16 days in Egypt Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Egypt travel route planner
Start: Washington
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Cairo
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Sharm El Sheikh
— 4 nights
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Luxor
— 3 nights
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Aswan
— 2 nights
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Cairo
— 2 nights
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End: Washington
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Cairo — 3 nights
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City of a Thousand Minarets
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.Explore Cairo's surroundings by going to Giza (Bent Pyramid & Giza Plateau). There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to Coptic Cairo, walk around Al-Azhar Park, admire the striking features of Cairo Citadel, and take in panoramic vistas at Cairo Tower.
For photos, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Cairo road trip planning site.
Washington, USA to Cairo is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 7 hours traveling from Washington to Cairo. In February, Cairo is warmer than Washington - with highs of 71°F and lows of 53°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Sharm El Sheikh.
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Sharm El Sheikh — 4 nights
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City of Peace
An enviable location on the southern end of the Sinai Peninsula and year-round warm weather boost tourism in Sharm El Sheikh and make it one of Egypt's premier travel destinations.Go for a jaunt from Sharm El Sheikh to Dahab to see Scuba & Snorkeling about 1h 15 min away. And it doesn't end there: see Off-Road Tours, shop like a local with Na'ama Bay, browse the eclectic array of goods at Old Market, and admire the striking features of Al Mustafa Mosque.
To find ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Sharm El Sheikh online attractions planner.
You can fly from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or drive. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Sharm El Sheikh when traveling from Cairo in February, with lows around 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Luxor.
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Luxor — 3 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.Spend the 28th (Tue) floating through the air with a balloon tour. There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Temple of Karnak, get engrossed in the history at Luxor Museum, explore the different monuments and memorials at Valley of the Kings, and appreciate the history behind Luxor Temple.
Use Klarna Trips's suggestions to plan your Luxor trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.
Traveling by flight from Sharm El Sheikh to Luxor takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus; or drive. Traveling from Sharm El Sheikh in February, plan for slightly colder nights in Luxor, with lows around 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) to allow time to drive to Aswan.
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Aswan — 2 nights
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Plan an Aswan holiday and treat yourself to ancient wonders of the past along the Nile River.Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): take an in-depth tour of Nubian Museum, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Philae Temple, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Archangel Michael’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral. Keep things going the next day: steep yourself in history at Nubian Village and then admire the engineering at Aswan High Dam.
To find maps, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read Aswan trip itinerary app.
Getting from Luxor to Aswan by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a train. In March, daily temperatures in Aswan can reach 89°F, while at night they dip to 63°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Cairo.
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Cairo — 2 nights
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City of a Thousand Minarets
Kick off your visit on the 4th (Sat): pause for some photo ops at Great Sphinx, then contemplate the long history of Pyramids of Giza, and then explore the ancient world of Pyramid of Teti. On the 5th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities and then explore the activities along Nile River.
To see traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Cairo road trip tool.
You can fly from Aswan to Cairo in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Aswan in March: highs in Cairo hover around 77°F, while lows dip to 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.
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To see traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Cairo road trip tool.
You can fly from Aswan to Cairo in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Aswan in March: highs in Cairo hover around 77°F, while lows dip to 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.
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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.
