Egypt Itinerary 11 Days

The most common 11-day pattern. Days 1 through 9 mirror the complete 10-day Cairo, Nile cruise, and Alexandria circuit. Day 10 adds a domestic flight from Cairo to Hurghada for a Red Sea afternoon and sunset. Day 11 is departure from Hurghada Airport. This pattern suits travelers who want the full cultural circuit plus one beach day before flying home. Estimated starting from $1,950 per person double occupancy, 3-star hotels (anchor estimate, see pricing section).

For history-focused travelers, an early morning flight from Aswan to Abu Simbel adds one of Egypt’s most dramatic UNESCO World Heritage sites: the twin rock-cut temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari. The Abu Simbel visit is typically scheduled on Day 4 before the Nile cruise boards. This option requires a 4 to 5 AM departure from Aswan. Challenging but consistently rated one of the most memorable days of any Egypt trip. The remaining days follow the standard 10-day Cairo, Nile cruise, and Alexandria pattern. WhatsApp Attarious at +20 100 680 88 57 for pricing.

This pattern adds Memphis (Egypt’s ancient capital), Saqqara (Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest pyramid complex in Egypt, with the mastaba tombs of nobles), and Dahshur (Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid) as Day 2 before flying to Aswan on Day 3. For travelers with deep interest in Egyptian history, this fills the Old Kingdom gap that the standard Giza pattern leaves open. Particularly strong for return visitors who have already done the Pyramids. Contact Attarious for pricing and routing.

If one Hurghada day is not enough, an 11-day itinerary can compress the Alexandria visit to a half-day and allocate 2 nights on the Red Sea, or skip Alexandria entirely for 3 full Hurghada nights. Best for travelers whose primary goal is a beach and diving extension after the cultural circuit. Hurghada options include Giftun Island snorkeling, Red Sea diving courses, desert sunset quad biking, and glass-bottom boat excursions. WhatsApp Attarious at +20 100 680 88 57 to discuss Hurghada-heavy configurations.

For families with children, the 11-day pattern works with a slower pace: extended time at the Pyramids for camel photos and exploration, the GEM interactive galleries, and a beach day in Hurghada that children enjoy as much as adults. Pace adjustments typically include skipping the deep Saqqara walk, shortening Karnak Temple, and replacing the Catacombs of Alexandria with the Citadel of Qaitbay exterior. All EDT Egyptologist guides work with families and adjust explanations for younger travelers. WhatsApp Attarious at +20 100 680 88 57 to discuss your family’s specific needs.

An extra day on a 10-day Egypt pattern is best used for one strategic addition. A Hurghada Red Sea day adds a beach and nature contrast after the cultural circuit: domestic flight from Cairo, half-day on the Red Sea coast, sunset at the beach, and departure from Hurghada the next morning. An Abu Simbel day trip by early flight from Aswan adds one of Egypt’s most dramatic UNESCO temples (requires a 4 AM wake-up from Aswan but is consistently rated one of the best days of any Egypt trip). A Cairo south extension covering Memphis, Saqqara, and Dahshur completes the historical arc from the Old Kingdom through the New Kingdom that the Giza visit alone does not cover. WhatsApp Attarious at +20 100 680 88 57 to discuss which extension fits your interests.

The right choice depends on what your 10 days already covered and what you value on the final day. Hurghada is the best choice if you want a beach and relaxation day before flying home from the Red Sea. It works especially well as a day 10 addition to the Cairo, Nile cruise, and Alexandria pattern because Hurghada airport serves many international connections. Abu Simbel is the best choice for history enthusiasts who prioritize completing the great Egyptian temple circuit: the twin temples of Ramesses II are one of the world’s most impressive ancient sites and were relocated piece by piece to save them from Lake Nasser. Cairo south is the best choice for travelers returning for a second Egypt trip or those who want to understand the full development of Egyptian monumental architecture from Saqqara’s Step Pyramid (2650 BCE) through Giza (2560 BCE) and the Pyramids of Dahshur. Contact Attarious for details.

EDT’s 11-day Egypt itineraries start from approximately $1,950 per person based on double occupancy with 3-star hotel accommodation. Four-star hotel packages start from approximately $2,120 per person. Five-star luxury packages start from approximately $2,350 per person. These are anchor estimates extrapolated from EDT’s 10-day Cairo + Nile Cruise + Alexandria pricing plus one additional Hurghada day. Single travelers pay a supplement. Groups of 4 or more receive group discounts. Prices are correct as of 2026-06-07 and are subject to change based on travel dates and availability. WhatsApp Attarious at +20 100 680 88 57 for a confirmed fixed quote for your dates.

Per-day cost for an 11-day trip is very similar to 10 days: you are adding one hotel night and one activity day at a proportional increment of roughly $150 to $200 per person. Compared to 12 days, 11 days costs meaningfully less (the 12-day jump adds a full Nile cruise extension). For most travelers, the 10-day pattern is the natural planning baseline. The 11th day only makes practical sense if you have a specific destination to add and the extra cost is justified by your priorities. If you are undecided between 10 and 11 days, discuss your interests with Attarious who can advise based on what you most want to see: the 11th day should serve a clear purpose, not just extend the trip for its own sake.