Cheap Holidays to Egypt

Cheap Holidays to Egypt 2026/2027: Complete Guide & Pricing

Booking an all-inclusive holiday to Egypt​ means you can do two holidays for the price of one. You can combine a historical expedition spanning thousands of years with a beach break at the Red Sea. UK tourists have so much to choose from for beach and adventure holidays, including the Pyramids of Giza and the beaches of Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada. To help you plan your holiday to Egypt in 2026 and 2027, this guide outlines current holiday prices, what they include, where to go, and when to book.

Why Egypt Continues to Be a Top UK Holiday Choice

Egypt offers beautiful Red Sea beaches, luxury resorts, ancient-world resorts, desert adventures, and so much more. It's the perfect destination for those who enjoy history as much as they enjoy a day at the beach. Egypt allows you to snorkel and marvel at coral reefs in world-class resorts in the morning and enjoy the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World in the afternoon, and with the excellent travel infrastructure, you can do all of this as one packaged trip.

For those who enjoy fine dining, luxurious stays at resorts, and rooms with views of the Nile, Egypt also offers everything you wish for.

Package holidays to Egypt​ for 2026/2027

Current holiday packages for Egypt focus on the ancient sites of Luxor, with packages separated by the stars assigned to the hotels.

3-Star Egypt Packages

An 8-day package that includes a tour of the Valley of the Kings and Queens with a hot air balloon ride is priced from £815 per person. A 6-day tour of Egypt that includes the hot air balloon ride and a Nile felucca sail tour is priced from £733 per person. Another 8-day package that includes the Valley of the Kings and Queens tour, a hot air balloon ride, and a Nile felucca sail tour is priced from £790 per person.

4-Star Egypt Packages

Mid-range packages typically include a stay at a more upscale hotel and visits to some of the more famous temple complexes. A 6-day package that includes visits to the Graeco-Roman, Karnak, and Luxor Temple is priced from £788 per person. An 8-day package that includes a visit to the Dendera Temple and a boat ride on the Nile is priced from £1,050 per person. A quad bike safari with a hot air balloon ride is also available as part of an 8-day package for £857 per person.

5-Star Egypt Packages

5-Star packages are a good option for customers seeking a premium experience that remains affordable. A 6-day stay at a hotel and spa on Kings Island is priced from £855 per person and includes the Karnak and the Valley of the Kings and Queens tours. A 7-night stay from the same hotel is priced from £945 per person. An 8-day package is also available, including Quad Biking and Hot Air Balloon Ride, priced from £993 per person.

The seasonal variation in hotel, flight, and other prices, along with travel-date-based pricing, means the prices you see are the most current starting prices. Live prices should always be verified through a travel agency before a customer decides to purchase a travel package.

What's Included in an Egypt Holiday Package

Most Egypt package holidays have a structure that is similar regardless of the ratings:

• Return flights, transportation, and hotel accommodation are included in the package.
• Baggage allowance: A standard package includes 22kg of checked baggage and 10kg of hand baggage per person.
• Airport transfers — Included in the package standard.
• Tours and excursions: These can be requested at an additional cost. Some of the most popular include a tour of the Valley of the Kings and Queens, balloon rides over Luxor, sailing on a felucca on the Nile, and sunset quad-bike safaris and temple tours.
• ATOL protection: For flight-inclusive packages, your travel agent should be able to confirm if your package offers ATOL protection.

Most popular experiences are offered as tours that are not included in the packages. Some of these tours are: the Valley of the Kings and Queens, hot air balloon flights over Luxor, Nile felucca sailing, and sunset quad bike safaris.

As standard, protection of your money through ATOL will be offered for flight packages. ATOL will be invoked automatically if the travel provider goes out of business. Since not all travel services are protected by ATOL, it is a good idea to go through the details of your travel purchase with your travel agency.

Egypt's Top Destinations to Explore

Though distinct from one another, Egypt's travel package holiday regions are, if time allows, most often combined into a single itinerary.

Cairo is the starting point for many history lovers' holiday packages and travel to Egypt's ancient history because of the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum.

Luxor, called the greatest open-air museum in the world, it features the Valley of the Kings and Queens, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and Karnak. It is also the best place to view ancient relics in a hot air balloon at sunrise.

