# 7 days in Egypt: an itinerary by city

> A week in Egypt runs from the Mediterranean to the Red Sea. A day in [Alexandria](https://yesgo.io/egypt/alexandria): the citadel on the site of the Pharos lighthouse, the new Library, the Roman theatre. Three days in [Cairo](https://yesgo.io/egypt/cairo): the Giza pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, Islamic and Coptic Cairo, Saqqara and Memphis. Two days in [Luxor](https://yesgo.io/egypt/luxor): the Valley of the Kings and West Bank temples, then Karnak and Luxor Temple. The last day is [Hurghada](https://yesgo.io/egypt/hurghada) and the sea.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/egypt/in-7-days

## Who it suits

- A first trip to Egypt
- Independent: trains, a flight, taxis
- Antiquities and some beach

Not for:

- Aswan and Abu Simbel need 2–3 more days
- Beach only — go straight to Hurghada or Sharm

When to go: October to April: warm but not hot in Cairo and Luxor.

## Day 1 — [Alexandria](https://yesgo.io/egypt/alexandria.md)

1. [Citadel of Qaitbay](https://yesgo.io/egypt/alexandria/qaitbay-citadel.md) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · 200 EGP, students 100 EGP
   ↓ 15 min on foot
2. [Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque](https://yesgo.io/egypt/alexandria/abu-al-abbas-mosque.md) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 20 min · Free, between prayer times
   ↓ 20 min by transport
3. [Alexandria Corniche](https://yesgo.io/egypt/alexandria/alexandria-corniche.md) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 18 min on foot
4. [Bibliotheca Alexandrina](https://yesgo.io/egypt/alexandria/bibliotheca-alexandrina.md) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · 150 EGP, 300 EGP with museums
   ↓ 20 min by transport
5. [Roman Amphitheatre (Kom el-Dikka)](https://yesgo.io/egypt/alexandria/kom-el-dikka.md) — YesGo score 38/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · 200 EGP, students 100 EGP
   ↓ 15 min on foot
6. [Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa](https://yesgo.io/egypt/alexandria/kom-el-shoqafa.md) — YesGo score 42/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · 200 EGP, students 100 EGP

Total with walks: 8 h 3 min

Transfer Alexandria → Cairo: train to Ramses station, ≈ 2.5–3 h

## Day 2 — [Cairo](https://yesgo.io/egypt/cairo.md)

1. [Giza Pyramids](https://yesgo.io/egypt/cairo/giza-pyramids.md) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · EGP 700, Great Pyramid inside extra
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 22 min by transport
2. [Grand Egyptian Museum](https://yesgo.io/egypt/cairo/grand-egyptian-museum.md) — YesGo score 41/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · ≈ EGP 1,830, online only

Total with walks: 7 h 22 min

## Day 3 — [Cairo](https://yesgo.io/egypt/cairo.md)

1. [Khan el-Khalili](https://yesgo.io/egypt/cairo/khan-el-khalili.md) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Free
   ↓ 4 min on foot
2. [Al-Azhar Mosque](https://yesgo.io/egypt/cairo/al-azhar-mosque.md) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free
   ↓ 20 min by transport
3. [Cairo Citadel and Muhammad Ali Mosque](https://yesgo.io/egypt/cairo/cairo-citadel.md) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · 550 EGP, students 275 EGP
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 27 min by transport
4. [Hanging Church](https://yesgo.io/egypt/cairo/hanging-church.md) — YesGo score 42/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free entry

Total with walks: 6 h 21 min

## Day 4 — [Cairo](https://yesgo.io/egypt/cairo.md)

1. [Memphis](https://yesgo.io/egypt/cairo/ancient-memphis.md) — YesGo score 48/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · EGP 200, students EGP 100
   ↓ 28 min by transport
2. [Pyramid of Djoser, Saqqara](https://yesgo.io/egypt/cairo/saqqara.md) — YesGo score 40/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · EGP 600, pyramid interior +280
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 1 h 14 min by transport
3. [Egyptian Museum](https://yesgo.io/egypt/cairo/egyptian-museum.md) — YesGo score 47/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · EGP 550, students EGP 275

Total with walks: 7 h 57 min

Transfer Cairo → Luxor: flight or overnight train, ≈ 1 h by air

## Day 5 — [Luxor](https://yesgo.io/egypt/luxor.md)

1. [Temple of Hatshepsut](https://yesgo.io/egypt/luxor/hatshepsut-temple.md) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · EGP 440, students EGP 220
   ↓ 9 min on foot
2. [Valley of the Kings](https://yesgo.io/egypt/luxor/valley-of-the-kings.md) — YesGo score 49/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · EGP 750, Tutankhamun extra
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 20 min by transport
3. [Ramesseum](https://yesgo.io/egypt/luxor/ramesseum.md) — YesGo score 39/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · EGP 220, students EGP 110
   ↓ 14 min on foot
4. [Colossi of Memnon](https://yesgo.io/egypt/luxor/colossi-of-memnon.md) — YesGo score 50/100 (Yes, go) · 20 min · Free, no ticket
   ↓ 17 min on foot
5. [Medinet Habu](https://yesgo.io/egypt/luxor/medinet-habu.md) — YesGo score 36/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · EGP 220, students EGP 110

