Egypt: 10-Day City Experience Itinerary

  1. Day 1: The Egyptian Museum
    30 minutes (5 KM) from Cairo International Airport

    Largest collection of Egyptian antiquities including the treasures of Tutankhamun.

  2. Day 2: Sultan Hassan Mosque
    15 minutes (5 KM) from the Egyptian Museum

    A stunning example of Mamluk architecture with a rich history dating back to the 14th century.

  3. Day 3: Cairo Citadel
    15 minutes (4 KM) from Sultan Hassan Mosque

    Historical Islamic fortification built on a hill commanding great views of the city.

  4. Day 4: Hanging Church
    25 minutes (8 KM) from Cairo Citadel

    One of the oldest Coptic churches in Egypt and an architectural masterpiece with a unique design.

  5. Day 5: Khan el-Khalili
    5 minutes (2 KM) from Hanging Church

    A major souk in Islamic Cairo, one of Cairo's main attractions popular for buying jewelry, gold, perfumes, and textiles.

  6. Day 6: Abu Simbel temples
    3-hour flight from Cairo International Airport to Abu Simbel Airport

    Ancient Egyptian temples carved out of a mountainside, saved from being lost forever by a UNESCO-led team in the 1960s.

  7. Day 7: Luxor Temple
    30 minutes (9.6 KM) from Luxor International Airport

    An important ancient Egyptian temple located on the east bank of the Nile river in the city of Luxor.

  8. Day 8: Valley of the Kings
    20 minutes (6.7 KM) from Luxor Temple

    The final resting place of many of the pharaohs of the New Kingdom, including Tutankhamun.

  9. Day 9: Karnak Temple
    20 minutes (4 KM) from Valley of the Kings

    Ancient Egyptian temple dedicated to the worship of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, a magnificent complex of sanctuaries, kiosks, pylons, and obelisks.

  10. Day 10: Alexandria Library
    3-hour drive from Karnak Temple

    A modern library built in the same location as the famous ancient library of Alexandria, which was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • The Egyptian Museum (2-3 hours, EGP 120)
  • Sultan Hassan Mosque (1 hour, EGP 60)
  • Cairo Citadel (2 hours, EGP 100)
  • Hanging Church (1-2 hours, EGP 20)
  • Khan el-Khalili (2-3 hours, varies based on purchases)
  • Abu Simbel temples (2 hours, EGP 200)
  • Luxor Temple (1-2 hours, EGP 120)
  • Valley of the Kings (2-3 hours, EGP 200)
  • Karnak Temple (2-3 hours, EGP 120)
  • Alexandria Library (1-2 hours, EGP 60)
  • Total Estimated Costs: EGP 960 (excluding transportation, accommodation, and food expenses)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can add a Nile River cruise or visit the Giza pyramids. If you have less time, you can skip some of the sites or shorten your visit time. Don't forget to check opening and closing times before visiting, as some sites may have early closing times on Fridays or closed on certain national holidays.

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