7-Day Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor & Aswan – Best Itinerary

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be warmly greeted by World Travel Path representative holding a personalized sign with your name.

After receiving assistance with immigration procedures and luggage collection, you’ll be escorted in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo. Once checked in, enjoy a free evening to relax after your flight or take a short stroll to experience the city’s vibrant atmosphere at your own pace.

Overnight: Cairo

After breakfast, meet your Egyptologist guide for a journey to the Giza Plateau, home to the iconic Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure—the only surviving wonder of the ancient world. Stand in awe before the mysterious Great Sphinx, with its lion’s body and human face, guarding the necropolis for over 4,500 years.

Enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), located near the pyramids. This state-of-the-art museum houses over 100,000 ancient artifacts, including the complete treasures of King Tutankhamun, royal mummies, colossal statues, and immersive multimedia displays that bring ancient Egypt to life.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Cairo

After breakfast, travel with your guide to Alexandria, Egypt’s famous coastal city founded by Alexander the Great.

Begin with a visit to the modern Library of Alexandria, one of the world’s largest cultural centers, featuring open reading halls, specialized museums, and striking architecture (closed on Fridays and public holidays).

Continue to the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, once a wonder of the ancient world, now occupied by the Citadel of Qaitbay, a 15th-century fortress overlooking the Mediterranean.

Stroll through the Royal Gardens of King Farouk, admire the Abbo El-Abbas Mosque, and visit the Memorial of the Unknown Soldier. After lunch at a local restaurant, see St. Mark’s Church, the oldest church in Africa.

Drive along the scenic Corniche, stopping at Stanley Bridge, a modern city landmark, before taking a leisurely walking tour through Old Alexandria.

Return to Cairo in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Cairo

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your short flight to Luxor, often called the world’s greatest open-air museum.

Begin your West Bank exploration with the Valley of the Kings, where ancient pharaohs rest in elaborately decorated tombs. Continue to the awe-inspiring Temple of Hatshepsut, a terraced masterpiece honoring Egypt’s most successful female ruler. Pause at the Colossi of Memnon, two towering statues that have stood for nearly 3,400 years.

Cross to the East Bank to explore the Karnak Temple Complex, with its massive Hypostyle Hall and sacred lake. End the day at the Luxor Temple, an elegant riverside sanctuary illuminated beautifully at sunset.

Check in to your Luxor hotel for an evening at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Luxor

After breakfast, board a comfortable train to Aswan, a city famous for its peaceful Nile scenery and Nubian heritage.

Upon arrival, enjoy a scenic boat ride to Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and relocated to Agilkia Island after the building of the High Dam. Explore its graceful colonnades, detailed carvings, and tranquil island setting.

Continue to the Aswan High Dam, an engineering marvel offering panoramic views of Lake Nasser.

Check in to your hotel in Aswan and relax in the calm atmosphere of Egypt’s southernmost city.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Aswan

After breakfast, enjoy a free morning in Aswan or take an optional excursion to Abu Simbel—a must-see highlight of Egypt.

Here you will visit the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari, both relocated to protect them from flooding during the creation of Lake Nasser. These rock-cut monuments, with their colossal statues and intricate interiors, are among the most remarkable achievements of ancient Egypt.

Return to Aswan and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will be met and taken to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight: Cairo

Enjoy your final breakfast in Egypt. At the scheduled time, a private transfer will take you to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.

Leave with unforgettable memories of ancient wonders, Nile sunsets, and the warm hospitality of Egypt.

Meals: Breakfast