14 Days in Egypt – The Ultimate Complete Experience

Ashraf Fares • February 12, 2026

With 14 days in Egypt, you can experience the country in its fullest form — beyond the highlights.

This two-week itinerary includes:

  • Cairo & Giza
  • Saqqara & Dahshur
  • Alexandria
  • Nile Cruise
  • Abu Simbel
  • Red Sea relaxation
  • Optional desert adventure

This is the ultimate Egypt journey.


2-Week Egypt Itinerary Breakdown


 Days 1–3 – Cairo & Giza


  • Great Pyramids
  • Sphinx
  • Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Saqqara
  • Old Cairo

Days 4–5 – Alexandria


  • Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
  • Citadel of Qaitbay
  • Bibliotheca Alexandrina
  • Mediterranean coastal charm

 Days 6–10 – Nile Cruise


  • Aswan
  • Philae Temple
  • Abu Simbel
  • Kom Ombo
  • Edfu
  • Luxor
  • Valley of the Kings
  • Karnak Temple

Days 11–14 – Red Sea or Desert


Option 1: Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh
Option 2: White Desert Safari
Option 3: Siwa Oasis adventure

Why Choose 14 Days?


  • No rushing
  • Deep exploration
  • Historical + relaxation balance
  • Flexible experiences

This is ideal for honeymooners and slow travelers.


14-Day Egypt Itinerary Cost (2026)



Travel Type Price Range
Private Luxury $4500-$7000
Premium Small Group $3500-$4800

Luxury 14-Day Egypt Packages


→ [Ultimate Egypt Tour – 14 Days]
→ [Luxury Egypt & Red Sea Package]
→ [Private Two-Week Egypt Itinerary]

Ashraf Fares — Founder of Pyramids Land Tours
Written by

Ashraf Fares

Founder & Lead Egyptologist Guide,

Ashraf has led private tours through Egypt's archaeological sites for over 20 years. Based in Cairo, he works with licensed Egyptologist guides to create itineraries that connect travelers directly with 5,000 years of history — from the Pyramids of Giza to the tombs of the Valley of the Kings. Every article on this blog draws on firsthand knowledge of the sites, the history, and the practical realities of traveling Egypt.

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