Country itinerary · Egypt
14 days in Egypt
A route that follows geography, not a list: Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada.
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Quick answer
Spend 4 days in Cairo, 7 days in Sharm El Sheikh, 3 days in Hurghada. The stops are ordered to keep travel short — about 472 km in total. Go in September–May for good conditions everywhere.
Key facts
- Stops
- 3
- Total distance
- About 472 km
- Start
- Cairo
- Best months
- September–May
Days 1–4: Cairo
The Pyramids of Giza, medieval minarets and life on the Nile
Cairo is one of Africa's largest cities, sprawling along the Nile where the river valley meets the delta. On its western edge the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum hold the legacy of the pharaohs, while east of the river Islamic Cairo's mosques, minarets and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar form one of the…
- Don't miss: Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum
- Day trip: Saqqara (About 1 hour by car)
- Stay: Downtown
Days 12–14: Hurghada
About 89 km from Sharm El Sheikh.
Hurghada stretches for some 40 km along the Red Sea coast of mainland Egypt, from the lagoon town of El Gouna in the north through the old district of El Dahar and the marina at Sekalla to the resort bays of Sahl Hasheesh, Makadi and Soma Bay in the south. Most visitors come for winter sun, all-inclusive resorts and…
- Don't miss: Giftun Islands, Dolphin House reef and Hurghada Marina
- Day trip: Luxor (About 4 hours each way by road)
- Stay: Sekalla and Hurghada Marina
The route at a glance
| Stop | Days | From previous stop |
|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 4 | Start |
| Sharm El Sheikh | 7 | 383 km |
| Hurghada | 3 | 89 km |
Total straight-line distance between stops: about 472 km. September–May suit every stop on this route.
What 14 days in Egypt costs
Estimated spend per person on the ground, excluding flights, from the daily ranges in our destination research. Prices change; treat these as planning figures.
| Stop | Days | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 4 | $100–$180 | $280–$600 | $1,000–$2,800 |
| Sharm El Sheikh | 7 | $280–$490 | $700–$1,400 | $2,100–$5,600 |
| Hurghada | 3 | $105–$195 | $270–$540 | $750–$2,100 |
| Total | 14 | $485–$865 | $1,250–$2,540 | $3,850–$10,500 |
Sharm El Sheikh is the priciest stop (affordable for international visitors) and Cairo the least expensive (very affordable), so a longer stay in Cairo stretches the budget.
Questions travellers ask
+Is 14 days enough for Egypt?
It covers Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada at a steady pace. With more time, add Luxor.