40 days in Egypt Itinerary
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Start: Cairo
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Cairo
— 6 nights
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Dahab
— 4 nights
Drive
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Sharm El Sheikh
— 5 nights
Taxi to Sharm el-Sheikh, Fly to Hurghada
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Hurghada
— 6 nights
Drive
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Dendera
— 2 nights
Drive
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Luxor
— 6 nights
Fly
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Marsa Alam
— 5 nights
Drive
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Aswan
— 4 nights
Fly
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Abu Simbel
— 1 night
Fly
End: Cairo
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Cairo — 6 nights
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City of a Thousand Minarets
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cairo: Saqqara (Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids & Pyramid of Teti) and Giza (Great Sphinx & Pyramids of Giza). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, stroll around Al-Azhar Park, contemplate the long history of Mosque of Muhammad Ali, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Al-Azhar Mosque.
To find more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Cairo trip itinerary maker.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from your home destination to Cairo. In March, daytime highs in Cairo are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can fly to Dahab.
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To find more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Cairo trip itinerary maker.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from your home destination to Cairo. In March, daytime highs in Cairo are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can fly to Dahab.
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Dahab — 4 nights
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Change things up with a short trip to St. Catherine's Monastery in Saint Catherine (about 1h 30 min away). Spend the 30th (Thu) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Make the 29th (Wed) a memorable day with a climbing tour. Next up on the itinerary: explore the striking landscape at Blue Hole, explore the gorgeous colors at Coral Reefs, and take in the exciting artwork at WICKEDiCANDY.
For maps, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Dahab trip app.
You can fly from Cairo to Dahab in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Dahab when traveling from Cairo in March, with lows around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can drive to Sharm El Sheikh.
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You can fly from Cairo to Dahab in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Dahab when traveling from Cairo in March, with lows around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can drive to Sharm El Sheikh.
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Sharm El Sheikh — 5 nights
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City of Peace
Spend the 2nd (Sun) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. And it doesn't end there: see Off-Road Tours, kick back and relax at Shark's Bay Beach, wander the streets of Na'ama Bay, and stroll through Ras Um Sid.
To find where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Sharm El Sheikh road trip app.
You can drive from Dahab to Sharm El Sheikh in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. April in Sharm El Sheikh sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 25°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Hurghada.
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You can drive from Dahab to Sharm El Sheikh in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. April in Sharm El Sheikh sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 25°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Hurghada.
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Hurghada — 6 nights
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Spend the 7th (Fri) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. There's still lots to do: take in the waterfront activity at Hurghada Marina, see Off-Road Tours, admire the striking features of Mosque El Mina Masjid, and slough off your stress at Planet Spa at Baron Palace Resort Sahl Hasheesh.
To see maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Hurghada online trip itinerary builder.
Traveling by combination of taxi and flight from Sharm El Sheikh to Hurghada takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or drive. In April in Hurghada, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 22°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can drive to Dendera.
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To see maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Hurghada online trip itinerary builder.
Traveling by combination of taxi and flight from Sharm El Sheikh to Hurghada takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or drive. In April in Hurghada, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 22°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can drive to Dendera.
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Dendera — 2 nights
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On the 13th (Thu), explore the ancient world of Dendera Temple Complex.
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Traveling by car from Hurghada to Dendera takes 3 hours. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Hurghada in April: highs in Dendera hover around 41°C, while lows dip to 21°C. On the 14th (Fri), you're off to Luxor.
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Traveling by car from Hurghada to Dendera takes 3 hours. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Hurghada in April: highs in Dendera hover around 41°C, while lows dip to 21°C. On the 14th (Fri), you're off to Luxor.
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Luxor — 6 nights
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Luxor is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Temple of Karnak, get advice or help at ACE - Animal Care in Egypt, delve into the distant past at Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, and appreciate the history behind Luxor Temple.
To see reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Luxor trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Dendera to Luxor in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In April, daytime highs in Luxor are 41°C, while nighttime lows are 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Marsa Alam.
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To see reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Luxor trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Dendera to Luxor in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In April, daytime highs in Luxor are 41°C, while nighttime lows are 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Marsa Alam.
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Marsa Alam — 5 nights
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Spend the 22nd (Sat) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. And it doesn't end there: take an exotic tour of Amore Safari, kick back and relax at Abu Dabbab Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Dolphin House - Sha'ab Samadai Reef, and soak in style at Turkish baths.
To see other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Marsa Alam trip builder.
You can fly from Luxor to Marsa Alam in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Luxor in April, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Marsa Alam: temperatures range from 34°C by day to 24°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Aswan.
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To see other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Marsa Alam trip builder.
You can fly from Luxor to Marsa Alam in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Luxor in April, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Marsa Alam: temperatures range from 34°C by day to 24°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Aswan.
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Aswan — 4 nights
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Change things up with a short trip to Temple of Kom Ombo in Kom Ombo (about 1h 10 min away). There's lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Philae Temple, get engrossed in the history at Nubian Museum, see the interesting displays at Animalia, and step off the mainland to explore Elephantine Island.
To see other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Aswan holiday maker app.
Traveling by car from Marsa Alam to Aswan takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train. While traveling from Marsa Alam, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Aswan, ranging from highs of 42°C to lows of 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Abu Simbel.
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To see other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Aswan holiday maker app.
Traveling by car from Marsa Alam to Aswan takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train. While traveling from Marsa Alam, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Aswan, ranging from highs of 42°C to lows of 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Abu Simbel.
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Abu Simbel — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 30th (Sun): contemplate the long history of Abu Simbel Temple Complex.
To find maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Abu Simbel trip itinerary planning app.
You can fly from Aswan to Abu Simbel in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In April, plan for daily highs up to 40°C, and evening lows to 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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To find maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Abu Simbel trip itinerary planning app.
You can fly from Aswan to Abu Simbel in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In April, plan for daily highs up to 40°C, and evening lows to 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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