15 days in Hurghada, Luxor & Alexandria Itinerary

Explore Hurghada's surroundings by going to Sharm El Sheikh (Scuba & Snorkeling, Soho Square Dancing Fountain, &more). Spend the 1st (Wed) in unforgettable company with a swim-with-the-dolphins experience. Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 9th (Thu) at Makadi Water World. Next up on the itinerary: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, head off the coast to Mahmya Island, and admire the landmark architecture of Mosque El Mina Masjid.

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If you are flying in from India, the closest major aiports are Hurghada International Airport and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 41°C in May, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can drive to Luxor.

On the 11th (Sat), pause for some photo ops at Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, then delve into the distant past at Valley of the Kings, then pause for some photo ops at Luxor Temple, and finally contemplate the long history of Temple of Karnak. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Sun): take an in-depth tour of Luxor Museum, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Medinet Habu, and then pause for some photo ops at Colossi of Memnon.

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You can drive from Hurghada to Luxor in 4.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Hurghada in May, you will find days in Luxor are a bit warmer (45°C), and nights are about the same (26°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Alexandria.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Mon): take an in-depth tour of Alexandria National Museum, then take in nature's colorful creations at Montazah Gardens, then take in the views from Stanley Bridge, and finally explore the galleries of Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Tue): delve into the distant past at Ancient Roman Amphitheater, then explore the ancient world of Pompey's Pillar, then delve into the distant past at Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, and finally steep yourself in history at Fort Qaitbey.

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Do a combination of flight and bus from Luxor to Alexandria in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect cooler weather when traveling from Luxor in May: highs in Alexandria hover around 32°C, while lows dip to 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Wed) to allow time for the flight back home.