Egypt 5-Day Itinerary: Cairo & Luxor
Egypt 5 days

Egypt 5-Day Itinerary: Cairo & Luxor

The pyramids at opening time, the new Grand Egyptian Museum, Islamic Cairo, Karnak and a sunrise over the Valley of the Kings — a first-timer’s Egypt, planned around the heat.

Route: Cairo · Giza · Luxor

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Trip highlights

  • Three nights in Cairo & Giza and two in Luxor, with flight vs. sleeper train compared
  • The pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum in one day
  • Islamic Cairo: the Citadel, Al-Muizz Street and Khan el-Khalili
  • Karnak, Luxor Temple, a sunrise balloon ride and the Valley of the Kings
  • Hotels in three budget levels, food picks, safety tips and an hour-by-hour version

What every itinerary includes

  • A day-by-day route in a logical, easy-to-follow order
  • Hotel picks for different budgets
  • Restaurant and café recommendations
  • Working booking links for hotels, transfers and activities
  • Map links and QR codes for every stop
  • Practical tips on transport, money, connectivity and etiquette

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