21 days in Egypt Itinerary

Luxor is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Temple of Karnak, explore the different monuments and memorials at Valley of the Kings, appreciate the history behind Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, and explore the ancient world of Luxor Temple.

To find photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Luxor online visit planner.

Paris, France to Luxor is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Prepare for much hotter weather when traveling from Paris in April: high temperatures in Luxor hover around 41°C and lows are around 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can travel to Abu Simbel.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Sat): contemplate the long history of Abu Simbel Temple Complex.

To see ratings, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Abu Simbel online day trip planner.

Traveling by combination of train and flight from Luxor to Abu Simbel takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. In April, plan for daily highs up to 40°C, and evening lows to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Sharm El Sheikh.

Spend the 17th (Mon) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. The adventure continues: get outside with Outdoor Activities, take a stroll through Na'ama Bay, browse for treasures at St Catherine Shop, and pause for some serene contemplation at The Heavenly Cathedral.

To find photos, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Sharm El Sheikh travel itinerary planner.

Fly from Abu Simbel to Sharm El Sheikh in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of car, ferry, train, and bus. Traveling from Abu Simbel in April, expect nights in Sharm El Sheikh to be about the same, around 25°C, while days are little chillier, around 36°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Dahab.

On the 20th (Thu), see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour. On your second day here, take in the dramatic natural features at Blue Hole, take in the exciting artwork at WICKEDiCANDY, and then see the vivid underwater world at Coral Reefs.

To find out how to plan a trip to Dahab, use our trip itinerary maker.

You can drive from Sharm El Sheikh to Dahab in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; 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 21st (Fri) so you can travel to Hurghada.

Spend the 25th (Tue) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. There's still lots to do: see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, head off the coast to Mahmya Island, go for a stroll along the water at Abu Tig Marina, and admire the striking features of Mosque El Mina Masjid.

To see more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Hurghada trip itinerary builder.

Explore your travel options from Dahab to Hurghada with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in April, and nighttime lows around 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Cairo.

Explore Cairo's surroundings by going to Giza (Pyramids of Giza & Great Sphinx) and Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids (in Saqqara). There's much more to do: examine the collection at The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, stroll around Al-Azhar Park, look for gifts at Nomad Gallery - Zamalek Main Branch, and take an exotic tour of a safari tour.

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

Traveling by flight from Hurghada to Cairo takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Hurghada in April; daily highs in Cairo reach 34°C and lows reach 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to fly back home.