Egypt Destinations: Where to Go and What to Do

Eight places on the Red Sea, in South Sinai and in Cairo — what each one is like, who it suits best and the trips you can book from there.

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  • 400+ tours & excursions
  • 9 languages

Most holidays in Egypt start in one of two places: a beach resort on the Red Sea or the capital, Cairo. On the mainland coast, Hurghada and the quieter resort towns around it share the same islands, reefs and desert, so the real choice is the kind of stay you want. Sharm El Sheikh, at the tip of the Sinai Peninsula, has its own national park and reefs. Cairo is where the Pyramids and the great museums are. This page puts all eight side by side, with the tours we run in each one.

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The Red Sea Riviera: Hurghada and the Resort Towns Around It

Six destinations on one stretch of the mainland coast, from El Gouna in the north to Safaga in the south. They share the same island boat trips, desert safaris and day trips to Luxor and Cairo. What changes is the atmosphere: a lively city, a lagoon town, quiet resort bays or a laid-back port.

Hurghada60+ Tours

Sun & Sea Adventure

Hurghada

Hurghada is the largest resort city on Egypt's Red Sea coast and the main gateway to it, with its own international airport. Hotels stretch for kilometers along the shore, and the town has two very different faces: the busy streets and marina of the center, and long rows of beach resorts to the south. It suits first-time visitors, families and anyone who wants plenty to do in the evening.

Almost every Red Sea experience starts here. Boats leave the Hurghada marina for Orange Bay, the Giftun islands and Dolphin House, the desert begins right behind the town for quad and jeep safaris, and coaches leave early for Luxor and Cairo.

Highlights

  • Island boat trips to Orange Bay and Giftun
  • Snorkeling and diving on nearby coral reefs
  • Quad, buggy and jeep safaris in the desert
  • Day trips to Luxor and the Pyramids

Best for: First-time visitors, families, groups of friends

Popular tours in Hurghada

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Dolphin House Snorkeling Trip – Hurghada

Dolphin House Snorkeling Trip – Hurghada

📍 Hurghada
Every day· 7 hours
$30 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
★ 5 (61)
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Super Desert Safari: Quad, Buggy, Jeep & Dinner – Hurghada

Super Desert Safari: Quad, Buggy, Jeep & Dinner – Hurghada

📍 Hurghada
Every day· 6 hours
$35 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
★ 5 (24)
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Luxor Valley of the Kings Mini Group – Hurghada

Luxor Valley of the Kings Mini Group – Hurghada

📍 Hurghada
Every day· 15 hours
$85 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Private Transfer to Senzo Mall – Hurghada

Private Transfer to Senzo Mall – Hurghada

📍 Hurghada
Every day· 1 hour
$20 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Papas Beach Club Party – Hurghada

Papas Beach Club Party – Hurghada

📍 Hurghada
Every day· 4 hours
$15 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Heaven Turkish Hammam with Massage & Beauty Salon – Hurghada

Heaven Turkish Hammam with Massage & Beauty Salon – Hurghada

📍 Hurghada
Every day· 3 hours
$65 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Dolphin Show & Swimming with Dolphins – Hurghada

Dolphin Show & Swimming with Dolphins – Hurghada

📍 Hurghada
Every day· 3 hours
$60 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Mahmya Island Snorkeling Trip – Hurghada

Mahmya Island Snorkeling Trip – Hurghada

📍 Hurghada
Every day· 7 hours
$115 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
★ 5 (56)
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Makadi Bay40+ Tours

Quiet bay, big adventures

Makadi Bay

Makadi Bay is a quiet bay south of Hurghada lined with large all-inclusive resorts. The water is calm, and coral reefs come close to the beach, so many guests snorkel straight from their hotel. Evenings are spent at the resort rather than in town.

Two of our boat trips start right here: the Nefertari trip and the Panorama semi-submarine leave from Makadi Bay. Makadi Water World is next door, and the other boat trips, safaris and Luxor and Cairo days come with pickup from your hotel.

