Luxor, Egypt 7 Day Itinerary
Title: 7-Day Luxor Itinerary: Discover the Ancient Wonders of Egypt
Day 1: Arrival & Orientation
- Arrive at Luxor International Airport.
- Check-in at a centrally located hotel, such as Sofitel Winter Palace or Sonesta St. George.
- Freshen up and have lunch at Dar Si Hane, known for its Nubian cuisine.
- Visit Karnak Temple in the afternoon.
- Evening sound & light show at Karnak Temple (optional).
Day 2: East Bank Exploration
- Breakfast at your hotel.
- Morning visit to Luxor Temple.
- Head to Valley of the Kings, where you can explore tombs like Tutankhamun’s and Seti I’s (entrance fees not included).
- Lunch at a local restaurant near the Valley of the Kings.
- Afternoon visit to Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon.
- Dinner at Al Sufi, offering a panoramic view of Luxor Temple by night.
Day 3: West Bank Continuation & Nile Cruise
- Breakfast at your hotel.
- Morning visit to Medinet Habu and the Ramses III Temple.
- Lunch at a local restaurant on the West Bank.
- Afternoon transfer to board a Nile cruise for a 4-night stay. Enjoy lunch onboard.
- Afternoon sailing to Edfu, dinner on the Nile Cruise.
Day 4: Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
- Breakfast on the Nile Cruise.
- Visit Horus Temple in Edfu.
- Sail to Kom Ombo and visit the unique double temple of Sobek and Haroeris.
- Return to the cruise for lunch, afternoon sailing to Aswan, dinner onboard.
Day 5: Aswan Exploration
- Breakfast on the Nile Cruise.
- Visit Philae Temple by motorboat.
- Explore Aswan High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk.
- Return to the cruise for lunch, afternoon at leisure or optional activities like a Felucca ride.
- Dinner onboard the Nile Cruise.
Day 6: Return to Luxor & Final Sightseeing
- Breakfast on the Nile Cruise before disembarking in Luxor.
- Transfer back to your hotel for freshening up and lunch.
- Afternoon visit to the Temple of Luxor and its surrounding area, such as Avenue of Sphinxes.
- Dinner at a riverside restaurant like Ptaranum, known for its Egyptian and International cuisine.
Day 7: Departure
- Breakfast at your hotel.
- Transfer to Luxor International Airport for your departure flight.
Things to Know:
- Egyptian Museum in Cairo is not included in this itinerary, but can be easily added as a day trip from Luxor.
- Always carry water and sunscreen.
- Bargaining is common in local markets.
- Tipping is customary in Egypt.
Transportation:
- Private car/van with driver for daily tours (not included in the itinerary).
- Transfer to/from Luxor International Airport and hotel.
- Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan and return.