14 days in Sudan Itinerary

Port Sudan is a port city in eastern Sudan, and the capital of the state of Red Sea., it has 489,725 residents. Kick off your visit on the 7th (Sun): delve into the distant past at Sesibi Temple, get outside with Outdoor Activities, and then explore the ancient world of Temple of Sedeinga. On the 8th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Sanganeb National Park.

To find maps, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Port Sudan road trip site.

Khartoum to Port Sudan is an approximately 2- hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Kassala.

Kassala is the capital of the state of Kassala in eastern Sudan. On the 9th (Tue), take in the awesome beauty at Taka Mountains.

For photos, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Kassala tour planning site.

Traveling by car from Port Sudan to Kassala takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can travel to River Nile State.

For maps, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the River Nile State trip tool.

Explore your travel options from Kassala to River Nile State with the Route module. On the 11th (Thu), you'll travel to Wawa.

Wawa is a town in northern Sudan near the Nile River, located at 20°26′N 30°21′E. On the 12th (Fri), take in the spiritual surroundings of Soleb Temple.

To see maps, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Wawa travel planning tool.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from River Nile State to Wawa. You will have some time to spend on the 12th (Fri) before leaving for Kerma.

On the 13th (Sat), get great views at Third Cataract of the Nile and then contemplate the long history of Kerma's Archeological Site.

To see reviews, photos, ratings, and tourist information, read Kerma attractions planning tool.

Traveling by car from Wawa to Kerma takes 2 hours. On the 14th (Sun), you'll travel to Merowe.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Mon): explore the ancient world of Al-Ghazali, pause for some photo ops at Necropolis of Nuri, then stroll through Petrified Forest, then explore the ancient world of Gebel Barkal, and finally explore the different monuments and memorials at El Kurru Tombs.

To find photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Merowe road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Kerma to Merowe takes 4 hours. You will leave for Khartoum on the 16th (Tue).

Situated at the meeting point of the White and Blue Niles, the sprawling capital Khartoum captivates with its welcoming atmosphere, chaotic marketplaces, and extravagant skyline punctuated with glass towers.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Mojo Gallery and Nilian Mosque. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Naga: Temple of Amun and Khartoum War Cemetery. When in Khartoum, make a side trip to see Khalifa House Museum in Omdurman, approximately Omdurman away. The adventure continues: examine the collection at Sudan National Museum, make a trip to Nile Street, get engrossed in the history at Ethnographic Museum, and browse the different shops at Afra Mall.

To find ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Khartoum online itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Merowe to Khartoum takes 6.5 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 105°F, and evening lows to 84°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.