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7-Day Egypt Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Great Pyramid of Giza
    30 minutes (18.5 km) from Cairo International Airport

    Marvel at the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

  2. Day 2: Egyptian Museum
    20 minutes (7.5 km) from Great Pyramid of Giza

    Explore the vast collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including the treasures of Tutankhamun.

  3. Day 3: Luxor Temple
    1 hour 27 minutes (721 km) by plane from Cairo International Airport

    Visit the ancient Luxor Temple, showcasing the grandeur of the New Kingdom of Egypt.

  4. Day 4: Valley of the Kings
    25 minutes (7.3 km) from Luxor Temple

    Discover the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs, including that of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings.

  5. Day 5: Abu Simbel Temples
    1 hour 45 minutes (870 km) by plane from Luxor International Airport

    Admire the impressive rock temples of Abu Simbel, built during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II.

  6. Day 6: Karnak Temple Complex
    1 hour 10 minutes (12 km) from Luxor International Airport

    Marvel at the sprawling Karnak Temple Complex, one of the world's largest religious complexes.

  7. Day 7: Red Sea Riviera
    4 hours 40 minutes (431 km) by car from Karnak Temple Complex

    Relax on the beaches of the Red Sea Riviera, a tropical paradise popular for snorkelling and scuba diving.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Great Pyramid of Giza (3 hours, EGP 200)
  • Egyptian Museum (2-3 hours, EGP 180)
  • Luxor Temple (2-3 hours, EGP 60)
  • Valley of the Kings (3-4 hours, EGP 120)
  • Abu Simbel Temples (2-3 hours, EGP 120)
  • Karnak Temple Complex (2-3 hours, EGP 100)
  • Red Sea Riviera (1-2 days, EGP 500-1000 per day)
  • Total Estimated Costs: EGP 1280-2480

Useful tips

If you have more time, consider adding a Nile River cruise or visiting the White Desert. If you have less time, skip Abu Simbel or reduce your time in the Red Sea Riviera.

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