A 10-day scuba diving holiday in the Red Sea that pairs the Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum with four days of guided boat diving from a Hurghada beachfront resort, ideal for newly certified divers and non-diving companions.
See Egypt from two very different angles in 10 days: the ancient monuments of Cairo above ground and the colorful world of the Red Sea below it. Your trip opens with privately guided visits to the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum. You then fly to Hurghada for four days of guided boat diving with the professional Memphis Tours dive team. Every morning, the team picks the dive sites that best suit the weather, the sea and each guest’s diving experience, so every day underwater is enjoyable and rewarding. Standard diving equipment, lunches on the boat and marine park fees are all included. A full free day at your beachfront resort gives you time to unwind before you head back to Cairo for an evening dinner cruise on the Nile.The trip is built mainly for divers certified to PADI Open Water level or equivalent, from the newly certified to experienced recreational divers, with up to eight guided dives over bright coral reefs full of marine life. Never been diving? Instead of the certified program, you can book an instructor-led introductory dive at suitable shallow reefs, with no certification needed. Non-diving companions are welcome on the boat trips too, to snorkel or simply relax, depending on availability and sea conditions. With a choice of Gold or Diamond hotels, this scuba diving holiday in the Red Sea combines ancient wonders, underwater adventure and time on the beach for couples, families and travelers with different levels of diving experience.Why You’ll Love This Trip Ancient Egypt and the Red Sea in one trip: See the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then dive the Red Sea’s colorful coral reefs. Four days of guided Red Sea diving: Make up to eight dives with professional guides, with standard scuba equipment, lunches on board and refreshments included. Dive sites matched to your experience: The Memphis Tours dive team picks reefs based on the weather, sea conditions, how busy each reef is and your diving experience. Ideal for newly certified and first-time divers: Enjoy relaxed recreational diving for beginners, or add an introductory scuba experience or a PADI Open Water course if you’re new to diving. Plenty for non-divers too: Companions can snorkel or simply relax on the boat, depending on conditions and availability. Gold or Diamond hotels: Stay at the beachfront resort of your choice, with breakfast and dinner daily and return transfers to the dive marina included. Smooth, well-planned travel: Private sightseeing in Cairo, domestic flights, an evening Nile dinner cruise and a free day without diving before you fly are all included. Trip at a Glance Duration 10 days / 9 nights Best for Newly certified PADI Open Water divers, experienced divers, and couples or families traveling with non-divers New to diving Optional introductory scuba experience or PADI Open Water certification course Travel style Private guided sightseeing and transfers in Cairo; shared guided day-boat diving in Hurghada Diving 4 full days at sea, up to 8 guided dives; standard diving equipment, lunch on board and round-trip marina transfers included Non-divers Snorkeling or relaxing on board, depending on conditions Accommodation Gold or Diamond hotels; beachfront resort in Hurghada Meals Breakfast and dinner in Hurghada, lunch on dive days; in Cairo, daily breakfast, lunch on Day 2 and the Nile dinner cruise on Day 9 Included flights Cairo–Hurghada and Hurghada–Cairo
Day by day
The plan as the operator publishes it. Exact timings are confirmed with your booking.
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Day 1 Arrival in Cairo
When you land at Cairo International Airport, a Memphis Tours representative will be waiting for you at Immigration and Customs with a sign showing your name, ready to help with arrival formalities. -
Day 2 Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum
After breakfast, your private Egyptologist guide meets you for a morning on the famous Giza Plateau. Stand before the Great Pyramids, take in the wide desert views from the panoramic viewpoint and come face to face with the Great Sphinx, one of the best-known monuments of ancient Egypt. -
Day 3 Fly to Hurghada & Meet Your Dive Team
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your included flight to Hurghada. Your private driver meets you on arrival and takes you to your Red Sea beachfront resort. You’ll then meet the professional Memphis Tours dive team for a personal orientation. -
Day 4 First Red Sea Dives on Hurghada’s Reefs
After breakfast, transfer from your resort to the marina and step aboard a comfortable shared dive boat with the professional Memphis Tours dive team. Your day starts with a relaxed orientation and check dive, giving you time to get used to your equipment, fine-tune your buoyancy and settle into… -
Day 5 Build Your Confidence: Coral Gardens & Marine Life
With your first diving day done, you head out to sea again to explore more. The dive team picks two sites with rich coral and plenty of marine life, so you can relax, sharpen your skills and enjoy longer, more confident dives. -
Day 6 Explore More of Hurghada’s Coral Reefs
Your third day of guided diving with the Memphis Tours dive team takes you further. Now that you’re in the rhythm of diving, explore more of Hurghada’s varied underwater scenery, from coral gardens to sheltered island reefs, at sites picked for the day’s wind, visibility and sea conditions. -
Day 7 Final Dives & a Memorable Underwater Finale
Head out for your fourth and last day at sea with the Memphis Tours dive team. Your morning and afternoon dives show you more of Hurghada’s reefs, at sites chosen to make the most of the weather and to avoid the busiest spots. -
Day 8 Free Day in Hurghada
Take it easy after your days underwater. Relax on the beach or by the pool, book a spa treatment or simply enjoy your resort. This slow day also gives you a long break from diving before tomorrow’s domestic flight, which is an important part of a well-planned diving trip. -
Day 9 Back to Cairo & Evening Nile Dinner Cruise
After breakfast, transfer to Hurghada Airport for your flight to Cairo. Your Memphis Tours representative meets you there for a private transfer to the hotel. In the evening, enjoy dinner on a Nile cruise boat as the city lights shimmer on the river and Cairo takes on a different feel after dark. -
Day 10 Departure from Egypt
After breakfast, check out and take your private transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight home, with memories of ancient wonders and an unforgettable underwater world.
What this holiday includes
Everything the price covers, and what to budget for separately.
Included
12- Meet-and-assist service at Cairo and Hurghada airports
- Private airport transfers in Cairo and Hurghada, including your departure transfer
- Domestic economy-class flights Cairo–Hurghada–Cairo
- 3 nights’ accommodation in Cairo with daily breakfast
- 6 nights at your Hurghada beachfront resort with breakfast and dinner
- Private guided tour of Cairo with an English-speaking Egyptologist, entrance fees and lunch
- Full days of boat diving with our professional dive team, with up to eight guided dives
- Standard diving equipment (BCD, regulator, wetsuit, mask and fins), tanks and weights
- Lunch, tea, coffee and soft drinks on board every diving day
- Daily return transfers between your hotel and the marina on diving days
- Evening Nile dinner cruise in Cairo, with return transfers
- All service charges and taxes
Not included
7- International flights and Egypt entry visa
- Dive insurance (required) and any medical certificate
- Introductory dives and the PADI Open Water course (optional upgrades)
- Extra dives, a private dive guide, Nitrox and specialty dives
- Optional tours and entry inside the Great Pyramid
- Drinks and meals not listed as included
- Tips, laundry, spa treatments and personal expenses
Prices
Per person, by hotel standard and travel season. The operator publishes these rates; we confirm the exact cost for your dates before anything is booked.
Hotels used
Hilton Pyramids Golf Hotel
5
Swiss Inn Resort Hurghada
5
| Occupancy | MAY-SEP | OCT-APR |
|---|---|---|
| Per Person in Double | USD 2,195 | USD 2,295 |
Hotels used
Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort
5
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
5
| Occupancy | MAY-SEP | OCT-APR |
|---|---|---|
| Per Person in Double | USD 2,495 | USD 2,595 |
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