28 days in South Sinai, Luxor & Praslin Island Itinerary

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Fly to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, Drive to Nuweiba
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Nuweiba, Egypt
— 2 nights
Drive
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Dahab, Egypt
— 7 nights
Drive
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Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
— 11 nights
Fly
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Luxor, Egypt
— 2 nights
Fly
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Praslin Island, Seychelles
— 2 nights
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Nuweiba, Egypt — 2 nights

Nuweiba is known for nature, wildlife, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the stunning scenery at Coloured Canyon, contemplate the long history of Ain Khudra, and identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas.

To find ratings, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Nuweiba attractions planning site.

Chennai, India to Nuweiba is an approximately 19-hour combination of flight and car. You'll gain 3.5 hours traveling from Chennai to Nuweiba due to the time zone difference. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Chennai in April, with highs in Nuweiba at 28°C and lows at 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Dahab.
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Dahab, Egypt — 7 nights

Spend the 11th (Thu) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Spend the 14th (Sun) exploring nature at Ras Mohommed National Park. Next up on the itinerary: take in the dramatic natural features at Blue Hole, appreciate the history behind Wadi Zaghara, view the masterpieces at WICKEDiCANDY, and stroll through Three Pools.

To see maps, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, read Dahab trip planner.

Traveling by car from Nuweiba to Dahab takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Nuweiba in April, things will get somewhat warmer in Dahab: highs are around 36°C and lows about 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can go by car to Sharm El Sheikh.
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Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt — 11 nights

City of Peace

Venture out of the city with trips to Hurghada (Swim with Dolphins, Hurghada Marina, &more). Spend the 18th (Thu) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Next up on the itinerary: browse the different shops at SOHO Square, take an exotic tour of a safari tour, enjoy the sand and surf at Shark's Bay Beach, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at The Heavenly Cathedral.

For other places to visit, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read our Sharm El Sheikh holiday app.

Traveling by car from Dahab to Sharm El Sheikh takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can fly to Luxor.
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Luxor, Egypt — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Mon): delve into the distant past at Medinet Habu, then explore the ancient world of Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, then stroll the grounds of Valley of the Kings, and finally delve into the distant past at Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut). Here are some ideas for day two: stop by Bait El Ainy, appreciate the history behind Luxor Temple, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Avenue of Sphinxes, then get engrossed in the history at Luxor Museum, and finally explore the ancient world of Temple of Karnak.

For other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Luxor trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Sharm El Sheikh to Luxor takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus; or drive. Traveling from Sharm El Sheikh in April, expect nights in Luxor to be little chillier, around 21°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 41°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) early enough to fly to Praslin Island.
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Praslin Island, Seychelles — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 1st (Wed): browse the exhibits of Galerie Passerose and then step off the mainland to explore Curieuse Island. On the 2nd (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: enjoy the sand and surf at Anse Georgette, then experience rural life at Pearl Farm de Praslin, and then delve into the lush surroundings at Vallee de Mai Nature Reserve.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Praslin Island travel planner.

Fly from Luxor to Praslin Island in 16 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Luxor to Praslin Island is 2 hours. Traveling from Luxor in May, expect nights in Praslin Island to be somewhat warmer, around 30°C, while days are slightly colder, around 36°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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South Sinai travel guide

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Scuba & Snorkeling · National Parks · Shopping Malls
Although its western and northern parts remain uninhabited thanks to the relentlessly hot desert climate, South Sinai's eastern coastline harbors several interesting Bedouin settlements and tourist attractions. Most remember their South Sinai vacation by the area's remarkable marine life and historical structure. As you tour South Sinai, you can visit all sorts of natural and cultural destinations, including small oases in the mountains, nature reserves, and monasteries. To expand your experience in the region, take advantage of the ferryboat services that sail between the Middle Eastern countries located along the Red Sea.
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