7 days in Cairo, Aswan & Luxor Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Mon): steep yourself in history at Mosque of Muhammad Ali, examine the collection at The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Nile River. On the 28th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get a tailor-made plan with Private Tours, pause for some photo ops at Great Sphinx, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mosque of Sultan Al-Ashraf Barsbay.

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Hammamet, Tunisia to Cairo is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Hammamet to Cairo is 1 hour. In March, Cairo is somewhat warmer than Hammamet - with highs of 77°F and lows of 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) so you can fly to Aswan.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Wed): don't miss a visit to Seheil Island, then head off the coast to Elephantine Island, and then see the interesting displays at Animalia. Here are some ideas for day two: get engrossed in the history at Nubian Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Philae Temple, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Archangel Michael’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral.

To see traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Aswan trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Cairo to Aswan takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. When traveling from Cairo in March, plan for somewhat warmer days in Aswan, with highs around 89°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 63°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) early enough to go by car to Luxor.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Luxor Museum and Luxor Art Gallery. Do some cultural sightseeing at Temple of Karnak and Valley of the Kings. Next up on the itinerary: pause for some photo ops at Luxor Temple and look for gifts at Gaddis & Co..

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Drive from Aswan to Luxor in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Traveling from Aswan in March, plan for little chillier nights in Luxor, with lows around 58°F. On the 2nd (Sun), you'll travel back home.