Eight Day Tour - Cairo and Sharm el Sheikh

Day 1

CAIRO

Upon arrival in Cairo, you are met at the airport by our representative who will assist you through immigration and customs (including help with your visa if required) and driven to your hotel by private transfer. You will then have the rest of the evening to relax and settle into your hotel.

Overnight Cairo: Stay at the Hotel of your choice

Day 2

CAIRO: Tour: Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum

After breakfast, your private guide and driver will meet you at your hotel for a full-day tour of the pyramids at Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum. The morning will be spent touring these iconic monuments and the Sphinx. Afterwards, you will be driven to the Grand Egyptian Museum, where, with your guide, you will spend the afternoon looking at the wonders this recently opened museum has to offer - including the world famous treasures of King Tutankhamun.

Overnight Cairo: Stay at the Hotel of your choice

Day 3

CAIRO: Tour: The Citadel and the Khan al Khalili Bazaar

After breakfast, you will be met by your private guide and driver and taken on a half day tour to visit the Citadel, founded in 1176 by the Muslim commander Salah ad-Din, and the bustling Khan al-Khalili Bazaar with its maze of covered narrow alleyways selling anything from gold to spices and perfume. Afternoon at leisure. Time for you to simply walk the streets of central Cairo taking in the amazing atmosphere or having a coffee at one of the many street side cafes. Alternatively you might want to visit one of Cairo's other exceptional museums such as the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization which houses a truly wonderful collection of Royal Mummys.

Overnight Cairo: Stay at the Hotel of your choice

Day 4

CAIRO/SHARM EL SHEIKH

After breakfast, you will be met and driven to Cairo Airport for the short flight to Sharm el Sheikh. Upon arrival you will be met by our representative and driven by private car to your chosen hotel.

Besides just relaxing on a beach you might like to consider some optional activities during your stay. These might include:

Desert Adventures: Embark on a thrilling quad biking or camel safari across the Sinai Desert, where you can experience dramatic landscapes and traditional Bedouin hospitality.

Visit St Catherine’s Monastery and Mount Sinai: Take a trip to these historical and spiritual landmarks, where you can tour the ancient monastery and climb Mount Sinai for breathtaking sunrise views.

Dive and Snorkel in the Red Sea: Renowned for its vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life, Sharm el Sheikh is a paradise for underwater enthusiasts. Popular sites such as Ras Mohammed National Park and the wreck of the SS Thistlegorm offer world-class diving experiences.

Overnight Sharm el Sheikh: Stay at the Hotel of your choice

Day 5

SHARM EL SHEIKH

Day at leisure.

Overnight Sharm el Sheikh: Stay at the Hotel of your choice 

Day 6

SHARM EL SHEIKH

Day at leisure.

Overnight Sharm el Sheikh: Stay at the Hotel of your choice  

Day 7

SHARM EL SHEIKH

Day at leisure.

Overnight Sharm el Sheikh: Stay at the Hotel of your choice  

Day 8

SHARM EL SHEIKH/CAIRO

After a leisurely breakfast you are collected from your hotel by our representative for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo you will be met and transferred to catch your onward international flight back home. Our representative will escort you through the airport as far as passport control.