7-Day Private Egypt Tour – Cairo, Luxor & Aswan
This 7-day private Egypt tour through Cairo, Luxor and Aswan is designed for travelers who want to see Egypt’s essential highlights in one week without joining a large group or committing to a longer Nile cruise program. The route combines Cairo and Giza’s best-known monuments with the temples and royal tombs of Luxor and the quieter Nile atmosphere of Aswan, using domestic flights and a private Luxor-to-Aswan transfer to keep the journey practical.
Your sightseeing begins with the Giza Plateau, the Great Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum. If you want to prepare before arrival, our Giza Pyramids visitor guide and Grand Egyptian Museum guide explain what to expect at both major stops.
Why Choose This 7-Day Cairo, Luxor & Aswan Itinerary?
The main advantage of this route is balance. You get three different sides of Egypt in a relatively short period: the pyramids and historic districts of Cairo, the monumental temples and tombs of Luxor, and the island temples and Nile scenery of Aswan. Because the tour is private, sightseeing can be paced around your group rather than a fixed coach schedule.
- Cairo & Giza: pyramids, Sphinx, Grand Egyptian Museum and historic Cairo.
- Luxor: Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon.
- Aswan: Philae Temple and time to experience the calmer atmosphere of Upper Egypt.
- Travel style: private sightseeing, domestic flights and private road transfer between Luxor and Aswan.
A Private Egypt Tour for First-Time Visitors
This itinerary works especially well for first-time visitors who want to cover Egypt’s three core destinations without rushing through them in four or five days. The Luxor section gives you both East Bank and West Bank sightseeing. Before you travel, you can compare the two main temple experiences in our Karnak Temple vs Luxor Temple guide.
In Aswan, the itinerary includes Philae Temple, reached by boat on the Nile. Our Philae Temple and Aswan guide provides extra background if you want to understand the site before your visit.
Who Is This Tour Best For?
This 7-day Egypt itinerary is a strong choice for couples, families, friends and private groups who value guided sightseeing but also want enough downtime to enjoy each destination. It is also suitable for travelers who prefer hotel stays over an overnight sleeper train or multi-night cruise.
For practical preparation, review our Egypt packing list before departure. If you want to extend the route, add Abu Simbel, include a Nile cruise or spend extra time in the Red Sea, you can request a custom Egypt itinerary based on your dates and travel style.
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met and assisted by our representative and transferred by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to relax and recover from your journey.
Overnight: Cairo
After breakfast, begin your private sightseeing tour with the Giza Plateau. Visit the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx. Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts.
Overnight: Cairo
After breakfast, visit the Citadel of Salah El-Din and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, followed by Old Cairo and its famous Coptic landmarks. Continue to Khan El Khalili Bazaar for time to explore the traditional streets and local crafts.
Overnight: Cairo
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, meet your private Egyptologist guide and visit Karnak Temple followed by Luxor Temple. After sightseeing, transfer to your hotel.
Overnight: Luxor
After breakfast, cross to Luxor’s West Bank. Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. After the tour ends, transfer to Aswan and check in at the hotel.
Overnight: Aswan
After breakfast, visit the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis and located on an island in the Nile. Enjoy free time in Aswan.
Overnight: Aswan
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Depending on your departure flight schedule, you may have free time in Aswan before your private transfer to Aswan International Airport. Take your domestic flight to Cairo and connect with your international flight or onward journey.
