Egypt Trip Itinerary 12 Days: Your Ultimate Itinerary Guide in 2026

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Twelve days in Egypt is the length where the trip becomes a proper holiday rather than a sightseeing sprint. You get Cairo, the full Nile cruise., Abu Simbel, and a meaningful second destination — Bahariya Oasis and the White Desert for adventure travellers, Hurghada for beach time, or Istanbul and Cappadocia for a once-in-a-lifetime cross-border combo. In 13 years of designing private Egypt itineraries through Egypt Tours by Locals, the three 12-day trips I run most often each appeal to a distinctly different traveller.

This guide gives you those three itineraries — each a complete, private, Egyptologist-guided trip you can customize your Egypt tour around today. No filler. Just the day-by-day for the three 12-day Egypt tour packages our guests actually choose between, ranked by booking volume across the 2026–2027 season.

Choose Your 12-Day Egypt Itinerary: 3 Ready-to-Book Options

Twelve days gives you the full Egypt circuit plus a substantial bonus — and the three options below each unlock a completely different second half of the trip. The Bahariya + White Desert version is for adventure travellers who want desert camping after the temples. The Hurghada version is the most-booked because three Red Sea days at the end is what most couples and families actually want. The Egypt + Turkey version is a once-in-a-lifetime cross-border trip combining two of the most-loved travel destinations on Earth. Below are all three as we run them most often.

Traveler Favorite (2026–2027 bookings): #2 the 12-Day Cairo + Cruise + Hurghada is our most-booked 12-day plan — three beach days at the end is what most first-timers and families actually want. #1 with Bahariya leads among adventure travellers and photographers. #3 the Egypt + Turkey cross-border trip is our highest-revenue 12-day plan and trends strongly among honeymooners.

Itinerary	Travel Type	Top Highlights	Best For	From
#1 · 12-Day Cairo + Cruise + Bahariya	City + Cruise + Safari	Pyramids · Cruise · Abu Simbel · Bahariya Oasis · White Desert camping	Adventure travellers, photographers, returning visitors	$2,200
#2 · 12-Day Cairo + Cruise + Hurghada	City + Cruise + Beach	Pyramids · Cruise · 3 Red Sea beach days · snorkelling	First-timers, couples, families	$2,000
#3 · 12-Day Egypt + Turkey	Cross-Border	Pyramids · Luxor · Istanbul · Cappadocia · optional balloon ride	Once-in-a-lifetime travellers, honeymooners	$2,800

Traveler Favorite (2025–2026 bookings): #2 the 12-Day Cairo + Cruise + Hurghada is our most-booked 12-day plan — three beach days at the end is what most first-timers and families actually want. #1 with Bahariya leads among adventure travellers and photographers. #3 the Egypt + Turkey cross-border trip is our highest-revenue 12-day plan and trends strongly among honeymooners.

#1 · 12-Day Cairo + Nile Cruise + Bahariya Oasis & White Desert

 City + Cruise + Safari    From $2,200 per person · 12 Days / 11 Nights · Cairo + Cruise + Western Desert

This is the most distinctive 12-day Egypt itinerary we offer. You get everything the standard plan covers — Pyramids, GEM, Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, Abu Simbel — followed by a 2-day Western Desert add-on with camping in the White Desert and a visit to the Tomb of Bannantiu in Bahariya. It’s the only 12-day plan we run that ends with desert silence rather than city traffic. Adventure travellers and photographers consistently rate this trip as the best Egypt experience we sell.

Best for: Adventure travellers, photographers, returning Egypt visitors, couples and solo travellers who’ve done the pyramids before and want something genuinely different.

12-Day Cairo + Cruise + Bahariya & White Desert (Day-by-Day)

Includes: 4 nights Cairo 4★/5★ hotel · 4 nights full-board 5★ Nile cruise · 1 night Bahariya oasis lodge + 1 night Bedouin desert camp · 1 night Cairo on return · All entry fees · Domestic flights Cairo↔Luxor and Aswan↔Cairo · 4×4 desert vehicle and camping gear · Private Egyptologist guide on Egypt sites · Bahariya desert guide · Airport transfers · Daily breakfast + lunches as listed · 24/7 WhatsApp support.

