Egypt Itineraries: Choose Your Trip Length
Handcrafted itineraries for 7, 10, or 14 days to maximize your time in Egypt.
Travel Joy Egypt plans private Egypt itineraries for 3, 5, 7, 10 and 14 days with an Egyptologist guide. A week covers Cairo, Luxor and Aswan quickly, and Abu Simbel fits only as a long day trip. Longer trips add the Red Sea and, at 14 days, Alexandria. Our advice on how many days you need in Egypt helps you choose.
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A practical day-by-day plan for 3 perfect days in Cairo, covering the Pyramids, museums, Islamic and Coptic Cairo, a day trip, and a Nile dinner cruise. The p...
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A sharp, two-week route that actually flows: Cairo and Alexandria, a 4-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, Abu Simbel and the Red Sea — with clear flight tim...
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A crisp 10-day plan that hits Cairo’s pyramids and the fully open GEM, cruises Luxor–Aswan with Abu Simbel, then gives you two easy Red Sea days in Hurghada — w...
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2-Day Cairo & Giza Pyramids from Port Said
This 2-day tour from Port Said gives cruise passengers a fuller look at Cairo than a single day allows, combining the Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum on day one with the city's Islamic-era landmarks and bazaars on day two. Day one covers the Giza Pyramids Complex, the towering Great Pyramid of Khufu, and the Great Sphinx, along with the Grand Egyptian Museum. After an overnight stay in a Cairo hotel, day two turns to the Citadel of Salah al-Din with its Alabaster Mosque, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, and the historic Al-Muizz Street and Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, before the transfer back to Port Said. The package includes round-trip port transfers, one hotel night with breakfast, two lunches, bottled water, a full-time Egyptologist guide for both days, entrance fees to every listed site, and taxes and service charges; only gratuities and personal spending are left out. Time is also built into the second day for shopping in Cairo's well-known districts. It suits passengers on a longer Port Said call who want ancient and medieval Cairo covered in the same trip, rather than choosing between the pyramids and the old city.See more
Pyramids & Cairo Day Trip from Sokhna
This full-day private tour from Sokhna Port brings cruise passengers directly to the Giza Plateau for close-up views of the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx before continuing into central Cairo for its major museum collections. After arriving at Giza, the group takes in the sheer scale of the Great Pyramid of Khufu and the enigmatic Great Sphinx, then visits the Valley Temple, associated with the pharaohs' mummification rituals before their final burial. The day continues into Cairo for the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to King Tutankhamun's priceless treasures, with a scenic lunch stop at a carefully selected restaurant worked into the itinerary. A private, expert Egyptologist guide narrates throughout the day rather than a shared group tour, with stress-free round-trip transfers direct from the Sokhna Port cruise terminal in a modern, comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Lunch, bottled water, entrance fees to every site, and all service charges and taxes are included; only gratuities for the guide and driver are left as optional but appreciated. It suits Sokhna Port passengers who want both the Giza monuments and a substantial museum visit in a single, well-paced day rather than splitting the two across separate excursions.See more
Giza Pyramids & Saqqara Day Trip from Alexandria
This full-day tour from Alexandria Port traces the evolution of pyramid design in a single trip, moving from the finished grandeur of Giza to the pioneering Step Pyramid at Saqqara that came before it. The day opens at the Giza Necropolis, where the group takes in the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx, feeling the sheer scale of these iconic structures up close, before continuing to the Valley Temple, tied to the ancient mummification process, and an exterior view of the Grand Egyptian Museum. From there, the tour drives to Saqqara for Djoser's Step Pyramid, the world's first monumental stone building and the direct architectural ancestor of the smooth-sided pyramids seen earlier in the day. A private, fully qualified Egyptologist guide travels with the group the entire day, sharing insights into the how and why behind these ancient achievements, with round-trip transfers from Alexandria Port in an air-conditioned vehicle. Lunch at a quality local restaurant, bottled water, entrance fees to both Giza and Saqqara, and all applicable service charges and taxes are included; only gratuities for the guide and driver are optional, though customary. By pairing Giza with Saqqara, this tour gives Alexandria cruise passengers a clearer sense of how Egyptian pyramid-building developed over time, an angle that a Giza-only excursion does not cover, all within a single shore day.See more
