Egypt HOLIDAYS

A Quintrip Egypt package puts the land of the pharaohs within easy reach, built around itineraries and service that take the guesswork out of getting there. Our team knows the destination well enough to steer you toward the parts of Egypt most visitors never see.

Sailing lovers and families alike tend to fall for our Nile cruises. Glide along calm water aboard a traditional felucca or a graceful sailing boat, stopping along the way at some of Egypt's most striking ancient sites. Life on board has its own rhythm, and nights spent under the stars by the river are hard to forget.

For anyone drawn to the sea, our Red Sea schooner tours are worth the detour. Expect close encounters with marine life — dolphins especially delight younger travellers — and days filled with swimming, snorkelling, fishing and time spent exploring nearby islands. Nights on deck under a clear sky round things off perfectly. These slower-paced sailing trips are a good way to step away from the busier coastal tourist areas.

Our Egypt tours also take in the White Desert, an otherworldly stretch of land known for its striking chalk formations. A team of experienced camel drivers guides you through this remote wilderness, which needs advance permits and an official guide, making for a trip full of genuine wonder for travellers of every age, whether under the midday sun or a sky full of stars.

Egypt, the ancient land of the pharaohs, draws visitors in with its temples and opulent tombs — but the history is really only part of the story. There's plenty here for every kind of traveller, whether that means tearing across the desert on a 4x4, diving into the Red Sea's coral reefs, or drifting slowly down the Nile. Whatever the pace, Egypt tends to deliver.

Pyramids of Giza

The Pyramids of Giza remain one of the world's most recognisable landmarks, and the Great Pyramid is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing. Rising on the outskirts of Cairo, these monumental royal tombs still manage to awe every visitor who sees them — reason enough to make them essential viewing on any Egypt trip.

Temples and Tombs of Luxor

Luxor, on the riverbank in Upper Egypt, holds some of the country's most celebrated ancient sites, among them the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple and Hatshepsut's Memorial Temple. As the ancient city of Thebes, Luxor sat at the heart of the New Kingdom, and there's genuinely more here than most visitors manage to see in a single trip.

Felucca Sailing on the Nile

Sailing down the Nile aboard a traditional felucca remains one of the most relaxing ways to experience Egypt. Whether you're travelling with someone special or on your own, these wooden sailboats offer a genuine window into everyday Egyptian life. Stretch out on deck, watch village life drift past on the riverbanks, or simply enjoy the quiet under the sail.

Scuba Diving at Hurghada

Hurghada, once a modest fishing village, now offers some genuinely thrilling scuba diving. The Red Sea's marine life is famous for good reason, and divers at every level have plenty to enjoy underwater. Certified divers can book daily dives, while beginners can start with an introductory session.

Boat Trip on Qarun Lake

A boat trip on Qarun Lake, in the Fayoum about 100 km south-west of Cairo, makes for an easy outing. The lake is a protected area with around 88 recorded bird species, and a guide will join you to explain the area's history and local culture along the way.

Egypt has been drawing visitors for thousands of years, and its monuments and pyramids hold the same fascination today.

Egypt tends to bring to mind the Pyramids, the Sphinx, pharaohs, hieroglyphs, mummies and ancient temples. Its cuisine is less talked about, but every bit as rich and worth exploring.

Congratulations on choosing Egypt for your next holiday. It's as breathtaking as it is demanding, with an adventure built in at every turn. Expect hot days, cooler nights, dusty roads and the occasional surprise along the way.

Entry requirements vary by nationality, so check the latest rules well ahead of your trip, including whether you need a visa. Your passport should be valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates. Confirm all conditions before you book. The temperatures above are for the Red Sea coast (Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh). In Cairo it's cooler: about 15°C in winter (December to February) and 29°C in summer (June to August). Travel advice for Egypt is updated often, so check your government's latest guidance before you book, especially for desert areas and the Sinai outside the main resorts.

Egypt is often called the cradle of civilisation, and standing at the base of a pyramid built more than 4,500 years ago, it's easy to understand why. The carvings tracing the pharaohs' lives and legends, the colour still visible on ancient walls, and the stories told through every detail combine to pull you into another era entirely.

Egypt is more than its ancient monuments, though. It's a place where old and new sit comfortably side by side — sprawling cities like Cairo exist alongside villages that look much as they did generations ago. Whatever the contrast between luxury and simplicity, the hospitality on an Egypt holiday stays consistently warm.

An all-inclusive Egypt package takes the planning out of the equation entirely, letting you relax into the trip rather than juggle logistics. Accommodation and activities are handled up front, so there's nothing left to organise once you land.

That same all-inclusive approach brings genuine peace of mind too — the right place to stay and activities matched to what you actually want, all built around a package designed to suit different tastes and needs.
Egypt has held travellers' attention for centuries, and it's not hard to see why. From the grand architecture of Alexandria and Cairo to the calm of the Red Sea, with some of the best underwater scenery anywhere, there's genuinely something here for every kind of traveller — a romantic Nile cruise or a deep dive into ancient history included.

The pyramids of Giza, watched over by the Sphinx, include the Great Pyramid, the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing, and they've lost none of their power to fascinate after thousands of years. A trip to Luxor uncovers still more — the grand temples of Karnak, the Valley of the Kings — and Abu Simbel's Great Temple, carved directly into rock and guarded by towering statues of Ramses II, is a genuine sight to behold.

Most people carry a certain picture of Egypt in their head — vibrant culture, deep history, striking landscapes — and the reality holds up. From vast desert to the calm of the Nile, there's no shortage of beauty or scale here, with the warmth of the locals, the bustle of the souks and the weight of ancient monuments all adding to the appeal.

Egypt remains a firm favourite for travellers seeking a genuinely memorable holiday, drawing millions of visitors from Europe and further afield each year. Cairo, Luxor and the Red Sea resorts continue to be among its most popular spots, blending history, culture and relaxation in equal measure.

Egypt's distinct charm, layered history and remarkable light continue to draw people back. Cairo, the capital, is a sprawling, cosmopolitan city steeped in history — its minarets, mosques, narrow streets and museums offering plenty to discover. The Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza remain the highlight that no Egypt holiday goes without.

In Alexandria, traces of its past as an ancient centre of learning still remain. The Greco-Roman Museum holds artefacts spanning centuries, while the Kom ash-Shuqqafa catacombs offer a further glimpse into the city's history.

Because planning should never eat into the time you actually get to enjoy, Quintrip's own Egypt specialists handle the details for you — from accommodation to guides to the shape of the adventure itself, all worked out in advance.

Start your Egyptian journey in Hurghada, Sharm el Sheikh or Marsa Alam, and let Quintrip take care of the rest. All that's left is to relax and make the most of your Egypt holiday.