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Recommended 7-day itineraries to Egypt
If you are ready to embark on a week-long adventure, check out our handpicked 7-day itineraries to Egypt below for more ideas and inspiration.
Itinerary #1: Museums, Monuments and Nile Cruise
| Overview | Activity | |
| Day 1 | Welcome to Cairo | City sightseeing |
| Day 2 | Visit the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, see Giza's pyramids | Museum visit |
| Day 3 | Fly to Aswan, cruise down the River Nile | Cruise |
| Day 4 | Continue cruising down the Nile, enjoy Galabeya party | Cruise |
| Day 5 | Stop at Luxor's West Bank, explore the Valley of the Kings | Exploration |
| Day 6 | Fly back to Cairo | Transfer |
| Day 7 | Enjoy a private transfer to the airport |
You cannot go wrong with this seven days in Egypt itinerary. Visit incredible monuments as you delve deep into the country's ancient history. Your journey starts from Cairo, where you will visit the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities as well as Giza, home to monumental pyramids and the enigmatic Sphinx. This is followed by a cruise down the Nile River. Soak up the highlights of Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings, and enjoy a galabeya party. We will drop you off at the airport in Cairo at the end of this tour. See all Egypt tours.
Itinerary #2: Hurghada and Pharaonic Monuments
| Overview | Activity | |
| Day 1 | Welcome to Cairo | City exploration |
| Day 2 | See Cairo's highlights, visit Sakkara and cruise down the River Nile | Cruise |
| Day 3 | Fly to Luxor, explore the Valley of the Kings and see temples on the East Bank | Sightseeing |
| Day 4 | Head for the beach resort town of Hurghada | Beach day |
| Day 5 | Enjoy some free time in Hurghada and fly back to Cairo | Exploration |
| Day 6 | Visit the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, see Cairo's famous bazaars | Museum visit |
| Day 7 | Bid farewell to Egypt |
Get the chance to visit the most popular destinations in the country and enjoy an unforgettable two-hour cruise down the River Nile during this seven-day trip to Egypt. Beginning in Cairo, this itinerary will take you to Giza as well as the ancient burial grounds located in Sakkara. Discover the ruins scattered throughout Luxor's East and West banks, then continue to Hurghada. Swim, relax and kick back in this Red Sea resort town before it is time to return to Cairo. Your trip comes to an end after you have enjoyed the atmospheric bazaars of the Egyptian capital.
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Itinerary #3: Best of Egypt, Cairo & Nile Cruise
| Overview | Activity | |
| Day 1 | Arrive in Cairo | City exploration |
| Day 2 | Enjoy tours of pyramids and Museum of Egyptian Antiquities before traveling to Luxor | Museum visit |
| Day 3 | Board your cruise boat and discover Karnak | Cruise |
| Day 4 | Soak up the highlights of Luxor's West Bank, see Valley of the Kings and Colossi of Memnon | City sightseeing |
| Day 5 | Sail to Kom Ombo, disembark the boat in Aswan | Cruise |
| Day 6 | Go on a felucca cruise, see Aga Khan Mausoleum and Kitchener's Island | Cruise |
| Day 7 | Explore Aswan during guided day tour, return to Cairo |
Having covered the highlights of Cairo and seen the towering pyramids, you will then travel to Luxor and board a Nile River cruise. Kick back and enjoy your journey down the river with trips to iconic destinations such as Karnak, the temple of Philae, the Valley of the Kings, and Aswan’s High Dam. A felucca cruise awaits you after you have disembarked the cruise boat in Aswan. See Aga Khan Mausoleum and Kitchener's Island during the felucca ride before it is time to head home. See all 7-day tours in Egypt.
Planning a 7-day Egypt itinerary?
Although 7 days don't seem like enough time to explore Egypt, you will be surprised with all the activities and sights you can see during the timeframe. Check out all of our 7-day Egypt itineraries for more ideas and inspiration. If you'd like to create a custom Egypt itinerary, our travel experts can help you out with the planning and logistics. For some flexibility, also check out how you can spend 6 days and 8 days in Egypt.
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