22 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Cairo side-trips: Giza (Great Sphinx & Pyramids of Giza) and Saqqara (Pyramid of Teti & Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, look for gifts at Nomad Gallery - Zamalek Main Branch, stroll around Al-Azhar Park, and identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas.

To see more things to do, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Cairo day trip planner.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Cairo is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Arabian Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Riyadh in May, things will get slightly colder in Cairo: highs are around 38°C and lows about 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can catch the flight 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.

Spend the 9th (Tue) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, admire the landmark architecture of Mosque El Mina Masjid, test the waters at Planet Spa at Baron Palace Resort Sahl Hasheesh, and head off the coast to Mahmya Island.

For traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Hurghada trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Cairo to Hurghada takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Cairo in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Hurghada, with lows of 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Fri) to allow time for the car ride to Luxor.

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

Spend the 14th (Sun) floating through the air with a balloon tour. And it doesn't end there: delve into the distant past at Temple of Karnak, take in the spiritual surroundings of Luxor Temple, pause for some photo ops at Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, and don't miss a visit to Deir el-Shelwit Temple.

For more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read Luxor trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Hurghada to Luxor takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. While traveling from Hurghada, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Luxor, ranging from highs of 45°C to lows of 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Aswan.

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

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Tue): step off the mainland to explore Elephantine Island, make a trip to Philae Temple, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Archangel Michael’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral.

For where to stay, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Aswan vacation app.

Drive from Luxor to Aswan in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In May, daytime highs in Aswan are 47°C, while nighttime lows are 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to fly to Abu Simbel.

On the 17th (Wed), contemplate the long history of Abu Simbel Temple Complex.

To see traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Abu Simbel day trip site.

You can fly from Aswan to Abu Simbel in 3 hours. Another option is to drive. May in Abu Simbel sees daily highs of 46°C and lows of 28°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to travel to Alexandria.

Known for its turbulent and eventful past, the port city of Alexandria retains a historic charm and atmosphere, boasting thousands of years of Egypt's cultural heritage.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Thu): take in nature's colorful creations at Montazah Gardens.

To find photos, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, use the Alexandria journey maker app.

Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Abu Simbel to Alexandria takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect much colder weather when traveling from Abu Simbel in May: highs in Alexandria hover around 32°C, while lows dip to 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Fri) to allow time for the car ride to El Alamein.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Fri): stroll the grounds of El Alamein War Cemetery.

For reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our El Alamein trip itinerary tool.

Drive from Alexandria to El Alamein in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. May in El Alamein sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Siwa.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Sun): see the interesting displays at The Traditional Siwa House and then steep yourself in history at Shali Fortress.

For more things to do, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, read Siwa planner.

Traveling by car from El Alamein to Siwa takes 6.5 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (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.

Change things up with a short trip to Scuba & Snorkeling in Dahab (about 1h 15 min away). Spend the 26th (Fri) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's lots more to do: take a stroll through Na'ama Bay, enjoy the sand and surf at Ras Um Sid, see Off-Road Tours, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at The Heavenly Cathedral.

For maps, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Sharm El Sheikh day trip planner.

Traveling by combination of taxi and flight from Siwa to Sharm El Sheikh takes 11 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In May, daytime highs in Sharm El Sheikh are 40°C, while nighttime lows are 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can fly back home.