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8 stops through Egypt. Follow them in order, or choose a shorter stretch.

Cairo → Giza, Cairo → Luxor → Aswan → … (+4 stops)

Cairo · Giza, Cairo · Luxor · Aswan · Abu Simbel · Dahab · Sharm el-Sheikh · Hurghada1. Cairo2. Giza, Cairo3. Luxor4. Aswan5. Abu Simbel6. Dahab7. Sharm el-Sheikh8. Hurghada
Dots follow the stops below. The dotted line shows travel order, not roads.

~ marks an estimate. Budgets are per day in US dollars. Check services and fares before setting out.

  1. A view of Cairo
    Plate 0082 · Cairo · 30.05°N 31.25°E · 23 mPhoto: Faris El-Gwely · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    Cairo

    Egypt · Daily budget ~$36

    Cairo layers medieval Islamic streets, Coptic landmarks, museums, bazaars, and the Nile beside the Giza Pyramids. Its huge urban energy rewards travelers who want ancient history with modern city life.

    Cairo to Giza, Cairo

    Drive~30 min~$3

  2. A view of Giza, Cairo
    Plate 0159 · Giza, Cairo · 30.02°N 31.22°E · 30 mPhoto: Tanya Dedyukhina · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    Giza, Cairo

    Egypt

    Giza, west of Cairo, is where the iconic Pyramids, Sphinx, and royal tombs stand on a desert plateau. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a must-visit for anyone interested in ancient Egypt.

    Giza, Cairo to Luxor

    Transport details are not recorded.

  3. A view of Luxor
    Plate 0053 · Luxor · 25.68°N 32.65°E · 89 mPhoto: Ahmed Kady 22 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    Luxor

    Egypt · Daily budget ~$31

    Luxor is an archaeological powerhouse split between temple-filled east-bank streets and a quieter west bank of tombs and necropolises. Bicycles, feluccas, and Nile access add texture beyond the monuments.

    Luxor to Aswan

    Train~3 h 30 min~$28

  4. A view of Aswan
    Plate 0151 · Aswan · 24.09°N 32.90°E · 99 mPhoto: Holger Uwe Schmitt · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    Aswan

    Egypt

    Aswan is the southernmost city of Egypt, far more relaxed and smaller than Cairo and Luxor. It is a well-developed tourist city but hasn't grown to the extent of Luxor, so it feels more relaxed.

    Aswan to Abu Simbel

    Bus~$14

  5. A view of Abu Simbel
    Plate 0168 · Abu Simbel · 22.34°N 31.63°EPhoto: Holger Uwe Schmitt · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    Abu Simbel

    Egypt

    Small enough to navigate on foot.

    Abu Simbel to Dahab

    Transport details are not recorded.

  6. Dahab

    Egypt

    Dahab was once an isolated Bedouin village and is now an alternative resort with cheap accommodation, world-class diving, windsurfing, and a relaxed atmosphere. It attracts independent travelers and backpackers who return again and again, drawn by the Red Sea reefs, desert treks, and laid-back vibe.

    Dahab to Sharm el-Sheikh

    Transport details are not recorded.

  7. A view of Sharm el-Sheikh
    Plate 0069 · Sharm el-Sheikh · 27.91°N 34.33°E · 1 mPhoto: Tanya Dedyukhina · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    Sharm el-Sheikh

    Egypt · Daily budget ~$38

    Sharm el-Sheikh is a developed Red Sea base for diving, snorkeling, desert excursions, and resort nightlife. Its access to Ras Mohammed, Tiran Island, and Sinai landscapes gives it more range than a beach resort alone.

    Sharm el-Sheikh to Hurghada

    Transport details are not recorded.

  8. A view of Hurghada
    Plate 0078 · Hurghada · 27.25°N 33.82°E · 11 mPhoto: Marc Ryckaert · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    Hurghada

    Egypt · Daily budget ~$33

    Hurghada is a highly accessible Red Sea base for beginner-friendly diving, coral reefs, beaches, desert outings, and nightlife. Its mix of budget food, transport links, and resort infrastructure suits both independent visitors and package travelers.

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