Trip Summary
Weeklong Egypt tour covering Cairo, Old Coptic sites, Sharm El Sheikh, and Saint Catherine Monastery with a Red Sea relaxation day.
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
On this weeklong tour of Egypt, explore Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh. Begin by visiting the Ancient Pyramids and the Sphinx in Giza, then Old Cairo churches and monasteries. Next, fly to Sharm El Sheikh for a day trip to Saint Catherine Monastery and optional Red Sea activities, before returning to Cairo for final departure.
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Welcome to Egypt. Meet your representative at Cairo airport for assistance through customs and formalities, then transfer to hotel for check-in and rest.
Welcome Drink.
Day 2: Great Pyramids of Giza & Egyptian Museum
Meet your Egyptologist and begin city exploration. Visit the three major Pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Chephren, Mykerinos), then continue to the Egyptian Museum with its rich antiquities including Tutankhamun treasures.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 3: Coptic Cairo & Maadi Churches
Visit the Hanging Church, St. Sergius, Church of St. George, and Fortress of Babylon in Old Cairo. Continue to Mostorod and Matariya to visit Holy Family landmarks. Enjoy final Cairo evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 4: Fly to Sharm El Sheikh
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo airport and fly to Sharm El Sheikh. Meet and transfer to hotel. Free time, then late transfer to Saint Catherine group tour point (22:30).
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
Day 5: Saint Catherine Monastery
Start the trip to Saint Catherine area. Climb Moses Mountain, descend after sunrise, then visit Saint Catherine Monastery. Enjoy shopping and lunch in Dahab before returning to Sharm.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
Day 6: Red Sea Beach Day
After breakfast, enjoy a free beach day at the Red Sea. Optional diving/snorkeling can be arranged.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
Day 7: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to airport and fly back to Cairo for final departure.
Meals: Breakfast.
Hotels Category: 5* Hotel
Cairo: Le Meridien Pyramids, Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo or similar.
Sharm: Maritim Jolie Ville Royal Peninsula Hotel & Resort or similar.
Price
$1970 Per Single Person in Single Occupancy.
$1600 Per Person in Double Occupancy.
Children Policy
Children from 0 to 6 years: $250.
Child from 6 to 11 years: Pay 50% of adult rate sharing parent’s room.
Highlights
- Tour the iconic Pyramids and Sphinx in Giza.
- Visit Old Cairo churches and monasteries.
- Enjoy a Red Sea relaxation day in Sharm El Sheikh.
- Visit Saint Catherine Monastery and Moses Mountain area.
Route
- Cairo
- Sharm El-Sheikh
- Cairo
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival in Cairo
Meet and assist at Cairo airport, transfer to hotel and check-in.
Pyramids and Egyptian Museum
Visit Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum.
Coptic Cairo and Churches
Visit Hanging Church, St. Sergius, St. George, Babylon Fortress, and Holy Family spots.
Fly to Sharm El Sheikh
Flight to Sharm, hotel transfer, late transfer for Saint Catherine route.
Saint Catherine Monastery
Sunrise route, monastery visit, shopping and lunch in Dahab, return to Sharm.
Red Sea Beach Day
Free day in Sharm with optional sea activities.
Final Departure
Fly back to Cairo and connect with final departure flight.
What's Included — and What's Not
The price includes
- Meet and greet service at airports.
- Entry visa for Egypt upon arrival at Cairo Airport.
- 3 nights Cairo accommodation with daily breakfast.
- 3 nights Sharm accommodation with daily breakfast.
- Total 11 meals: 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners.
- Domestic flights Cairo to Sharm and Sharm to Cairo.
- All sightseeing tours as per itinerary.
- Entrance fees to listed sites.
- Local expert tour guides.
Not included
- International airfare.
- Optional tours.
- Beverages.
- Tipping kitty.
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