Discover the highlights of Egypt on a special trip combining cultural exploration and Red Sea relaxation. Luxor is home to a world-class selection of treasures and antiquities; see the tombs at the Valley of the Kings from a different perspective, arriving by donkey. Continue to the resort of El Gouna, where you can relax on the beach, snorkel and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere and selection of restaurants.
Suggested Itinerary
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Day 1:
Fly to Luxor
Today you fly to Luxor, usually via Cairo. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight Standard Hotel (H+)
in Gaddis Luxor
Gaddis Luxor
This is a centrally-located, family-run hotel which provides a good base for your stay in Luxor. Rooms are air-conditioned and facilities include a restaurant, bar, coffee shop and swimming pool and massage.
Day 2:
Valley of the Kings
A morning tour of the West Bank brings you to the Valley of the Kings. Your guide will interpret the tales of brightly coloured wall paintings in these fascinating tombs.
Overnight Standard Hotel (H+)
in Gaddis Luxor
Included meals: Breakfast
Gaddis Luxor
This is a centrally-located, family-run hotel which provides a good base for your stay in Luxor. Rooms are air-conditioned and facilities include a restaurant, bar, coffee shop and swimming pool and massage.
Day 3:
Karnak Temple
Spend a day exploring the temple complexes in Luxor. Take a horse-drawn carriage through Luxor’s busy streets to the vast temple of Karnak, a mosaic of columns, ruins and intricate carvings.
Overnight Standard Hotel (H+)
in Gaddis Luxor
Included meals: Breakfast
Gaddis Luxor
This is a centrally-located, family-run hotel which provides a good base for your stay in Luxor. Rooms are air-conditioned and facilities include a restaurant, bar, coffee shop and swimming pool and massage.
Day 4:
Drive to El Gouna
Transfer to El Gouna, a journey of about four hours.
Overnight Standard Hotel (H+)
in Ali Pasha Hotel
Included meals: Breakfast
Ali Pasha Hotel
Ideally located at the entrance to the beautiful and relaxed Abu Tig Marina, Ali Pasha provides all the facilities and amenities necessary for a fulfilled Family stay. There are 2 swimming pools for you to take your pick from as well as having the choice of using the Hotels Beach access. The Marina boasts a wide variety of both shopping and eating facilities and the Centre of El Ghouna is only a short journey away.
Day 5 to 7:
Snorkel and relax at the Red Sea
El Gouna is a lovely resort, once playground to the Egyptian rich and famous. Today, it's a great place to spend a few days relaxing and snorkelling. By night, enjoy a meal at one of the many restaurants or enjoy a drink as the sun goes down.
Overnight Standard Hotel (H+)
in Ali Pasha Hotel
Included meals: Breakfast
Ali Pasha Hotel
Ideally located at the entrance to the beautiful and relaxed Abu Tig Marina, Ali Pasha provides all the facilities and amenities necessary for a fulfilled Family stay. There are 2 swimming pools for you to take your pick from as well as having the choice of using the Hotels Beach access. The Marina boasts a wide variety of both shopping and eating facilities and the Centre of El Ghouna is only a short journey away.
Day 8:
Fly to the UK
Transfer to the airport and fly back to the UK via Cairo.