1 Day Cairo by Air
Drive to Taba Airport for your flight to Cairo and travel by the River Nile, Citadel and City of the Dead.

Visit the breathtaking Pyramids of Giza - last surviving remnant of the Seven Wonders of the World - the Sphinx and Valley Temple, before lunch (included).

On to the spectacular Egyptian National Museum to marvel at the legendary treasures of Tutankhamun and ancient artefacts from the Land of the Pharaohs, before beginning the return journey to Cairo Airport for your flight back to Taba and onward transfer to your hotel.

1 Day Luxor by air
Drive through the Sinai Desert to Sharm el Sheikh for your flight to Luxor and visit the Valley of the Kings containing tombs of the Pharaohs - including Ramses the Great - and site of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s treasures - untouched for over 3000 years - by British Egyptologist Howard Carter in 1922.

Visit the spectacular temple of Queen Hatshepsut in the rock face of Deir el Bahri, the Colossi of Memnon and an alabaster factory, then cross from West Bank to East Bank with a felucca ride on the Nile.     

Following lunch, visit the monumental Temples of Karnak and Luxor as well as a papyrus factory before returning by plane to Sharm in the evening for onward transfer to Taba/Nuweiba.

2 Day Cairo & Luxor (by plane)
Early morning transfer from Taba to Sharm for your flight to Cairo, and with the expert knowledge of qualified tour guides and an Egyptologist, enter this ancient Nile city. Visit the Egyptian National Museum to marvel at the legendary treasures of Tutankhamun and ancient artifacts before moving on to the breathtaking Pyramids of Giza - the last surviving remnant of the Seven Wonders - and the Famous Sphinx and Valley Temple.

After lunch (included), experience the sounds, sights and smells of Khan El Khalili bazaar before travelling to your overnight accommodation - a 4 star hotel in the Pyramids area. In the evening, visit the spectacular Sound & Light show at the Pyramids.

The next day fly from Cairo to Luxor and visit the Valley of the Kings, containing tombs of the Pharaohs - including Ramses the Great - and site of the discovery of Tutankhumun's treasures.

Next is the spectacular temple of Queen Hatshepsut in the rock face of Deir el Bahri, and a visit to the Colossi of Memnon and an alabaster factory.

Cross from West Bank to East Bank with a boat ride on the Nile and following lunch (included), visit the monumental Temples of Karnak and Luxor.

You are then free to shop, eat, explore or take a felucca ride (all payable locally) before flying from Luxor to Sharm in the evening and an onward transfer to Taba.

St Catherine's Monastery
This 1 day tour crosses the Sinai Desert through amazing scenery, passing small Bedouin tents and villages to the Monastery of Santa Katarina - the oldest Christian monastery in existence. See the famous Chamber of the Skulls and the 'burning bush'. During the trip back to Taba, stop at Nuweiba on the Sinai shore, for lunch and an opportunity to swim before returning late afternoon.

Sunrise Over Mount Sinai
Depart late evening, travelling through the Sinai Desert to the foot of the mountain where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments. From here, your trek will take approx. 3 hours until you reach the summit - at a height of 2285m.

Once at the peak, watch as the blanket of night is swept away and a new sun illuminates and floods the surrounding area with spectacular colour. After your descent, a visit to the Monastery of St Catherine is included before setting off to Taba for an afternoon arrival.

Please note - the climb is strenuous and guests should be fit to participate in this tour.

Coloured Canyon Jeep Safari
Experience the feeling of a timeless world, free of daily stress and see the wonders of the desert, coloured rock, rare fauna and fascinating geological structures.

Drive through impressive desert scenery, led by a guide, into the granite and sandstone mountains, passing an occasional water spring. Arriving at the Coloured Canyon, walk past the different rock colours after which the canyon is named. Then on to Nuweiba, a fishing village on the coast, for lunch and leisure time before returning to your hotel.

Please note - for the walk through the canyon guests should be of reasonable fitness.

Camel Ride & Bedouin Dinner
Take a step back in time to discover the secret life of the Bedouin. Journey to El Mabruka Bedouin camp where you will try your hand at the desert’s most famous form of transport - the camel, which will take you on a beach front trek.

Here you will have the opportunity to relax before enjoying a simple but tasty meal including chicken, kofta, rice and salads with soft drinks, tea and coffee under the star filled desert sky.

Quad Biking
After a short time getting the feel of the quad bike – which is built like a four-wheeled motorbike – set off into the mountains of the desert with your guide, convoy style, and within minutes you will be whizzing around.
Lots of sand, lots of laughs and very little educational value on this journey of fun in the desert.

(Minimum age 12 - Youth Quad tours also available).

Star Gazer
Experience the wonders of deep space in the quiet of the desert on this 3 hour trip.

Explore the night sky through 8” and 10” computer directed telescopes and enjoy a peaceful tea with the Bedouin. For something different, try a “shisha” - Egyptian water pipe.

1 Day Jerusalem (Including Dead Sea)
by Bus & Plane
Experience 5000 years of history all in a single day. The 1 day tour to Jerusalem begins with an early morning transfer to the Israel/Egypt border and a drive through the Arava Valley and Negev Desert with a stop at the lowest point on earth for a float in the Dead Sea.

At the point where the desert gives way to rolling green hills, enter the Eternal City and drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view over the Old City and City of King David. Descend via the Garden of Gethsemane and the Kidron Valley to the Old City, walking along the cobblestone streets to the Western Wall – Judaism’s holiest site.

