How to Spend 4 Days Exploring Egypt: The Ultimate Express Itinerary

Our Egypt itinerary of 4 days includes breathtaking tours to the best sites in Egypt meantime affordable prices with high-quality services.

Learn about and get a comprehensive answer on how to spend 4 days exploring Egypt. Egypt is one of the most ancient and historical countries in the world, with a rich culture and a wealth of incredible sights to see. If you have limited time, planning your four days to explore this magnificent country is critical. In this article, we will take you through how best to spend four days exploring Egypt.

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Day 1: Cairo

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Start in Egypt’s capital city, Cairo, where you can explore the Great Pyramids of Giza – one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Walk around the pyramids, take photos, and learn about how they were built by the Ancient Egyptians. You can also visit the Sphinx, which sits close to the pyramids.

Afterward, head to the Egyptian Museum, which holds an extensive collection of ancient artifacts, including mummies, carvings, and jewelry. You can take a guided tour to get the most out of your visit.

Finish the day by exploring the crowded and chaotic streets of Islamic Cairo, where you can visit the famous Khan El Khalili bazaar. This vibrant marketplace has a lively atmosphere, an array of shops and stalls selling souvenirs, and traditional Islamic architecture.

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Day 2: Luxor

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Take an early morning flight or train to Luxor and start your exploration by visiting the West Bank, home to the Valley of the Kings. This is where many of the ancient pharaohs and their wives were buried, and you can explore some of the beautifully decorated tombs. Proceed to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.

In the afternoon, visit the Karnak Temple Complex, a massive temple built by the Pharaohs over several centuries. The temple has many remarkable features, including an enormous gateway, multiple hypostyle halls, and towering columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphs.

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Day 3: Aswan

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Enjoy a leisurely morning in Luxor before taking an afternoon train or flight to Aswan. Once there, take a felucca ride on the Nile River, the perfect way to experience the tranquillity of the river and see the ancient temples and villages around it. You can also visit the Philae Temple Complex, an ancient religious complex now located on an island following the building of the Aswan High Dam.

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Day 4: Abu Simbel

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On your final day, take a day trip to the Temples of Abu Simbel, located about 280 km south of Aswan. The Temples of Abu Simbel are one of Egypt’s most iconic sites. They were built at the time of King Ramses II. From there, you can take a flight back to Cairo.

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