On this weeklong tour of Egypt, explore two regions: Cario and Sharm El Sheikh. Begin by visiting the ancient pyramids and the Sphinx in Giza. Then, Visit Old Cairo churches and monasteries. Next, fly to Sharm El Sheikh for a day trip to Saint Catherine Monastery and a beach day at the Red Sea, before returning to Cairo for a final departure.
Highlights
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Welcome to Egypt! At the Cairo airport, meet a travel representative who will assist you through customs and formalities. Then, transfer to your hotel for check-in. Get some rest after the long flight.
Day 2: Great Pyramids Of Giza - The Egyptian Museum
After breakfast, you will meet your Egyptologist who will accompany you on your day exploring the city and its sites.
Today's activities include:
The Pyramids of Giza: First you'll travel to Giza outside of Cairo where you will see the three major pyramids at its necropolis complex. Your Egyptologist will explain the history of their construction, which spanned nearly three generations starting from the Great Pyramid of Giza, Cheops, followed by the smaller Chepren, and Mykerinos.
The Egyptian Museum: You will visit the Museum of Antiquities, commonly known as the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, which has a substantial collection of ancient treasures such as the tomb of King Tut and his funerary mask.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 3: Coptic Cairo & Maadi Churches
Today, start by visiting Cairo's churches, starting with the Hanging Church and St. Sergius.
Then, visit the Church of St. George & the Fortress of Babylon in Old Cairo, which the Holy Family passed by. Continue to Mostorod to see Virgin Mary Church, visit the Holy well and Holly Marry tree at Matariya on the outskirts of Cairo, a well-attested resting place of the Holy Family and a popular destination among medieval pilgrims. After the tour, enjoy your final night in Cairo at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 4: Fly to Sharm El Sheikh
Enjoy an early breakfast, then transfer to the airport in Cairo and fly to Sharm El Sheikh. Upon arrival, meet your travel representative and transfer to the hotel. The rest of day is free Then, transfer to Saint Catherine (22:30 Group tour)
Meals: Breakfast, and dinner.
Day 5: Saint Catherine Monastery
Start the trip to Saint Catherine Monastery. Climbing the Moses Mountain, after the sunrise you will have the way down till approximately 7 am. Next, visit Saint Catherine monastery. Enjoy shopping & lunch in Dahab. Then head back to the hotel. Have dinner and stay overnight back in Sharm.
Meals: Breakfast, and dinner.
Day 6: Red Sea Beach Day
Today, have breakfast, followed by a free beach day at the Red Sea. Then, have dinner and stay overnight in Sharm.
Meals: Breakfast, and dinner.
Day 7: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and fly back to Cairo for your final departure flight home.
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
$1470 Per Single Person in Single Occupancy.
$1200 Per Person in Double Occupancy.
Children Policy
Children from 0 to 6 Years $250.
Child from 6 to 11 years old Pay 50% of the adult rate sharing parent's room.