11 days in Cairo, Luxor & El Alamein Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Sat): look for gifts at Nomad Gallery - Zamalek Main Branch and then explore the activities along Nile River. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: examine the collection at The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities and then identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas.

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Chicago, USA to Cairo is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Chicago to Cairo is 8 hours. Plan for much hotter temperatures traveling from Chicago in March, with highs in Cairo at 77°F and lows at 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Luxor.

Luxor is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Temple of Karnak, look for gifts at Habiba Gallery, get your bearings at ACE - Animal Care in Egypt, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Valley of the Kings.

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Traveling by flight from Cairo to Luxor takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. While traveling from Cairo, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Luxor, ranging from highs of 87°F to lows of 58°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to El Alamein.

Take a break from El Alamein with a short trip to Abu Mena in Borg El Arab, about 1h 15 min away.

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You can fly from Luxor to El Alamein in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Luxor in March, with highs in El Alamein at 71°F and lows at 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.