32 days in Egypt Itinerary

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

Explore Dahab's surroundings by going to Nuweiba (Coloured Canyon, Scuba & Snorkeling, &more). The adventure continues: see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, take in the dramatic natural features at Blue Hole, see the vivid underwater world at Three Pools, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers.

For where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Dahab trip itinerary planner.

Jakarta, Indonesia to Dahab is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. You'll gain 5 hours traveling from Jakarta to Dahab due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Jakarta in August, expect Dahab to be a bit warmer, temps between 45°C and 35°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) to allow 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.

Change things up with a short trip to Deep Dark Safari in Port Ghalib (about 1h 5 min away). Next up on the itinerary: see exotic creatures in open habitats at Amore Safari, explore the striking landscape of Wadi El Gemal National Park, slough off your stress at Turkish baths, and head outdoors with Seaworld Diving Center.

To find where to stay, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Marsa Alam trip itinerary app.

You can fly from Dahab to Marsa Alam in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Marsa Alam can reach 42°C, while at night they dip to 34°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Luxor.

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

Luxor is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Temple of Karnak, explore the ancient world of Valley of the Kings, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Luxor Temple, and pause for some photo ops at Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari.

For photos, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Luxor trip maker app.

You can fly from Marsa Alam to Luxor in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Marsa Alam, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Luxor, ranging from highs of 49°C to lows of 32°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can go by car 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 16th (Fri) in unforgettable company with a swim-with-the-dolphins experience. Spend the 15th (Thu) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. There's much more to do: get outside with Outdoor Activities, see Kite Family El Gouna, soak in style at Turkish baths, and see some colorful creatures with Coraya Divers El Gouna.

To find reviews, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Hurghada online trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Luxor to Hurghada in 4.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. While traveling from Luxor, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Hurghada, ranging from highs of 45°C to lows of 33°C. On the 21st (Wed), you'll 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.

Sharm El Sheikh is known for wildlife, nature, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Ras Mohammed National Park, surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and cruise around with Bibo Viaggi.

To find reviews, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Sharm El Sheikh travel route planner.

Do a combination of flight and taxi from Hurghada to Sharm El Sheikh in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or drive. In August, plan for daily highs up to 45°C, and evening lows to 35°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) 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: Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids (in Saqqara) and Giza (Khafre's Pyramid, Pyramids of Giza, &more). There's much more to do: get a tailor-made plan with Private Tours, take in the spiritual surroundings of Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, take a stroll through Islamic Cairo, and look for gifts at Nomad Gallery - Zamalek Main Branch.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Cairo visit site.

Traveling by flight from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. Traveling from Sharm El Sheikh in August, expect Cairo to be little chillier, temps between 41°C and 30°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.