A 14-day trip for experienced divers: private touring in Cairo and Luxor, then a 7-night Red Sea diving liveaboard to the SS Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas, Ras Mohammed, the Brothers Islands and Safaga.
Discover ancient Egypt on land and its remarkable marine heritage underwater on this 14-day trip, which pairs private sightseeing in Cairo and Luxor with a 7-night Red Sea diving liveaboard. See the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then fly to Luxor for the Karnak and Luxor temples and the famous tombs of the West Bank. A second night in Luxor is followed by a private transfer to Hurghada, where you board your yacht on Saturday. This Red Sea diving safari for experienced divers plans visits to the SS Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas, Ras Mohammed, the Brothers Islands and Safaga. After a relaxing hotel night in Hurghada, fly back to Cairo for a private guided visit to the Citadel of Salah El Din and Khan El Khalili, with lunch, and end with a night at Le Riad de Charme. Memphis Tours handles your flights, private land tours and transfers, while your Red Sea yacht and dive team run the shared safari.Why You’ll Love This Trip Egypt on land and under the sea: Pair the top archaeological sites of Cairo and Luxor with outstanding Red Sea diving. Private cultural touring: An English-speaking Egyptologist and private air-conditioned transfers throughout the land part of the trip. A full safari for experienced divers: The Abu Nuhas and SS Thistlegorm wrecks, Ras Mohammed, the Brothers Islands and Safaga, with up to 18–20 dives depending on navigation and conditions. A comfortable pace: Two nights in Luxor, time to relax at Marriott Hurghada Resort after the safari, and a final guided day in Cairo with a night at Le Riad de Charme. Everything arranged for you: Cairo–Luxor and Hurghada–Cairo domestic flights, private sightseeing and land transfers, full-board liveaboard and guest relations support. Trip at a Glance Duration 14 days / 13 nights Route Cairo (2 nights) → Luxor (2 nights) → liveaboard (7 nights) → Hurghada hotel (1 night) → Cairo (1 night) Departure pattern Land tour starts on a Tuesday; the Hurghada liveaboard boards on Saturday, sails Sunday to Friday and disembarks the following Saturday Best for Experienced certified divers with at least 50 logged dives; Advanced Open Water or equivalent strongly recommended Diving About 18–20 planned dives, depending on the weather, permits and experience Touring style Private sightseeing in Cairo and Luxor; shared liveaboard diving Highlights Giza, the GEM, Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings; Dolphin House, Abu Nuhas, Ras Mohammed, the Brothers and Safaga
Day by day
The plan as the operator publishes it. Exact timings are confirmed with your booking.
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Day 1 Tuesday | Arrival in Cairo
When you land at Cairo International Airport, a Memphis Tours representative meets you, helps with entry formalities and takes you to your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Your tour manager goes through the program and confirms the next day’s plans. -
Day 2 Wednesday | Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum
After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist guide on the Giza Plateau to explore the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Valley Temple. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), where the outstanding collections cover thousands of years of ancient Egyptian… -
Day 3 Thursday | Fly to Luxor & See the East Bank
Transfer to Cairo Airport for your included flight to Luxor. Your local team meets you on arrival, and you head straight to the vast Karnak Temple Complex, with its giant columns, obelisks and sacred lake. Later, explore Luxor Temple, right by the Nile in the center of town. -
Day 4 Friday | Luxor’s West Bank & a Second Night in Luxor
An optional sunrise hot-air balloon ride gives you wide views over Luxor’s West Bank, depending on the weather and availability. After breakfast, visit the Valley of the Kings, where beautifully decorated tombs honor the New Kingdom pharaohs. -
Day 5 Saturday | Luxor to Hurghada & Board Your Liveaboard
After breakfast, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Luxor to Hurghada and board your Red Sea diving liveaboard. Settle into your cabin, enjoy a welcome drink and meet the dive team, who check your equipment, certification and medical documents during the onboard orientation. -
