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Egypt Itinerary: 7 Days (2026)

This 7-day Egypt itinerary covers Cairo, Luxor, Hurghada, Aswana complete first-timer experience, day by day with honest costs.

Estimated cost: ₹19,500₹67,500 (≈ $230$785) per person for 7 days, excluding international flights.

Best months for this route: Oct – Apr

A day-by-day itinerary covering the best of Egypt — designed for Indian travellers with honest costs, visa tips, and the right cities in the right order.

7 days Oct – Apr Visa on arrival EGP (Pound)

Your Route at a Glance

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Cairo

Days 1–2

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Luxor

Days 3–4

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Hurghada

Days 5–6

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Aswan

Day 7

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day

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Cairo — Day 1
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Cairo

Full guide

Mother of the World

Pyramids of Giza at Sunrise — The sole surviving Wonder of the Ancient World — arrive at opening (7am) for gol…
Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) — Opened in 2025 after 20 years of construction — the world's largest archaeologic…
Khan el-Khalili Souq — The medieval Islamic bazaar founded in 1382 — gold and silver jewellery, hand-be…
Oct – Apr $50–$150/day/day

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Cairo — Day 2
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Cairo

Full guide

Mother of the World

Muizz Street Heritage Walk — A 1km pedestrianised medieval Islamic street is the greatest concentration of Is…
Nile Dinner Cruise — A two-hour felucca or dinner boat cruise on the Nile at sunset — the Cairo skyli…
Luxor Day Trip by Flight — Fly 60 minutes south to Luxor — the Valley of the Kings (Tutankhamun's actual to…
Oct – Apr $50–$150/day/day

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Luxor — Day 3
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Luxor

Full guide

Open-Air Museum

Karnak Temple — Karnak Temple is one of Luxor's signature experiences. Plan it with a relaxed bu…
Valley of the Kings — Valley of the Kings is one of Luxor's signature experiences. Plan it with a rela…
Luxor Temple — Luxor Temple is one of Luxor's signature experiences. Plan it with a relaxed buf…
Oct - Apr EGP 1200-4500/day/day

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Luxor — Day 4
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Luxor

Full guide

Open-Air Museum

Hatshepsut Temple — Hatshepsut Temple is one of Luxor's signature experiences. Plan it with a relaxe…
Nile Felucca — Nile Felucca is one of Luxor's signature experiences. Plan it with a relaxed buf…
Hot Air Balloon — Hot Air Balloon is one of Luxor's signature experiences. Plan it with a relaxed …
Oct - Apr EGP 1200-4500/day/day

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Hurghada — Day 5
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Hurghada

Full guide

Red Sea Resort

Giftun Islands — Giftun Islands is one of Hurghada's signature experiences. Plan it with a relaxe…
Snorkelling Cruise — Snorkelling Cruise is one of Hurghada's signature experiences. Plan it with a re…
Marina Boulevard — Marina Boulevard is one of Hurghada's signature experiences. Plan it with a rela…
Oct - Apr EGP 1400-5500/day/day

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Hurghada — Day 6
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Hurghada

Full guide

Red Sea Resort

Desert Quad Safari — Desert Quad Safari is one of Hurghada's signature experiences. Plan it with a re…
Mahmya Island — Mahmya Island is one of Hurghada's signature experiences. Plan it with a relaxed…
Diving Day Trip — Diving Day Trip is one of Hurghada's signature experiences. Plan it with a relax…
Oct - Apr EGP 1400-5500/day/day

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Aswan — Day 7
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Aswan

Full guide

Nubian Nile

Philae Temple — Philae Temple is one of Aswan's signature experiences. Plan it with a relaxed bu…
Nubian Village — Nubian Village is one of Aswan's signature experiences. Plan it with a relaxed b…
Felucca Sailing — Felucca Sailing is one of Aswan's signature experiences. Plan it with a relaxed …
Oct - Apr EGP 1200-4200/day/day

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Egypt Itinerary FAQ

How many days do you need in Egypt?

Most first-time visitors need 5–7 days in Egypt to see the highlights at a comfortable pace. This 7-day plan covers Cairo, Luxor, Hurghada, Aswan. With more time, slow the pace or add day trips; with less, focus on Cairo and skip the longer transfers.

How much does a 7-day Egypt trip cost from India?

Budget roughly ₹19,500–₹67,500 (about $230–$785) per person for 7 days on the ground in Egypt — covering accommodation, food, local transport and activities at a budget-to-mid-range level. International flights and visa fees are extra. Travelling in Oct – Apr (peak season) sits at the higher end of that range.

What is the best route for 7 days in Egypt?

The most efficient 7-day route is Cairo (Days 1–2), then Luxor (Days 3–4), then Hurghada (Days 5–6), then Aswan (Day 7). This order keeps travel legs short and one-directional, so you never backtrack. Each stop's day count matches how much there genuinely is to see — the day-by-day plan below breaks down exactly what to do in each.

Is 7 days enough for Egypt?

Yes — 7 days is enough for a complete first visit to Egypt, comfortably covering Cairo, Luxor, Hurghada, Aswan with time to explore each. You'd only need longer for regional deep-dives or a slower pace. The best months for this route are Oct – Apr.