 Royal Suites, best value for money Premium for families with teenagers, well-established entertainment, swimming pool. For groups.
Can we adapt the circuit according to our preferences?
Yes - that’s our specialty. Common variants: (1) Lake Nasser Extension - 3 nights Aswan-Abou Simbel on the boat Eugénie or Kasr Ibrim, Belle Époque atmosphere (+£1,150/person). (2) Bahariya White Desert Extension - 4 nights 4x4 + luxury bivouac (+£620/person). (3) Dahabiya cruise format - private sailboat for 12-24 passengers instead of the large boat (+30-50% vs. 5★ equivalent). (4) Stop-over Alexandria - 2 nights Mediterranean (Bibliotheca, catacombs, Qaitbay). (5) Combined Jordan - 4-5 days extension Petra + Wadi Rum via Cairo-Amman flight.
What is the best time for a 15-day tour?
October-November and March-April are the perfect periods: 25-28°C daytime, Red Sea at 25-26°C, clear sky, ideal photo light. December-February: excellent too (22-25°C, clear sky, magnificent winter light) but cool nights on the deck of the boat (stole recommended). To avoid: June-August (38-43°C in Upper Egypt makes temple visits difficult). Reservation: 3-4 months in advance for October-April (4-6 months for Easter or Christmas).
Is a private English-speaking guide required throughout the tour?
Highly recommended for a 15-day premium tour. Our standard formula: private French speaking guide in Cairo (3 days), English-speaking guide shared on the cruise (limited group ~15-20 pax), private driver without guide for transfers. Upgrade private guide on cruise: +£310-£460/couple for 7 nights - recommended if you want the fully personalized pace (tours tailored to your interest in Egyptology, adjustable breaks, unlimited questions).
What level of fitness is required for this circuit?
Average level is enough. Temple visits involve walking 1-3 km/day on sometimes uneven ground, stairs (Valley of the Kings, interior of the tombs), and heat (even in winter, 22-25°C in full sun). To expect: good walking shoes (no flip-flops on the sites), water at all times, hat, sunscreen. Not accessible: people with reduced mobility (unequipped tombs, numerous stairs). For seniors or tired people: frequent breaks, shorten visits, and choose boat with swimming pool for recovery.
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