How many days do you need in Cairo, Aswan & Luxor?
- Most travelers spend 7-9 days in Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor combined
- Visiting Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor in 4 to 6 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 10 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Edfu, Hurghada, Kom Ombo, and Esna
How Many Days to Spend in Egypt
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Recommended Itineraries for Cairo, Aswan & Luxor
Recommended Itinerary for 1 Week
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Cairo | Cairo |
| Day 2 | Visit the Pyramids of Giza & Memphis | Cairo |
| Day 3 | Tour the Egyptian Museum, Learn About Islamic Cairo | Cairo |
| Day 4 | Fly to Aswan, Board Nile Cruise | Aswan |
| Day 5 | Boat to the Temples of Edfu & Kom Ombo | Luxor |
| Day 6 | Explore the Temple of Luxor | Luxor |
| Day 7 | Fly to Cairo, Depart |
Enjoy the best of Egypt on this weeklong adventure. Spend a few days in Cairo, visiting museums, learning about Islamic history, and side-tripping to the Pyramids of Giza before boarding a boat for a cruise along the Nile River. Highlights along the journey include Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and Karnak Temple. The itinerary ends up back in Cairo—a perfect way to spend seven days! Read more
Extended Itineraries
8-Day Itinerary Including Edfu
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Cairo | Cairo |
| Day 2 | Explore the Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum | Cairo |
| Day 3 | Transfer to Luxor, East Bank Tour, Board Cruise | Luxor |
| Day 4 | Cruise to Esna Lock & Edfu | Edfu |
| Day 5 | Cruise to Kom Ombo | Edfu |
| Day 6 | Cruise to Aswan | Aswan |
| Day 7 | Fly to Cairo, Free Time | Cairo |
| Day 8 | Depart Cairo | Cairo |
Follow the ancient Nile down through Egypt to sail to some of the ancient world's most dramatic structures. Spots such as Karnak, Luxor, and Abu Simbel evoke the complex structures of ancient Egyptian life and architecture, while a city tour of Cairo and a trip to the Aswan Dam will help bring you into Egypt's present. Read more
9-Day Itinerary Including Esna & Kom Ombo
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Cairo, Explore | Cairo |
| Day 2 | Tour the Egyptian Museum, Islamic Cairo & Khan El Khalili Bazaar | Cairo |
| Day 3 | Discover the Great Pyramids: Giza & Memphis | Cairo |
| Day 4 | Fly to Luxor, Board Nile River Cruise, Tour the Temples of Luxor & Karnak | Luxor |
| Day 5 | Explore the Valley of the Kings, Cruise to Esna | Esna |
| Day 6 | Cruise to Kom Ombo via the Temple of Edfu | Kom Ombo |
| Day 7 | Cruise to Aswan, Visit the Temple of Philae, Aswan Dam & Unfinished Obelisk | Aswan |
| Day 8 | Disembark from Nile River Cruise, Fly to Cairo | Cairo |
| Day 9 | Depart Cairo |
Cruise deep into the heart of Egypt on this laid-back, 9-day itinerary. After exploring the many charms of Cairo—from the Great Pyramids to bustling Khan El Khalili Bazaar—you'll catch a quick flight south to Luxor to board a memorable Nile River cruise toward Aswan. By day, you'll discover ancient sites and antiquities, while nights are spent falling asleep to the gentle rhythms of the river. Read more
10-Day Itinerary Including Hurghada & Edfu
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Cairo, Optional Activities | Cairo |
| Day 2 | Day Trip to the Pyramids of Giza | Cairo |
| Day 3 | Fly to Luxor, Sightseeing | Luxor |
| Day 4 | Tour the West Bank, Board Nile River Cruise | Hurghada |
| Day 5 | Cruise to the Temple of Edfu | Edfu |
| Day 6 | Tour Kom Ombo, Cruise to Aswan | Edfu |
| Day 7 | Day Trip to Abu Simbel Temples | Aswan |
| Day 8 | Fly to Cairo, Optional Activities | Cairo |
| Day 9 | Full-Day Tour of Cairo | Cairo |
| Day 10 | Depart Cairo | Cairo |
See Egypt by land, sea, and air on this memorable 10-day adventure. Start in Cairo and the legendary pyramids of Giza, then fly to Luxor and take a ride down the Nile River, stopping to tour ancient temples along the way. Circle back to the capital and immerse yourself in Cairo's Islamic heritage as you visit mosques and museums and browse for souvenirs at the 14th-century market, Khan el-Khalili. Read more
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