14 days in Egypt Itinerary

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 7th (Tue) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. There's lots more to do: take an exotic tour of a safari tour, admire the striking features of Mosque El Mina Masjid, pause for some serene contemplation at Coptic Cathedral of Saint Shenouda, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

For reviews, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Hurghada travel planner.

San Francisco, USA to Hurghada is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a 10 hour difference. Traveling from San Francisco in November, things will get a bit warmer in Hurghada: highs are around 84°F and lows about 64°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) early enough to 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.

On the 8th (Wed), head outdoors with Outdoor Activities. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see Off-Road Tours, then shop like a local with Na'ama Bay, and then browse for treasures at St Catherine Shop.

To see maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Sharm El Sheikh trip planner.

Traveling by combination of flight and taxi from Hurghada to Sharm El Sheikh takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or drive. In November, plan for daily highs up to 81°F, and evening lows to 69°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (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.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Fri): see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

For ratings, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Dahab trip maker.

Getting from Sharm El Sheikh to Dahab by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In November, daily temperatures in Dahab can reach 81°F, while at night they dip to 69°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Luxor.

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

Spend the 11th (Sat) floating through the air with a balloon tour. There's lots more to do: explore the ancient world of Temple of Karnak, stroll the grounds of Valley of the Kings, look for gifts at Bait El Ainy, and don't miss a visit to Deir el-Shelwit Temple.

For traveler tips, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read Luxor trip itinerary planning website.

Getting from Dahab to Luxor by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of car and ferry. Traveling from Dahab in November, Luxor is little chillier at night with lows of 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) to allow 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cairo: Giza (Great Sphinx, Pyramids of Giza, &more). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, steep yourself in history at Mosque of Muhammad Ali, get a taste of the local shopping with Khan Al-Khalili, and see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Cairo trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Luxor to Cairo takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. When traveling from Luxor in November, plan for slightly colder days in Cairo, with highs around 77°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Fri) to allow time for the flight back home.