19 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Giza (Pyramids of Giza & Great Sphinx). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, shop like a local with Khan Al-Khalili, take in the spiritual surroundings of Mosque of Muhammad Ali, and contemplate the waterfront views at Nile River.

To see where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Cairo road trip planning website.

Berlin, Germany to Cairo is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. In November, daytime highs in Cairo are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Abu Simbel.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Mon): steep yourself in history at Abu Simbel Temple Complex.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Abu Simbel travel route tool.

Fly from Cairo to Abu Simbel in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train, ferry, and car. When traveling from Cairo in November, plan for somewhat warmer days in Abu Simbel, with highs around 34°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Aswan.

Plan an Aswan holiday and treat yourself to ancient wonders of the past along the Nile River.

On the 16th (Tue), contemplate the long history of Nubian Village and then stroll around Feryal Garden. On the 17th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: head off the coast to Elephantine Island and then explore the ancient world of Philae Temple.

For traveler tips, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Aswan trip planner.

Fly from Abu Simbel to Aswan in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In November, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to drive to Luxor.

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

On the 18th (Thu), get your bearings at ACE - Animal Care in Egypt and then pause for some photo ops at Luxor Temple. On the next day, take an in-depth tour of Luxor Museum and then explore the ancient world of Temple of Karnak.

To see ratings, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Luxor trip planner.

You can drive from Aswan to Luxor in 3.5 hours. Another option is to take a train. Traveling from Aswan in November, Luxor is a bit cooler at night with lows of 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can 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.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sun): see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon): head off the coast to Giftun Islands and then take in the waterfront activity at Hurghada Marina.

To find reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Hurghada sightseeing planner.

Traveling by car from Luxor to Hurghada takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Luxor in November since evenings lows in Hurghada dip to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Port Ghalib.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): have unforgettable encounters with Deep Dark Safari.

To find maps, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Port Ghalib trip itinerary builder tool.

You can drive from Hurghada to Port Ghalib in 3 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus and taxi. In November, daily temperatures in Port Ghalib can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive 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.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Wed): kick back and relax at Marsa Mubarak.

To find where to stay, ratings, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Marsa Alam trip planner.

Traveling by car from Port Ghalib to Marsa Alam takes an hour. In November in Marsa Alam, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Dahab.

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

Explore Dahab's surroundings by going to Mount Sinai (in Saint Catherine) and Castle Zaman (in Taba). Spend the 25th (Thu) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. There's much more to do: explore the striking landscape at Blue Hole, get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and see the vivid underwater world at Coral Reefs.

For where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Dahab trip maker.

Fly from Marsa Alam to Dahab in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and ferry. In November, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 24°C. On the 30th (Tue), you'll travel back home.