Day	What You’ll Do
Day 1	Arrival in Cairo. Airport pickup, transfer to your hotel, welcome dinner, briefing with your Egyptologist.
Day 2	Giza Pyramids, Saqqara & Memphis. Morning at the Giza Plateau — Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple. Continue to Saqqara (Step Pyramid of Djoser) and Memphis. Lunch near the pyramids.
Day 3	Egyptian Museum, Citadel & Khan el-Khalili. Morning at the Grand Egyptian Museum. Afternoon at the Citadel of Saladin, Mohamed Ali Mosque, and Khan el-Khalili bazaar.
Day 4	Fly to Luxor — Luxor East Bank Tour. Morning flight Cairo → Luxor. Board your cruise ship. Afternoon at Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. Welcome dinner on board.
Day 5	Luxor West Bank Tour. Morning Valley of the Kings (3 tombs), Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon. Sail begins south. Sunset on deck.
Day 6	Edfu and Kom Ombo Tour. Morning at the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Afternoon at Kom Ombo. Sail overnight to Aswan.
Day 7	Abu Simbel Temples Tour. Very early start (~4:00 AM) — 3-hour drive south to Abu Simbel. Visit the Great Temple of Ramses II and the smaller Temple of Hathor. Return to Aswan by mid-afternoon. Final night on the cruise.
Day 8	Aswan City Tour & Return to Cairo. Morning visit to the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple. Disembark. Fly Aswan → Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 9	Open Day in Cairo. Slow morning. Optional Coptic Cairo half-day or independent shopping at Khan el-Khalili. Light lunch, briefing on the desert leg ahead.
Day 10	Tour to Bahariya Oasis from Cairo. Morning pickup, 4–5 hour drive west into the Western Desert. Lunch at an oasis restaurant. Afternoon visit to the Golden Mummies Museum and the Tomb of Bannantiu. Overnight at a comfortable oasis lodge.
Day 11	White Desert Tour & Return to Cairo. Transfer to 4×4 for off-road exploration of the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, and the White Desert. Sunset and overnight at a Bedouin camp under the stars. Early breakfast and morning drive back to Cairo.
Day 12	Final Departure. Breakfast at your hotel, private transfer to Cairo International Airport.

 

#2 · 12-Day Cairo + Nile Cruise with Hurghada

 City + Cruise + Beach    From $2,000 per person · 12 Days / 11 Nights · Cairo + Cruise + Hurghada

This is our most-booked 12-day plan — and the one I’d recommend for couples and families who want the full ancient circuit followed by three full Red Sea beach days. You’ll cover Cairo properly across three nights, fly to Aswan to board a 4-night cruise sailing north to Luxor, transfer 4 hours east to Hurghada for three all-inclusive beach days, then return to Cairo for a final wander through Coptic and Islamic Cairo before departure.

Best for: First-timers wanting a proper holiday, couples, families with kids, honeymooners, anyone who wants a complete Egypt experience plus genuine recovery time.

12-Day Cairo + Cruise + Hurghada (Day-by-Day)

Includes: 3 nights Cairo 4★/5★ hotel · 4 nights full-board 5★ Nile cruise · 3 nights Hurghada 5★ all-inclusive beach resort · 1 night Cairo on return · All entry fees · Domestic flights Cairo↔Aswan and Hurghada↔Cairo · Private Egyptologist guide on Egypt sites · Hurghada–Cairo transfers · Daily breakfast + lunches as listed (all-inclusive in Hurghada) · 24/7 WhatsApp support.

