22 days in Yemen Itinerary

One of the oldest cities in the world, the capital Sanaa provides visitors with a rich taste of ancient Arabian culture.

Sanaa is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: step into the grandiose world of Dar al-Hajar, shop like a local with Souk Al-Milh, explore the ancient world of Old City, and don't miss a visit to Bab al-Yemen.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Sanaa online trip maker.

New York City, USA to Sanaa is an approximately 25.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also do a combination of train, bus, flight, and car. The time zone difference when traveling from New York City to Sanaa is 8 hours. Traveling from New York City in January, you will find days in Sanaa are warmer (75°F), and nights are a bit warmer (42°F). On the 15th (Sun), you're off to Al Hudaydah.

Change things up with a short trip to Great Mosque in Zabid (about 1h 55 min away).

To find other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, use the Al Hudaydah trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Sanaa to Al Hudaydah in 3.5 hours. On the 19th (Thu), you're off to Aden.

The port city of Aden has long been seen as one of the more cosmopolitan and liberal urban areas in the country.

Aden is known for historic sites and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Tawilah Tanks Crater, buy something for everyone on your list at Aden Mall, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Aban Mosque, and step into the grandiose world of Sira Fortress.

For other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Aden day trip website.

Drive from Al Hudaydah to Aden in 6 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to 83°F, and evening lows to 74°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) to allow time to travel to Socotra Island.

Off coast of the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa, Socotra Island has developed in almost total isolation, yielding a biodiversity that is unique in the world.

Socotra Island is known for parks and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: tour the pleasant surroundings at Qalansiyah Beach, kick back and relax at Arher Beach, and don't miss a visit to Diksam.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Socotra Island trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Aden to Socotra Island. In January, daytime highs in Socotra Island are 83°F, while nighttime lows are 72°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) so you can travel to Taiz.

A city in the Yemeni Highlands, Taiz has a long-held status as a cultural capital.

Taiz is known for historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: delve into the distant past at Cairo Castle.

To find maps, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Taiz trip planner.

Getting from Socotra Island to Taiz by combination of flight and car takes about 7.5 hours. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Socotra Island in January; daily highs in Taiz reach 75°F and lows reach 55°F. On the 30th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.