A Classic Nile Valley trip covers the sites, cities, and monuments that everyone on a first trip to Egypt absolutely must see and experience in Cairo, Giza, and Luxor.

Full Itinerary Summary

Day 1 – Arrival day

• Arrive at Cairo Int’l Airport, clear customs and immigration, and transit to the hotel to relax.
• Free afternoon/evening in Cairo to settle in.
• Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2 – Touring day

• Explore the Pyramids of Giza, ride camels on Sahara Desert dunes, and visit the Great Sphinx.
• Overnight in Cairo.

Day 3 – Touring day

• Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (expected opening November/December 2023) and then visit the Royal Mummy Collection at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.
• Overnight in Cairo.

Day 4 – Touring day

• Explore the Citadel of Saladin, the Alabaster Mosque, the Coptic Quarter, Old Islamic Cairo, and the medieval Khan el Khalili bazaar.
• Overnight in Cairo.

Day 5 – Transit and touring day

• Fly from Cairo to down Luxor in the morning (1 hour).
• Visit Luxor Temple, Luxor Museum, and the Temple of Karank on Luxor’s eastern bank.
• Overnight in Luxor.

Day 6 – Touring day

• Explore the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon on Luxor’s western bank.
• Overnight in Luxor.

Day 7 – Departure day

• Fly from Luxor back to Cairo in the morning or afternoon (1 hour). 
• Connect on to your international outbound departure flight from Egypt.