Explore Pyramids & Memphis from Alexandria
From Alexandria Port, we'll head directly towards Saqqara, a landscape critical to understanding ancient Egyptian burial practices. There, your personal Egyptologist guide will illuminate the genius behind the Step Pyramid, a revolutionary structure marking a profound shift in design. We'll then trace our path to Memphis, Egypt's ancient capital, examining its foundational role in early urban planning. The exploration continues at Dahshur, where we'll unpack the engineering brilliance of the Bent and Red Pyramids, providing insight into the evolution of pyramid construction across a single, fascinating day.See more
Abydos & Dendera Temples from Safaga
This full-day private tour from Safaga Port heads inland to two of Upper Egypt's less-visited but exceptionally preserved temples, Abydos and Dendera, both associated with major deities of the ancient Egyptian pantheon. At Abydos, the group explores a temple long regarded as a pilgrimage site tied to the god Osiris, known for its detailed reliefs and its famous king list carved into the walls. The tour then continues to Dendera, where the Temple of Hathor stands out for its well-preserved astronomical ceiling and its dedication to the goddess of love, music, and joy, giving guests a very different visual and thematic experience from the temples closer to the Red Sea coast. A private Egyptologist guide travels with the group for the whole day, with pickup and drop-off handled directly at Safaga Port in an air-conditioned vehicle. An authentic Egyptian lunch, bottled water, entrance fees to both temple complexes, and all service charges and taxes are included; only gratuities are left to guests' discretion. Because Abydos and Dendera see far fewer visitors than Luxor or Aswan, this tour suits travelers who have already seen the headline sites and want a quieter, more in-depth look at two temples still rich in original detail.See more
Top attractions in Egypt
- 1Philae Temple
- 2Coptic Cairo
- 3Hurghada Marina
- 4Pyramid of Menkaure
- 5Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- 6Naama Bay
- 7Valley of the Kings
- 8Mountain of the Dead
- 9Mahmya Island
- 10Dolphin House
- 11Panoramic Viewpoint
- 12Salah El Din Citadel
- 13Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
- 14Colossi of Memnon
- 15Pyramid of Khafre
- 16Pompey’s Pillar
- 17Karnak Temple
- 18Mount Sinai
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Planning Guide
Last updated: 5 November 2026
Key Takeaways
- Trip length: 5 days covers Cairo and Luxor, 7 days adds Aswan and 10 days adds Hurghada.
- Nile cruise nights: Luxor to Aswan takes 4 nights, and Aswan to Luxor takes 3.
- Start in Cairo: every itinerary below begins there, and all 5 visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).
Egypt Itineraries at a Glance: 3 to 14 Days
The table lists the main stops and the best fit for each trip length.
| Trip Length | Main Stops | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days | Giza, GEM, Islamic and Coptic Cairo | City-break travellers |
| 5 days | Cairo and Luxor by 1-hour flight | Travellers short on time |
| 7 days | Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, Nile cruise | Travellers with a week free |
| 10 days | Cairo, cruise, Abu Simbel, Hurghada | Travellers adding beach days |
| 14 days | Cairo, Alexandria, cruise, Red Sea | Travellers wanting Alexandria too |
Find the row whose last stop you most want to reach, then open that guide for its day-by-day plan.
How Many Days Do You Need for a First Trip?
For a first trip, 7 days is the shortest of our itineraries that reaches Cairo, Luxor and Aswan, and 10 days is the shortest that adds Hurghada. Leave room for the internal flights between cities.
With 5 to 7 Days
A week is workable but tight. Our 7 days Egypt itinerary with Luxor and Aswan shows how the days split between Cairo, Luxor and Aswan.
With 5 days you stay in Cairo and Luxor and skip Aswan, as our 5 days in Egypt itinerary for Cairo and Luxor explains.
With 10 Days or More
Our 10 days in Egypt itinerary with a Nile cruise adds Hurghada once the Nile sightseeing is done.
At 14 days you keep the Red Sea and add Alexandria, as our 14 days in Egypt itinerary with Alexandria shows.
Where Does the Nile Cruise Fit?
In our itineraries the Nile cruise follows the Cairo days. Sailing from Luxor to Aswan takes 4 nights, and sailing from Aswan to Luxor takes 3. A few Nile cruises run longer, up to 7 nights with extra stops, and you can compare them among our Nile cruises from Luxor to Aswan.
What Do Abu Simbel, Alexandria, Siwa and the Red Sea Add?
These extras go beyond the core Cairo, Luxor and Aswan route of a 7 days trip:
- Abu Simbel: a long day trip from Aswan, reached by air or road.
- Alexandria: a day trip from Cairo, included in the 14 days route.
