27 days in Egypt Itinerary

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 8th (Mon) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. And it doesn't end there: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, take in the waterfront activity at Hurghada Marina, boost your wellbeing at Planet Spa at Baron Palace Resort Sahl Hasheesh, and see the vivid underwater world at Carless Reef.

To find other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Hurghada visit website.

Dublin, Ireland to Hurghada is an approximately 11-hour flight. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a 2 hour difference. Expect much warmer temperatures when traveling from Dublin in May; daily highs in Hurghada reach 41°C and lows reach 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) to allow enough time 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.

Spend the 13th (Sat) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Spend the 15th (Mon) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's still lots to do: take a stroll through Na'ama Bay, get outside with Outdoor Activities, browse for treasures at St Catherine Shop, and enjoy the sand and surf at Shark's Bay Beach.

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You can do a combination of flight and taxi from Hurghada to Sharm El Sheikh in 3 hours. Other options are to ride a ferry; or drive. In May, daily temperatures in Sharm El Sheikh can reach 40°C, while at night they dip to 29°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Saint Catherine.

Visitors flock to the town of Saint Catherine, nestled in the foothills of Mount Sinai, to explore the World Heritage Area's numerous religious and historic sights.

On the 17th (Wed), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Catherine's Monastery and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Sinai.

For traveler tips, photos, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Saint Catherine trip builder.

You can drive from Sharm El Sheikh to Saint Catherine in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Sharm El Sheikh in May, with highs in Saint Catherine at 33°C and lows at 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can drive to Dahab.

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

On the 18th (Thu), discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour. On the 19th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: Head underground at Blue Hole and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers.

To see ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Dahab planner.

You can drive from Saint Catherine to Dahab in 2 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In May, Dahab is a bit warmer than Saint Catherine - with highs of 40°C and lows of 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Marsa Alam is known for wildlife, beaches, and adventure. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take an exotic tour of Amore Safari, see the vivid underwater world at Dolphin House - Sha'ab Samadai Reef, kick back and relax at Marsa Mubarak, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

To see photos, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Marsa Alam trip maker website.

Traveling by flight from Dahab to Marsa Alam takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and ferry. In May, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can fly to Luxor.

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

Spend the 23rd (Tue) floating through the air with a balloon tour. There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Temple of Karnak, pause for some photo ops at Luxor Temple, indulge in some personalized pampering at The Spa at Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa, and get engrossed in the history at Luxor Museum.

For more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Luxor vacation planning site.

You can fly from Marsa Alam to Luxor in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Marsa Alam in May: highs in Luxor hover around 45°C, while lows dip to 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) so you can travel to Abu Simbel.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Sun): explore the ancient world of Abu Simbel Temple Complex.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Abu Simbel itinerary maker website.

You can do a combination of train and flight from Luxor to Abu Simbel in 6.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly. In May, daily temperatures in Abu Simbel can reach 46°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Cairo.

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 (Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids & Memphis and Sakkara). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, shop like a local with Khan Al-Khalili, take in the views from Qasr El Nil Bridge, and walk around Al-Azhar Park.

To find maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Cairo travel route planner.

Fly from Abu Simbel to Cairo in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, ferry, and train. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Abu Simbel in May, with highs in Cairo at 38°C and lows at 24°C. On the 2nd (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.