8-Day visit to Cairo, Giza, Sharm el Sheikh, Saint Catherine & Mount Sinai
Highlights
Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Saint Catherine
Locations Covered
Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Saint Catherine
archaeological, adventure sports, historical
Group Tour
8 Days
Easy
English
Description
Explore the old city of the Egyptian capital, Cairo starting with the Nile cruise dinner and show, see the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx in Giza and head to the Sinai Peninsula to have fun near the Red Sea. Hike to Mount of Sinai and visit Saint Catherine's Monastery which is one of the oldest Christian monasteries in the world.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrive at Cairo Airport
Meet the representative at Cairo International Airport who will assist you through all airport procedures.
Transfer to a five-star hotel. Get a free day after checking in and enjoy a two-hour welcome Nile cruise dinner with an oriental show.
Meals: Dinner
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Day 2: Cairo Sightseeing
Start your tour with the only remaining one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Giza Pyramids, and the exquisite statue of the Sphinx.
Have lunch in a local restaurant and then head to Memphis, the first capital of the ancient Egyptians and Saqqara where you will visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the first pyramid ever built in Egypt.
If you want to know more about ancient Egypt, then you can attend the Sound and Light Show as an optional night tour.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
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Day 3: Cairo city tour
Your first stop will be the Egyptian Museum, in downtown Tahrir Square, which contains King Tutankhamen's tomb, which was discovered by Howard Carter in 1922 with his famous 11 kg mask of gold and other 120,000 items with dates back over 5,000 years.
Visit the Saladin Citadel of Cairo to see the once medieval Islamic fortification in Cairo and the Mosque of Mohammed Ali situated in the Citadel.
Head to Khan El Khalili Bazaar, which is almost the oldest medieval mall since the 14th century. There is a variety of goods and souvenirs.
Enjoy the view of the illuminated mosques of the Fatimid Cairo, meet local people and try the refreshing Egyptian tea.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 4: Cairo - Sharm El Sheikh
Transfer to the Cairo Airport for a short internal flight to Sharm El Sheikh in the morning. Sharm El Sheikh is known for its sheltered sandy beaches, clear waters and coral reefs.
Transfer to your hotel for overnight.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
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Day 5: Sharm El Sheikh
Enjoy the sea; the sun shines all year round and the hotel will offer you excursions and many outdoor activities as an option.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 6: Mount Sinai
Start your tour to St. Catherine this morning. Then, check-in at your hotel upon arrival.
Try climbing Mount Sinai as an option for adventure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 7: St. Catherine's monastery
Start this morning with visiting the holy land, St. Catherine's Monastery which is one of the oldest Christian monasteries in the world and the Chapel and the Burning Bush where it was believed that God first revealed himself to Moses. It also contains some magnificent ancient manuscripts.
Head to the airport for an internal flight to Cairo and stay overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 8: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure
Meals: Breakfast
What's Included
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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1 to 5 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 5 | /person |
This is a group tour |