Total with walks: 8 h 5 min

## Day 6 — [Luxor](https://yesgo.io/egypt/luxor.md)

1. [Luxor Temple](https://yesgo.io/egypt/luxor/luxor-temple.md) — YesGo score 52/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h 15 min · EGP 500, students EGP 250
   ↓ 18 min on foot
2. [Luxor Museum](https://yesgo.io/egypt/luxor/luxor-museum.md) — YesGo score 37/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · EGP 400, students EGP 200
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 6 min on foot
3. [Avenue of Sphinxes](https://yesgo.io/egypt/luxor/avenue-of-sphinxes.md) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 40 min · Free to view (unofficial)
   ↓ 20 min by transport
4. [Karnak Temple](https://yesgo.io/egypt/luxor/karnak-temple.md) — YesGo score 50/100 (Yes, go) · 2 h 30 min · EGP 600, students EGP 300

Total with walks: 7 h 24 min

Transfer Luxor → Hurghada: car or bus, ≈ 4 h

## Day 7 — [Hurghada](https://yesgo.io/egypt/hurghada.md)

1. [El Dahar Old Town](https://yesgo.io/egypt/hurghada/el-dahar-old-town.md) — YesGo score 39/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Free
   ↓ 24 min by transport
2. [El Mina Mosque](https://yesgo.io/egypt/hurghada/el-mina-mosque.md) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free, between prayers
   ↓ 3 min on foot
3. [Hurghada Fish Market](https://yesgo.io/egypt/hurghada/hurghada-fish-market.md) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · Free entry; seafood sold by weight
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 6 min on foot
4. [Hurghada Marina](https://yesgo.io/egypt/hurghada/hurghada-marina.md) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free
   ↓ 38 min by transport
5. [Hurghada Museum](https://yesgo.io/egypt/hurghada/hurghada-museum.md) — YesGo score 28/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · 300 EGP, students 150

Total with walks: 7 h 26 min

## How the week works

The route runs north to south and ends by the sea: Alexandria — Cairo — Luxor — Hurghada. Each day is a YesGo city itinerary: three days in Cairo, two in Luxor, one each in Alexandria and Hurghada.

Fly into Cairo, take the train to Alexandria on day one and come back, and fly home from Hurghada.

## The cities on the route

Alexandria is the Ptolemies' city on the Mediterranean: Qaitbay, the Library, the Kom el-Shoqafa catacombs. Cairo has the Giza pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum with Tutankhamun, Khan el-Khalili and Saladin's Citadel. Luxor is ancient Thebes: Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut's temple. Hurghada is a Red Sea resort with a harbour, a fish market and reefs.

## Getting around independently

Cairo to Alexandria: the train from Ramses station, 2.5–3 hours. Cairo to Luxor: a flight of about an hour or an overnight train. Luxor to Hurghada: about 4 hours by car or bus. In cities, use Uber, Careem or inDrive; in Luxor, the ferry crosses the Nile.

## Museum and temple tickets

Tickets are sold on Egymonuments, the Experience Egypt app and at the gate, by Visa and Mastercard. The Grand Egyptian Museum is online only, with a timed entry. Luxor has a 5-day Luxor Pass, but over two days single tickets are usually cheaper.

## Egypt itinerary for 5 or 10 days

Five days: drop Alexandria and the third Cairo day — two days in Cairo, two in Luxor, one in Hurghada. Ten days: add Aswan south of Luxor and a couple of beach days in Hurghada or Sharm el-Sheikh.

## Tips

- Buy the Grand Egyptian Museum ticket online in advance.
- In Luxor be on the West Bank by 6:00, before the heat.
- The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is closed on Fridays — plan Alexandria for another day.
- Egypt uses the Egyptian pound (EGP). Museum and monument tickets take Visa and Mastercard; bazaars, taxis, ferries and tips need cash in small notes.
- Mosques want shoulders and knees covered and a headscarf for women; shoes come off at the door. Temples and museums have no strict dress code, but cover up in town.

## Questions

### What is a good 7-day Egypt itinerary?

Alexandria for a day, Cairo for 3, Luxor for 2 and Hurghada for 1.

### Can you travel around Egypt independently?

Yes: trains, domestic flights and ride-hailing; museum tickets online or at the gate.

### How do I get from Cairo to Luxor?

A flight of about an hour or an overnight train.

### How long from Luxor to Hurghada?

About 4 hours by car or bus.

### How do I get from Cairo to Alexandria?

By train from Ramses station, 2.5–3 hours.

### What can I see in Egypt in 5 days?

Two days in Cairo, two in Luxor and a beach day in Hurghada.

### When is the best time to go?

October to April. In summer Cairo and Luxor reach 40 °C by day.

### Is it good with kids?

Yes; under-6s are free at every museum and site. Hurghada has its own with-kids itinerary.

### Do I need a visa for Egypt?

Yes, a 30 $ visa on arrival in cash. For the Sinai resorts alone, a free 'Sinai only' stamp is enough.

### What currency is used in Egypt?

Egypt uses the Egyptian pound (EGP). Museum and monument tickets take Visa and Mastercard; bazaars, taxis, ferries and tips need cash in small notes.

## Sources

- Egyptian National Railways: Cairo–Alexandria and Cairo–Luxor trains
- Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities: Egymonuments

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