A tight but workable Cairo-and-Luxor circuit for travelers who only have five days — and an honest list of what has to wait for next time.

Cairo, Alexandria, a full Nile cruise, and five real days on the Red Sea — the unrushed version of the classic Egypt circuit.

The itinerary that balances history and beach time — a full Nile Valley cruise plus three real days on the Red Sea coast.

Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan in one focused week — the classic first-timer circuit, mapped day by day.