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Circuit 01 · 12 days
Nile Arc
Capital Rim → Thebes Belt → Cataract South. The classic upper route with temple mornings protected and river recovery built in.
Capital Rim
Giza dawn, Sphinx walk, museum afternoon. One empty half-day before flying south.
Thebes Belt
Karnak and Luxor Temple on separate calendar days. West Bank with limited tomb count.
Cataract South
Philae, felucca, optional Abu Simbel as its own dawn outing.
Departure buffer
No monuments. Flights, gifts, and legs that still work.
Circuit 02 · 10 days
Coast Reset
Capital Rim → Thebes Belt → Reef Line. Temple intensity followed by water recovery — ideal for first trips that want both stone and coral.
Capital Rim
Plateau and city split across two mornings. Fly south rested.
Thebes Belt
East Bank one day, West Bank the next, buffer on day six.
Reef Line
Arrive and float. One quality boat day. Shore snorkel optional.
Fly home
Coastal airport or transfer north — no dawn alarm.
Circuit 03 · 14 days
Highland Focus
Capital Rim → Reef Line → Highlands. For travellers who want granite trails and Gulf swimming after a monument opener — not a temple marathon.
Capital Rim
Giza and city at walking pace. Optional Harbour City day trip if time allows.
Reef Line
Soft landing on the coast. One boat day, one rest day.
Highlands
Coast arrival, guided inland day, reef recovery. No summit on transfer day.
Return & fly
Buffer for weather or tired legs before departure.
FAQ
Circuit questions
Can I mix circuits?
Yes. Take the Nile Arc spine and swap Cataract South for Reef Line — that is how most travellers customise.
Domestic flights?
Cairo–Luxor and Luxor–Aswan or Hurghada are common. Book morning departures and keep the afternoon empty after landing.
Where does Pack fit?
Read seasons and kit before you choose dates. Circuits assume you have packed for heat swings and site manners.
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