12 days in Egypt Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Egypt planner
Start: Cairo
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Soma Bay
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Luxor
— 4 nights
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Aswan
— 1 night
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Marsa Alam
— 3 nights
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Hurghada
— 3 nights
Fly
End: Cairo
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Soma Bay is a coastal resort on the Red Sea in Egypt, 45 km south of Hurghada International Airport. To find photos, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read Soma Bay trip planner.
Cairo to Soma Bay is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Cairo in May, expect a bit warmer with lows of 28°C in Soma Bay. On the 23rd (Sun), you'll travel to Luxor.
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Cairo to Soma Bay is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Cairo in May, expect a bit warmer with lows of 28°C in Soma Bay. On the 23rd (Sun), you'll travel to Luxor.
Find places to stay May 23 — 24:
Luxor — 4 nights
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A monumental number of archaeological relics from ancient Egypt remain evident in Luxor, the former capital of the New Kingdom.Luxor is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the ancient world of Temple of Karnak, explore the different monuments and memorials at Valley of the Kings, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Medinet Habu, and get engrossed in the history at Luxor Museum.
To find traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Luxor trip maker website.
Getting from Soma Bay to Luxor by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Soma Bay in May: highs in Luxor hover around 45°C, while lows dip to 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to drive to Aswan.
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Aswan — 1 night
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Plan an Aswan holiday and treat yourself to ancient wonders of the past along the Nile River.Start off your visit on the 28th (Fri): step off the mainland to explore Elephantine Island, take in the spiritual surroundings of Philae Temple, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Archangel Michael’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral.
To see maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Aswan trip planner.
You can drive from Luxor to Aswan in 3.5 hours. Another option is to take a train. In May in Aswan, expect temperatures between 47°C during the day and 29°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can drive to Marsa Alam.
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Marsa Alam — 3 nights
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The opening of an international airport and subsequent development of hotels and resorts boosted tourism in Marsa Alam, a town on Egypt's Red Sea coast known for its world-class diving spots.Marsa Alam is known for wildlife, beaches, and adventure. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take an exotic tour of Amore Safari, enjoy the sand and surf at Sharm El Luli, meet some fierce fish with a shark diving experience, and stroll through Dolphin House - Sha'ab Samadai Reef.
Use Klarna Trips's suggestions to plan your Marsa Alam trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.
Drive from Aswan to Marsa Alam in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus. When traveling from Aswan in May, plan for slightly colder days in Marsa Alam, with highs around 38°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Mon) early enough to go by car to Hurghada.
Find places to stay May 28 — 31:
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Hurghada — 3 nights
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Originally a small fishing town on the Red Sea coast, Hurghada developed into Egypt's premier beach destination thanks to its year-round sunny weather and world-class dive sites.Spend the 1st (Tue) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. There's still lots to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, step off the mainland to explore Mahmya Island, take in the waterfront activity at Hurghada Marina, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Coptic Cathedral of Saint Shenouda.
To find where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Hurghada online travel route planner.
Traveling by car from Marsa Alam to Hurghada takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. May in Hurghada sees daily highs of 41°C and lows of 28°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can catch the flight back home.
Find places to stay May 31 — Jun 3:
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Egypt travel guide
Gift of the Nile
The land of pharaohs, pyramids, sphinxes, and papyrus, Egypt needs little by way of introduction. Visitors find more than a textbook readout of ancient history when visiting the country--the power, scale, art, and mysticism of its centuries-old culture bleed out from each landmark attraction and seep into the everyday life. Bustling markets, the slow-flowing Nile, the vast desert, and inspiring archeological sites often sit right alongside palaces of great excess and historical importance. All ensure you have plenty to see and do during your vacation in Egypt. In the wake of the Arab Spring in 2011, travel to certain areas where conflict and terrorism are deemed likely remains inadvisable for foreign visitors.