Trace Jesus’ last journey along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and visit the Room of the Last Supper, the Roman Cardo and drive through the new part of the city, passing by the Knesset (Israel’s Parliament),

1 Day Massada, Dead Sea & Ein Gedi Spa
Drive through the Arava valley and Negev Desert to Massada, a mountain-top fortress in the midst of the desert overlooking the Dead Sea, and famous as the last stronghold of the rebels against the Romans.

Ascend by cable car and visit the ruins including King Herod’s winter palace, the synagogue, living quarters, bakery and hot baths with spectacular mosaics, whilst re-living the tragic story with explanations from your guide.

Continue along the shores of the Dead Sea to Kibbutz Ein Gedi for a buffet lunch, then on to the Ein Gedi Spa to relax in the sulphur pools at the lowest point on earth.

Cover yourself with the famous therapeutic black mud of the Dead Sea, and spend the afternoon experiencing the unique floating sensation unique to the Dead Sea.
Return to the border for onward transfer to your hotel.

1 Day Petra & Aqaba by Ferry
Beyond the towering mountains and rock formations of Wadi Rum, which once mesmerised Lawrence of Arabia, lies the Siq Canyon, where a walk along a narrow winding passageway leads to the magnificent Rose Red City of Petra.

Few sites in the world capture the imagination as dramatically as the breathtaking Nabatean structures of Petra, carved into brilliantly coloured rockfaces which rise toward the skies in continually changing shades of red, orange and pink.

Transfer from your hotel to Taba Heights Marina for a ferry journey (approx. 1 hour) to Aqaba and begin your Jordanian adventure travelling along the Kings Highway to Petra. Visit the Treasury and Amphitheatre and wander around the ancient rock tombs and burial places, accompanied by a knowledgeable Jordanian guide. Return through the canyon for a buffet lunch, before driving south back to Aqaba, Jordan's only seaport, for the return ferry journey and onward transfer to your hotel.

Eilat Fun Day
Spend a day in Eilat, Israel’s cosmopolitan Red Sea city and enjoy some of the region's best activities.

First stop is the Coral World complex, where you can view up close the underwater life of the Red Sea in aquariums, shark, turtle and stingray pools as well as form the underwater observatory - 6 metres below the surface. Take a ride on the Oceanarium - a simulated underwater journey.

Continue on to Dolphin Reef to see dolphins at play in their natural habitat. (Swim/snorkel or dive with the dolphins as an optional extra).

Finish at the Sea Mall shopping centre and Eilat promenade, where you have free time to either visit the mall's 100+ shops (many VAT free), or enjoy a refreshment at one of Eilat’s bars or cafes.

We drive through the Sinai Desert to the Beir Sagheer Valley for a short stop at a Bedouin encampment to see how this nomadic people live their daily life, before moving on to Dahab for a chance to do some shopping and the opportunity to swim.

Lunch included at the Hilton Dahab.

Diving Courses & Packages
Experience the wonders of the Red Sea, up close!
There are a range of courses available (including PADI courses) and packages for beginners and qualified divers. The dive centres featured in our programme are PADI approved and specialise in catering to the requirements of UK guests. Click on your chosen resort below for further information.
Taba & Taba Heights
Nuweiba

Special Tours to Cairo
Including either Alexandria, Luxor or Mount Sinai

The following tours are operated as private tours and can be arranged for 2 guests or more. Please contact the resort office taba@longwood-eg.com for more details.

3 DAY CAIRO

Day 1 - Egyptian National Museum
Day 2 - Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Pyramids of Memphis & Sakkara
Day 3 – Coptic Cairo (Citadel, Alabaster Mosque & Khan el Khalili Bazaar)or      
- Islamic Cairo (Islamic museum El Sultan Hassan Mosque, El Refaa Mosque & Khan el Khalili Bazaar)

4 DAY CAIRO

Day 1 - Egyptian National Museum
Day 2 - Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Pyramids of Memphis & Sakkara
Day 3 – Coptic Cairo (Citadel, Alabaster Mosque & Khan el Khalili Bazaar)
Day 4 - Islamic Cairo (Islamic Museum, El Sultan Hassan Mosque, El Refaa Mosque)

4 DAY CAIRO & ALEXANDRIA

Day 1 - Egyptian National Museum
Day 2 - Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Pyramids of Memphis & Sakkara
Day 3 – Visit Alexandria – Catacombs of Kom El Shuqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, Montazah Palace and Park
Day 4 – Coptic Cairo (Citadel, Alabaster Mosque & Khan el Khalili Bazaar) or      
- Islamic Cairo (Islamic museum El Sultan Hassan Mosque, El Refaa Mosque & Khan el Khalili Bazaar)

4 DAY CAIRO & LUXOR

Day 1 - Egyptian National Museum
Day 2 - Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Pyramids of Memphis & Sakkara
Day 3 – Fly to Luxor - West Bank (Valley of the Kings - Valley of the Queens - Hatshepsut temple), East Bank (Karnak & Luxor temple), Felucca ride on the Nile
Day 4 – Coptic Cairo (Citadel, Alabaster Mosque & Khan el Khalili Bazaar) or      
- Islamic Cairo (Islamic museum El Sultan Hassan Mosque, El Refaa Mosque & Khan el Khalili Bazaar)

3 DAY CAIRO & MOUNT SINAI

Day 1 - Egyptian National Museum
Day 2 - Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Coptic Cairo & Khan el Khalili Bazaar
Day 3 – Early hours climb of Mount Sinai for sunrise, visit to St Catherine’s Monastery, lunch at Nuweiba before return to Taba