- Red Sea: a beach stay after the Nile sightseeing, at Hurghada in the 10 days route and, in the 14 days route, before the return to Cairo.
- Siwa and the White Desert: options in the 14 days route that need days of their own.
What Is the Best Season, and When Do Sites Open?
The cooler months from October to April suit full sightseeing days best, with softer light at the monuments. Major sites mostly open at about 7am and close by mid-to-late afternoon, so our itineraries put the biggest sights in the morning. For visas and other planning basics, read our Egypt travel guide.
Can You Adjust an Itinerary to Your Dates?
Yes. Our tours are private, so your guide, driver and car are yours alone, and we adjust every published itinerary to your dates and pace. Request a tailor-made Egypt itinerary and you receive a proposal with a price estimate within 24 hours.
If you prefer a ready-made tour, browse our private Egypt tour packages with an Egyptologist guide.
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Egypt Travel Guide — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick, expert answers to the questions every Egypt traveller asks before they go.
1Is 7 days enough for Egypt?
Yes, if you accept a brisk pace. Our 7 days itinerary spends 2 days in Cairo and Giza, then you fly south for a 3 nights Aswan to Luxor Nile cruise, or stay on land instead. The route uses 2 one-way flights: Cairo to Aswan takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and Luxor to Cairo about 1 hour.
2Is 5 days enough for Egypt?
Yes, if you stick to Cairo and Luxor, the 2 cities our 5 days itinerary covers. It includes the Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza, Islamic and Coptic Cairo, then the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and Karnak Temple, with a flight of about 1 hour between them.
3Is 3 days enough for Cairo?
Yes, 3 days is enough for Cairo's headline sights. The Giza pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum need only 1 day, which leaves 2 days for Islamic Cairo, Coptic Cairo and a day trip. Keep the Giza day for those 3 sights alone so nothing is rushed.
4How much does a 7 days Egypt itinerary cost?
Prices start from $1,525 per person for our private 7 days Egypt tour through Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel. The price covers hotels, 2 domestic flights, a private Egyptologist guide and car, entrance fees, and breakfast and lunch on most days. The tour drives from Luxor to Aswan by private car and has no Nile cruise. Compare our 7 days Egypt tour packages for other options.
5Do I need a visa for Egypt and how much does it cost?
The standard Egypt visa costs $30 USD and allows a single 30-day stay. Check what applies to your passport on the official Egypt e-Visa portal, and recheck it close to departure. Even our 14 days itinerary fits inside those 30 days.
6How far in advance should I book an Egypt trip?
Allow 3 to 6 months to arrange hotels, Nile cruise cabins and guides, especially for travel from October to April. Starting early also leaves time to choose your trip length, check your visa and compare the 7, 10 and 14 days routes.
7How do I get to Abu Simbel from Aswan, by flight or by road?
Flying is the quicker choice: the flight takes 45 minutes each way, while the road takes about 3.5 to 4 hours each way (about 280 km). Choose the road only if you prefer to travel overland.
8Can I swap the Red Sea for Siwa or the White Desert in a 14 days itinerary?
Yes, in the 14 days itinerary. Siwa needs 2 to 3 nights, so it takes the place of the Red Sea days, and the White Desert can do the same. The other stops are Cairo, Alexandria, a 4 nights Nile cruise and Abu Simbel.
9Is Alexandria a day trip from Cairo?
Yes. Alexandria is about 2.5 to 3 hours each way from Cairo by road or train, so it works as a day trip only if you give it a full day of its own. Plan it away from the Giza day, which is already full.
10Which tombs in the Valley of the Kings need a separate ticket?
The tombs of Seti I and Tutankhamun need separate tickets. The standard Valley of the Kings ticket covers 3 tombs, so both are optional add-ons. In our tours, entrance fees are part of the price, but these 2 add-ons are paid separately.
11Do you book the internal flights, hotels and Nile cruise for me?
Yes. Travel Joy Egypt books the hotels, the Nile cruise, domestic flights, transfers and entrance arrangements, and arranges the cruise in whichever direction your route needs. Ask for a tailor-made itinerary and the proposal, with a price estimate, arrives within 24 hours.
12How long is the transfer from Aswan to Luxor by road or train?
The transfer from Aswan to Luxor takes about 3.5 hours by road or train. Our 7 days itinerary uses this transfer when you stay on land instead of taking the Nile cruise between them. Choose the road or train if you want the quickest route, and the cruise if you prefer to travel by river.