Highlights

  • Snorkeling from the beach on house reefs
  • Boat trips that start in Makadi Bay
  • Makadi Water World next to the resorts
  • Calm, family-friendly beaches

Best for: Families, all-inclusive stays, beach lovers

Popular tours in Makadi Bay

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Dolphin Show & Swimming with Dolphins – Makadi Bay

Dolphin Show & Swimming with Dolphins – Makadi Bay

📍 Makadi Bay
Every day· 3 hours
$67 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Luxor Valley of the Kings Mini Group – Makadi Bay

Luxor Valley of the Kings Mini Group – Makadi Bay

📍 Makadi Bay
Every day· 15 hours
$92 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Orange Bay Island Snorkeling Trip – Makadi Bay

Orange Bay Island Snorkeling Trip – Makadi Bay

📍 Makadi Bay
Every day· 6 hours
$37 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Spa with 60-Min Massage & Salt Cave – Makadi Bay

Spa with 60-Min Massage & Salt Cave – Makadi Bay

📍 Makadi Bay
Every day· 2 hours
$42 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Super Desert Safari: Quad, Buggy, Jeep & Dinner – Makadi Bay

Super Desert Safari: Quad, Buggy, Jeep & Dinner – Makadi Bay

📍 Makadi Bay
Every day· 6 hours
$42 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Luxor Valley of the Kings Day Trip – Makadi Bay

Luxor Valley of the Kings Day Trip – Makadi Bay

📍 Makadi Bay
Every day· 15 hours
$77 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Private Speed Boat to Hula Hula Island – Makadi Bay

Private Speed Boat to Hula Hula Island – Makadi Bay

📍 Makadi Bay
Every day· 5 hours
$177 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Orange Bay Pirate Sailing Boat – Makadi Bay

Orange Bay Pirate Sailing Boat – Makadi Bay

📍 Makadi Bay
Every day· 7 hours
$72 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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El Gouna40+ Tours

Lagoons, reefs and desert

El Gouna

El Gouna is a resort town built on lagoons and small islands north of Hurghada. Canals run between the hotels and villas, and you get around by bike, tuk-tuk or boat. Its marina and downtown are full of cafés and restaurants, and the steady wind makes it a favorite with kitesurfers.

It feels like a small town of its own, yet the Hurghada marina, where the island boats leave, is a short drive away. We pick you up at your El Gouna hotel for boat trips, desert safaris, the aquarium and day trips to Luxor and Cairo.

Highlights

  • Lagoons, canals and sandy beaches
  • Marina cafés and restaurants
  • Kitesurfing and other water sports
  • Easy pickup for island trips from Hurghada

Best for: Couples, families, kitesurfers

Popular tours in El Gouna

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Dolphin House Snorkeling Trip – El Gouna

Dolphin House Snorkeling Trip – El Gouna

📍 El Gouna
Every day· 7 hours
$40 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Super Desert Safari: Quad, Buggy, Jeep & Dinner – El Gouna

Super Desert Safari: Quad, Buggy, Jeep & Dinner – El Gouna

📍 El Gouna
Every day· 6 hours
$45 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Luxor Valley of the Kings Mini Group – El Gouna

Luxor Valley of the Kings Mini Group – El Gouna

📍 El Gouna
Every day· 15 hours
$95 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Turkish Hammam with 45-Min Massage & Foam Bath – El Gouna

Turkish Hammam with 45-Min Massage & Foam Bath – El Gouna

📍 El Gouna
Every day· 3 hours
$45 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Dolphin Show & Swimming with Dolphins – El Gouna

Dolphin Show & Swimming with Dolphins – El Gouna

📍 El Gouna
Every day· 3 hours
$70 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Luxor Sunrise Balloon, Kings & Temples – El Gouna

Luxor Sunrise Balloon, Kings & Temples – El Gouna

📍 El Gouna
Every day· 16 hours
$260 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Orange Bay Island Snorkeling Trip – El Gouna

Orange Bay Island Snorkeling Trip – El Gouna

📍 El Gouna
Every day· 6 hours
$40 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Grand Egyptian Museum & Pyramids by Bus – El Gouna

Grand Egyptian Museum & Pyramids by Bus – El Gouna

📍 El Gouna
Every day· 18 hours
$100 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Sahl Hasheesh40+ Tours

Quiet bay, Red Sea reefs

Sahl Hasheesh

Sahl Hasheesh is a planned resort bay between Hurghada and Makadi Bay, with a long seafront promenade and a small Old Town square of shops and cafés. The bay is wide and sandy, the reefs are close, and it stays peaceful even in high season.

