| Day | Stop | Transport |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive in Hurghada, beach | airport transfer |
| 2 | Boat to Giftun or Orange Bay | day trip |
| 3 | Luxor: Valley of the Kings, Karnak | excursion of about 15 h |
| 4 | Rest in Hurghada | none |
| 5 | Cairo: the Giza pyramids | flight of about 1 h |
| 6 | Cairo: citadel, Old Cairo, Khan el-Khalili | day tour |
| 7 | Flight to Aswan | check schedules |
| 8 | Aswan: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae | private tour |
| 9 | Aswan, train to Luxor, road to Hurghada | about 3 h by train then 4 h by road |
| 10 | Last day in Hurghada, flight | see the dedicated page |
Why this order
Luxor early, while you have energy, and Cairo in the middle, since you reach it by plane with no night bus. Aswan stays far: about 500 km from Hurghada, no direct train (Hurghada to Aswan). Day 9 is long: if you prefer, finish with a night in Luxor.
Bookable visits
- Luxor: Hurghada to Luxor with Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Tut's tomb; compare in Luxor from Hurghada.
- Cairo: full-day Cairo tour: citadel, Old Cairo, Khan el-Khalili; see Cairo by plane from Hurghada and Giza from Hurghada.
- Aswan: Aswan, Philae and the High Dam.
A shorter or calmer version
Without Cairo, keep 7 days: Hurghada in a week. To compare two Nile cities: Luxor or Aswan.
FAQ
Is ten days enough? For the big sites, yes, but with three long days.
Do I need a Nile cruise? No: the 3-day cruise from Hurghada replaces the Luxor and Aswan days, see Nile cruise.
Which season? The cool months, October to April, suit Luxor and Aswan better; see best time to visit.
The Hurghada Authority editorial team, 30 October 2026.
