11 days in Cairo, Ain Sukhna & Luxor Itinerary

More than 20 million people call Cairo their home and, as soon as you set foot in the sprawling metropolis, it's evident they make it crowded and chaotic, but also exuberant and charming.

Do your shopping at Khan Al-Khalili and Golden Bird Bazaar. Take a break from Cairo with a short trip to Pyramids of Giza in Giza, about 36 minutes away. There's much more to do: take an exotic tour of a safari tour, head off the coast to Zamalek (Gezira Island), take a stroll through Islamic Cairo, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Aqsunqur Mosque.

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Sanaa, Yemen to Cairo is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Sanaa to Cairo is minus 1 hour. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Sanaa in November since evenings lows in Cairo dip to 19°C. You'll set off for Ain Sukhna on the 29th (Tue).

Ain Sokhna is a town in the Suez Governorate, lying on the western shore of the Red Sea's Gulf of Suez. On the 29th (Tue), indulge in some personalized pampering at Warm Spa Sokhna.

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You can drive from Cairo to Ain Sukhna in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Luxor.

A monumental number of archaeological relics from ancient Egypt remain evident in Luxor, the former capital of the New Kingdom.

Spend the 30th (Wed) floating through the air with a balloon tour. The adventure continues: relax and rejuvenate at The Spa at Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa, explore the ancient world of Medinet Habu, steep yourself in history at Temple of Karnak, and take an in-depth tour of Luxor Museum.

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Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Ain Sukhna to Luxor takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. November in Luxor sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.