59 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Cairo side-trips: Giza (Great Sphinx, Pyramids of Giza, &more) and Saqqara (Pyramid of Teti, Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids, &more). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, wander the streets of Islamic Cairo, see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, and contemplate the waterfront views at Nile River.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Cairo trip maker website.

Dublin, Ireland to Cairo is an approximately 10-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Eastern European Standard Time is 2 hours. Prepare for much warmer weather when traveling from Dublin in May: high temperatures in Cairo hover around 38°C and lows are around 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Abu Simbel.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Tue): delve into the distant past at Abu Simbel Temple Complex.

To see photos, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Abu Simbel trip itinerary tool.

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. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Cairo in May: high temperatures in Abu Simbel hover around 46°C and lows are around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to fly to Aswan.

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

Go for a jaunt from Aswan to Kom Ombo to see Temple of Kom Ombo about 1h 5 min away. There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Philae Temple, head off the coast to Agilkia Island, see human ingenuity at work at Aswan High Dam, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Archangel Michael’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral.

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

Getting from Abu Simbel to Aswan by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive. Expect a daytime high around 47°C in May, and nighttime lows around 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) so you can drive to Luxor.

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

Step out of Luxor to go to Dendera and see Dendera Temple Complex, which is approximately 1h 30 min away. Spend the 20th (Tue) floating through the air with a balloon tour. There's lots more to do: explore the ancient world of Temple of Karnak, appreciate the history behind Colossi of Memnon, take an in-depth tour of Luxor Museum, and relax and rejuvenate at The Spa at Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa.

For more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read our Luxor trip itinerary builder app.

You can drive from Aswan to Luxor in 3.5 hours. Another option is to take a train. Expect a daytime high around 45°C in May, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can 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.

Spend the 26th (Mon) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Spend the 31st (Sat) exploring nature at Wadi El Gemal National Park. There's much more to do: take an exotic tour of Amore Safari, tour the pleasant surroundings at Elphinstone Reef, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and kick back and relax at Abu Dabbab Beach.

For traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Marsa Alam road trip planner.

Getting from Luxor to Marsa Alam by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Luxor in May, you will find days in Marsa Alam are slightly colder (38°C), and nights are about the same (28°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) 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 2nd (Mon) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. And it doesn't end there: look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, take in the waterfront activity at Hurghada Marina, trot along with a tour on horseback, and head off the coast to Mahmya Island.

To find ratings, reviews, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Hurghada trip planner.

Getting from Marsa Alam to Hurghada by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a bus. In June in Hurghada, expect temperatures between 44°C during the day and 31°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) early enough to travel 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.

Spend the 11th (Wed) exploring nature at Ras Mohommed National Park. There's still lots to do: take in the awesome beauty at Mount Sinai, explore the gorgeous colors at Jackson Reef, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Anthony's Monastery (Deir Mar Antonios), and steep yourself in history at St. Catherine's Monastery.

To find more things to do, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Saint Catherine trip planner.

Do a combination of flight and taxi from Hurghada to Saint Catherine in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and taxi; or do a combination of ferry and car. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Hurghada in June: high temperatures in Saint Catherine hover around 36°C and lows are around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Dahab.

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

Spend the 13th (Fri) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Spend the 15th (Sun) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. And it doesn't end there: take in the dramatic natural features at Blue Hole, shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour, get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour, and take in the exciting artwork at WICKEDiCANDY.

To find traveler tips, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read Dahab visit planner.

You can drive from Saint Catherine to Dahab in 2 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Saint Catherine in June, expect Dahab to be a bit warmer, temps between 43°C and 32°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) so you can go by car 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 19th (Thu) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Spend the 21st (Sat) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's still lots to do: wander the streets of Na'ama Bay, take in the architecture and atmosphere at The Heavenly Cathedral, soothe aching muscles at Omkara Yoga School, and ride a horse along Miso Horse Riding Trips.

To find photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Sharm El Sheikh day trip planning tool.

You can drive from Dahab to Sharm El Sheikh in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Sharm El Sheikh can reach 43°C, while at night they dip to 32°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Alexandria.

Known for its turbulent and eventful past, the port city of Alexandria retains a historic charm and atmosphere, boasting thousands of years of Egypt's cultural heritage.

Alexandria is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in nature's colorful creations at Montazah Gardens, appreciate the history behind St.Mina Monastery, contemplate the long history of Fort Qaitbey, and admire the striking features of St. Catherine's Cathedral.

To see reviews, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Alexandria road trip website.

You can fly from Sharm El Sheikh to Alexandria in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Sharm El Sheikh in June, expect Alexandria to be a bit cooler, temps between 35°C and 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Tue) to allow time for the flight back home.