January 27, 2026

New Cairo city breaks launched by TUI for winter sun seekers

TUI UK&I

Brits can now book a winter break to one of the world’s most famous cities as TUI launches Cairo as its latest city break destination.

Set on the River Nile, Cairo is home to the iconic Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, meaning holidaymakers can tick off true bucket-list sights while soaking up some winter sunshine.

With warm, mild temperatures of around 20 degrees during the winter months, Cairo is perfect for swapping grey skies and cold weather for blue skies and culture, without the long flight times of far-flung destinations.

Holidaymakers can travel to TUI’s latest Egyptian destination from London Heathrow, Manchester and London Gatwick airports, with flights on British Airways, Egyptair and easyJet.

As with all TUI City Breaks, travellers can build a flexible stay to suit them, choosing from a wide range of hotels across Cairo and nearby Giza, with the option to add experiences such as guided tours, Nile cruises and museum visits.

Culture lovers can explore the brand new Grand Egyptian Museum, home to thousands of ancient artefacts including treasures from King Tutankhamun’s tomb, as well as historic sites such as the Hanging Church, one of the oldest Christian churches in Egypt.

There are also lesser-known hidden gems to discover, such as Al-Azhar Park, which a lush green oasis with sweeping views across the city’s historic mosques and medieval skyline; a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle below.

TUI’s Commercial Director Chris Logan said: “Cairo offers a truly special city break. With winter sun, world-famous sights and great value all in one trip, it’s ideal for customers who are after sunshine but want more than a beach holiday. With ancient Luxor also available as a city break, and beach holidays on the Red Sea in Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh and Marsa Alam, as well as TUI River Cruises on the Nile and escorted tours, we’ve got all the bases covered, whatever customers are after”.

“Egypt is one of the best-value winter sun destinations. You get brilliant hotels, unforgettable experiences and fantastic value for money, especially during the winter months” added Logan.

With sunshine, history and great prices, Cairo’s introduction as TUI’s latest City Break destination gives holidaymakers another reason to look to Egypt for their next escape and an outstanding choice of cities to choose from.

About TUI UK&I
TUI is one of the world's leading tourism and leisure groups, delivering trusted holiday experiences to millions of customers every year through the UK's favourite holiday brands including TUI UK& Ireland, First Choice, Marella Cruises, and Crystal Ski Holidays.

Backed by a team of over 11,000 professionals and a network of 330 retail stores and independent travel agent partners, customers benefit from expert advice throughout their holiday experience. TUI Airways, part of TUI Airline, operates to over 75 destinations in 31 countries including Turkey, Greece, Cape Verde and Egypt with 70 aircraft from 23 UK and Ireland airports. We partner with over 45 leading airlines giving customers unmatched flexibility to find their perfect holiday whether it be Warsaw, New York or the Maldives. Our award-winning service is recognised by Good Housekeeping and trusted by customers with a 4.5 star Trustpilot rating. We were also awarded Best Travel Company for Accessible Holidays 2025 by Good Housekeeping.

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