The Best of Egypt with Scuba Diving in the Red Sea

Combine pharaonic wonders with the Red Sea’s underwater world: explore pyramids and museums, relax and dive from Hurghada, then cruise the Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Optional stops include Dendera (Hathor), Luxor hot-air balloon, and Abu Simbel by road.

Egyptian Escapade — diving focus: Pristine reefs, rays, turtles, and colorful fish; premier sites near Hurghada and Sharm-style experiences; professional dive guides; flexible dive packages and dive-and-stay comfort at 5★ resorts. Underwater photography may be available — ask when booking.

NB: Itinerary sequence may change; visits remain the same.

Prices (USD, per person)

• Double occupancy: $4,880
• Single occupancy: $6,048

Christmas, New Year & Easter windows (15 Dec – 7 Jan; ~30 Mar – 20 Apr) may add ~50%.

Deposit & cancellation

Deposit: $1,000 per person (full payment if within 90 days of departure). Final payment: 90 days before departure.

• 90–61 days: 20% of program price
• 60–31 days: 50%
• 30 days or less: 100%

Written cancellations; additional terms for internal air and extras.

Hotels

Cairo: Cairo Marriott & Omar Khayyam Casino, Kempinski Nile Hotel Garden City, or similar.
Hurghada: Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort, Continental Hotel Hurghada, or similar.
Nile: Luxury cruise — full board.

• Pyramids & Sphinx with private guide; camel ride
• Snorkel and scuba-focused time in Hurghada
• Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Luxor, Philae, High Dam
• Optional Dendera (Hathor) en route Hurghada–Luxor when time allows
• Optional Luxor hot-air balloon (early morning, seasonal pick-up times)
• Optional Abu Simbel by private car (~$150 pp; 3 hrs each way)
• Four nights Nile cruise; felucca in Aswan; horse carriage Edfu; taftaf at Valley of Kings; motor boat to Philae

• Airport greeting and support
• Scheduled accommodation, tours, and transfers
• Internal flights: Cairo/Hurghada; Aswan/Cairo
• 4 nights 5★ Cairo, breakfast
• 3 nights 5★ Hurghada, all-inclusive (soft drinks)
• 4 nights luxury Nile cruise, full board
• 23 meals: 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
• Private A/C transfer Hurghada → Luxor
• Tour director & private Egyptologist English-speaking guides
• Sightseeing and entrances per itinerary
• Camel ride; felucca Aswan; 1 bottle water/person/day on tours
• A/C vehicles with qualified drivers; horse carriage Edfu; taftaf Valley of Kings; motor boat to Philae
• 24/7 local support

• International airfare
• Entry visa to Egypt
• Gratuities
• Drinks outside inclusions
• Optional tours (balloon, Abu Simbel, diving packages where not prepaid)
• Upgrades; site photo/video fees

Route: Cairo → Hurghada → (Dendera) → Luxor → Nile → Kom Ombo → Aswan → optional Abu Simbel → Cairo