Egypt 8-Day Itinerary: Cairo, Luxor & Sharm El Sheikh
Egypt 8 days

Egypt 8-Day Itinerary: Cairo, Luxor & Sharm El Sheikh

Culture first, beach last: the pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, Karnak and a sunrise over the Valley of the Kings, then three days of Red Sea reefs in Sharm El Sheikh.

Route: Cairo · Giza · Luxor · Sharm El Sheikh

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Trip highlights

  • Two nights in Cairo & Giza, two in Luxor and three in Sharm El Sheikh, linked by domestic flights
  • The pyramids, the Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum and an evening in Islamic Cairo
  • Karnak, Luxor Temple, a sunrise balloon and the Valley of the Kings
  • Ras Mohammed National Park by boat, then the Tiran reefs or a Mount Sinai sunrise
  • Hotels in three budget levels, Naama Bay and the Old Market, 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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