Egypt, the way I'd do it again

A 2-week loop, no wasted days

This is the exact route we travelled, refined with all the tips we wish we'd had. It balances Egypt's history, desert adventure and slow coastal living, ending in Dahab to unwind. Use it as a guide, not a rulebook: leave room for rest days and stay longer where you fall in love.

The route

• Days 1-3, Cairo & Giza. Pyramids & Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili markets.
• Days 4-6, Siwa Oasis. Salt lakes, Cleopatra's Spring, desert safari & stargazing.
• Days 7-11, Luxor. Valley of the Kings, Karnak, a sunrise hot-air balloon over the Nile.
• Days 11-13, Hurghada. Red Sea snorkelling, dolphins & the Blue Lagoon.
• Days 13-15, Dahab. The Blue Hole, free-diving and the best food of the trip.

What's inside the guide

• Day-by-day plan with timings and how long to spend where
• Every stay we booked, with links
• Where to eat in each town, the spots that actually delivered
• Our drivers & guides' real contacts
• Visa, currency, eSIM & dress-code tips (with my SIM code)
• Clickable maps in the interactive Notion version

A glimpse inside