Being close to Hurghada makes day trips easy: the drive to the marina for island boats is short, and the desert is close too. Snorkelers come for the Sunken City, a reef with submerged ruins in the bay.

Highlights

  • Long seafront promenade
  • Snorkeling at the Sunken City reef
  • Quiet beaches close to Hurghada
  • Islands, desert and Luxor with hotel pickup

Best for: Couples, families, a quiet beach holiday

Popular tours in Sahl Hasheesh

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Luxor Valley of the Kings Mini Group – Sahl Hasheesh

Luxor Valley of the Kings Mini Group – Sahl Hasheesh

📍 Sahl Hasheesh
Every day· 15 hours
$92 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Super Desert Safari: Quad, Buggy, Jeep & BBQ – Sahl Hasheesh

Super Desert Safari: Quad, Buggy, Jeep & BBQ – Sahl Hasheesh

📍 Sahl Hasheesh
Every day· 6 hours
$42 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Dolphin House Snorkeling Trip – Sahl Hasheesh

Dolphin House Snorkeling Trip – Sahl Hasheesh

📍 Sahl Hasheesh
Every day· 7 hours
$37 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Turkish Hammam with 45-Min Massage & Foam Bath – Sahl Hasheesh

Turkish Hammam with 45-Min Massage & Foam Bath – Sahl Hasheesh

📍 Sahl Hasheesh
Every day· 3 hours
$42 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Dolphin Show & Swimming with Dolphins – Sahl Hasheesh

Dolphin Show & Swimming with Dolphins – Sahl Hasheesh

📍 Sahl Hasheesh
Every day· 3 hours
$67 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Mahmya Island Snorkeling Trip – Sahl Hasheesh

Mahmya Island Snorkeling Trip – Sahl Hasheesh

📍 Sahl Hasheesh
Every day· 7 hours
$122 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Orange Bay Snorkeling & Intro Dive – Sahl Hasheesh

Orange Bay Snorkeling & Intro Dive – Sahl Hasheesh

📍 Sahl Hasheesh
Every day· 8 hours
$52 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Ozirea Island Boat Trip – Sahl Hasheesh

Ozirea Island Boat Trip – Sahl Hasheesh

📍 Sahl Hasheesh
Every day· 8 hours
$67 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Soma Bay40+ Tours

Islands, desert & pharaohs

Soma Bay

Soma Bay is a private peninsula between Hurghada and Safaga, with the sea on three sides and only a handful of large resorts. It is known for a championship golf course, reliable wind for kitesurfing and windsurfing, and reefs just off the shore.

It is the most secluded choice on this coast, which is why guests often plan a few days out: island boat trips from Hurghada, a quad safari, the dolphins, or a full day in Luxor. Every one of them comes with pickup at your Soma Bay hotel.

Highlights

  • A secluded peninsula with few resorts
  • Championship golf course
  • Kitesurfing and windsurfing
  • Day trips with hotel pickup

Best for: Golfers, kitesurfers, peace and quiet

Popular tours in Soma Bay

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Super Desert Safari: Quad, Buggy, Jeep & Dinner – Soma Bay

Super Desert Safari: Quad, Buggy, Jeep & Dinner – Soma Bay

📍 Soma Bay
Every day· 6 hours
$45 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Dolphin House Snorkeling Trip – Soma Bay

Dolphin House Snorkeling Trip – Soma Bay

📍 Soma Bay
Every day· 7 hours
$40 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Luxor Valley of the Kings Mini Group – Soma Bay

Luxor Valley of the Kings Mini Group – Soma Bay

📍 Soma Bay
Every day· 15 hours
$95 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Turkish Hammam with 45-Min Massage & Foam Bath – Soma Bay

