How to use a pathway
Pick the arc that matches your energy. Then open Discover pages for site-level detail. Leave one buffer half-day in every week.

Framework 01 · 10-12 days
The Nile Thread
Cairo/Giza to Luxor to Aswan, with an optional short cruise between them.
Cairo and Giza
Plateau morning, museum afternoon, one soft city evening.
Luxor
East Bank, West Bank, buffer. Do not stack tombs and Karnak on the same scorched afternoon.
Aswan
Philae, felucca, optional Abu Simbel. Fly out or return via Cairo.
Alexandria coda
Mediterranean finish before departure.

Framework 02 · 12-14 days
Coast Reset
Antiquity inland, then Red Sea recovery — reefs without skipping the classics.
- 01Days 1-2Giza and Cairo orientation.
- 02Days 3-6Luxor deep stay.
- 03Days 7-8Optional Aswan slice — or fly coast-bound earlier if heat is intense.
- 04Days 9-13Red Sea: one quality boat day, many unstructured shore hours.

Framework 03 · 9-11 days
Sinai Focus
Mountains and Gulf water first — with a compact Cairo preface or postscript.
Giza preface (optional)
One strong plateau day if you need the classic silhouette.
Sinai
Coast base, one inland height day, reef recovery, star night if camping.
Extend or exit
Add mainland Red Sea only with generous transfer buffers.
Pacing rules we keep
Can I DIY these routes?
Yes. Visit Pass is editorial. Hire licensed drivers and guides locally; treat frameworks as pacing advice.
Trains, flights, or cruises?
Flights save energy on long hops. Night trains can be atmospheric. Cruises shine between Luxor and Aswan when luggage can move while you sleep.
Only a week?
Choose one fragment: Giza plus Luxor, or Giza plus Red Sea. Depth beats a blur of transfers.
