Your trip
Abu Simbelthen The Red Sea
8 nights · 9 days · As a couple
Your itinerary
See how the days fit together. Keep the draft, change a day or leave it open for us.
Where will you stay on the Red Sea? This determines which tours can pick you up.

Abu Simbel
Days 1–4 · 4 nightsWhat to know about Abu Simbel
- How long
- From an Aswan base. Ramses II's colossal temple on Lake Nasser, reached from Aswan by an early road trip of about six hours there and back, or by a short flight.
- What deserves priority
- The temples of Ramses II and Nefertari.
- Abu Simbel
Two temples cut into a cliff above the Nile, taken apart and rebuilt higher to save them.
Open 06:00–17:00 · checked 3 September 2026

The Red Sea
Days 5–9 · 4 nightsWhat to know about The Red Sea
- How long
- 3–5 nights recommended. Base yourself in Hurghada or Sharm for the reefs. Cairo is a short flight away, and Luxor makes a fine overnight from Hurghada.
- What deserves priority
- Snorkelling, diving and genuine rest.
- Day 5Travel to The Red SeaTransfer time reservedSee day
- Day 6A free day in The Red SeaOpen for us to plan with youSee day
- Day 7Another free day in The Red SeaOpen for us to plan with youSee day
- Day 8Another free day in The Red SeaOpen for us to plan with youSee day
- Day 9Departure dayPlanned around your flight
