8 to 12 days combining Giza pyramids + Great Egyptian Museum + direct transfer Hurghada to a 5★ waterfront hotel (Steigenberger Aldau, Sheraton Soma Bay or equivalent). Domestic flights, private transfers and English-speaking guide included.
Cis the most requested handset by British travelers in 2026: 3 days in Cairo for culture (pyramids of Giza, Grand Egyptian Museum which has just opened, Khan el-Khalili market), then 5-7 days in Hurghada in a 5★ waterfront hotel all-inclusive for relaxation, snorkeling and the Red Sea. All connected by a 70 minute domestic flight, without bus fatigue.
The advantage compared to a Cairo-alone or Hurghada-alone trip: you don't sacrifice anything, neither the culture, nor the beach. And organized live by our local team in Cairo, the handset costs 30 to 40% cheaper than equivalent French quotes, because we work without a European intermediary.
Here is the recommended 10-day itinerary, balanced between intense culture (3 days Cairo) and real relaxation (6 days Hurghada). For 8 or 12 days, shortened or extended version below.
Day 1 - Arrival Cairo. Arrival on your flight to Egypt. VIP welcome at the airport, private Mercedes transfer to Mena House Hotel or equivalent (direct view of the Great Pyramid from your room). Free dinner, rest.
Day 2 - Pyramids + Sphinx + Great Egyptian Museum. Morning visit to the Giza plateau (3 pyramids + Sphinx, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. before the heat). Lunch with panoramic view. Afternoon: Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza - obligatory visit, the largest archaeological museum in the world. Free evening.
Day 3 - Saqqara + Memphis + Khan el-Khalili. Saqqara (step pyramid of Djoser, the oldest in the world) and royal site of Memphis. Afternoon: Old Coptic Cairo (hanging church, Ben Ezra synagogue) + Khan el-Khalili market for shopping (spices, papyrus, perfumes, silver jewelry).
Day 4 - Transfer Cairo → Hurghada. EgyptAir domestic flight morning (1h10). Hurghada airport reception, private transfer to Steigenberger Aldau Beach (or Sheraton Soma Bay, Mövenpick El Gouna depending on your choice). Installation, afternoon at the beach and swimming pool.
Days 5-8 - Hurghada relaxation. Private beach, all-inclusive, snorkeling, boat excursion to Giftun Island (day 6), spa, optional diving, resort nightlife.
Day 9 - Desert excursion or advanced diving day. Quad safari option in the eastern desert (3-4 hours, £30-£40/pers) or day diving 2 sites with English-speaking instructor.
Day 10 - Return. Private transfer included to the airport for your return flight. Depending on your itinerary, domestic flight Hurghada-Cairo arranged by us as a connecting flight.
8 day version : 2 nights Cairo + 5 nights Hurghada, we cut Saqqara to save 1 day. 12 day version : we add Luxor (Valley of the Kings + Karnak) between Cairo and Hurghada, with flight Luxor → Hurghada.
Three concrete arguments for choosing this handset rather than a single destination:
The 3 days in Cairo must cover 4 essentials (the rest is optional):
Optional if you have time: Saladin Citadel + Mohammed Ali Mosque (panoramic view of all of Cairo), Cairo Museum of Islamic Art (the largest in the world), dinner cruise on the Nile with tannoura (whirling dervish) show.
Hurghada offers 200 km of coastline between Hurghada city in the north, El Gouna (modern pedestrian village), Sahl Hasheesh (isolated resort), Soma Bay (calm and luxury) and Makadi Bay (families). Here's how to choose your base according to your profile:
Hurghada city (center) - Steigenberger Aldau Beach, Sunrise Holidays, Dana Beach. Entertainment, external restaurants, nightlife. Ideal first trip or couples who like to go out.
El Gouna - Mövenpick, Steigenberger Golf Resort, Sheraton Miramar. Modern pedestrian village in the Venice of the desert style, golf, kitesurfing, bars on the edge of the marina. More trendy, perfect for active 30-45 year olds.
Sahl Hasheesh - Oberoi (luxury), Pyramisa Beach, Premier Le Reve. 9 km beach, more isolated, ideal for couples seeking peace and quiet.
Soma Bay -Sheraton Soma Bay, Kempinski. Very quiet resort 45 minutes south of Hurghada, 18-hole Cascades golf course, perfect for families with children or high-end honeymoons.
Makadi Bay - Sunrise Royal Makadi, Stella Di Mare. Specialized for families, free children's clubs for 4-12 year olds, very quiet beach, lots of swimming pools with slides.
To see/do in Hurghada: Giftun Island boat excursion (the most popular, £30-£40/pers with snorkeling), eastern desert by quad or 4x4 with Bedouin dinner (£30-£50), diving at Abu Nuhas (legendary wrecks) or Elphinstone (reef), Jungle Aqua Park water park in Hurghada.
The dual climate of Cairo (dry continental) + Hurghada (Red Sea coast) means choosing the right period:
October-November (TOP) - Cairo 26-28°C day, Hurghada 27-29°C, sea 26°C. Perfect period: neither too hot nor too cool, reasonable hotel rates.
March-April (TOP) - Cairo 24-28°C, Hurghada 24-27°C, sea 23-25°C. Ideal too, be careful Easter drives up prices.
December-January (GOOD for Cairo, MEDIUM Hurghada) - Cairo cool 18-22°C day but 8-12°C night (plan polar), Hurghada 22-25°C pleasant but sea at 21-22°C a little cool for prolonged baths.
February (GOOD) - Acceptable compromise: Cairo 20-24°C, Hurghada 23-26°C, sea 22°C. Fewer tourists, good value for money.
May and September (CORRECT) - Cairo 30-34°C borderline hot, Hurghada 30-32°C perfect for the sea. June to August: avoid unless there is a strong tolerance to extreme heat (Cairo 38-42°C, Hurghada 33-38°C).
Four formulas for different profiles and budgets. Prices are indicative, depending on the exact dates and hotels chosen. Personalized quote sent on WhatsApp within 24 hours.
2 nights Cairo (Pyramisa Hotel or equivalent) + 5 nights Hurghada 4★ all-inclusive (Aqua Vista, Aladdin Beach). Pyramids + GEM + private transfers + Cairo-Hurghada domestic flight that we arrange for you.
3 nights Cairo (Steigenberger El Tahrir, Conrad Cairo) + 6 nights Steigenberger Aldau Beach 5★ all-inclusive. Complete Cairo program + Saqqara day + private Mercedes transfers.
3 nights Mena House (suite facing the pyramids) + 6 nights Sheraton Soma Bay 5★. Private English-speaking guide, Nile dinner cruise, Business class on the Cairo-Hurghada domestic flight.
3 nights Cairo + 6 nights Sunrise Royal Makadi (free children's clubs 4-12 years old, private water park, English-speaking evening entertainment).
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