17 days in Egypt 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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities and Pyramids of Giza. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Khan Al-Khalili and Ramses Wissa Wassef Art Centre. Change things up with a short trip to Great Sphinx in Giza (about 34 minutes away). There's lots more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Coptic Cairo, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mosque of Sultan Al-Ashraf Barsbay, wander the streets of Islamic Cairo, and see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour.

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Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories to Cairo is an approximately 6-hour combination of bus and flight. In November in Cairo, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 19°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Luxor.

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

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Temple of Karnak and Valley of the Kings. Popular historic sites such as Medinet Habu and Tomb of Queen Titi are in your itinerary. There's still lots to do: pause for some photo ops at Luxor Temple, delve into the distant past at Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, stop by Bait El Ainy, and make a trip to Deir el-Shelwit Temple.

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Traveling by flight from Cairo to Luxor takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. When traveling from Cairo in November, plan for somewhat warmer days in Luxor, with highs around 34°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Marsa Alam.

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.

On the 23rd (Wed), kick back and relax at Marsa Mubarak and then kick back and relax at Abu Dabbab Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at El Qulan Mangrove Forest and then stroll through Sharm El Luli.

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Traveling by flight from Luxor to Marsa Alam takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Luxor in November, Marsa Alam is a bit warmer at night with lows of 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Hurghada.

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.

Coptic Cathedral of Saint Shenouda and Mosque El Mina Masjid will appeal to history buffs. Take a break from the city and head to Scuba & Snorkeling and El Gouna Golf Club. Next up on the itinerary: take an exotic tour of a safari tour and browse the different shops at Senzo Mall.

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Traveling by car from Marsa Alam to Hurghada takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in November, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to travel to Sharm El Sheikh.

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.

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Na'ama Bay and Ras Um Sid. Step out of the city life by going to Scuba & Snorkeling and Shark's Bay Beach. There's more to do: kick back and relax at Mangrove Beach and look for gifts at St Catherine Shop.

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Do a combination of flight and taxi from Hurghada to Sharm El Sheikh in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or drive. In November in Sharm El Sheikh, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to drive to Dahab.

Formerly a remote Bedouin village, Dahab now enjoys the status of a resort town and scuba diving heaven.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Thu): see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

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Drive from Sharm El Sheikh to Dahab in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. November in Dahab sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can go by car back home.