After guiding thousands of travelers through Egypt, we've perfected the 7-day Egypt itinerary that covers all the must-see highlights without feeling rushed. This route takes you from the Pyramids of Giza to sailing the Nile, visiting ancient temples, and experiencing the magic of Egypt.
7-Day Egypt Itinerary Overview
Route: Cairo → Luxor → Aswan (Nile Cruise) → Optional Abu Simbel
Best for: First-time visitors who want the classic Egypt experience
Cost: From $1,099 with Marvelous Egypt Travel (all-inclusive)
📍 Arrival in Cairo
Welcome to Egypt! Your adventure begins.
- Airport pickup and transfer to hotel
- Check into 5-star hotel (Pyramids view recommended!)
- Rest and acclimatize
- Optional: Evening Pyramids Sound & Light Show
Stay: Cairo (Giza area recommended)
🏛️ Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum
The day you've been waiting for!
- Morning: Pyramids of Giza & Great Sphinx (arrive early!)
- Option to enter Great Pyramid ($20 extra)
- Afternoon: Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) - 4-5 hours
- See Tutankhamun's complete treasure collection
- Evening: Khan el-Khalili bazaar (optional)
Stay: Cairo
✈️ Fly to Luxor - Begin Nile Cruise
Time to head south to ancient Thebes!
- Morning: Flight to Luxor (1 hour)
- Afternoon: Board your 5-star Nile cruise ship
- Visit Karnak Temple (largest ancient religious site)
- Luxor Temple at sunset (magical!)
- Evening: Welcome dinner on the ship
Stay: Nile Cruise ship in Luxor
👑 Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple
Explore the tombs of the pharaohs!
- Early Morning: Hot air balloon over Luxor (optional, $90)
- Valley of the Kings (visit 3 tombs, Tutankhamun extra)
- Temple of Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon
- Afternoon: Cruise begins sailing to Edfu
- Relax on deck watching Nile scenery
Stay: Nile Cruise (sailing)
⛵ Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
Sail and explore temples along the Nile
- Morning: Edfu Temple (best-preserved in Egypt)
- Reach by horse carriage from the ship
- Afternoon: Continue sailing to Kom Ombo
- Kom Ombo Temple (unique double temple)
- See crocodile mummies!
- Evening: Galabiya party on ship
Stay: Nile Cruise (docked at Aswan)
🏛️ Aswan - Philae Temple & High Dam
Discover the beauty of Aswan
- Morning: High Dam (engineering marvel)
- Unfinished Obelisk (insight into ancient stonework)
- Philae Temple (boat ride to island temple)
- Afternoon: Free time or optional felucca sail
- Visit Nubian village (optional)
- Evening: Farewell dinner on cruise
Stay: Nile Cruise or Aswan hotel
🌅 Abu Simbel & Departure
Optional early morning trip to Abu Simbel, then depart
- Option A: Abu Simbel day trip (3 AM start, worth it!)
- See Ramses II's magnificent temples
- Return to Aswan, fly to Cairo
- Option B: Morning free in Aswan
- Fly to Cairo for departure
- Airport transfer for your flight home
End: Cairo International Airport
Why This Itinerary Works
- ✓ Covers all Egypt's must-see highlights
- ✓ Perfect pace - not too rushed, not too slow
- ✓ Mix of sightseeing and relaxation (Nile cruise)
- ✓ Logical geographic flow (no backtracking)
- ✓ Includes the new Grand Egyptian Museum
- ✓ Flexible - can extend to 10 days easily
Book This Exact Itinerary
Our 7-Day Egypt Highlights Package follows this exact itinerary and includes: 5-star hotels, 4-night Nile cruise, domestic flights, all entrance fees, expert Egyptologist guides, transportation, most meals, and 24/7 support. From $1,099 per person.