Ancient wonders and Red Sea beaches, five hours from the UK. Relax by the sea, see the pyramids, or do both in one trip.
Egypt holidays
Four ways to do it, each with flights, hotel and transfers. Every plan can be shortened, extended or upgraded.
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HurghadaEgypt
The plan
Fly to Hurghada and transfer to your resort
Beach and pool days
Boat trip to snorkel the reefs
Relax, or add a desert safari, then home
Included
from £000per person, 2 sharing
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Reefs
Sharm El SheikhEgypt
The plan
Arrive in Sharm and check in
Reef snorkelling from the beach
Ras Mohammed national park
Old Market evening, then home
Included
from £000per person, 2 sharing
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History
Cairo and GizaEgypt
The plan
Arrive in Cairo and settle in
Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
Grand Egyptian Museum and old Cairo
Khan el-Khalili bazaar, then home
Included
from £000per person, 2 sharing
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Luxor to AswanEgypt
The plan
Fly to Luxor and board your ship
Valley of the Kings and Karnak
Sail south via Edfu and Kom Ombo
Aswan and Philae, then home
Included
from £000per person, 2 sharing
Before you go
Everything to know before you fly: entry rules, time difference, money and the best months to go.
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Build your trip
Pick who's coming, where you'll stay, how you'll spend your days and when you'll go. Your trip card fills in as you choose.
Things to do
Thousands of years of history, and some of the best reefs in the world.
Visit Giza and the Sphinx, then the Grand Egyptian Museum nearby.
Coral reefs full of colour, often just a short swim from the beach.
Sail between Luxor and Aswan, stopping at temples along the way.
See the painted tombs of the pharaohs on Luxor's west bank.
Quad bikes, camel rides and Bedouin dinners under the stars.
An early start rewarded with sunrise over the mountains.
Egypt is really two holidays in one. The Red Sea resorts of Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada and Marsa Alam offer reliable winter sun, warm water and great value all-inclusive hotels. Cairo, Luxor and Aswan hold some of the most famous sights on earth.
Many travellers combine the two, spending a few days sightseeing before relaxing by the sea. We plan the flights and transfers so it all fits together.
Most British visitors need a visa for Egypt. Dress modestly when visiting mosques and away from the resorts, and carry some small notes for tips.
For sightseeing, choose the cooler months from October to April. The Red Sea is warm enough for swimming for most of the year.
FAQ
What UK travellers ask us most about holidays in Egypt.
Message our team. We'll answer it and suggest options for your dates and budget.
Ask on WhatsAppYes. The Red Sea resorts are usually in the mid-twenties in winter, with lots of sunshine.
Yes, with a day trip or short flight, but staying a night or two in Cairo makes it much more relaxed.
Most British passport holders need a visa. Check the latest rules before you travel.
Yes. Most Red Sea resorts offer all inclusive, which is great value for families.