22 days in Africa Itinerary

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.

Visit Mount Sinai and The Heavenly Cathedral for their historical value. Explore hidden gems such as Shark's Bay Beach and St. Catherine's Monastery. There's still lots to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Ras Um Sid, browse for treasures at St Catherine Shop, appreciate the history behind Monument to the Victims of Plane Crash of Boeing 737, and admire the local landmark of Soho Square Dancing Fountain.

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New Orleans, USA to Sharm El Sheikh is an approximately 25-hour flight. Traveling from New Orleans to Sharm El Sheikh, you'll lose 8 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New Orleans in May, expect nights in Sharm El Sheikh to be somewhat warmer, around 77°F, while days are much warmer, around 94°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Fri) to allow time for the flight to Aswan.

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

On the 3rd (Sat), explore the ancient world of Temple of Kom Ombo, explore the activities along Nile River, and then explore the ancient world of Unfinished Obelisk. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: delve into the distant past at Thebes, then contemplate the long history of Nubian Village, and then get engrossed in the history at Nubian Museum.

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Getting from Sharm El Sheikh to Aswan by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of ferry, bus, and train. Traveling from Sharm El Sheikh in June, you will find days in Aswan are a bit warmer (108°F), and nights are about the same (81°F). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive 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.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Tue): take an in-depth tour of Astronomy Center, then don't miss a visit to Sha'ab Marsa Alam, and then kick back and relax at Sharm El Luli. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: tour the pleasant surroundings at Abu Dabbab Beach and then kick back and relax at Marsa Mubarak.

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You can drive from Aswan to Marsa Alam in 5.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Aswan in June, expect nights in Marsa Alam to be about the same, around 81°F, while days are little chillier, around 95°F. You will leave for Luxor on the 8th (Thu).

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

On the 9th (Fri), pause for some photo ops at Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, explore the different monuments and memorials at Valley of the Kings, and then delve into the distant past at Medinet Habu. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate the long history of Temple of Karnak, then get engrossed in the history at Luxor Museum, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Avenue of Sphinxes, and finally pause for some photo ops at Luxor Temple.

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You can fly from Marsa Alam to Luxor in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Marsa Alam in June, plan for somewhat warmer days in Luxor, with highs around 107°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 78°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can travel to La Digue Island.

La Digue Island remains a relatively unknown vacation destination, offering very few tourist facilities and an exotic though largely undeveloped coastline.

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Grand Anse and Anse Coco Beach. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Spiagge di Anse Marron and Petite Anse. There's more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Anse Patates Beach and stroll through Anse Source D'Argent.

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You can do a combination of flight and ferry from Luxor to La Digue Island in 16.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and ferry; or do a combination of taxi, flight, and ferry. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Luxor to La Digue Island due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Luxor in June, plan for cooler days and about the same nights in La Digue Island: temperatures range from 85°F by day to 77°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) to allow time to ride a ferry to Praslin Island.

Home to some of the Seychelles' finest beaches, Praslin Island offers visitors more than just sand and sea.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Thu): take a peaceful walk through Vallee de Mai Nature Reserve, enjoy the sand and surf at Anse Volbert, and then stroll through Anse Lazio. Here are some ideas for day two: enjoy the sand and surf at Petite Anse Kerlan, kick back and relax at Anse Georgette, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Anse Possession.

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You can ride a ferry from La Digue Island to Praslin Island in an hour. In June in Praslin Island, expect temperatures between 85°F during the day and 77°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to fly to Cape Town.

Sweeping beaches, towering hilltops, and picturesque vineyards adorn the landscape of Cape Town, dominated by the imposing Table Mountain.

On the 18th (Sun), stroll through Camp's Bay Beach and then take in the awesome beauty at Table Mountain National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Mon): do a tasting at Klein Constantia, then kick back and relax at Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, and then take in nature's colorful creations at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.

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Fly from Praslin Island to Cape Town in 13.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Praslin Island to Cape Town is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Praslin Island in June, expect Cape Town to be cooler, temps between 64°F and 46°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) to allow time to fly back home.