33 days in Egypt Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Mon): make a trip to Deir el-Shelwit Temple, delve into the distant past at Valley of the Kings, and then delve into the distant past at Temple of Karnak. On your second day here, pause for some photo ops at Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, examine the collection at Le Scarabe Papyrus Museum, and then appreciate the history behind Luxor Temple.

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Warsaw, Poland to Luxor is an approximately 11-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. When traveling from Warsaw in December, plan for warmer days and somewhat warmer nights in Luxor: temperatures range from 28°C by day to 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) early enough to travel 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.

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You can fly from Luxor to Cairo in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Traveling from Luxor in January, expect nights in Cairo to be about the same, around 11°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 21°C. You will leave for Alexandria on the 1st (Wed).

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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Dahab reef (in Kawm ad Dahab) and El Alamein (El Alamein War Cemetery, El Alamein World War II Military Museum, &more). There's much more to do: admire the natural beauty at Montazah Gardens, see the interesting displays at Royal Jewelry Museum, steep yourself in history at St.Mina Monastery, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

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You can drive from Cairo to Alexandria in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. In January, daily temperatures in Alexandria can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. On the 28th (Tue), you'll travel to Aswan.

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

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Wed): contemplate the long history of Nubian Village and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Philae Temple.

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You can fly from Alexandria to Aswan in 6.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. When traveling from Alexandria in January, plan for somewhat warmer days in Aswan, with highs around 26°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.