Day	What You’ll Do
Day 1	Arrival in Cairo. Airport pickup, transfer to your hotel, welcome dinner, briefing with your Egyptologist.
Day 2	Giza Pyramids, Saqqara & Memphis. Full morning at the Giza Plateau — Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple. Continue to Saqqara and Memphis. Lunch near Giza.
Day 3	Egyptian Museum, Cairo Citadel & Khan el-Khalili Bazaar. Morning at the GEM or Egyptian Museum. Afternoon at the Citadel of Saladin, the Mohamed Ali Mosque, and Khan el-Khalili.
Day 4	Fly to Aswan & Aswan City Tour. Morning flight Cairo → Aswan. Board your 5★ cruise ship. Afternoon visit to the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple. Welcome dinner on board.
Day 5	Tour to Kom Ombo Temple. Sail north with morning coffee on deck. Afternoon visit to Kom Ombo (twin temple of Sobek and Horus). Sunset on deck. Continue sailing overnight.
Day 6	Edfu Temple & Luxor West Bank Tour. Morning at the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Sail to Luxor. Afternoon Valley of the Kings (3 tombs), Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon.
Day 7	Luxor East Bank & Transfer to Hurghada. Morning at Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. Disembark. Afternoon road transfer to Hurghada (~4 hours). Check in to your 5★ beach resort.
Day 8	Open Day in Hurghada. Beach, pool, optional snorkelling or scuba trip to Giftun Island. All-inclusive dining.
Day 9	Open Day in Hurghada. Optional Mahmya Beach day-trip or Marsa Mubarak dolphin-watching. Resort relaxation.
Day 10	Open Day in Hurghada & Return to Cairo. Slow morning. Late-morning transfer to Hurghada Airport. Fly Hurghada → Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 11	Discovering Old Cairo. Morning at Coptic Cairo (Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Sergius). Afternoon at Moez Street — the largest open-air collection of medieval Islamic architecture in the world. Farewell dinner.
Day 12	Final Departure. Breakfast at your hotel, private transfer to Cairo International Airport.

#3 · 12-Day Egypt + Turkey Private Package

 Cross-Border    From $2,800 per person · 12 Days / 11 Nights · Egypt + Turkey

Combining Egypt and Turkey in 12 days is one of the most-requested cross-border trips we sell — and 12 days is the right length for it. You’ll cover Cairo and the full Nile cruise circuit, then fly Cairo → Istanbul to spend five days in Turkey: the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar, a 1-hour flight to Cappadocia for fairy chimneys and an optional sunrise hot-air balloon ride, then back to Istanbul for departure. Two great ancient civilisations on one trip.

Best for: Once-in-a-lifetime travellers, honeymooners, history buffs comparing Pharaonic and Ottoman heritage, photographers (Cappadocia balloons + Karnak), returning Egypt visitors who want a second country added.

12-Day Egypt + Turkey (Day-by-Day)

Includes: 2 nights Cairo 4★/5★ hotel · 4 nights full-board Nile cruise · 1 night Cairo on return · 3 nights Istanbul 4★/5★ hotel · 2 nights Cappadocia cave hotel · All entry fees in both countries · Flights Cairo↔Luxor, Aswan↔Cairo, Cairo↔Istanbul, Istanbul↔Cappadocia · Private Egyptologist guide in Egypt · Private Turkey guide · All transfers · 24/7 WhatsApp support.

Day	What You’ll Do
Day 1	Arrival in Cairo. Airport pickup, transfer to your hotel, welcome dinner, briefing with your Egyptologist.
Day 2	Best of Cairo Tour. Morning at the Giza Plateau — Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple. Afternoon at the GEM and Khan el-Khalili.
Day 3	Flight to Luxor, East Bank Tour. Morning flight Cairo → Luxor. Board your cruise. Afternoon at Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. Dinner on board.
Day 4	Luxor West Bank, Sail to Edfu. Morning Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon. Lunch on board. Sail begins south to Edfu.
Day 5	Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples, Sail to Aswan. Morning at Edfu. Afternoon at Kom Ombo. Sail overnight to Aswan.
Day 6	Aswan Tour, Free Afternoon. Morning at the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple. Free afternoon on board.
Day 7	Transfer to Cairo, Free Time. Disembark. Fly Aswan → Cairo. Free afternoon. Farewell Egypt dinner.
Day 8	Cairo to Istanbul. Morning flight Cairo → Istanbul (~2.5 hours). Afternoon walk through Sultanahmet. Dinner at a Bosphorus rooftop restaurant.
Day 9	Istanbul City Tour. Full-day tour — Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Grand Bazaar, and the Spice Market. Lunch at a traditional kebab house.
Day 10	Flight to Cappadocia. Morning flight Istanbul → Cappadocia (~1.5 hours). Check in to a cave hotel in Göreme. Afternoon tour of the Göreme Open Air Museum (rock-cut Byzantine churches) and the Uçhisar Castle. Sunset at Red Valley.
Day 11	Optional Balloon Ride, Return to Istanbul. Pre-dawn optional sunrise hot-air balloon ride (US$200–250 per person, weather-dependent). After breakfast, drive through the Ihlara Valley or the Underground City of Derinkuyu. Late-afternoon flight Cappadocia → Istanbul. Farewell dinner.
Day 12	Departure. Breakfast at your Istanbul hotel, private transfer to Istanbul Airport.

