Egypt in 10 days

Trip at a glance

Your first day

Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.

Day 1: Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum

Visit the plateau early, then spend the afternoon with selected galleries at GEM before a Downtown dinner.

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8:00 AMGiza Pyramids plateauExplore the plateau exteriors first. Arrive with your entrance and pickup point agreed; pyramid interiors need separate tickets.About 1 hour 30 min here
Other nationalities, adult: EGP 700 (about $13) · Egyptian adult: EGP 60 (about $1) · Plateau admission; pyramid interiors cost extra
Official fees: Egypt Ministry of Tourism and AntiquitiesLast verified Nov 3, 2026
Walk about 25 min within the plateau
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10:00 AMOptionalGreat Sphinx, GizaContinue to the Sphinx viewing area on the same plateau visit; skip this extension if you need a slower morning.About 1 hour here
Part of the plateau visit
Car and entrance formalities to GEM, allow about 60 min
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12:00 PMGrand Egyptian Museum dining areaUse an entry window that covers your arrival, then have lunch in the commercial area before entering the galleries.About 1 hour 15 min here
Meals extra; arrange museum admission first
Walk through the museum complex, about 10 min
4
1:30 PMBook aheadGrand Egyptian MuseumAllow three hours for selected galleries, including Tutankhamun if that is your priority; seeing everything needs a longer visit.About 2 hours 45 min here
Other nationalities, adult over 24: EGP 1,830 (about $34) · Egyptian adult over 24: EGP 220 (about $4) · Book an entry window
Official fees: Grand Egyptian MuseumLast verified Nov 3, 2026
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Walk through the complex to the gardens, about 10 min
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4:30 PMOptionalGrand Egyptian Museum exterior gardensTake a short garden break before leaving the museum complex. Stay inside the ticketed visit because re-entry is not included.About 30 min here
Included with museum admission; no re-entry
Car to Downtown Cairo, allow about 60 to 90 min
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6:30 PMTalaat Harb and Downtown diningChoose dinner around Talaat Harb, then take a short street walk if you still have energy after the museum afternoon.
Pay as you go

Before you go

Book these aheadGrand Egyptian Museum (day 1): timed tickets, or tickets that often sell out.
Book transfers before hotelsSecure domestic flights and the Luxor to Aswan train first. Transfer-day clocks are planning windows; move meals and walks to match your tickets.
Confirm your train ticketENR currently limits its online booking to Egyptian nationals. Other travelers should arrange a dated ticket through the station or a verified local booking service.
Protect your departure dayReturn to Cairo on Day 9. Allow 2 hours at the airport before domestic flights and 3 before international flights, plus road time.
Carry cash and agree totalsKeep Egyptian cash for small purchases and agree the total, duration and route before taking a boat or an unmetered ride.
Dress for religious sitesCover arms and legs when visiting religious sites, and follow local instructions on shoes and prayer areas.
Choose the right visaA Sinai-only entry stamp does not cover this Nile route. Check the country guide's official rules for your passport before booking.

Where to stay for this plan

Stay centrally in Cairo, on Luxor's East Bank and near Aswan's Corniche for this route. Arrive before Day 1 and spend Night 9 in Cairo before your international departure.

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