18 days in Egypt, Aden & Socotra Island Itinerary
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Start: Jakarta, Indonesia
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Luxor, Egypt
— 2 nights
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Marsa Alam, Egypt
— 2 nights
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Dahab, Egypt
— 1 night
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Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
— 3 nights
Taxi to Sharm el-Sheikh, Fly to Hurghada
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Hurghada, Egypt
— 2 nights
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Giza, Egypt
— 3 nights
Drive to Cairo International Airport, Fly to Aden
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Aden, Yemen
— 1 night
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Socotra Island, Yemen
— 2 nights
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End: Jakarta, Indonesia
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Luxor, Egypt — 2 nights
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On the 2nd (Sun), pause for some photo ops at Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Valley of the Kings, and then don't miss a visit to Deir el-Shelwit Temple. Here are some ideas for day two: appreciate the history behind Luxor Temple, explore the ancient world of Temple of Karnak, and then stop by Gaddis & Co..
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Jakarta, Indonesia to Luxor is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone changes from Western Indonesia Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a -5 hour difference. Traveling from Jakarta in April, expect slightly colder with lows of 21°C in Luxor. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Marsa Alam.
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Jakarta, Indonesia to Luxor is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone changes from Western Indonesia Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a -5 hour difference. Traveling from Jakarta in April, expect slightly colder with lows of 21°C in Luxor. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Marsa Alam.
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Marsa Alam, Egypt — 2 nights
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On the 4th (Tue), kick back and relax at Sharm El Luli. Here are some ideas for day two: kick back and relax at Abu Dabbab Beach and then stroll through Marsa Mubarak.
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Traveling by flight from Luxor to Marsa Alam takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Luxor in April, plan for slightly colder days in Marsa Alam, with highs around 34°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Dahab.
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Traveling by flight from Luxor to Marsa Alam takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Luxor in April, plan for slightly colder days in Marsa Alam, with highs around 34°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Dahab.
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Dahab, Egypt — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 6th (Thu): discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour.
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Getting from Marsa Alam to Dahab by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can go by car to Sharm El Sheikh.
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Getting from Marsa Alam to Dahab by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can go by car to Sharm El Sheikh.
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Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt — 3 nights
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City of Peace
Na'ama Bay and St Catherine Shop are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Relax by the water at Shark's Bay Beach and Ras Um Sid. Spend the 8th (Sat) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. The adventure continues: see Off-Road Tours.
To see more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read our Sharm El Sheikh day trip planning website.
Drive from Dahab to Sharm El Sheikh in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Sharm El Sheikh can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to travel to Hurghada.
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Drive from Dahab to Sharm El Sheikh in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Sharm El Sheikh can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to travel to Hurghada.
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Hurghada, Egypt — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 10th (Mon): see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour. On the 11th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour.
For traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, use the Hurghada trip planner.
You can do a combination of taxi and flight from Sharm El Sheikh to Hurghada in 3 hours. Other options are to ride a ferry; or drive. In April, daily temperatures in Hurghada can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Giza.
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You can do a combination of taxi and flight from Sharm El Sheikh to Hurghada in 3 hours. Other options are to ride a ferry; or drive. In April, daily temperatures in Hurghada can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Giza.
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Giza, Egypt — 3 nights
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Get a sense of the local culture at Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx. Your inner history buff will appreciate Memphis and Sakkara and Mosque of Sultan Al-Ashraf Barsbay. Spend the 14th (Fri) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. There's more to do: see the interesting displays at The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities and admire the striking features of Aisha Fahmi Palace.
To find traveler tips, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read Giza trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Hurghada to Giza takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Hurghada in April, expect Giza to be slightly colder, temps between 34°C and 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can travel to Aden.
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Traveling by flight from Hurghada to Giza takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Hurghada in April, expect Giza to be slightly colder, temps between 34°C and 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can travel to Aden.
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Aden, Yemen — 1 night
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On the 15th (Sat), contemplate the long history of Tawilah Tanks Crater, step into the grandiose world of Sira Fortress, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Aban Mosque.
To find photos, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Aden road trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Giza to Aden. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Giza to Aden due to the time zone difference. In April, Aden is somewhat warmer than Giza - with highs of 38°C and lows of 30°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can travel to Socotra Island.
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The Route module can help you plan travel from Giza to Aden. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Giza to Aden due to the time zone difference. In April, Aden is somewhat warmer than Giza - with highs of 38°C and lows of 30°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can travel to Socotra Island.
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Socotra Island, Yemen — 2 nights
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Galapagos of the Indian Ocean
Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sun): kick back and relax at Delisha Beach, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Shoab beach, and then kick back and relax at Arher Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll through Qalansiyah Beach.
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The Route module can help you plan travel from Aden to Socotra Island. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in April, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.
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The Route module can help you plan travel from Aden to Socotra Island. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in April, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.
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Gift of the Nile
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