7 Days in Egypt: Cairo, the Nile, Luxor & Aswan (The Perfect First-Timer Itinerary 2026)

The perfect 7-day Egypt itinerary for first-timers and families: two days in Cairo for the Pyramids and the new Grand Egyptian Museum, then a 3-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan via the Valley of the Kings, Edfu and Kom Ombo — with flights, visas, budget and where-to-stay logistics the highlight reels skip.

The perfect 7-day Egypt itinerary for first-timers and families: two days in Cairo for the Pyramids and the new Grand Egyptian Museum, then a 3-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan via the Valley of the Kings, Edfu and Kom Ombo — with flights, visas, budget and where-to-stay logistics the highlight reels skip.