Travel Tips for a Smooth 12-Day Egypt Trip

Thirteen years of running private tours has distilled into these tips. None of them are theoretical — each one comes from a specific thing that went wrong (or went right) for a real group. Read through before you book your flights.

Before You Fly

Tip	Why It Matters
Bring $40 USD cash	$25 for your visa on arrival + $15 buffer for the airport. ATMs after immigration accept foreign cards but queue times can be long.
Book domestic flights 2+ weeks ahead	EgyptAir and Nile Air fares on the Cairo–Luxor and Cairo–Aswan routes can double inside the 7-day window, especially October–April.
Check visa rules by nationality	Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and some South Asian passport holders need a sponsor letter from an Egyptian tour operator. We issue it free for booked guests.
Travel insurance is worth it	Medical evacuation from remote Egypt is expensive without cover. Any major carrier (Allianz, World Nomads) is fine.
Download offline Google Maps	Save Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and any desert/Red Sea destinations offline. Data can drop near monuments and outside major cities.

On the Ground: Money, Tipping & Practical Stuff

• 💰 Cash vs card: Egypt is still 70% cash outside major hotels. Withdraw Egyptian Pounds (EGP) from ATMs in Cairo — use CIB, QNB, or HSBC for reliability. Keep USD for the visa, tips, and backup.
• 📱 SIM cards & eSIMs: Buy a local Vodafone or Orange SIM at Cairo Airport (around $10 for 20 GB, 30 days). Airalo/Holafly eSIMs work reliably if your phone supports them.
• 🙏 Tipping (baksheesh) guide: Egyptologist guide: $10–15 per person per day · Driver: $5–8 per day · Cruise crew: $50–70 per person for the cruise, paid to the ship’s tip box at end · Restaurant: 10% if not already included · Hotel porter: 20–30 EGP per bag.
• 💧 Water: Drink bottled only — including for brushing teeth. Hotels and cruise ships include bottled water. A single 1.5 L bottle costs 10–15 EGP at a kiosk.

What to Pack for 12 Days

Essential	Why
Comfortable walking shoes	You’ll cover 15,000+ steps a day at Karnak and the Valley of the Kings. Trainers over sandals.
Light, modest clothing (cotton/linen)	Shoulders and knees covered for mosques and churches. Long sleeves protect against the sun.
Warm layer for evenings	Desert and cruise evenings on deck can be cool in winter. Bring a fleece or light puffer.
Hat + sunglasses + SPF 50	Non-negotiable for Giza, Karnak, and Luxor West Bank. No shade in most sites.
Small USD notes ($1, $5)	Easiest currency for tipping at sites, restrooms, and quick photo-op requests.
Reusable water bottle	Hotels and cruise ships refill for free; saves plastic and money.
Power bank + universal adapter	Egypt uses Type C/F plugs (230V). Bring a 10,000 mAh bank minimum for excursion days.
Imodium / rehydration salts	“Pharaoh’s revenge” is real. Cheap, effective, fits in a pocket.

Cultural & Safety Notes

• Dress code at religious sites: Cover shoulders and knees at mosques, Coptic churches, and synagogues. Women carry a light scarf for mosque entries (head-covering required at Mohamed Ali Mosque and Sultan Hassan).
• Photography permits: Most sites include photography in the entry fee. Flash photography is banned inside tombs at the Valley of the Kings. Tutankhamun’s tomb charges an extra camera fee (~$50 EGP).
• Haggling at Khan el-Khalili: Start at 30–40% of the asking price and walk away slowly if needed. Price tags are a suggestion, not a rule.
• Ramadan awareness: If your trip falls during Ramadan (Feb 17 – Mar 19 in 2026), restaurants may close during daylight hours outside tourist zones. Museums and monuments open normally but close earlier in the afternoon.
• Female solo travellers: Egypt is safer than headlines suggest, but catcalling happens. Confident body language, modest dress, and a private guide (we include one on every tour) solve 99% of it.
• Beggars and touts at sites: A firm “La, shukran” (no, thank you) works. Our guides shield groups from most of this automatically.

