Egypt Itinerary 7 Days: Cairo, Luxor, Abu Simbel & Sahara Trip Itinerary

Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, our representative will guide you through travel procedures and transfer you in a private air-conditioned vehicle to a luxurious 5-star hotel. After check-in, unwind before heading to an unforgettable evening cruise on the Nile. Here, you'll enjoy a delicious dinner paired with traditional entertainment, including Tannoura shows and belly dancing.

Start your day with breakfast before embarking on a tour of Cairo’s magnificent historic landmarks. First on the list is the Giza Pyramids Complex, where you’ll marvel at the iconic pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Visit the Great Sphinx, an impressive limestone statue, and the Valley Temple, which offers insight into ancient Egyptian mummification rituals.

After lunch at a local restaurant, explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to a variety of artifacts, including statues, obelisks, and treasures from King Tutankhamun. Conclude your day with a visit to the Egyptian Museum, which showcases a remarkable collection of historical relics.

Later, you’ll board a short domestic flight to Aswan and settle in at a 5-star hotel.

Get an early start as you travel to the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel Temples, built by King Ramses II. This UNESCO World Heritage site, carved into the mountainside, showcases grand statues and intricate carvings that celebrate both the pharaoh and his victories. After lunch back in Aswan, catch a first-class train to Luxor, where you’ll check in at another 5-star hotel.

Explore Luxor, often called “the world’s greatest open-air museum.” On the West Bank, visit the Valley of the Kings, where royal tombs, including that of Tutankhamun, lie hidden. Next, marvel at the mesmerizing Temple of Hatshepsut, followed by the Colossi of Memnon, two grand statues guarding ancient Luxor.

After lunch along the Nile, you’ll head to the East Bank to tour the sprawling Karnak Temple, a masterpiece of ancient architecture featuring a grand hypostyle hall and the Avenue of Sphinxes. Conclude the day with a flight back to Cairo and check in to your hotel.

Early in the morning, travel to the Bahariya Oasis in a Toyota Land Cruiser for an extraordinary desert experience. Visit the Black Desert and the Crystal Mountain, before enjoying sandboarding in the Agabat Area. Finally, explore the mesmerizing Old White Desert, home to unique rock formations such as mushroom rocks and flower stones.

Experience a traditional Bedouin dinner, complete with live music, and spend the night

Wake up to an unforgettable sunrise in the desert. After breakfast, visit a local hot spring before heading back to Cairo. Enjoy your final night in Egypt at a luxurious 5-star hotel.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel, and our driver will transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your flight home.