Cheap holidays to Egypt 2026: Sharm, Hurghada, Cairo and the Nile

GUIDE · Egypt is the cheapest winter sun escape from the UK — 5-night all-inclusive Red Sea breaks from £400 in January. Sharm El-Sheikh for resorts + diving, Hurghada for budget + windsurfing, Cairo for the

Cheap holidays to Egypt 2026: Sharm, Hurghada, Cairo and the Nile

Egypt is the cheapest winter sun escape from the UK — 5-night all-inclusive Red Sea breaks from £400 in January. Sharm El-Sheikh for resorts + diving, Hurghada for budget + windsurfing, Cairo for the Pyramids and the Nile cruise of a lifetime.

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Where to go in Egypt

The country breakdown — what each region is best for, who each suits. Skim, then click through to the deals + guides below.

Sharm El-Sheikh

Red Sea diving + resorts

Hurghada

Budget all-inclusive + kitesurfing

Cairo

Pyramids + Egyptian Museum

Luxor

Valley of the Kings

Marsa Alam

Newer, quieter, southern Red Sea

Nile cruise

Luxor → Aswan, 5–7 nights

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Things to do in Egypt

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