Turkish Hammam with 45-Min Massage & Foam Bath – Soma Bay

📍 Soma Bay
Every day· 3 hours
$45 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Dolphin Show & Swimming with Dolphins – Soma Bay

Dolphin Show & Swimming with Dolphins – Soma Bay

📍 Soma Bay
Every day· 3 hours
$70 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Private Speed Boat to Magawish Island – Soma Bay

Private Speed Boat to Magawish Island – Soma Bay

📍 Soma Bay
Every day· 4 hours
$180 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Private Glass Bottom Boat & Snorkeling – Soma Bay

Private Glass Bottom Boat & Snorkeling – Soma Bay

📍 Soma Bay
Every day· 3 hours
$160 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Horse Riding by the Sea & Desert – Soma Bay

Horse Riding by the Sea & Desert – Soma Bay

📍 Soma Bay
Every day· 2 hours
$45 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Safaga40+ Tours

Relaxed Red Sea port town

Safaga

Safaga is a working port town south of Soma Bay, with a small tourist area and a more local, easy-going feel than the resorts to the north. Divers know it for its reefs, and windsurfers for its wind; it has hosted the Red Sea World Windsurfing Championships.

Safaga is also the closest resort on this list to Luxor by road, so the temples and the Valley of the Kings make an easy day out. Island boats, desert safaris and Cairo trips come with pickup at your hotel.

Highlights

  • Reefs for diving and snorkeling
  • Windsurfing and kitesurfing
  • The shortest road trip to Luxor
  • A relaxed, local atmosphere

Best for: Divers, windsurfers, relaxed travelers

Popular tours in Safaga

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Dolphin House Snorkeling Trip – Safaga

Dolphin House Snorkeling Trip – Safaga

📍 Safaga
Every day· 7 hours
$40 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Dolphin Show & Swimming with Dolphins – Safaga

Dolphin Show & Swimming with Dolphins – Safaga

📍 Safaga
Every day· 3 hours
$70 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Luxor Valley of the Kings Mini Group – Safaga

Luxor Valley of the Kings Mini Group – Safaga

📍 Safaga
Every day· 15 hours
$95 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Turkish Hammam with 45-Min Massage & Foam Bath – Safaga

Turkish Hammam with 45-Min Massage & Foam Bath – Safaga

📍 Safaga
Every day· 3 hours
$45 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Super Desert Safari: Quad, Buggy, Jeep & Dinner – Safaga

Super Desert Safari: Quad, Buggy, Jeep & Dinner – Safaga

📍 Safaga
Every day· 6 hours
$45 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Orange Bay Pirate Sailing Boat – Safaga

Orange Bay Pirate Sailing Boat – Safaga

📍 Safaga
Every day· 7 hours
$75 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Sea Scope Semi-Submarine & Snorkeling – Safaga

Sea Scope Semi-Submarine & Snorkeling – Safaga

📍 Safaga
Every day· 3 hours
$30 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Grand Aquarium Ticket with Hotel Transfer – Safaga

Grand Aquarium Ticket with Hotel Transfer – Safaga

📍 Safaga
Every day· 3 hours
$50 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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South Sinai: Sharm El Sheikh

Across the Gulf of Suez, at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula. Sharm has its own reefs and islands, the Ras Mohammed National Park, desert trips into the Sinai mountains and the busiest nightlife on the Red Sea.

Sharm El Sheikh70+ Tours

Red Sea Paradise

Sharm El Sheikh

Sharm El Sheikh sits at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, between the mountains and the Red Sea. Naama Bay, the Old Market and SOHO Square keep it lively at night, while the reefs of Ras Mohammed National Park and Tiran Island are some of the best known in the world.

From Sharm you can snorkel or dive Ras Mohammed and White Island, ride a quad or buggy into the Sinai desert, climb Mount Moses for sunrise and see St. Catherine's Monastery, or take a day trip to Dahab, Cairo or Petra in Jordan.

