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 EGYPT (30 Days)

Planning an extended trip to Egypt? This 1-month Egypt itinerary takes you beyond the famous pyramids and temples to discover ancient history, vibrant cities, Nile River landscapes, desert adventures, Red Sea beaches, and authentic Egyptian culture.

Day 1: Cairo

Land in Cairo and check-in hotel.
Spend your first day exploring the downtown. Stroll the Tahrir Square area and take a Nile river cruise in the evening. 

Day 2: Cairo

Visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and witness the mummies up close.
Explore the Coptic Cairo area and visit the famous Hanging Church.
Towards the evening, visit the Saladin Citadel and witness its beauty.

Day 3: Cairo

On day 3, get amazed by visiting the Baron Empain Palace, inspired by Hindu architecture. Spend rest of the morning exploring any museums of your choice. Head back to the downtown and visit the famous Cairo tower.
 

Day 4: Giza

Head to Giza early morning and drop off your luggage at your hotel. Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum - one of the biggest in the world. 
Come back to your hotel, check-in and relax for rest of the day.

Day 5: Giza

Visit the Pyramids of Giza early morning, and get mesmerized by the oldest Wonder of the World. Witness the Sphinx up close.
Experience an unforgettable Microlight Flight inside the Giza complex and watch the Pyramids from the top. Head back to your hotel and relax for rest of the day.

Day 6: Giza

Head to Saqqara early morning and visit the Pyramids at Saqqara including the famous Stepped pyramid. Explore the Red pyramid and Bent pyramid. 
Head to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egyptians and witness the huge granite statue of Ramses II.
Head back to your hotel and relax.

Day 7: Hurghada

Take an early morning flight from Cairo to Hurghada, a beach resort town along Red Sea Coast.
Check-in at your hotel, and head to the Hurghada Sand City. Next, visit the beautiful Hurghada Grand Aquarium and head back to your hotel and relax.

Day 8: Hurghada

Book a short tour for riding horses along the beach and swim with the horses. For rest of the day spend time visiting the beautiful beaches at Hurghada.

Day 9: Hurghada

If you love water sports, head to the waters and opt for scuba diving. Book a boat tour to explore the nearby islands and do snorkel in the Red sea. Return to the town and relax.

Day 10: Luxor

Take a bus from Hurghada to Luxor. Relax for rest of the day.

Day 11: Luxor

Explore the Valley of the Kings, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut and the Mortuary Temple of Seti I 

Day 12: Luxor

Take the hot air balloon and witness Luxor from the top. Explore the ruins of Ramesseum, Colossi of Memnon and Habu temple. Check-out and shift to a hotel in East bank.

Day 13: Luxor

Explore the Karnak temple, Sphinx avenue and the Luxor temple. Relax for rest of the day.

Day 14: Luxor

Head on a day trip to Dendera Temple of Hathor. 
Return to Luxor and visit the Luxor museum.

Day 15: Aswan

Take a train from Luxor to Aswan. Take a short public ferry and check-in to a hotel in Elephantine island.
In the evening, cross the river to visit the Aswan Souq and soak in the local vibes. Head back and savor a nice river side dinner.

Day 16: Aswan (Abu Simbel)

Take an early morning trip to Abu Simbel to explore the famous temple. Head back and visit the Philae temple in the afternoon. 
After a hectic day, head back to your hotel and relax for rest of the day.

Day 17: Aswan

Indulge into the Nubian vibes and explore the Elephantine island and then take a boat to the Nubian village of Gharb Soheil. Head back and relax.
In the evening, take the Felucca boat ride and explore the beauty of Nile.

Day 18: Alexandria

Fly to Alexandria, check-in to your hotel and relax for sometime. 
Stroll the Alexandria Corniche area, enjoy gelato at El Nezamy Ice Cream and have a relaxing evening.

Day 19: Alexandria

Tour the 15th-century Citadel of Qaitbay and then visit the Alexandria Bibliotheca - the famous library.
Towards the evening head to the Montaza Palace, and spend some time at the Stanley bridge on the way. 

Day 20: Alexandria

Explore the tombs of the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa. Next, walk nearby to see Pompey's Pillar, a massive triumphal column carved from red Aswan granite.
Towards the evening explore the Kom El Deka Roman Amphitheater.

Day 21: Siwa Oasis

Take a bus from Alexandria to Siwa which takes around 7 hours. Check-in to your hotel and relax for rest of the day.

Day 22: Siwa Oasis

Explore the labyrinth of mudbrick ruins at Shali Fortress. Visit the tombs at al-Mawta mountain (Mountain of the Dead).
Head to the historic Amon Temple (Oracle Temple), where Alexander the Great was famously declared a god.

Day 23: Siwa Oasis

Drive out to the iconic Siwa Salt Lakes. Head straight to Cleopatra Spring and spend sometime in a cafe.
In the afternoon, hit the massive dunes and experience the thrill of desert safari.

Day 24: Siwa Oasis

Visit the El Souq Square and do some shopping.
Spend time at geothermal waters of hayaat siwa hot spring or the tranquil pools at Cafour House Siwa.

End your day with a Siwan dinner.

Day 25: Cairo

Take early morning bus from Siwa to Cairo which takes around 9-10 hours.
Check-in at a hotel close to the Cairo airport and relax for rest of the day.  

Day 26: Sharm El Sheikh

Take a flight from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh, a world-class Red sea resort town.
Check-in to your resort and relax at the beach and do some snorkeling. Explore old market in the evening.

Day 27: Sharm El Sheikh

Take a boat cruise to Ras Mohammed National Park and enjoy scuba diving in the Red sea. 
Return back and visit some popular cafes like Farsha Mountain Lounge.

Day 28: Sharm El Sheikh

Dedicate this day to a complete day trip.
You can either take a 1-hour drive north to Dahab, a bohemian hippie village. Snorkel the world-famous Blue Hole or the Three Pools.
Or take a 4x4 jeep tour to hike the swirling, multi-colored sandstone walls of the Colored Canyon.

Day 29: Cairo

Take a flight from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo. Check-in to your hotel and head to the famous Khan El-Khalili market. Shop till you are tired! Bargain hard and buy some souvenirs to end your Egypt trip on a high.

Day 30: Cairo

Stroll the streets of Cairo and spend some last few hours eating the local food. Take a flight back and exit Egypt.

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