For most travelers, seven to nine days is the perfect amount of time for an Egypt trip with stops in Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, and Edfu. It's also possible to hit the highlights in five or six days if you don't mind a fast-paced journey. Travelers with more time can enjoy extra sights and activities at each stop or explore more of the country—our favorite itinerary extension includes Hurghada. See more ideas for Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, and Edfu itineraries below.

How many days do you need in Cairo, Aswan, Luxor & Edfu?

  • Most travelers spend 7-9 days in Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, and Edfu combined
  • Visiting Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, and Edfu in 5 or 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 extension is Hurghada

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Recommended Itineraries for Cairo, Aswan, Luxor & Edfu

Recommended Itinerary for 1 Week

Traditional sailboats on the Nile at Luxor
Look for traditional sailboats during your three-day cruise on the Nile
Day Highlights Overnight
Day 1 Arrive in Cairo, Self-Guided Exploration Cairo
Day 2 Visit the Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum Cairo
Day 3 Day Trip to Alexandria Cairo
Day 4 Transfer to Aswan, Board Cruise Aswan
Day 5 Explore Komombo & Edfu Edfu
Day 6 Explore Esna & Luxor Luxor
Day 7 Transfer to Cairo, Depart  


Check off some of Egypt's most iconic sights on this diverse week-long itinerary. Cairo serves as your base for three nights while you explore the nation's capital, tour the Pyramids of Giza, and discover Alexandria's storied past. After a quick flight to Aswan, it's all aboard for a scenic three-day cruise up the Nile River, disembarking for day trips to the spectacular temples of Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Karnak. Your adventure ends in Luxor, where you'll stroll through ancient history in the Valley of the Kings. Read more

Recommended Itinerary for 8 Days

Visit ancient sites along the way, like the Luxor Temple
Day Highlights Overnight
Day 1 Arrive in Cairo, Explore Cairo
Day 2 Visit the Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum Cairo
Day 3 Fly to Luxor, East Bank Tour, Board Cruise Luxor
Day 4 Cruise to Esna Lock & Edfu Edfu
Day 5 Cruise to Komombo & Edfu Edfu
Day 6 Cruise to Aswan, Explore Aswan
Day 7 Fly to Cairo, Free Time Cairo
Day 8 Depart 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

Extended Itineraries

10-Day Itinerary Including Hurghada

Sail past famous sites like the Temple of Kom Ombo
Day Highlights Overnight
Day 1 Arrive in Cairo, Explore Cairo
Day 2 Guided Tour of the Pyramids, Sphinx & Sakkara Cairo
Day 3 Transfer to Luxor, East Bank Tour, Board Cruise Luxor
Day 4 Visit West Bank & Hurghada Hurghada
Day 5 Visit Esna Lock & Edfu Edfu
Day 6 Visit Komombo, Return to Edfu Edfu
Day 7 Transfer to Abu Simble by Private Vehicle Aswan
Day 8 Fly to Cairo, Free Time Cairo
Day 9 Guided Tour of Cairo Cairo
Day 10 Day Trip to Alexandria Cairo
Day 11 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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Map of Cairo, Aswan, Luxor & Edfu: Best Itinerary Ideas
Map of Cairo, Aswan, Luxor & Edfu: Best Itinerary Ideas