Highlights

  • Ras Mohammed National Park and White Island
  • Tiran Island snorkeling
  • Mount Moses and St. Catherine's Monastery
  • Nightlife at Naama Bay and SOHO Square

Best for: Snorkelers and divers, couples, nightlife

Popular tours in Sharm El Sheikh

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Private Airport Transfer – Sharm El Sheikh

Private Airport Transfer – Sharm El Sheikh

📍 Sharm El Sheikh
Every day· 1 hour
$15 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
★ 5 (134)
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Ras Mohammed Intro Dive & Snorkeling – Sharm El Sheikh

Ras Mohammed Intro Dive & Snorkeling – Sharm El Sheikh

📍 Sharm El Sheikh
Every day· 8 hours
$40 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
★ 5 (132)
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Nightlife Tour: Dinner, Farsha Cafe & Club – Sharm El Sheikh

Nightlife Tour: Dinner, Farsha Cafe & Club – Sharm El Sheikh

📍 Sharm El Sheikh
Every day· 5 hours
$30 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
★ 5 (120)
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Cairo Pyramids & Egyptian Museum by Bus – Sharm El Sheikh

Cairo Pyramids & Egyptian Museum by Bus – Sharm El Sheikh

📍 Sharm El Sheikh
Every day· 18 hours
$50 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
★ 5 (80)
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Dolphin Show at Dolphin Park – Sharm El Sheikh

Dolphin Show at Dolphin Park – Sharm El Sheikh

📍 Sharm El Sheikh
Every day· 3 hours
$25 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
★ 5 (51)
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Electric Scooter Rental – Sharm El Sheikh

Electric Scooter Rental – Sharm El Sheikh

📍 Sharm El Sheikh
Every day· 1 hour
$5 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
★ 5 (18)
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Salt Cave, Sauna & 45-Min Massage – Sharm El Sheikh

Salt Cave, Sauna & 45-Min Massage – Sharm El Sheikh

📍 Sharm El Sheikh
Every day· 2 hours
$45 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
★ 5 (30)
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White Island & Ras Mohammed Snorkeling – Sharm El Sheikh

White Island & Ras Mohammed Snorkeling – Sharm El Sheikh

📍 Sharm El Sheikh
Every day· 8 hours
$30 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
★ 4.8 (123)
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Cairo and the Nile Valley

Egypt's capital sits on the Nile, next to the Giza plateau. Come for the Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, stay for the old city, its mosques and markets, and evenings on the river.

Cairo20+ Tours

Pyramids & Ancient Wonders

Cairo

Cairo is Egypt's capital and the largest city in the Arab world, spread along the Nile next to the Giza plateau. It is where you see the Pyramids and the Sphinx, the treasures of Tutankhamun at the Grand Egyptian Museum, and centuries of history in Islamic and Old Cairo.

Most of our Cairo tours are private and include pickup from your hotel: the Pyramids with a camel ride or by quad, Saqqara and Memphis, the Citadel and Khan El Khalili, a dinner cruise on the Nile, and day trips to Alexandria and Fayoum.

Highlights

  • Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx
  • The Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Khan El Khalili and Islamic Cairo
  • Nile dinner cruises

Best for: History lovers, culture, city breaks

Popular tours in Cairo

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Giza Pyramids Sound & Light Show – Cairo

Giza Pyramids Sound & Light Show – Cairo

📍 Cairo
Every day· 3 hours
$50 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Egyptian Museum Private Half-Day Tour – Cairo

Egyptian Museum Private Half-Day Tour – Cairo

📍 Cairo
Every day· 4 hours
$45 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Old Cairo & Khan El Khalili Half-Day Tour – Cairo

Old Cairo & Khan El Khalili Half-Day Tour – Cairo

📍 Cairo
Every day· 4 hours
$45 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Quad Bike Ride at the Giza Pyramids – Cairo

Quad Bike Ride at the Giza Pyramids – Cairo

📍 Cairo
Every day· 1 hour
$45 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Alexandria Private Day Trip – Cairo

Alexandria Private Day Trip – Cairo

📍 Cairo
Every day· 10 hours
$90 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Citadel, Old Cairo & Khan El Khalili Tour – Cairo

Citadel, Old Cairo & Khan El Khalili Tour – Cairo

📍 Cairo
Every day· 8 hours
$55 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Nile Felucca Tour – Cairo

Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Nile Felucca Tour – Cairo

📍 Cairo
Every day· 6 hours
$65 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Nile Dinner Cruise with Show – Cairo

Nile Dinner Cruise with Show – Cairo

📍 Cairo
Every day· 4 hours
$50 Starting rate · Incl. taxes
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Which Egypt Destination Is Right for You?

