Cairo & Luxor: Best Itinerary Ideas
How many days do you need in Cairo & Luxor?
- Most travelers spend 5-6 days in Cairo and Luxor combined
- Visiting Cairo and Luxor in 4 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 7 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Aswan, Edfu, Esna, and Kom Ombo
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Recommended Itineraries for Cairo & Luxor
Recommended Itinerary for 5 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Cairo, Self-Guided Sightseeing | Cairo |
| Day 2 | Visit the Egyptian Museum & Great Pyramids Of Giza | Cairo |
| Day 3 | Fly to Luxor, Tour the Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple | Luxor |
| Day 4 | Explore the West Bank in Luxor, Fly to Cairo | Cairo |
| Day 5 | Depart Cairo |
This 5-day tour takes you to ancient Egypt's most iconic sites, from mysterious pyramids to ancient temples. You'll base yourself in Cairo, taking a domestic flight to and from Luxor to see as much as possible. Check out pharaohs' treasures and the King Tut exhibit at Cairo's Egyptian Museum, behold the massive Colossi of Memnon statues in Luxor, tour the impressive Karnak Temple, and view the famous Pyramids of Giza. Read more
Extended Itineraries
1-Week Itinerary Including Aswan
| 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 | Depart Cairo |
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
8-Day Itinerary Including Aswan & Edfu
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Cairo, Explore | Cairo |
| Day 2 | Visit the Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum | Cairo |
| Day 3 | Arrive in Luxor, East Bank Tour, Board Nile Cruise | Luxor |
| Day 4 | Explore the Valley of the Kings | Edfu |
| Day 5 | Tour the Temple of Horus, Tour the Temples of Sobek & Haroeris | Edfu |
| Day 6 | Visit the Aswan High Dam | 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 Aswan, Esna & Kom Ombo
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Cairo, Explore | Cairo |
| Day 2 | Tour to Egyptian Museum, Islamic Cairo & Khan El Khalili Bazaar | Cairo |
| Day 3 | Tour to Giza Pyramids: Memphis & Giza | Cairo |
| Day 4 | Fly to Luxor, Board Nile 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 | Aswan 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
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