Cairo & Hurghada

About the destination:

Cairo is one of the most fascinating cities in the world and a great destination for a holiday full of culture, history and unique experiences. It works perfectly as a short city break or as an essential stop on a longer journey through Egypt.

Egypt’s vibrant capital sits on the banks of the Nile and blends ancient wonders with a lively modern atmosphere. Just outside the city you’ll find the world-famous Pyramids of Giza and the legendary Great Sphinx of Giza – some of the most iconic monuments on the planet. In the city itself, visitors can explore bustling bazaars like Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, discover impressive mosques and palaces, or visit the remarkable collections at the Egyptian Museum.

Beyond its history, Cairo offers unforgettable everyday moments – from sipping mint tea in traditional cafés to taking a sunset cruise on the Nile while the city lights begin to glow.

With TUI, travellers can also join a wide range of guided tours and excursions in and around Cairo, making it easy to experience the city’s most famous sights and discover the rich culture and stories behind them.

About the destination: Hurghada is a resort town on the Red Sea Coast of Egypt. A former small and unimposing fishing village, today, the resort of Hurghada is almost unrecognizable from its past life and has grown to become the most visited tourist destination in the whole of Egypt, with more than 100 different hotels, many of which line the shoreline. Famous for its superb diving opportunities, Hurghada is especially appealing to those with little experience of scuba diving, who come to marvel at the underwater reefs and awesome marine life. The main reason to visit Hurghada is the Red Sea, which is excellent for diving or snorkeling. See incredible coral reefs and hundreds of varieties of tropical fish just 10 m from the beach. Hurghada offers many activities not to be found anywhere else on Earth: quad-biking hundreds of miles into the Sahara desert for tea with a Bedoin tribe, then camel-riding across Biblical plains to see remote and ancient wonders; diving and snorkeling around a vibrant and colorful coral reef; boat trips to the unpopulated Big and Little Gifton islands; swimming in the warm sea; good shopping; excellent and varied cuisine from across the world, etc. If you were to choose to stay in your hotel complex for the duration of your break, you would miss out on much more than you bargained for.