20 days in Egypt Itinerary

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Aswan
— 1 night
Drive
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Luxor
— 1 night
Drive
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Marsa Alam
— 3 nights
Drive
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Hurghada
— 1 night
Drive
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Cairo
— 4 nights
Drive
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El Alamein
— 2 nights
Drive
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Mersa Matruh
— 2 nights
Drive
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Siwa
— 3 nights

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Aswan — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Thu): pause for some serene contemplation at Archangel Michael’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, see the interesting displays at Animalia, and then head off the coast to Elephantine Island.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Aswan trip planner.

In June, daily temperatures in Aswan can reach 108°F, while at night they dip to 81°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) so you can drive to Luxor.
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Museums · Parks · Nature · Historic Sites
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Luxor — 1 night

You've now added Balloon Rides to your itinerary. On the 16th (Fri), soar above the sights with a balloon tour, then look for gifts at Gaddis & Co., then steep yourself in history at Temple of Karnak, and finally relax and rejuvenate at The Spa at Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa. On the 17th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take an in-depth tour of Luxor Museum, explore the different monuments and memorials at Valley of the Kings, and then examine the collection at Le Scarabe Papyrus Museum.

To see maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Luxor trip planner.

You can drive from Aswan to Luxor in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In June, daily temperatures in Luxor can reach 107°F, while at night they dip to 78°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Marsa Alam.
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Marsa Alam — 3 nights

You'll get in some beach time at Sharm El Luli and Marsa Mubarak. Escape the urban bustle at Scuba & Snorkeling and Dolphin House - Sha'ab Samadai Reef. There's more to do: soak in style at Turkish baths.

For where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, read Marsa Alam trip planner.

You can fly from Luxor to Marsa Alam in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Luxor in June, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Marsa Alam: temperatures range from 95°F by day to 81°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) to allow time to drive to Hurghada.
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Hurghada — 1 night

On the 22nd (Thu), see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

To see other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Hurghada visit planner.

Traveling by car from Marsa Alam to Hurghada takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Hurghada can reach 100°F, while at night they dip to 80°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) to allow time to fly to Cairo.
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Cairo — 4 nights

City of a Thousand Minarets

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities and Great Sphinx. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Khan Al-Khalili and Nomad Gallery - Zamalek Main Branch. Step out of Cairo to go to Giza and see Pyramids of Giza, which is approximately 38 minutes away. The adventure continues: look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, wander the streets of Islamic Cairo, get to know the fascinating history of Coptic Cairo, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mosque-Sabil of Sulayman Agha al-Silahdar.

To find ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Cairo route planner.

You can fly from Hurghada to Cairo in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Hurghada in June, with highs in Cairo at 94°F and lows at 73°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) to allow time to fly to El Alamein.
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El Alamein — 2 nights

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at El Alamein War Cemetery and El Alamein World War II Military Museum. Change things up with a short trip to Abu Mena in Borg El Arab (about 1h 15 min away).

For traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the El Alamein trip itinerary builder website.

Traveling by flight from Cairo to El Alamein takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. When traveling from Cairo in June, plan for slightly colder days in El Alamein, with highs around 86°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 69°F. On the 29th (Thu), you're off to Mersa Matruh.
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Mersa Matruh — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Fri): enjoy the sand and surf at Almaza Bay and then take a stroll around Marsa Matruh.

For where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Mersa Matruh trip planner.

Traveling by car from El Alamein to Mersa Matruh takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In June, daily temperatures in Mersa Matruh can reach 84°F, while at night they dip to 68°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can go by car to Siwa.
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Siwa — 3 nights

Shali Fortress and Mountain of the Dead are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Take a break from the city and head to Lake Siwa and Fatnis Island (Fantasy Island).

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Drive from Mersa Matruh to Siwa in 4.5 hours.
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Egypt travel guide

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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.
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