36 days in Erbil & Egypt Itinerary

Kids will appreciate attractions like Erbil Citadel and Aqua Tarin Water Park. Explore Erbil's surroundings by going to Kirkuk (Bawa Gurgur Park & Kirkuk Citadel). Next up on the itinerary: stroll around Sami Abdulrahman Park, get in on the family fun at Majidi Land, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Rashad Mufti Mosque, and get engrossed in the history at Syriac Heritage Museum.

Plan my day in Erbil using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Klarna Trips.

Brize Norton, UK to Erbil is an approximately 15.5-hour combination of car and flight. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time to Arabian Standard Time, which is usually a 3 hour difference. Traveling from Brize Norton in April, expect nights in Erbil to be a bit warmer, around 13°C, while days are much hotter, around 30°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to travel to Cairo.

Family-friendly places like The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities and Great Sphinx will thrill your kids. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cairo: Saqqara (Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids & Pyramid of Teti) and Giza (Bent Pyramid & Pyramids of Giza). There's still lots to do: take an exotic tour of a safari tour, admire the landmark architecture of Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mosque of Sultan Al-Ashraf Barsbay, and shop like a local with Khan Al-Khalili.

To see more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Cairo sightseeing planner.

Explore your travel options from Erbil to Cairo with the Route module. The time zone difference moving from Arabian Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Erbil in April, expect Cairo to be somewhat warmer, temps between 34°C and 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Hurghada.

Bring the kids along to Scuba & Snorkeling and Mahmya Island. Next up on the itinerary: see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, go for a stroll along the water at Abu Tig Marina, browse the different shops at Senzo Mall, and see where the ancients bathed at Planet Spa at Sheraton Miramar.

Before you visit Hurghada, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Fly from Cairo to Hurghada in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. April in Hurghada sees daily highs of 37°C and lows of 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) to allow time to travel to Sharm El Sheikh.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Scuba & Snorkeling and Shark's Bay Beach. There's lots more to do: get outside with Outdoor Activities, see The Kite Bubble, kick back and relax at Ras Um Sid, and look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas.

To see traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Sharm El Sheikh trip itinerary planner.

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. May in Sharm El Sheikh sees daily highs of 40°C and lows of 29°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can drive to Dahab.

Attractions like Scuba & Snorkeling and Blue Hole make great kid-friendly stops. Spend the 11th (Thu) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. There's more to do: see the vivid underwater world at Coral Reefs and view the masterpieces at WICKEDiCANDY.

To see maps, reviews, and tourist information, use the Dahab holiday planner.

You can drive from Sharm El Sheikh to Dahab in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Dahab are 40°C, while nighttime lows are 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can fly to Marsa Alam.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Sharm El Luli and Amore Safari. There's lots more to do: kick back and relax at Marsa Mubarak, stroll through Marsa Shoona Bay, soak in style at Turkish baths, and identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas.

For photos, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Marsa Alam trip maker tool.

You can fly from Dahab to Marsa Alam in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Marsa Alam are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can fly to Luxor.

Luxor is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: delve into the distant past at Temple of Karnak, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Medinet Habu, soar above the sights with a balloon tour, and get your bearings at ACE - Animal Care in Egypt.

To find maps, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Luxor day trip site.

You can fly from Marsa Alam to Luxor in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Marsa Alam in May, you will find days in Luxor are a bit warmer (45°C), and nights are about the same (26°C). On the 20th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.