A comprehensive 12-day journey across Egypt: from Giza’s pyramids to a Nile cruise, Abu Simbel’s temples and a night in the White Desert. Practical, paced and packed with cultural highlights.
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You step from the Cairo heat into a wind that carries dust, diesel and date-sweet incense, and the Great Pyramid rises ahead like a blunt geometry against a blue sky. Over the next twelve days the landscape keeps changing: limestone deserts that sculpt themselves into surreal white pillars, the wide slow ribbon of the Nile that dares you to follow it, and the red coral of the Hurghada coast promising a different kind of calm.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
12 days
Fitness Level
Suitable for travelers in average fitness able to manage several hours of walking, stairs, and getting on/off boats and vehicles.
Wildlife
History
This route traces Egypt’s major eras: Old Kingdom funerary complexes, New Kingdom temple architecture and modern engineering feats such as the relocation of Abu Simbel during the Aswan High Dam project.
Conservation
Sites are fragile—avoid touching painted reliefs, stay on designated paths, and minimise single-use plastics; desert camps rely on limited water, so conserve and follow guide instructions.
Reserve your spot on the Full Egypt 12 Day Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Beat the Heat in Key Sites
Schedule major temple and archaeological visits for early morning to avoid high temperatures and crowds.
Hydration and Electrolytes
Carry a 1–2L reusable water bottle and electrolyte packets—tap water isn’t always safe for travellers.
Wear Sturdy, Closed Shoes
Temples and desert sites have uneven stone steps and loose sand—supportive footwear reduces slips and blisters.
Local Currency & Small Bills
Carry small Egyptian pound notes for tipping, entry fees and market purchases where cards aren’t accepted.
Lightweight hiking shoes
Support and traction for uneven temple steps, cobbled streets and desert sand.
Wide-brim sun hat & sunscreen
Essential protection against intense sun while touring open sites and deserts.
summer
Reusable water bottle with filter or electrolyte packets
Keeps you hydrated between replenishment points and reduces reliance on single-use plastics.
summer
Light daypack and document pouch
Carries water, camera, guidebook and secure storage for passports and tickets.