Two weeks along the Nile in Egypt
Egypt itinerary
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Published on:
Sept. 16, 2020
14 days
1161 km
6 steps
This itinerary is two weeks long and follow the Nile river starting from Cairo. You will see some of Egypt's main highlights and will get to see many of its best archaeological sites.
Step 1: Cairo
3 days recommended
Cairo
Cairo, located along the Nile River, is Egypt’s bustling capital. In the center you can find Tahrir Square and the huge Egyptian Museum. Nearby is the world famous site of Giza with its iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating back to the 26th century BC.
step 1: Cairo
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
659 km / 409 miles
step 2: Luxor
Step 2: Luxor
3 days recommended
Luxor
Luxor is a city located on the east bank of the Nile River in the south of Egypt. The city is on the site of the ancient city of Thebes, which used to be the pharaohs’ capital at the height of their power. There are remains of some huge monuments to be found here.
step 2: Luxor
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
111 km / 68 miles
step 3: Edfu
Step 3: Edfu
2 days recommended
Edfu
Edfu is a town located on the west bank of the Nile River between Esna and Aswan. The town is known for the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus and nearby remains of ancient pyramids.
step 3: Edfu
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
62 km / 38 miles
step 4: Kom Ombo
Step 4: Kom Ombo
2 days recommended
Kom Ombo
Kom Ombo is a town on the Nile river north of Aswan. It's known for the Temple of Kom Ombo.
step 4: Kom Ombo
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
47 km / 29 miles
step 5: Aswan
Step 5: Aswan
2 days recommended
Aswan
Aswan is a city located along the Nile River, in southern Egypt. The city is known for its archaeological sites like the Philae temple complex.
step 5: Aswan
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
279 km / 173 miles
step 6: Abu Simbel
Step 6: Abu Simbel
2 days recommended
Abu Simbel
Abu Simbel is a village located on the western bank of Lake Nasser, near the border with Sudan. It's known for the nearby Abu Simbel temples which are two massive rock temples.