💡 Magdy’s Top Tip: Arrive at the Giza Plateau, Karnak Temple, and the Valley of the Kings at opening time — usually 7:00 AM. You’ll have the monuments to yourself for 90 minutes and your photos will look like no one else is in the country. Every guest who’s followed this advice has thanked me for it.

Free 20-Minute Consultation with a Local Egypt Expert

Still weighing up which of the three itineraries is right for you? That’s exactly what a consultation is for. Before you commit to any 12-day Egypt trip, I offer every traveller a free 20-minute call — WhatsApp, Zoom, or Google Meet, whichever suits you. No hard sell. No obligation. Just a conversation with the person who will actually plan your trip.

YOUR EGYPT CONSULTANT Magdy Fattouh Senior tour consultant · 13+ years designing private Egypt itineraries · Based in Cairo. •    1,200+ guest groups guided •    4.9★ average across 247 verified reviews •    Travellers served from 32 countries •    Licensed by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism

WHAT YOU GET IN 20 MINUTES •    A recommended 12-day itinerary based on your dates, interests & budget •    Exact USD pricing — all-in, no hidden fees •    Visa advice for your nationality (sponsor letter if needed) •    Honest answers on safety, weather & what to skip •    Hotel & domestic flight recommendations •    A written summary sent to you within 12 hours

💬 Book on WhatsApp     📝 Request Consultation     ✉️ Email Us

Typical response: under 2 hours during Cairo business hours (GMT+2). All consultations are 100% free and carry no obligation to book.

Frequently Asked Questions About a 12-Day Egypt Itinerary

Is 12 days enough to see Egypt and a second country?

Yes — 12 days is the right length for combining Egypt with a meaningful second destination. The Egypt + Turkey itinerary (#3) is the best example: 7 days in Egypt covering Cairo + the cruise + Abu Simbel, then 5 days in Turkey covering Istanbul + Cappadocia. Trying to add a second country to a 10-day trip means cutting Egypt time you’d regret losing. At 12 days the math works.

What is the best 12-day Egypt itinerary?

It depends on what you value. The Bahariya + White Desert version (Itinerary #1) is the most distinctive Egypt-only plan we run — it ends with desert camping rather than another city. The Hurghada version (Itinerary #2) is the most-booked because three beach days is what couples and families actually want. The Egypt + Turkey version (Itinerary #3) is the highest-revenue 12-day plan, and the only one that combines two countries. Most first-timers pick #2.

Should I add Abu Simbel to a 12-day Egypt trip?

Yes — at 12 days Abu Simbel is non-negotiable. You have the time, the cruise schedule supports it, and the payoff is one of the most photographed monuments in Egypt. All three of our 12-day itineraries include Abu Simbel either by road from Aswan or as an optional flight upgrade. We can also add a second visit at sunset for photographers on request.

How much does a 12-day Egypt trip cost?

A mid-range private 12-day Egypt tour through Egypt Tours by Locals — airport transfers, domestic flights, 5★ cruise full board, private Egyptologist guide, all entry fees, and 4-star hotels — typically runs $2,000–$3,000 USD per person for two travellers. The Egypt + Turkey combo runs higher at $2,800–$4,200 per person due to international flights and Turkey land costs. Budget options start around $1,400. Luxury (5★ Cairo hotels, premium cruise cabins, Four Seasons properties) starts from $4,200 per person.

Can I combine Egypt and Turkey in 12 days?

Yes — and Itinerary #3 is built exactly for it. The Cairo–Istanbul flight is 2.5 hours, so you don’t lose half a day to transit. The right structure is 7 days in Egypt (Cairo + 4-night cruise + Abu Simbel) and 5 days in Turkey (3 Istanbul + 2 Cappadocia). The Cappadocia balloon ride is optional but worth it; book it 24 hours ahead and accept it may be cancelled for weather. Skip trying to add Greece or Israel — at 12 days you’ll see neither properly.

