29 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cairo: Giza (Pyramids of Giza & Great Sphinx) and Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids (in Saqqara). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, take in the spiritual surroundings of Al-Azhar Mosque, walk around Al-Azhar Park, and contemplate the long history of Mosque of Muhammad Ali.

For where to stay, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Cairo visit planning website.

Barcelona, Spain to Cairo is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive. Traveling from Barcelona to Cairo, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Barcelona in April: high temperatures in Cairo hover around 34°C and lows are around 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Abu Simbel.

On the 7th (Fri), contemplate the long history of Abu Simbel Temple Complex.

To see traveler tips, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Abu Simbel road trip site.

Traveling by flight from Cairo to Abu Simbel takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train, ferry, and car. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Cairo in April: highs in Abu Simbel hover around 40°C, while lows dip to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can fly to Aswan.

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

Take a break from Aswan with a short trip to Temple of Kom Ombo in Kom Ombo, about 1h 10 min away. There's lots more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Philae Temple, head off the coast to Elephantine Island, make a trip to Seheil Island, and get engrossed in the history at Nubian Museum.

To see reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Aswan vacation planner.

Traveling by flight from Abu Simbel to Aswan takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. April in Aswan sees daily highs of 42°C and lows of 24°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can go by car to Luxor.

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

Spend the 12th (Wed) floating through the air with a balloon tour. There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Temple of Karnak, explore the ancient world of Luxor Temple, take in the spiritual surroundings of Medinet Habu, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Valley of the Kings.

To see ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Luxor trip planner.

Traveling by car from Aswan to Luxor takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Expect a daytime high around 41°C in April, and nighttime lows around 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Dendera.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Mon): delve into the distant past at Dendera Temple Complex.

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Getting from Luxor to Dendera by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. Expect a daytime high around 41°C in April, and nighttime lows around 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive 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 18th (Tue) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Next up on the itinerary: take in the waterfront activity at Hurghada Marina, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, admire the striking features of Mosque El Mina Masjid, and trot along with a tour on horseback.

For where to stay, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, read Hurghada day trip planner.

Getting from Dendera to Hurghada by car takes about 3 hours. Traveling from Dendera in April, expect nights in Hurghada to be about the same, around 22°C, while days are little chillier, around 37°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to travel to Dahab.

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

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour. On your second day here, explore the striking landscape at Blue Hole, view the masterpieces at WICKEDiCANDY, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Coral Reefs.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Dahab travel route planner.

Explore your travel options from Hurghada to Dahab with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in April, and nighttime lows around 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to drive 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 25th (Tue) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Spend the 28th (Fri) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's still lots to do: see Off-Road Tours, enjoy the sand and surf at Ras Um Sid, tour the pleasant surroundings at Shark's Bay Beach, and view the masterpieces at St Catherine Shop.

To see more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Sharm El Sheikh online driving holiday planner.

You can drive from Dahab to Sharm El Sheikh in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. April in Sharm El Sheikh sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 25°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Sat) to allow time for the flight back home.