10-Day Relaxation Itinerary in Sunny September Egypt

  1. Day 1: Hurghada
    13 minutes (4 miles) from Hurghada International Airport

    Relax on the private beach and swim in the clear Red Sea. Try Egyptian cuisine and enjoy the sunset by the beach.

  2. Day 2: Luxor
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    3 hours and 30 minutes (204 miles) from Hurghada

    Visit the Valley of the Kings and Queens and witness ancient Egyptian culture at Luxor Temple.

  3. Day 3: Hurghada
    3 hours and 30 minutes (204 miles) from Luxor

    Relax at the hotel spa, enjoy water sports and a glass-bottom boat ride. Catch the sunset on a quad bike safari tour.

  4. Day 4: Cairo
    6 hours and 30 minutes (416 miles) from Hurghada

    Marvel at the Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx, explore the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, and shop in Khan el-Khalili market.

  5. Day 5: Hurghada
    7 hours and 50 minutes (452 miles) from Cairo

    Enjoy a luxurious day at the hotel and pamper yourself with a massage, sauna, and Turkish bath.

  6. Day 6: Abu Simbel
    7 hours and 30 minutes (449 miles) from Hurghada

    Discover the Abu Simbel Temples, one of the ancient world wonders, and learn about the history of Ramses II.

  7. Day 7: Hurghada
    10 hours and 10 minutes (557 miles) from Abu Simbel

    Take an afternoon sailboat cruise and watch the sunset on the Red Sea while enjoying a romantic dinner.

  8. Day 8: Sharm El-Sheikh
    3 hours and 20 minutes (148 miles) from Hurghada

    Experience a glass-bottom boat ride and watch sea turtles swim in Ras Mohammed National Park. Relax by the beach or hotel pool.

  9. Day 9: Hurghada
    4 hours and 20 minutes (231 miles) from Sharm El-Sheikh

    Enjoy one last refreshing dip in the Red Sea or pool before heading back to Hurghada for a relaxing evening.

  10. Day 10: Departure
    13 minutes (4 miles) from Hurghada International Airport

    Check-out of the hotel and head back home with a relaxed mind and body.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Valley of the Kings and Queens (2-3 hours, $8)
  • Luxor Temple (1-2 hours, $10)
  • Egyptian Museum of Antiquities (2-3 hours, $12)
  • Khan el-Khalili Market (2-3 hours, variable cost)
  • Sauna and Turkish Bath (1 hour, $70)
  • Glass-Bottom Boat Ride ($30)
  • Sailboat Cruise and Dinner ($120)
  • Glass-Bottom Boat Ride in Ras Mohammed National Park ($20)

Total Estimated Costs: $268

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can explore more of Cairo, such as the Islamic Cairo area and the Citadel. Alternatively, you could add Alexandria to your itinerary for a glimpse at Egypt's Mediterranean coast. If you have fewer days, you could skip Abu Simbel or Sharm El-Sheikh.

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