Day 6 Sunday | Dolphin House & Siyoul Kebir
Leave Hurghada early and head north to Shaab El Erg, better known as Dolphin House. Your first guided dive also serves as an equipment and buoyancy check, among lovely coral gardens and reef fish. -
Day 7 Monday | Abu Nuhas Wrecks & SS Dunraven
Early in the morning, arrive at Abu Nuhas Reef, the famous “Ships’ Graveyard.” Depending on conditions and your certification, explore two historic wrecks, which may include the Giannis D, Carnatic, Chrisoula K or Kimon M. Continue to Shaab Mahmoud for a third dive at the SS Dunraven. -
Day 8 Tuesday | SS Thistlegorm, Ras Mohammed & the Trip South
Start with a dive on the SS Thistlegorm, the famous World War II supply ship whose vehicles and equipment still lie on the seabed. Continue to Ras Mohammed National Park at the southern tip of Sinai for more reef diving, depending on navigation timing and sea conditions. -
Day 9 Wednesday | Big Brother Island
Explore the dramatic underwater scenery of Big Brother Island, a remote offshore reef with impressive coral walls and a chance of meeting open-ocean species. -
Day 10 Thursday | Little Brother Island & Safaga
Make two dives today around Little Brother Island, famous for steep coral walls and open-ocean marine life. After lunch, the yacht sails toward Safaga. An evening dive at a suitable, permitted site in Safaga may be arranged if navigation and sea conditions allow. -
Day 11 Friday | Safaga Reefs & Return to Hurghada
Finish your diving around Safaga. Your first dive may be at Abu Kifan Reef or the historic Salem Express wreck, depending on your qualifications, conditions and personal choice. A second dive may explore Panorama Reef or the gentler Abu Soma Garden. -
Day 12 Saturday | Disembark & Relax in Hurghada
After breakfast, say goodbye to the captain and crew and leave the liveaboard by about 11:00 AM. Transfer to Marriott Hurghada Resort for an easy afternoon by the pool or the sea. -
Day 13 Sunday | Fly to Cairo: Citadel of Salah El Din & Khan El Khalili
After breakfast at Marriott Hurghada Resort, take a private transfer to Hurghada Airport for your included economy-class flight to Cairo. Meet your local Egyptologist guide and explore Islamic Cairo, starting at the historic Citadel of Salah El Din, high above the capital. -
Day 14 Monday | Departure from Cairo
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and get ready for your trip home. At the agreed time, your Memphis Tours representative arranges your private air-conditioned transfer to Cairo International Airport and helps with departure formalities, ending your journey through Egypt’s ancient monuments and the Red…
What this holiday includes
Everything the price covers, and what to budget for separately.
Included
15- Airport meet-and-assist on arrival in Cairo and guest relations support during the land tour
- Private air-conditioned transfers and private guided sightseeing in Cairo and Luxor as listed
- Economy-class domestic flights Cairo → Luxor and Hurghada → Cairo
- 3 nights’ accommodation in Cairo with daily hotel breakfast
- 2 nights’ accommodation in Luxor with daily hotel breakfast
- 7 nights on the dive liveaboard with full-board meals and snacks
- 1 night in Hurghada on half board
- All listed sightseeing in Cairo and Luxor on a private basis
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide and the scheduled entrance fees
- Lunch during sightseeing tours in Cairo and Luxor
- Private transfer from Luxor to Hurghada for boarding the yacht on Saturday
- Mandatory liveaboard national park and marina fees
- The planned diving package (about 18–20 dives, depending on conditions), including permitted night dives
- Drinking water, soft drinks, tea, coffee, towels and Wi-Fi on the liveaboard, depending on coverage
- VAT and taxes on the included services
Not included
8- International flights
- Egypt entry visa and personal travel or specialist scuba insurance
- Diving equipment rental and optional Nitrox (US$40 per person)
- Course and certification fees
- Optional hot-air balloon, Karnak Sound and Light Show and special tombs
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses
- Crew and guide tips (the crew suggests €80)
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
AML HAYATY Yacht
5
Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort
5
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
5
Steigenberger Nile Palace
5
| Occupancy | MAY-SEP | OCT-APR |
|---|---|---|
| Per Person in Double | USD 4,195 | USD 4,295 |
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