Cairo day trip with the Grand Egyptian Museum and Nile cruise vs adding Luxor - which excursion should I choose from Hurghada or Sharm el-Sheikh?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 15 days ago
TL;DR
A popular option is a Cairo trip combined with the new Grand Egyptian Museum and a Nile boat ride; whether to add Luxor depends on the season, as summer heat makes the extended itinerary less comfortable.
What the community said
One traveler is finalizing plans for Cairo plus the new Grand Egyptian Museum and a Nile cruise, but is unsure whether to also add Luxor to the itinerary.
28 days ago Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
According to other travelers, choosing between the standard program and an extended one with Luxor usually matters more to experienced tourists or those who have already visited Cairo before.
37 days ago
Another traveler notes that Cairo, Luxor, and the pyramids are the truly worthwhile destinations — simply walking around Hurghada or Sharm el-Sheikh is far less interesting — but visiting the pyramids in summer is less comfortable due to the heat, so it's better to plan outside peak summer season.
38 days ago