Itinerary Overview

Days 1–2: Cairo and Giza → Day 3: Fly to Aswan → Days 4–5: Nile River Cruise (Aswan — Kom Ombo — Edfu) → Days 6–7: Luxor → Day 8: Return to Cairo or head to the Red Sea. Flying is the fastest option between Cairo and Aswan, and between Luxor and Cairo.

Days 1–2: Cairo and Giza

• Day 1: Arrive in Cairo → Visit the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx → Watch an evening sound-and-light show.
• Day 2: Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum or the Egyptian Museum → Stroll through Khan El Khalili Bazaar and Old Cairo → Enjoy a dinner cruise on the Nile in the evening.

Day 3: Aswan

After arriving in Aswan by plane, visit the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple. In the evening, take a felucca (traditional sailboat) to watch the sunset on the Nile and soak in the Nubian atmosphere.

Days 4–5: Nile River Cruise

Board your cruise and head north along the Nile, with stops at Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu Temple. The route features the classic landscape of alternating oases and deserts. The cruise includes all meals and evening activities, making it one of the most relaxing ways to explore Egypt.

Days 6–7: Luxor

• Day 6: Visit the Valley of the Kings → Hatshepsut Temple → The Colossi of Memnon.
• Day 7: Explore Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple → Visit the Luxor Museum → Take an evening stroll along the riverbank; hot air balloon rides require an early morning departure.

Day 8: Wrap-Up

Fly back to Cairo for your connecting flight out, or head to Hurghada to start a Red Sea diving adventure.

Tips

• Attractions in Aswan and Luxor are spread out; consider hiring a private car or arranging a half-day tour through your hotel.
• Nile cruises operate on fixed schedules, so book in advance during peak season.
• The security situation in northern Sinai is complex; do not travel there independently.