Suggested itinerary: Egypt in 5 days for independent travellers

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo

Arrival at Cairo International Airport. Transfer to hotel. Sound and Light show at the Pyramids of Giza. Night in Cairo. 

Day 2: Cairo

Visit to the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Visit to the Egyptian Museum, where you will see the pharaohs mommies and the Tutankamon tomb. Overnight train to Luxor (flight option). 

Day 3: The Kings and the Queens Valley

Visit to the Kings Valley and the Queens Valley. Visit to Queen Hatshepsut Temple, the only ruler woman in Epypt. Night in Luxor. 

Day 4: Luxor

Visit to the stunning Luxor temple. Visit to Karnak temple, a World Heritage Site. Walk through the city. Overnight train to Cairo (flight option).  

Day 5: Back home

Flight back home.