Hurghada: This resort town sits on the Red Sea. It is perfect for a beach holiday with plentiful diving, watersports, and sunshine.

Sharm El Sheikh: This is Egypt's best developed resort. It offers good nightlife, diving in Ras Mohammed National Park, and all-inclusive luxury hotels.

Travelers heading to Hurghada, Sharm-el-Sheikh, Luxor, Aswan, the Red Sea coast, and, of course, Cairo, find the beautiful beaches and ancient temples quite an attraction. Many combine all of these locations into a single Egyptian itinerary, which includes the coastline as an extension of the itinerary from Cairo through Luxor and Aswan.

Where to Stay in Egypt

Choosing where to stay in Egypt offers many options, including budget hotels and five-star hotels with private beaches. Budget hotels include the Nile Compound Hotel, Shady Hotel, Enjoy Luxor, Royal Mountain Hotel, Mara House Luxor, Abo Hisham Nile Flat, and Jolie Ville Hotel & Spa in King's Island. At the same time, the Red Sea Coast has the Naama Blue Hotel, Turquoise Beach Hotel, Falcon Naama Star Hotel, Coral Hills Resort Sharm El Sheikh, Hilton Sharks Bay Resort, Island View Resort, Solymar Naama Bay, and Xperience St. George Sharm El Sheikh.

Top Things to Do in Egypt

Nothing can compare to Egypt's ancient history and its attractions. A few of the highlights include:

• Giza Pyramids Tour: The Pyramids are the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World, with the Great Sphinx as part of it.
• Egyptian Museum Tour — Home of the many ancient relics, including the treasures of Tutankhamun's tomb.
• Valley of the Kings Tour: The burial site of many pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, which is carved into the hills of Luxor.
• Luxor East Bank Tour: The Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple are Egypt's two most important ancient sites.
• Abu Simbel Tour: The famous rock temples that Ramesses II sculpted.
• Nile River Dinner Cruise — A beautiful evening on the Nile with entertainment.
• Khan El Khalili Bazaar Tour — A historic market in Cairo with many souvenirs.
• Red Sea Snorkelling Adventure — Egypt's incredible reefs and fish.
• The White Desert Safari: The chalk formations of Egypt's Western Desert provide a unique and beautiful sight.
• The Alexandria Day Trip features a coastal city that combines Mediterranean culture and ancient Egyptian history.
• Cairo City Tour: The guided tour offers a more comprehensive view of Egypt's capital, including both ancient sites and modern city life.

Best Time to Visit Egypt

The ideal time to visit Egypt for comfortable sightseeing is from October to April. At this time, the temperature is most pleasant for visiting temples and for outdoor activities and excursions in the desert, and, as you can imagine, summer is the best time for beach holidays in the Red Sea. Resort stays can make the summer heat more pleasant, as you can easily access the pool and the sea. If you plan to sightsee in Luxor, Cairo, and Aswan, your visit should be during the cooler months. If you plan to spend time in Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh, there's no need to time your visit to these months, as you can visit year-round.

Booking With Cheap Holiday Makers

Cheap Holiday Makers, a UK-based, fully ATOL protected travel agency, operates as Aerolinks Travel Ltd. ATOL License number 11375, Company Reg No. 09303127, registered in England and Wales. You can verify their ATOL status from the official CAA ATOL site. Every ATOL protected booking comes with a valid ATOL Certificate.

A 20% off Egypt Deal is currently running, with a "Book Now, Pay Later" option that starts with a £50 deposit. There are flexible payment plans and a promise to match or beat any genuine, like-for-like quote. Contact the team, as there are exclusive rates not posted online.

Final Thoughts

Few places in the world deliver two vacations in one, but Egypt does, with its combination of ancient history and Red Sea activities, all without a steep cost. With 3-star packages starting from £733 per person, and nights in a 5-star resort for under £900 per person, there is potential for significant savings on a pyramid and beach holiday in 2026 and 2027.

To get yourself a good deal, you should look at hotel star ratings, check what is included in the holiday package, check ATOL protection, and, if you want to do the most sightseeing, consider travelling October - April.