What is the best time of year for a 12-day Egypt trip?

October to April is the ideal window. Daytime temperatures across Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan are comfortable — averaging 18 °C to 26 °C. The Western Desert is best in October to March when daytime temperatures are pleasant and nights are cold enough for camp fires. Hurghada is warm year-round. Cappadocia is best in April-May or September-October — winter brings snow which is beautiful but limits some hiking. May through September brings intense heat in southern Egypt.

Do I need a visa for a 12-day Egypt or Egypt + Turkey trip?

For Egypt, most nationalities can get a visa on arrival at Cairo Airport for $25 USD, or apply via the e-Visa portal. Indian, Pakistani, and some South Asian passport holders need a sponsor letter — we provide it. For Turkey, most nationalities (UK, US, Canadian, Australian) can apply for the Turkey e-visa online at evisa.gov.tr (~$50 USD) before travel; processing is instant. EU citizens enter visa-free for stays up to 90 days.

Is the Western Desert safe and worth it for a 12-day Egypt trip?

Yes — the Bahariya and White Desert region is one of the safest parts of Egypt for tourism, with no major incidents in our 13 years of operation. The 2-day add-on at the end of Itinerary #1 is genuinely transformative for guests who haven’t camped in a desert before. Bring a warm fleece and a power bank; the lodge has Wi-Fi but the camp doesn’t. Photographers and stargazers consistently rate this part of the trip as the single best memory of the whole Egypt experience.

How does a 12-day Egypt trip compare to 10 or 14 days?

The 10-day plan covers the full Egypt circuit but skips Abu Simbel or one bonus destination. The 12-day plan adds both — Abu Simbel and a substantial second experience (desert, beach, or cross-border). The 14-day plan goes further: Alexandria + 4 nights Sharm/Hurghada + Coptic Cairo deep-dive. Our portfolio data shows 12 days has the highest repeat-booking rate — guests who come for 12 days return more often than any other length, because they leave feeling they did Egypt properly without burning out.

What should I pack for 12 days in Egypt?

Pack two layers: light cotton/linen for daytime sightseeing (shoulders and knees covered for mosques and tombs) and a warm fleece or light jacket for cruise evenings on deck, desert camping nights, or Cappadocia mornings. Comfortable walking shoes are essential. Add SPF 50, sunglasses, a hat, swimwear (for Hurghada or cruise pool), a 10,000 mAh power bank, universal adapter, and small USD notes for tipping. Don’t bring formal evening wear — cruise dress code is smart casual.

Conclusion: Planning Your 12-Day Egypt Trip

Twelve days in Egypt, structured well, is the length most repeat visitors recommend to first-timers. You see Cairo properly across three days. You sail the Nile for four nights. You stand in front of Ramses II’s mountainside temple at Abu Simbel. And you finish with a substantial second experience — desert silence, Red Sea snorkelling, or a flight into the heart of Anatolia. Couples and families consistently rate the 12-day length as the right balance between completeness and recovery.

The three itineraries in this guide are the ones I recommend most often because they reflect what actually works in 12 days — not what looks good on paper. The Bahariya plan is the most distinctive Egypt-only trip. The Hurghada plan is the most-booked because it delivers a proper holiday at the end. The Egypt + Turkey plan is the once-in-a-lifetime upgrade for travellers who can take 12 days off and want every day to count.

What makes the difference between a good 12-day trip and an unforgettable one is always the details: which Karnak entrance to use at sunrise, which Valley of the Kings tombs to prioritise, which cruise ship has the best Sun Deck, which Hurghada resort has the best house reef, which Cappadocia cave hotel actually has a view of the balloons at sunrise. That local knowledge is what our Egyptologist guides and Turkey partners bring — every day, on every tour.

We’ve taken 1,200+ groups through Egypt from 32 countries and hold a 4.9-star average across 247 verified reviews. When you’re ready to plan your trip — or even if you’re just comparing options — message us directly. We typically respond within a few hours and can have a customised 12-day itinerary to you within 24 hours.