2 departures · from 3 Apr 2027 Seasonal Collection · Spring
Hurghada & Cairo: Red Sea to Pyramids
Discover Egypt from sea to city: enjoy Hurghada first, then close the journey with Cairo’s ancient wonders.
- 8 days · 7 nights
- Hurghada → Cairo
- 2 dates
About this journey
Begin your Egyptian holiday by the Red Sea: arrive directly in Hurghada for three nights of beach time and a guided Giftun-area boat outing. Then take one domestic flight to Cairo for two full sightseeing days at Giza and in historic Cairo, followed by a flexible final day before departing from Cairo airport.
- Hurghada arrival and Red Sea stay
- Giftun-area boat excursion and snorkeling opportunity
- Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx
- Grand Egyptian Museum
- Historic Cairo
- Free time in Cairo
The journey
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Arrive at Hurghada airport, where the EGYPTIA team welcomes you and takes you to your Red Sea hotel.
Arrive at Hurghada airport, where the EGYPTIA team welcomes you and takes you to your Red Sea hotel. Unpack, breathe in the sea air and enjoy the rest of the day at your own pace. Whether you choose the beach, pool or a quiet first evening, the holiday begins in the relaxed rhythm of the coast.
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Head out by boat into the bright blue waters around the Giftun Islands area.
Head out by boat into the bright blue waters around the Giftun Islands area. There is time to enjoy the sea, with a chance to snorkel when conditions allow, and lunch is served during the outing. Swimming is entirely optional, so you can simply take in the views and the easy pace of a day on the water.
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Keep a full day for the Red Sea experience you enjoy most.
Keep a full day for the Red Sea experience you enjoy most. Relax at the hotel or beach, explore the waterfront independently, or request an optional diving or other water activity. The open schedule gives you room to balance the guided highlights with your own idea of a holiday.
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After breakfast, take the single domestic flight of this tour from Hurghada to Cairo.
After breakfast, take the single domestic flight of this tour from Hurghada to Cairo. Settle into your hotel and enjoy a free afternoon or evening in the capital. The journey now changes pace, from the open horizon of the Red Sea to Egypt’s ancient monuments and vibrant streets.
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Stand before the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx while your guide brings the plateau’s history into focus.
Stand before the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx while your guide brings the plateau’s history into focus. After lunch, explore the Grand Egyptian Museum and discover the art, beliefs and everyday details behind the monumental world you saw that morning. This is a full day devoted to Egypt’s most celebrated ancient landmarks.
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Visit Salah El-Din Citadel and the Mohamed Ali Mosque, then discover the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue in Old Cairo.
Visit Salah El-Din Citadel and the Mohamed Ali Mosque, then discover the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue in Old Cairo. After lunch, follow the winding lanes of Khan El Khalili and enjoy the energy of its historic market. An optional Nile dinner cruise offers a final view of Cairo from the river.
Optional extra: Cairo Nile dinner cruise
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Enjoy a final full day in Cairo without a fixed group itinerary.
Enjoy a final full day in Cairo without a fixed group itinerary. You can revisit a favorite neighborhood, browse at your leisure or request an optional excursion such as Saqqara. This flexible day is also a comfortable pause between the guided visits and your onward flight.
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Enjoy breakfast and transfer to Cairo airport for your onward flight.
Enjoy breakfast and transfer to Cairo airport for your onward flight. Your journey closes with the contrast that makes this tour special: Red Sea days at the beginning and Cairo’s ancient and living heritage at the end.
What’s included
Included
- Airport welcome in Hurghada and departure transfer in Cairo
- One Hurghada–Cairo domestic flight
- Air-conditioned group transfers
- English-speaking guide for scheduled sightseeing
- Listed admissions and the Giftun-area boat excursion
- Meals as shown each day
- Bottled water on guided days
- With a hotel room: 3 Hurghada hotel nights and 4 Cairo hotel nights at the level you choose
Not included
- International flights (arrive Hurghada, depart Cairo)
- Egypt visa fees
- Optional Cairo Nile dinner cruise
- Optional water activities or Cairo excursions
- Meals not listed
- Personal spending
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gratuities
- Travel insurance
Make it yours
Optional extras you can add now or later from your dashboard.
- Cairo Nile dinner cruiseUSD/EUR 85 per person
- Hurghada introductory diving dayUSD/EUR 79 per person
- Cairo Saqqara and Memphis dayUSD/EUR 95 per person
Stays & activity level
Accommodation: Hurghada and Cairo: 3-star or 5-star hotels, as you choose. Properties are confirmed before departure.
Activity level: easy to moderate. Swimming is optional; archaeological sites involve walking and some uneven ground.
Accessibility
Activity level: easy to moderate. Swimming is optional; archaeological sites involve walking and some uneven ground. Please tell us about any access needs before you book.
Good to know
Is my place held when I book?
You see the exact price, accept it and get our bank details at once. Your booking is confirmed when EGYPTIA verifies your bank transfer; no place is held before that.
Deposit and cancellation
Deposit 25% within 10 days (by 11:59 pm Cairo time). The remaining 75% is due 60 days before departure, when we send you the balance request. Booking 60 days or less before departure: the full price at once.
Cancellation fee for new bookings: 90 days or more 10%; 61–89 days 20%; 31–60 days 50%; 15–30 days 75%; 0–14 days or no-show 100%, never more than you have paid. Refunds within 14 days. See the Cancellation and Refund Policy.
Which airport should I use on arrival?
The itinerary begins in Hurghada and ends with departure from Cairo.
Is swimming required?
No. The Red Sea boat day offers optional swimming or snorkelling, subject to local conditions.
How do we reach Cairo?
By one domestic flight from Hurghada to Cairo.
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