Build Your Perfect Egypt Holiday: Cairo & Hurghada
Combine the ancient wonders of Cairo with the beaches and Red Sea resorts of Hurghada in one seamless Egyptian adventure. Choose which city you want to visit first, decide how many nights you would like in each destination, and create a holiday tailored around you.
1. Choose Your Egypt Holiday Route
Make your holiday work around the experience you want. Start among the ancient monuments of Cairo before relaxing beside the Red Sea, or begin your holiday on the beach and finish with the history and culture of Cairo.
- Cairo First – Culture Then Coast: Start your adventure in Cairo, explore the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, museums and historic neighbourhoods before travelling onwards to Hurghada for a relaxing Red Sea stay.
- Hurghada First – Beach Then City: Begin with a relaxing Red Sea escape in Hurghada before travelling to Cairo for the final part of your holiday, giving you the perfect combination of relaxation, sightseeing and culture.
Flexible Itineraries: Choose different numbers of nights in each destination to create a short city-and-beach break or a longer Egyptian adventure.
2. Discover Cairo: History, Culture & Ancient Wonders
Cairo is the perfect starting or finishing point for an Egyptian adventure. Spend your chosen number of nights discovering one of the world's most fascinating cities and its extraordinary ancient heritage.
- Pyramids of Giza: Visit one of the world's most recognisable ancient landmarks and explore the Giza Plateau.
- The Sphinx: Experience the legendary monument overlooking the Giza Plateau.
- Egyptian History: Explore museums, ancient sites, mosques, churches and historic districts throughout Cairo.
- Cairo Your Way: Add excursions, guided sightseeing, private transfers or additional nights depending on how you want to experience the city.
3. Relax in Hurghada: Red Sea Beaches & Adventure
Swap the energy of Cairo for the sunshine and clear waters of the Red Sea. Hurghada provides the perfect second destination for travellers looking to combine sightseeing with a relaxing beach holiday.
- Red Sea Resorts: Enjoy your chosen hotel and resort with time to relax, unwind and enjoy the coastline.
- Snorkelling & Diving: Explore the Red Sea's famous marine environment with optional water-based excursions.
- Desert Adventures: Add an optional desert excursion, quad-bike experience or traditional Bedouin-style experience.
- All-Inclusive Options: Select from a range of accommodation options depending on your preferred board basis and holiday style.
4. Create Your Holiday, Your Way
There is no need to fit your holiday into a rigid itinerary. Build your trip around your own travel dates, preferred airports, hotel choices and the number of nights you want in each destination.
- Choose Your UK Departure: Select the airport that works best for you.
- Select Your First Destination: Start in Cairo or Hurghada.
- Set Your Number of Nights: Decide how long you want to stay in each destination.
- Add Your Transfers: Build the connection between Cairo and Hurghada into your itinerary.
- Personalise Your Experience: Add excursions, sightseeing, transfers and other available holiday extras.
Two Ways to Experience Egypt
Cairo → Hurghada
Best for: Travellers who want to begin with sightseeing and finish with a relaxing beach escape.
Example: 3 nights Cairo + 5 nights Hurghada.
Hurghada → Cairo
Best for: Travellers who want to relax first before finishing their holiday with Cairo's history and culture.
Example: 5 nights Hurghada + 3 nights Cairo.
Important Travel Information: Travel advice, entry requirements, visa requirements and local conditions can change. Travellers should check the latest official UK government travel advice and Egyptian entry requirements before booking and again before departure.
