The Pyramids and diving in The Red Sea

The price is based upon two people sharing. It is also possible travel alone in a single room. Simply choose "1 person" in the booking form and it will automatically add the single room surcharge.

On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps, route descriptions and luggage transfers. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.

Check the price quickly
You can quickly check the price of your desired trip without having to fill in anything. Here's how:

1. Choose your desired start date
2. Click on the green button "See price and reserve your holiday" and go to the booking form
3. Select number of people, add any optional extras and see the price at the bottom of the page (you don't have to fill in anything on the form).

Get a quote
For example, if you want a flight included or changes to the trip, you can order a quote for this using the "Get a quote" button. Remember to describe in detail what, if anything, you want changed.

The process of your booking
When you book, we will start booking hotels and arranging all the practical details of the trip. This process typically takes 2-5 working days, but some bookings may take longer. If you are arranging your own transport, we recommend that you wait until we have confirmed your booking before arranging this.

Dates
If you can select the date in the tour calendar at the top of this page, this is a possible start date. We continually update the tours with sold-out dates, after which those dates will turn red and cannot be selected.

The flight to Cairo and back from Hurghada is not included in the tour price. We recommend that you find your own flight on e.g. momondo or skyscanner

We recommend that you wait to book your flight until we have confirmed your journey.

Here's what you do:

1. You book your trip with us

2. We confirm your journey (usually within 2-5 working days)

3. You arrange your transport to the destination

Get a quote
If you'd like us to arrange your flight for you, you can book a quote for your journey including flights. This can take two working days.

Pick-up at the airport
No matter when you arrive in Kairo, we'll make sure you're picked up and taken to your hotel. Arriving in the middle of the night, for example, is perfectly fine.

Visa requirements
Travellers must have a visa for Egypt and this can be arranged at the airport on arrival. Bring €30 in cash per person.

Here you can see some of the questions we often get asked about this tour:

How is the diving on the tour organised?
Every morning you will be picked up at the hotel and taken to the boat. It's important to realise that diving is mass tourism in Egypt and therefore there may be many other guests on the boats sharing the dive guides. You dive in groups. The diving is finished around 17:00-17:30, after which you will be driven back to your hotel.

When you book your trip, you have the option to choose a private dive guide either for one day (if you want a private guide on the first day to get you started) or a private guide every day.

The transfer to/from diving is a group transfer, where the car drives around and picks up guests at the different hotels. When you book the trip, you can also choose to make this private so you don't have to wait for others.

What is the included equipment like?
As mentioned, the equipment on the boats is used a lot and therefore the equipment included on the boats will often be worn out. In addition, wetsuits can have holes and other flaws - however, the water is so warm that a hole in a wetsuit is rarely a problem. That said, the safety is good and the equipment works.

Can I experience wreck dives on the tour?
Yes, you can. It costs 70 euros per wreck dive. If you want this, please write it in the message box when you book the tour. We need to know how many dives you want. We can also do this after you have booked the trip.

Can I dive with nitrox?
Yes, this is possible. You can coordinate this with our man in Egypt if you wish.

Where do the dive trips start from
The boat departs from Hurghada.

How long are the days?
You will be picked up at the hotel between 8 and 9am (the exact time will be given to you by the person picking you up at the airport on arrival). You'll be back at the hotel approximately between 16:00 and 17:00.

Can I get three dives in one day?
Yes, you can. It costs €35 per person per ‘extra dive day’. The amount is paid locally. If you want three dives, please let us know the day before if possible - it can also be planned from home.

Which dive spots can we expect to dive at on the trip?
Exactly where the dives take place varies depending on wind and weather. Here's a list of places we often visit:

• Small Giftun
• Big Giftun
• Abu Ramada
• Erg Sabina
• Fanous
• Sha'ab El Erg (Dolphin House)

Can I take the PADI Open Water course or PADI Advanced Open Water course on this trip?
Yes you can. Regardless of which course you choose, it costs extra. Please note that when you choose a course, the 6 dives are cancelled and replaced by the course. The course takes place on the boat, which means that the confined dives are also on the open sea. If you want to do this part in the hotel swimming pool instead, this is also possible.

The course will be conducted by a certified PADI Instructor. The instructor is from Egypt, which is why the course is conducted in English.

Note: If you take a PADI course on this trip, it is necessary to purchase a PADI E-learning course so you can do all theory from home. This is purchased directly from the PADI website.

What is the procedure for test dives?
If it's been more than six months since you've dived, the first dive of the trip (counts towards the 6 dives) will be a shorter test dive where the guides make sure you remember how everything works.

It is possible to get a diving licence on this trip. In that case, please note that the included dives are cancelled and replaced by a 3-5 day PADI Open Water course, which includes 4 pool dives and 4 open water dives.

If you want to take a diving certificate on your trip, you can opt for it when you book.

Here you can read our guide to diving certification.

The course is divided into three phases

• Theory - You learn the basic principles of diving
• Confined Water dives - You'll make your first dives in a safe environment (e.g. a swimming pool or shallow water). You'll be trained in basic techniques.
• Open Water dives - You'll make your first four dives in the ocean. Here you use the techniques you learnt in the previous confined water dives.

Upon completion, you'll receive an official PADI Open Water certification that you can use to have amazing diving experiences for the rest of your life anywhere in the world.

In order to take the diving licence, you must have completed this document. The rule is that if you can answer no to everything on page 1, you do not need to see a doctor. If you can answer yes to something, then you need to see a doctor and the doctor needs to complete and sign page 2.

On this tour you will be staying at Jasmin Palace Resort & Spa ***** which is located by the beach. All Inclusive will be available at the hotel. In Cairo you will stay at a 3-star hotel close to the Pyramids.

All Inclusive will be available at the hotel and on diving days lunch will be served on the boat. In Cairo, breakfast and lunch are included.

Visas to Egypt are not included in the price of this trip. Visas are arranged at the airport, so make sure to bring € 30 per person for this.

We can also arrange visas for you. If you want us to do this, you can opt-in on the booking form.

We recommend taking out travel insurance that covers at least illness, accident, repatriation, lost holiday, luggage and liability. As a customer, you are responsible for taking out the necessary travel insurance to cover these costs.

Before taking out insurance, you should check whether you are already covered by travel or cancellation insurance through your home insurance company, credit card or similar - please note that there may be differences in insurance coverage.