21 days in Africa Itinerary

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Abu Dabbab Beach and Elphinstone Reef. Get in touch with nature at Sharm El Luli and Marsa Mubarak. Spend the 19th (Wed) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

To find other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Marsa Alam online sightseeing planner.

Brussels, Belgium to Marsa Alam is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time is 1 hour. Traveling from Brussels in July, expect Marsa Alam to be warmer, temps between 41°C and 32°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to travel to Abu Simbel.

On the 21st (Fri), contemplate the long history of Abu Simbel Temple Complex.

For more things to do, photos, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Abu Simbel trip itinerary maker website.

Getting from Marsa Alam to Abu Simbel by combination of taxi and flight takes about 8.5 hours. Other options: drive; or fly. While traveling from Marsa Alam, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Abu Simbel, ranging from highs of 47°C to lows of 30°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Aswan.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): take an in-depth tour of Nile Museum and then contemplate the long history of Philae Temple.

To find reviews, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read our Aswan itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Abu Simbel to Aswan takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In July, daytime highs in Aswan are 49°C, while nighttime lows are 32°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to drive to Luxor.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): get engrossed in the history at Luxor Museum and then explore the ancient world of Temple of Karnak. Keep things going the next day: pause for some photo ops at Luxor Temple and then explore the ancient world of Valley of the Kings.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, use the Luxor road trip tool.

Getting from Aswan to Luxor by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 48°C, and evening lows to 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can fly to Dahab.

On the 25th (Tue), take in the exciting artwork at WICKEDiCANDY, then explore the striking landscape at Blue Hole, and then meet some fierce fish with Nomad Divers.

To see photos, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Dahab journey app.

You can fly from Luxor to Dahab in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of car and ferry. Traveling from Luxor in July, you will find days in Dahab are a bit cooler (44°C), and nights are about the same (34°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to drive to Sharm El Sheikh.

Get outdoors at Nature & Wildlife Tours and Scuba & Snorkeling. You'll discover tucked-away gems like The Heavenly Cathedral and Shark's Bay Beach. It doesn't end there: stop by Secret Garden.

For where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Sharm El Sheikh trip planning tool.

Traveling by car from Dahab to Sharm El Sheikh takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Sharm El Sheikh are 44°C, while nighttime lows are 34°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Hurghada.

Escape the urban bustle at Safaris and Giftun Islands. Spend the 31st (Mon) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. The adventure continues: step off the mainland to explore Mahmya Island and take an in-depth tour of Hurghada Museum.

To find reviews, ratings, photos, and tourist information, go to the Hurghada trip itinerary planner.

You can do a combination of taxi and flight from Sharm El Sheikh to Hurghada in 3 hours. Other options are to ride a ferry; or drive. In July, plan for daily highs up to 45°C, and evening lows to 33°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) early enough to travel to La Digue Island.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Wed): stroll through Anse Source D'Argent, stroll through Anse La Reunion Beach, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Grand Anse. On the next day, stroll through Anse Fourmis, stroll through Anse Coco Beach, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Anse Caiman, and finally stroll the grounds of La Digue Cemetery.

To see reviews, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our La Digue Island trip builder tool.

You can do a combination of flight and ferry from Hurghada to La Digue Island in 16.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and ferry; or do a combination of bus, flight, and ferry. Traveling from Hurghada to La Digue Island, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Hurghada in August, things will get a bit cooler in La Digue Island: highs are around 34°C and lows about 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can catch the ferry to Praslin Island.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Fri): view the masterpieces at Rita's Art Sudio & Gallery, then head off the coast to Curieuse Island, and then kick back and relax at Anse Possession. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 5th (Sat): look for all kinds of wild species at Vallee de Mai Nature Reserve, tour the pleasant surroundings at Anse Georgette, and then stroll through Anse Lazio.

For other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Praslin Island itinerary builder tool.

Traveling by ferry from La Digue Island to Praslin Island takes an hour. In August, daytime highs in Praslin Island are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can fly back home.