A quick side-by-side of every destination we cover. Tour counts and starting prices come straight from our current catalog.

DestinationKnown forBest forToursFrom
CairoPyramids & Ancient WondersHistory lovers, culture, city breaks20+$45
Sharm El SheikhRed Sea ParadiseSnorkelers and divers, couples, nightlife70+$5
HurghadaSun & Sea AdventureFirst-time visitors, families, groups of friends60+$15
Makadi BayQuiet bay, big adventuresFamilies, all-inclusive stays, beach lovers40+$20
El GounaLagoons, reefs and desertCouples, families, kitesurfers40+$30
Sahl HasheeshQuiet bay, Red Sea reefsCouples, families, a quiet beach holiday40+$27
Soma BayIslands, desert & pharaohsGolfers, kitesurfers, peace and quiet40+$30
SafagaRelaxed Red Sea port townDivers, windsurfers, relaxed travelers40+$30

When Is the Best Time to Visit Egypt?

The Red Sea coast and Sharm El Sheikh are sunny all year. Spring (March to May) and autumn (October and November) are the most comfortable months: warm days, warm sea and pleasant evenings. Summer is very hot, though the sea breeze helps on the coast, and most people book their boat trips and safaris for the morning or late afternoon.

Winter (December to February) brings mild days and cool evenings, which suits sightseeing in Cairo and Luxor; the sea is cooler, so some snorkelers like a wetsuit. For Cairo, the best time is October to April. In summer, start early and save the afternoon for museums.

How to Choose Where to Stay

For a first trip with the widest choice of trips, restaurants and evenings out, pick Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh. For a quiet beach holiday with coral reefs close to the hotel, look at Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh or Soma Bay. El Gouna suits couples and families who want a walkable town with lagoons and marina dining, and Safaga suits travelers who like a relaxed, more local feel.

History does not have to decide where you stay. From every Red Sea destination we run day trips to Luxor and to Cairo, and from Sharm El Sheikh there are trips to Cairo, including by plane. If the Pyramids and the museums are the heart of your trip, spend at least two nights in Cairo.

Frequently asked questions

For a first beach holiday, Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh give you the widest choice of trips, restaurants and evenings out. If the Pyramids and ancient history are your main reason to come, plan at least two nights in Cairo, or combine a Red Sea stay with a day trip to Cairo or Luxor.

They are all on the same stretch of the Red Sea coast and share the same islands, reefs and desert. Hurghada is the lively city; El Gouna is a lagoon town with a marina; Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and Soma Bay are quiet resort bays; Safaga is a relaxed port town further south.

Both are excellent. Sharm El Sheikh is known for Ras Mohammed National Park, Tiran Island and lively nightlife, plus trips into the Sinai mountains. Hurghada has more island boat trips, a bigger city center, and is closer to Luxor for a day trip. Choose by what matters most to you.

Yes. From Hurghada and the resort towns around it we run day trips to Luxor, and to Cairo by road or by plane. From Sharm El Sheikh there are trips to Cairo, including by plane, and to Luxor. Each tour page shows the program, what is included and the price.

Most of our tours include pickup from your hotel in the destination you book. Each tour page shows exactly what is included, and we confirm your pickup time on WhatsApp before the trip.

On the mainland coast, most island boat trips leave from the marina in Hurghada, and we drive you there from El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, Soma Bay or Safaga. The Nefertari trip and the Panorama semi-submarine start in Makadi Bay. In Sharm El Sheikh, boats leave from Sharm.

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for the Red Sea and Sinai. Summer is very hot but sunny, with warm sea. Winter is mild and the best time for sightseeing in Cairo and Luxor.

Yes. Book each tour from its own page, in any destination and for any date of your stay. If you are moving between cities, message us on WhatsApp and we will help you plan the order and the pickups.

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