Egypt: Pyramids to Red Sea
Six days through Egypt's most spectacular ancient and natural wonders — from the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo to the Valley of the Kings in Luxor and world-class snorkeling and diving in the Red Sea. This itinerary delivers 5,000 years of history followed by blissful coastal relaxation.
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Expect 25-40°C (77-104°F) — extreme heat. Extreme heat (40°C+) in Cairo and Luxor. Limit outdoor time to early morning and evening. Red Sea stays pleasant.
We've adjusted some activities below for the current season.
Trip Highlights
Some activities have been adjusted for August weather
Arrive Cairo
- Arrive at Cairo International Airport
- Check in and rest (adjust to time zone)
- Evening walk in Khan el-Khalili bazaar
- Dinner at a traditional Egyptian restaurant
Pyramids & Museum
- Great Pyramids of Giza at sunrise
- Sphinx and Solar Boat Museum
- Egyptian Museum — Tutankhamun's gold mask
- Felucca boat on the Nile at sunset
Fly to Luxor
- Fly to Luxor (1 hour)
- Valley of the Kings — Tutankhamun's tomb
- Temple of Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon
- Luxor Temple at night (spectacularly lit)
Luxor East Bank
- Karnak Temple complex (largest in the world)
- Luxor Museum
- Felucca sailing on the Nile
- Banana Island excursion
Red Sea Hurghada
- Bus or flight to Hurghada
- Check in to Red Sea resort
- Afternoon snorkeling trip
- Red Sea sunset and seafood dinner
Diving & Departure
- Morning scuba diving or snorkeling trip
- Hurghada marine park coral reefs
- Afternoon relaxation at the beach
- Fly home from Hurghada Airport
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Estimated budget: $600 per person for 6 days