The Pyramids of Giza under a cloudy sky, with camels resting on the plateau, Egypt
The Pyramids of Giza under a cloudy sky, with camels resting on the plateau, Egypt

Pickleball & Pyramids (Egypt) — Deposit

$1,000.00

Combine pickleball on the Red Sea with the Pyramids of Giza, Cairo’s museums and a journey along the Nile. See the sample itinerary on this page, then choose your departure.

January 11–25, 2027 · 15 days · Trip price from $8,580 per person. The November 2026 departure is unavailable. Groups are capped at 12.

Requesting is free. Once we confirm availability, we send a $1,000 per-traveler deposit invoice, credited toward your trip price. Your place is confirmed once the deposit is paid; the remaining balance is invoiced separately. Review the Terms & Conditions linked on this page for the payment schedule, cancellation policy and required travel insurance.

Departure:

Combine pickleball on the Red Sea with the Pyramids of Giza, Cairo’s museums and a journey along the Nile. See the sample itinerary on this page, then choose your departure.

January 11–25, 2027 · 15 days · Trip price from $8,580 per person. The November 2026 departure is unavailable. Groups are capped at 12.

Requesting is free. Once we confirm availability, we send a $1,000 per-traveler deposit invoice, credited toward your trip price. Your place is confirmed once the deposit is paid; the remaining balance is invoiced separately. Review the Terms & Conditions linked on this page for the payment schedule, cancellation policy and required travel insurance.

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Egypt · Pickleball & culture

Pickleball & Pyramids

Start with courts and coastal time in El Gouna, then travel through Cairo, Luxor and Aswan. Optional clinics and friendly play sit alongside ancient sites, local food and a Nile cruise, with Gwyneth Talley bringing the cultural context.

15 days · Up to 12 travelers

Pickleball & Pyramids

What makes this trip special

  • Begin with recreational play, optional clinics and Red Sea time in El Gouna.
  • Pair the pyramids and Cairo’s museums with guided food experiences and local play.
  • Follow the Nile through Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan, with a visit to Abu Simbel.

The route
El Gouna → Cairo → Luxor → Nile sailing → Aswan → Cairo

Sample itinerary

Open each stage to see what we have planned. This itinerary is subject to change; visits, transport and the order of activities may vary by departure and local conditions.

Days 1–4 · El Gouna and the Red Sea

Optional pickleball clinics, recreational play and a round-robin with local players, with a Red Sea boat excursion and time to relax.

Days 5–7 · Cairo and the pyramids

Fly to Cairo for the Citadel and historic city, Saqqara and Dahshur, the Great Pyramids and Sphinx, and a guided food tour. Evening play is available.

Days 8–10 · Luxor and the Nile cruise

Visit Karnak, the Luxor Museum and Luxor Temple. Explore the Valley of the Kings, Medinet Habu, Hatshepsut’s temple and the Ramesseum, then settle into Nile sailing.

Days 11–13 · Edfu, Aswan and Abu Simbel

Visit Edfu and Kom Ombo, continue to Philae Temple and Aswan’s souk, and sail by felucca. See Abu Simbel before returning to Cairo.

Days 14–15 · Museums and farewell

Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum and National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, browse Khan el-Khalili, and gather for a farewell dinner before departure.

Before you travel

Court time is concentrated at the beginning, followed by a fuller sightseeing program. Non-playing partners can review the pickleball FAQs, and we can talk through playing level, optional clinics and the daily pace before you book.

We’ll help clarify room arrangements, trip inclusions and optional extras before you commit. International airfare, visas and required travel insurance should be planned separately; check your departure’s arrangements with us before making non-refundable bookings.

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