17 days in Egypt Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Egypt sightseeing planner
Start: Washington
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Cairo
— 4 nights
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Aswan
— 2 nights
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Luxor
— 3 nights
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Sharm El Sheikh
— 4 nights
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Cairo
— 2 nights
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End: Washington
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Cairo — 4 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.You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cairo: Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids (in Saqqara) and Giza (Great Sphinx & Pyramids of Giza). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, get a taste of the local shopping with Khan Al-Khalili, steep yourself in history at Mosque of Sultan Al-Ashraf Barsbay, and look for gifts at Royal Perfumes And Oils.
For maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Cairo trip itinerary tool.
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. Traveling from Washington in February, things will get much hotter in Cairo: highs are around 71°F and lows about 53°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to catch the flight 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.Start off your visit on the 24th (Fri): take an in-depth tour of Nubian Museum, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Philae Temple, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Archangel Michael’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral. Here are some ideas for day two: see human ingenuity at work at Aswan High Dam and then contemplate the long history of Nubian Village.
For more things to do, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Aswan trip itinerary planning tool.
Getting from Cairo to Aswan by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. While traveling from Cairo, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Aswan, ranging from highs of 81°F to lows of 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can drive 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 27th (Mon) floating through the air with a balloon tour. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Temple of Karnak, explore the different monuments and memorials at Valley of the Kings, take an in-depth tour of Luxor Museum, and pause for some photo ops at Luxor Temple.
For where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Luxor road trip planning app.
You can drive from Aswan to Luxor in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Traveling from Aswan in February, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Luxor, with lows of 50°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) 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.Spend the 2nd (Thu) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Spend the 4th (Sat) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's still lots to do: see Off-Road Tours, pause for some serene contemplation at The Heavenly Cathedral, browse for treasures at St Catherine Shop, and kick back and relax at Shark's Bay Beach.
For other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, read our Sharm El Sheikh holiday planner.
Traveling by flight from Luxor to Sharm El Sheikh takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry; or drive. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Sharm El Sheikh when traveling from Luxor in February, with lows around 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to fly to Cairo.
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Cairo — 2 nights
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City of a Thousand Minarets
On the 5th (Sun), contemplate the waterfront views at Nile River, look for gifts at Nomad Gallery - Zamalek Main Branch, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Coptic Cairo. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: steep yourself in history at Bent Pyramid.
To see maps, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Cairo trip planner.
You can fly from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. Traveling from Sharm El Sheikh in March, expect Cairo to be slightly colder, temps between 77°F and 59°F. On the 6th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.
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To see maps, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Cairo trip planner.
You can fly from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. Traveling from Sharm El Sheikh in March, expect Cairo to be slightly colder, temps between 77°F and 59°F. On the 6th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can 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.
