If you have 10 days to explore Egypt, now is the perfect time to combine ancient history in Cairo with the Nubian wonders on the banks of the Nile.This schedule focuses on efficiency and comfort and combines essential destinations (Cairo, Luxor, Aswan).
Days 1-3: Greater Cairo and Giza (3 nights)
Day 1: Arrive and explore
Suggested activity: Arrive at Cairo International Airport (CAI), transfer to the hotel, then an evening tour of the historic Khan El Khalili area.
Important tips: Use the Uber/Careem app for safe and reliable transportation from the airport.
Day 2: The Pyramids of Giza and the Treasures of Kings
Suggested activity: Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.In the afternoon, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) to view the treasures of Tutankhamun.
Important tips: Start visiting the pyramids early in the morning to avoid the midday heat.
Day 3: Islamic and Coptic history
Suggested activity: Explore Al-Mu'izz Lidin Allah Al-Fatimi Street, then head to Coptic Cairo to see the Hanging Churches.
Important tips: In the evening, go to Ramses station.Transfer to Luxor: sleeper train (departure at night).
Days 4-6: Luxor, the City of Hundred Gates (3 nights)
Day 4: Eastern mainland and Karnak temples
Suggested activity: Arrive in the morning.Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple (best visited at sunset).
Important tips: Hire a licensed local guide to understand the magnitude of the two temples.
Day 5: Western mainland (Kingdom of the Dead)
Suggested activity: Crossing the Nile to the western mainland.Visit the Valley of the Kings, the funerary temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Important tips: Take a hot air balloon ride over the western mainland at sunrise.
Day 6: Authentic tour and rest
Suggested activity: Visit Habu Temple.The afternoon is for rest or a felucca ride on the Nile.
Important tips: Transfer to Aswan: First class train (noon/evening departure, takes only 3-4 hours).
Days 7-9: Aswan and the tranquil Nubian camels (3 nights)
Day 7: Arrival and exploration of the Nile
Suggested activity: Arriving in Aswan, signing in.Take a felucca ride around Elephantine Island and see the Aga Khan’s tomb.
Important tips: Staying in Aswan is special if it overlooks the Nile or the Nubian village.
Day 8: The splendor of Abu Simbel
Suggested activity: Early day trip to Abu Simbel Temples (either by tour bus or private car).
Important tips: You must leave very early (about 3:00 - 4:00 in the morning).
Day 9: Aswan Dam and the Sunken Temple
Suggested activity: Visit the High Dam, then visit the missing obelisk, and end the day with a visit to the Temple of Philae.
Important tips: Visit the Nubian village to have tea and learn about the local culture.
Day 10: Departure from Aswan
Day 10: Return and departure
Suggested activity: According to your travel plan: Book a domestic flight from Aswan Airport (ASW) to Cairo (CAI) and then to your final destination.
Important tips: Make sure to leave plenty of time to move between airports.
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You have noticed from this table the amount of long trips you will make on your trip (sleeper train, Abu Simbel flight, domestic flight).These moves are what make your adventure, but they also require maximum comfort.
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